I have a total of 27 years teaching experience . After I received my M.Ed. from the University of Florida (hence the name "HappyEdugator"), I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, before I went up to Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Last year, I went back to 1st grade in a private setting. I have traveled worldwide and am also fluent in Spanish.
I have a total of 27 years teaching experience . After I received my M.Ed. from the University of Florida (hence the name "HappyEdugator"), I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, before I went up to Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Last year, I went back to 1st grade in a private setting. I have traveled worldwide and am also fluent in Spanish.
2 Digit Addition - With Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 16 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports the National Curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
2 Digit Addition - No Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Answer keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports the National Curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
3 Digit Addition - with Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports national curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
3 Digit Addition - no Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports national curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
3D Diorama Project. Use this project as a culminating activity for any unit of study in Reading, Social Studies, Science or Math. I like to use it after reading a class novel, but I have also used it in Social Studies after we studied a region or a country. Includes a student handout with directions and grading checklist, and detailed directions with photos. Thanks and enjoy! - Happyedugator
3D Shapes - 3D Shape Match Game. Fun Math Center or Game! Also useful for homeschool or summer review.
Teacher Directions:
Print out all the shape cards and shape name cards.
Cut out all the cards.
Laminate if desired for durability.
Store in a large plastic zipper bag or manila envelope.
Cover can be used as a center sign.
Games may be played individually or in pairs.
For differentiation, there are two ways to play:
1. Place matching stickers (not included) of the back of cards that match. Players lay cards right side up in a 4 x 4 pattern. Then they must match the shapes to the shape words and take turns making matches. They can self check by looking on the back of the cards and seeing if the stickers match. If they are correct they keep the matching cards and go again. Player with the most matches when all the cards are matched wins.
2. Do not put stickers on the back of the cards, or remove them if they were used previously. Players lay the cards face down in a 4 x 4 pattern and take turns making matches. This will now be a memory game. They must match shapes to shape words. If they are correct they keep the matching cards and go again. Player with the most matches when all the cards are matched wins.
Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
3 Digit Subtraction - with Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page. 5 sheets with a mix of two and three digit subtrahends, and 5 sheets with all three digit subtrahends. Some problems do not require regrouping to make kids think if they need to regroup or not. Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports common core. Enjoy!
3 Digit Subtraction - no Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page. 3 sheets with two digit subtrahends, 3 sheets with a mix of two and three digit subtrahends, and 4 sheets with all three digit subtrahends. Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports national curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
4 Digit Addition - NO Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports common core. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
4 Digit Addition - with Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports common core. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
3D Shapes - 3D Shape Match Game. Fun Math Center or Game! Also useful for homeschool or summer review.
Teacher Directions:
Print out all the shape cards and shape name cards.
Cut out all the cards.
Laminate if desired for durability.
Store in a large plastic zipper bag or manila envelope.
Cover can be used as a center sign.
Games may be played individually or in pairs.
For differentiation, there are two ways to play:
Place matching stickers (not included) of the back of cards that match. Players lay cards right side up in a 4 x 4 pattern. Then they must match the shapes to the shape words and take turns making matches. They can self check by looking on the back of the cards and seeing if the stickers match. If they are correct they keep the matching cards and go again. Player with the most matches when all the cards are matched wins.
Do not put stickers on the back of the cards, or remove them if they were used previously. Players lay the cards face down in a 4 x 4 pattern and take turns making matches. This will now be a memory game. They must match shapes to shape words. If they are correct they keep the matching cards and go again. Player with the most matches when all the cards are matched wins.
Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
4 Digit Subtraction - with Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page. 5 sheets with a mix of three and four digit subtrahends, and 5 sheets with all four digit subtrahends. Some problems do not require regrouping to make kids think if they need to regroup or not. Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports common core. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
4 Digit Subtraction - no Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page. 5 sheets with a mix of three and four digit subtrahends, and 5 sheets with all four digit subtrahends. Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports common core. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
A Christmas Carol Christmas Card Project. Christmas activity! Students will create a Christmas card based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Directions with rubric included on one sheet. No prep. Print and go. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Persuasive Writing Recipe PowerPoint. We use recipes for many things, why not persuasive writing? This powerpoint gives students a “recipe” to follow when writing a persuasive essay, and gives them the basic framework for a persuasive writing piece, starting with an introductory paragraph that ends with a thesis statement, at least three well-supported paragraphs that have a topic sentence related to the thesis statement, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and calls the reader to agree and take action. Reminds students to be prepared for counter arguments, and to write with strong ideas, voice, fluency, organization, presentation, and conventions. Revised and updated 2013 with added information on the writing process, animations and graphics. - HappyEdugator
Supports Common Core ELA Writing Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1a Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1b Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1d Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.
A. A. Milne Biography Activity and Constructed Response. A short nonfiction text for students to read, with questions about the selection and a constructed response question. Learn how Winnie the Pooh came into being. Supports common core standards that require more intensive reading of nonfiction text and more writing about the reading, citing text evidence. - HappyEdugator
A. A. Milne Biography Activity and Constructed Response. A short nonfiction text for students to read, with questions about the selection and a constructed response question. Learn how Winnie the Pooh came into being. Supports more intensive reading of nonfiction text and more writing about the reading, citing text evidence. - HappyEdugator
FREE Poster for Successful Teachers. The “That Man is a Success” by Robert Louis Stevenson adapted for teachers… made into a poster or you can print out as a card for teacher inspiration, motivation, and appreciation. Great to use as a gift tag for new teachers or retiring teachers, or frame it and make it a gift in itself.
