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I enjoy making educational products students can use independently for lessons, centers and research. My goal is to provide teachers with Ready To Go products that save or provide teachers precious TIME. I have decades of experience as a classroom teacher, Resource Teacher and elementary Media Specialist.

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I enjoy making educational products students can use independently for lessons, centers and research. My goal is to provide teachers with Ready To Go products that save or provide teachers precious TIME. I have decades of experience as a classroom teacher, Resource Teacher and elementary Media Specialist.
Back to School Word Search *Easy
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Back to School Word Search *Easy

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11 Back to School related words hidden in this puzzle. Words are horizontal and vertical only in an all CAPS puzzle. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible.
Storyboard Templates
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3 Storyboard Templates to meet the needs of your individual students. Same basic design on each storyboard, but each has different number of lines. One storyboard has just 2 large lines with larger boxes to draw in.
Makerspace - Poetry Performance using Green Screen
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Makerspace - Poetry Performance using Green Screen

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I have found that my elementary students need a little bit of structure and accountability during their Makerspace time in my elementary library. Thus, this kit addresses that need by giving them a structure via a Mission sheet that they guides them, gives them time limits (set by you), and assesses their group work with a rubric. This Makerspace Bundle has the printables you need for a Poetry Performance Green Screen Makerspace Center in which students create a video by performing their own poem or one of their choice in front of the green screen. In a nutshell, students use the Mission Log sheet to guide them through the process of procuring, practicing, and performing their poem in front of the green screen. The student instruction handouts help them to figure out how to produce their videos independently without you needing to hold their hand every step of the way. Finally, they write a review statement, fill out a rubric on their individual performances with you, and share their video. The technology I use in this kit includes a green screen and an iPad with the DoInk (TM) Green Screen app (a minimal fee in the iTunes store). A lot of the resources come in an editable format so that you can make them your own depending on your environment and needs. 1. Materials list 2. Poetry Mission Log - This is a Step-by-Step Instruction Sheet for the students to follow at the center. It follows the Plan, Do, Review format. There are two versions that differ in the type of Review you'd like to have your students do. I've included both as a PDF and as Editable Excel documents should you need to make changes to fit your situation. 3. 2 Page How to Make Your Video Handout for students (PDF and editable PPT file) 4. Poetry Performance I Can Poster 5. Finding a Poem Poster (PDF & Editable PPT file) 6. Makerspace Rubric (PDF & editable versions) I created this rubric as a way to hold students accountable for their time. It includes the goals of: staying on task, being responsible, producing quality work, working cooperatively, and cleaning up. Again, I've included an editable Excel file should you wish to make changes. 7. Poetry Performance Rubric - Easily gives you a grade by scoring posture, volume, speed, expression and memorization. (PDF & editable Excel file)
Happy New Year Word Search - 2 levels
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Happy New Year Word Search - 2 levels

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Get 2 Word Searches in this bundle and differentiate for the levels of students in your classroom. This pack includes 2 levels of word search to celebrate the New Year! Both come in reproducible friendly B&W that the students can color in and write their New Year's Resolution on after they finish the puzzle! #1 The Easy version has words only horizontally or vertically. #2 The Hard version has words in ANY direction!
Months of the Year Word Searches - 2 levels
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Months of the Year Word Searches - 2 levels

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Get 2 Word Searches in this bundle and differentiate for the levels of students in your classroom. This pack includes 2 levels of word search to review the months of the year. Both are in reproducible friendly Black and White that the students can color in during or after they finish the puzzle! #1 The Easy version has words only horizontally or vertically. #2 The Hard version has words in ANY direction! Comes with Answer Keys.
Newsletter Template *Editable
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Newsletter Template *Editable

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This is a Newsletter Template that I made for my Media Center, but is editable for any teacher. (PowerPoint file). You can add your own text and change the font to your liking. The elementary children clip art and lines are not editable.
Desert Animal Research Activity
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Desert Animal Research Activity

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**Here are ready-to-go poster or graphic organizers for your students to research desert animals. Includes posters for the following desert animals: jackals, bighorn sheep, vultures, scorpions, roadrunners, rattlesnakes, kangaroo rats, javelinas, coyotes, camels, collared lizards, armadillos. ** *It also includes 2 additional Generic Sheets to use with any additional animals. * Animal Research Poster Activity Sheets 8.5" x 11" Includes 4 Versions (14 pages each): Version 1: U.S. Spelling with Sources box. Version 2: U.S. Spelling without Sources box. Version 3: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling with Sources box. Version 4: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling without Sources box. Information asked for: What the animal looks like. Habitat Diet Interesting Facts Sources Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.
Rainforest Animal Research Activity Posters
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Rainforest Animal Research Activity Posters

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Here are ready-to-go poster/graphic organizers for your students to research Rainforest animals. **Includes posters for the following rainforest animals: piranhas, toucans, tapirs, macaws, sloths, iguanas, poison dart frogs, vampire bats, jaguars, capybaras and capuchin monkeys. ** *It also includes 2 additional Generic Sheets to use with any additional animals. * Animal Research Poster Activity Sheets 8.5" x 11" Includes 4 Versions (13 pages each): Version 1: U.S. Spelling with Sources box. Version 2: U.S. Spelling without Sources box. Version 3: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling with Sources box. Version 4: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling without Sources box. Information asked for: What the animal looks like. Habitat Diet Interesting Facts Sources Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.
Pet Word Search - Easy
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Pet Word Search - Easy

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15 Pets hidden in this puzzle. Words are horizontal and vertical only. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible for coloring. Includes Answer Key. Check out the bundle to get both the easy and the harder version if you need to differentiate within your classroom.
Las Posadas Word Search | EASY Puzzle | Ready to Go!
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Las Posadas Word Search | EASY Puzzle | Ready to Go!

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This a Ready to Go Las Posadas EASY Word Search. Words are horizontal and vertical (forward direction only) in an all uppercase puzzle. Words include: angels, atole, gifts, stars, music, Mexico, tradition, fiesta, holiday, pinata, donkey, shepherds, Nativity, Mary, Joseph, Las Posadas, December, Latin America, poinsettias and tamales. Full Color B&W reproducible Answer Key
Earth Day Poetry Activity Sheets
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Earth Day Poetry Activity Sheets

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Have your students write Acrostic or Haiku poetry with these Spring Earth Day themed poetry activity sheets. Great for your Writing and Literacy Centers, Early Finishers and Substitute packets. A generic sheet for each type of poetry is included to expand the possibilities! Includes 5 pages: EARTH DAY Acrostic RECYCLING Acrostic Choose a Topic Earth Day Acrostic Recycle Haiku Earth Day Haiku Permission for Clip Art Usage per Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
Earth Day Word Search HARD Puzzle
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Earth Day Word Search HARD Puzzle

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This is a Hard Earth Day Word Search. Words are in vertical and horizontal (frontwards and backwards). They are also diagonal from the left down to the right only in an all uppercase puzzle. Words include: April, air, bags, cans, glass, reuse, clean, trees, paper, water, plants, protect, energy, plastic, trash, recycle, habitat, planet, bottles, reduce, Earth Day, resources, pollution, conserve and compost. Includes: ☑ Color version ☑ Print-friendly B&W version ☑ Answer Key
Character Traits Word Search HARD Puzzle
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Character Traits Word Search HARD Puzzle

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A fun, printable, difficult word search to go with Character Traits. The words are hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and backwards! Words include: responsibility, self-discipline, caring, respectful, fairness, trustworthy, perseverance, patience, citizenship, resourceful, honest, manners, compassion, courage, reliable and kindness. Includes: Color version Print-friendly B&W version Answer Key
Computer Parts Word Search | EASY Puzzle
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Computer Parts Word Search | EASY Puzzle

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Computer Parts words hidden in this Easy Word Search. Words can be found vertically and horizontally. NO backwards or diagonal words. In full color as well as B&W options. Answer Key included. I have a harder version in my store if you like to differentiate within your classroom.
Columbus Day Word Search *Hard
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Columbus Day Word Search *Hard

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18 Columbus Day related words hidden in this Hard Word Search. Words horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and even backwards in this all CAPS puzzle. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible. This also comes in an easier version for differentiation purposes, available separately in my Teacher Store.
Make Words ~ SNOWMAN ~ Center & Activity Sheets
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Make Words ~ SNOWMAN ~ Center & Activity Sheets

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This Make Words kit for the word "snowman" includes options for printing and handing out a reproducible sheet or utilizing this in a Literacy Center. Includes: 1. A standalone reproducible worksheet 2. Make Words Center "I Can" sign 3. An Answer Chart for the center with boxes based on word length. 4. Answer Key for the Answer Chart 4. "Snowman" cut out letters in lower and upper case.
Pet Research Poster Activity Sheets
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Pet Research Poster Activity Sheets

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Here are ready-to-go poster/graphic organizers for your students to research pets. Includes posters for 12 pets including: turtles, snakes, rabbits, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, goldfish, ferrets, dogs, chinchillas, cats and parakeets. It also includes an additional Generic Sheet to use with any additional pets you may think of. Animal Research Poster Activity Sheets 8.5" x 11" Includes 4 Versions: Version 1: U.S. Spelling with Sources box. Version 2: U.S. Spelling without Sources box. Version 3: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling with Sources box. Version 4: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling without Sources box. Information asked for: What the animal looks like. Habitat Diet Care Interesting Facts Sources Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.
Books are Treasure Activity Sheet  Book Care Activities
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Books are Treasure Activity Sheet Book Care Activities

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**Here are some activity sheets that you can pick and choose from for your Book Care unit. ** These are pirate and treasure themed as I needed some activities to go along with my read aloud of the book Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies by Carolyn Crimi (book not included). This includes 12 pages. “I Treasure Books” Activity. Students draw a picture of a way they take care of books and color the illustration. – 2 pages (one boy and one girl pirate themed) “Books are Treasure” Activity. Students draw a cover for their favorite book and make sure to add the title and author. – 1 page Bookshelf “Book Rules” Activity. Students write four important book care rules. – 2 pages – 1 with writing lines and one without. YOUR Writing Prompt/Coloring/Writing Activity – Students color the top portion and write a sentence or two below it. You choose what you want them to write about. – 2 pages (one boy and one girl pirate themed) “How to Take Care of a Book” Activity – Students use first, next, then and last to explain how to take care of a book. – 1 sheet Generic writing paper with book clip art. Comes with boxes on top for illustrations and a variety of lines for writing. – 3 sheets “Books are Treasure” bookmarks to color and keep.
Valentine's Day Mazes | Challenging
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Valentine's Day Mazes | Challenging

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5 Valentine’s Day Mazes *Print and Go! Need something to keep your students busy? These make a great “Print and Go” warm-up, center or filler activity. These mazes are for students looking for a challenge! Includes: Teddy Bear, Bountiful Blooms, Bouquet of Hearts, Cupid, and A-Maze-ing Hearts. My preferred use for activities like this is to put them on colored construction paper and laminate. Students use vis-a-vis markers to complete and then wipe off. Once laminated, they are easy to pull out for a center every year! Answer Keys included.