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The Naturally Creative Classroom

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Welcome to my shop! I'm so happy you are here! I have experience as an elementary teacher (1-5), teacher mentor, guest teacher and mom (twins!). The belief that ALL students can be creative thinkers guides all that I do. I am certified to teach gifted education and am pursuing my ESL endorsement. Elementary Math and integrated unit planning are my favorite subjects to teach. There is a little something for everyone in my shop! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

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Welcome to my shop! I'm so happy you are here! I have experience as an elementary teacher (1-5), teacher mentor, guest teacher and mom (twins!). The belief that ALL students can be creative thinkers guides all that I do. I am certified to teach gifted education and am pursuing my ESL endorsement. Elementary Math and integrated unit planning are my favorite subjects to teach. There is a little something for everyone in my shop! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Rekenrek Number Flash
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Rekenrek Number Flash

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Make improving number sense FUN with this game for the rekenrek. Players will be shown a number and need to make it as fast as they can on their rekenrek! CCSS Math: K.CC.3 K.CC.4 K.CC.5
Rekenrek Assessments:  Pre, Mid and Post
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Rekenrek Assessments: Pre, Mid and Post

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See how far your students have come with the rekenrek with these assessments! Pre, Mid and Post assessments are included along with answer keys for all items! CCSS Math Standards: K.CC.A.2 K.CC.A.3 K.CC.B.4a K.CC.B.4b K.CC.B.4c K.CC.B.5 K.NBT.A.1 K.OA.A.1 K.OA.A.2 K.OA.A.3 K.OA.A.4 K.OA.A.5 1.OA.C.5 1.OA.C.6
Fall Centers Pack
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Fall Centers Pack

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Looking for Fall themed centers to go with your fall unit? Included in this packet are 18 Writing, Math and Science themed centers. These Fall Centers are differentiated to accommodate all levels of learners in your classroom! These fall-themed activities are designed to stand on their own or be used collectively as fall centers. These autumn centers are aligned to the Common Core Language Arts standards as well as Science Standards. Fall activities Include: Fall Into Reading center- fiction and non-fiction reading response sheets It's Fall About Writing center- Students will create a fall ABC book or a Fall Fact Book Fall Word Work center- Fall Word Sorts for primary and intermediate and a Say, Write, Spell of fall words Fall Craft center- Students will create a paper bag scarecrow Fall Listening Centers Fall Science and Observation center-A cut and paste leaf diagram or a draw-your-own diagram of selected fall objects. Also includes a Summer vs. Fall comparison page Fall Math center- Students will estimate and compare the weights of pumpkins and number of pumpkin seeds Fall Computer Center- Students will type and decorate a list of fall words Fall Picture Sort center- Students will cut and paste summer and fall pictures into appropriate categories Covers CCSS: RI.1.2 RI.1.6 RI.1.10 RI.2.1 RI.2.5 RI.2.10 RI.3.1 RI.3.7 RI.3.10 RF.1.1a RF.1.4a W.1.2 W.1.8 W.2.2 W.2.6 W.2.8 W.3.2 W.3.8 Each fall activity includes a materials list, teacher directions and all the student printables you need for the fall centers. Student sheets are created in black and white for easy printing and photo copying.
My Fall ABC Book
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My Fall ABC Book

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This adorable Fall ABC book template is the perfect thing for a fall writing center! Provide students with a variety of texts, writing materials and blank books. Students will write a word or phrase that relates to the fall season on every page. They will then illustrate their books. This book is great for beginning and experienced writers alike!
100's Day Fun Pack
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100's Day Fun Pack

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100th Day of School Fun Pack and 100th Day of School Parent Letter. Give your students an amazing 100th Day of School to remember with this creative and unique set of 100th Day of School Activities and centers. A 100th Day of School Parent letter is included in this 100th Day of School Activity Pack so that you can be prepared with volunteers and snacks. In this 100th Day of School Activity Pack, you will find the following 100th Day of School Activities: 100th Day of School Parent Letter 100th Day of School Certificate- This certificate is available in full color or black line master 100th Day of School Hat- A creative and fun twist on the 100th Day of School Crown. Instructions and photographs included. 100th Day of School Necklace- 100th Day of School counting mat is included 100th Day of School Trail Mix- Have students count out 100 ingredients ingredients to make this 100th Day of School snack. Hop to 100- Students will actually be able to hop to 100 100 Ways to Show 100 Flip to 100- Students will flip a coin 100 times and record their results and answer questions. Roll to 100- students will roll a dice 100 times, record their results and then answer questions about their results Which has 100?- A 100th Day of School estimating activity When I am 100- Students will predict how their life will be when they are 100 years old Fun with the 100's Chart- Three 100's Chart activities- Find the Missing Numbers and a page of 100 Chart Puzzles in this 100th Day of School activity! 100's Chart Hidden Picture- This 100th day of school activity includes three levels of difficulty. -a number match -a set of addition and subtraction problems that can be completed using the 100's chart -a wide variety of skill review- from tally marks to money. Pick the set that works best for your class or individual students on the 100th day of school! To complete these activities with younger students, it would be helpful to ask for a parent volunteer for each 100th Day of School center/activity. You can set up these activities to complete in one day. You can also celebrate the week of the 100th Day of School by spreading out these activities for the whole week. Be sure to read through these activities because some of them will require some advanced preparation. Have a FANTASTIC 100th Day of School!!!! CCCS ELA Math K.CC.A.1 K.CC.A.2 2.MD.C.8 1.NBT.A.1 1.NBT.B.2 1.NBT.C.5 1.NBT.C.6 2.NBT.A.1 2.NBT.B.5 2.NBT.B.6 2.NBT.B.8 3.NBT.A.2 1.OA.B.3 1.OA.C.5 1.OA.C.6 2.OA.A.1 2.OA.B.2 3.OA.A.3 3.OA.C.7 3.OA.D.8 3.OA.D.9
5 Ways to Avoid a Fight
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5 Ways to Avoid a Fight

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This is from a series of lessons that address common behavior problems in the classroom or school. 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight teaches students how to identify a potential fight and different strategies to avoid engaging in a fight. This lesson contains four parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities.
Pin Templates for Teachers | Thanksgiving
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Pin Templates for Teachers | Thanksgiving

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Save TONS of time creating beautiful, eye-catching fresh pins for all of your Thanksgiving Themed products with these 20 Pinterest drag-and-drop pin templates. Potentially hundreds of pins created in minutes! These beautifully designed pin templates were created with teachers (and conversions) in mind. Spend more time creating products and let me create the pins! Only have a free Canva account? No problem! These templates are designed using only the free images, fonts and elements. Simply change the fonts, drop in your images, and add your own branding! Images can easily be swapped out.
Pin Templates for Teachers | Halloween
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Pin Templates for Teachers | Halloween

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Tired of scouring the internet looking for pin templates that aren’t designed for teachers? Save TONS of time creating beautiful, eye-catching fresh pins for your Halloween Themed products with these 20 Pinterest drag-and-drop pin templates. These beautifully designed pin templates were created with teachers (and conversions) in mind. Get back to doing what you love instead of designing for Pinterest! Only have a free Canva account? No problem! These templates are designed using only the free images, fonts and elements. Simply change the fonts, drop in your images, and add your own branding! Images can easily be swapped out.
Fraction Posters
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Fraction Posters

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Post these six colorful fractions posters around your room to aid student learning. These posters address The posters include: Parts of a Fraction - Numerator, Denominator and Fraction Visual Fractions on a Number Line Equivalent Fractions Comparing Fractions- Same Sized and Different Sized Wholes with visuals CCSS Math: 3.NF.1 3.NF.2 3.NF.3 If you enjoy this resource, please check out my Fraction Activity BUNDLE!!! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fraction-activity-bundle-11121361
Rekenrek Posters and Student Reference Sheets
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Rekenrek Posters and Student Reference Sheets

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Increase number sense by putting these posters up in your room! Included are rekenrek posters for numbers 1-20. Choose from plain white background or a colorful background posters! There is also a two-page reference sheet that students can have at their desk.
Christmas Party Pack
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Christmas Party Pack

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Christmas Activities Party Pack - 9 Christmas Party Games and Christmas Activities I created this packet of Christmas Activities & Christmas Games, and Christmas Letters home because I was in charge of planning my own class parties. These Christmas activities and Christmas games will have your students saying "Best Christmas Party Ever!!!". These Christmas games and Christmas activities are designed to be fun and used during a Christmas class party. These Christmas games and Christmas activities are not meant to be learning centers. The Christmas Games and Christmas Activities Party Pack Includes: Christmas Party Letter home to parents requesting volunteers and snacks (peanut free and non peanut free) Christmas Word Scramble Game Santa's Beard Game Rudolph's Nose Game Candy Cane Relay Game Christmas Kisses Game Find the Elf Game Christmas Word Search Christmas Word Mix-Up Christmas Coloring Pages and More!!! I hope that you and your class enjoy this selection of Christmas games and Christmas Activities! Do these Christmas Games whole class, or make Christmas Party Centers using these Christmas games and Christmas Activities! If you like this Christmas Party Pack, check out my Christmas Bundle, available in my store. It includes this Christmas Party Pack as well as a Christmas Math Pack and a Christmas Literacy Activity Pack. Check it out!
Halloween Party Pack:  Games, Parent Letters & MORE!!!
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Halloween Party Pack: Games, Parent Letters & MORE!!!

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Halloween Party Pack These Halloween Activities and Party games will have your students saying “Best Halloween Party Ever!!!” These Halloween Activities and Party Games are designed to be fun and used during class parties. These Halloween Activities and Party Games are not meant to be learning centers. The Halloween Activities and Party Games Party Pack Includes: Halloween Letter home to parents requesting volunteers and snacks (peanut free) - Be sure you have enough food and volunteers to run these Halloween Activities! Halloween letters are available in English and Spanish! Halloween Activities offer a selection that are great for whole class, small group or individuals: Two Halloween Word Scramble Games- Unscramble these Halloween Words in these Halloween Activities Halloween Word Search Halloween Coloring Pages Pass the Pumpkin Game Trick or Treat Game Jelly Bean Relay Game No Hands Pass the Mini Pumpkin Hide the Pumpkin Halloween Game I Want My Mummy! &MORE! I hope that you and your class enjoy this selection of Halloween Activities and Party Games! If you like these Halloween Activities and Party Games, check out my additional Halloween products available in my store!
5 Magnetism Centers
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5 Magnetism Centers

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These centers will surprise and delight your students- and they may even teach them a little something about magnetism! These five magnetism centers are designed to be completed with materials that you already have in your home or your classroom. They are aligned to NGSS 3-PS2-3- Asking questions about magnetism and electricity. This Magnetism Centers Pack includes; *Teacher Instructions *Materials List *Detailed step-by-step instructions for each center *Assessment If you enjoy these centers, check out my Force and Interaction Unit Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/force-and-interaction-integrated-unit-plan-science-reading-and-writing-11120703
5 Static Electricity Centers
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5 Static Electricity Centers

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These 5 Static Electricity Centers are designed to invoke questioning and excitement about science! You might learn a thing or two about static electricity! They correspond to NGSS standards 3-PS2-3- Asking Questions about Magnetism and Static Electricity. This Static Electricity Center Pack Includes: *Teacher Instructions *Materials List *Detailed instructions for each center *Photographs *Exit Slips If you enjoy these centers, check out my Force and Interaction Unit Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/force-and-interaction-integrated-unit-plan-science-reading-and-writing-11120703
Fall Estimation Fun!
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Fall Estimation Fun!

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This is a fun fall activity that will have your students estimating, finding difference and weighing. Students will need to estimate the difference in weight of a small and a large pumpkin. They will then estimate how many seeds are in each pumpkin and put in their guess for a friendly class competition!
Spring Word Work
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Spring Word Work

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This Spring Word Work is perfect for a spring themed center! These pages include a word sort for both primary and intermediate. There is also three pages of Say, Write, Spell, a re-usable activity that will have students using their spelling skills to spell new words!
Spring Vs. Winter Season Sort
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Spring Vs. Winter Season Sort

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In these activities, students will compare Spring to Winter. In the first activity, they will cut and past items that have to so with spring and winter and sort them into the correct categories. Next, they will complete a spring vs. winter venn diagram. These activities are great for an introduction to the seasons!
Spring Reading Response Sheets
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Spring Reading Response Sheets

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These Spring Reading Response sheets are perfect for a spring reading or listening to reading center. There are a variety of sheets for both fiction and non-fiction texts.
Halloween Math Pack for Firsties
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Halloween Math Pack for Firsties

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Halloween Math Pack for Firsties! This Halloween Math Pack is perfect for review or a challenge, depending on the learner! This Halloween Math Pack for Firsties is great for early finishers, centers or extra credit. It covers a wide range of first grade standards. This Halloween Math Pack for Firsties includes: Halloween Word Problem Candy Graphing True or False? Pumpkin Numbers Pumpkin Fact Families Time for Halloween Halloween Sort Who Has More? Halloween Lines Halloween Comparison Halloween Hidden Picture Covers Standards: 1.OA.A.1 1.OA.A.2 1.MD.C.4 1.OA.D.7 1.OA.D.8 1.NBT.C.4 1.OA.C.6 1.MD.B.3 K.MD.B.3 1.NBT.B.2 1.NBT.B.3 1.NBT.A.1 1.MD.A.1
Summer Math Pack for 3rd Grade
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Summer Math Pack for 3rd Grade

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This Summer Math Pack contains 29 pages of summer-themed math practice for 3rd graders. This pack is fully aligned to 3rd grade common core standards. These packets are fun, engaging and many activities are self-checking! It makes great practice before school starts! This packet reviews: Word Problems for all operations- one and two step Finding the missing number in an equation Rounding Three digit addition and subtraction Area and Perimeter Shapes Fractions Graphing- creating a scaled graph and a bar graph Plotting numbers on a number line Measuring to the nearest ¼, ½ and ¾ inch Time Standards 3.MD.A.1, 3.MD.B.3, 3.MD.B.4, 3.MD.C.5, 3.MD.C.6, 3.MD.C.7, 3.NBT.A.1, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.6, 3.OA.C.7, 3.OA.D.8, 3.NF.A.1