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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!
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.
Santa's Village Christmas Map Project
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Santa's Village Christmas Map Project

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Santa’s Village Map Project This super engaging project is perfect for the week before Christmas! Students will create arrays of different items that might be found in Santa’s Village in the North Pole. This Christmas Map project is a hands-on way to reinforce area, perimeter, factor pairs, map skills and finding and identifying coordinate points on a graph. For each item student are asked to record the array(s) used, multiplication fact(s) that helped them, the total area and the perimeter of each item. Some items are a simple rectangle, while other aspects, such as the reindeer barn have rooms within the building. Specifications are given for each room in the building. Two options of this project are included: Option One: *All buildings are given (Santa’s house, reindeer barn, candy shop, etc) *Units are given for each building and students must create the building to the given specification *Students will add 3 of their own buildings *Word problems that can be solved with the map are included *Graphing coordinate points sheet is included *Blank sheets for students to create their own word and graphing problems are included Option 2 *All buildings to be included are given (Santa’s Workshop, elf club house, etc) *Students must decide how big or small to make each building *Students add 3 of their own buildings *Students write their own word problems *Graphing coordinate points sheet is included This project can be fully differentiated to fit the needs of your students!
End of the Year ABC Countdown
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End of the Year ABC Countdown

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This End of the Year ABC Countdown is a fun way to countdown the last 26 days of the year! This End of the Year ABC Countdown is also an End of the Year survival pack! This End of the Year Countdown will keep your students engaged and motivated to come to school during those last few weeks of school. This End of the Year Activity Pack will keep your students moving, grooving, creating and participating!!! This End of the Year Activity Pack Includes: *Calendar of Events- Ready to date and send home. There are two different End of the Year Activity lists. One list includes dress up days and the other does not, for those schools that require uniforms. *Parent Letter- Keeps parents updated on the activities for each day. These letters are available in English and Spanish (translated using Google Translate) *End of the Year ABC Countdown Reminder Slips- Send reminder slip home with students each day A Sample of End of the Year Activities: *Advice Book and Letter Paper- This is a fun end of the year activity that can also be a great start to the next year. Have students complete this advice book and leave them for next years students *End of the Year Craft- This craft is a simple and cute original craft *Exercise Day Cards- 24 fun activities to get kids moving throughout the day *"Going Green" Class Book- compile a book of "green tips" to add to your library *Recycled Art Project- Students will make a trendy and adorable picture frame to take home *"Knock Knock" Joke Book *Fun Recipes- Celebrate the end of the year by making a few special treats in your classroom *"You Earned It" fun game day ideas- Finish this End of the Year ABC Countdown with an afternoon of fun and games. Ideas for end of the year activities and relay races are included This is just a small taste of what is included in this End of the Year ABC countdown! I have worked hard to make these End of the Year Activity fun and different from other End of the Year ABC countdowns and other End of the Year Activities available elsewhere.
I Have, WHO Has:  A Fraction Game
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I Have, WHO Has: A Fraction Game

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Use this fun fraction game to review fraction concepts! This Fraction Game can be played whole class or in small groups. Each student will be given a card with a fraction problem to solve. 30 cards are included. To play, students will have to: Identify Fraction Models Identify Fractions on a Number Line Reduce Fractions Compare Fractions Add Fractions CCSS Math: 3.NF.1 3.NF.2 3.NF.3 If you enjoy this game, check out my Fraction Activity BUNDLE https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fraction-activity-bundle-11121361
Fall Maths Pack:   Fall Money, Fall Time, Fall Word Problems & MORE!!!
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Fall Maths Pack: Fall Money, Fall Time, Fall Word Problems & MORE!!!

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Fall Maths Pack This Fall Maths Pack contains 30 pages packed with maths activities that are so fun, your students won't even know that they are doing real math! This Fall Maths Pack includes story problems, graphing, Hidden Picture, fractions and more! Included in this Fall Maths Pack, you will find: Skip Counting Number Patterns Fall Fact Families- all operations Word Problems- all operations Fall Maths Graphing Probability Missing Numbers Hidden Picture- Solve 100 maths problems to find the hidden fall maths picture Included in this Fall Maths Pack, you will find a full Answer Key This Fall Maths Pack is a great supplement to your curriculum. Offer this Fall Maths Pack as review or as enrichment. This Fall Maths Pack makes great morning work or is perfect for early finishers! Put this Fall Maths Pack on your smart board and complete as a class or give to students to complete individually or in pairs.
Being Respectful in the Classroom PowerPoint
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Being Respectful in the Classroom PowerPoint

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This interactive presentation will teach children all about how to be respectful in the classroom. It provides a child-friendly definition of respect and concrete examples showing kids what respect to yourself, others, the classroom and things in the classroom looks like and sounds like. This presentation is perfect for PBIS, beginning of the year, review or social groups! If you like this resource, please check out the other Behavior Management Resources available in my shop! Bucket Filling Power Point Trust Bank Presentation The Golden Rule and Acceptance The Importance of Being Honest Tattling vs. Telling Snow at School Being Respectful Lining Up Properly Know Your Anger Triggers Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Good Fit Video Games Dealing with Conflict Dealing with Anger Controlling Your Behavior How to be a Bucket Filler Behavior T-Charts A Safe Recess 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight
Shape Fraction Play Dough Mats and Games
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Shape Fraction Play Dough Mats and Games

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Engage students with Shapes and Fractions using these Play Dough Mats and original Shapes Games! Students will need to identify shapes and fractions and divide the shapes into given fractions. This packet contains *Directions for Individual or 2 Player activities *18 Play Dough Mats *Fractions Playing Cards *Shapes Playing Cards CCSS Math Standards: 2.G.3 3.G.2 3.NF.3b 3.NF.3c These Play Dough Mats and Game are also included in my Shapes Activity BUNDLE!!! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shapes-unit-bundle-11121840
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
The Chocolate Touch Writing Prompts
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The Chocolate Touch Writing Prompts

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Invite students to think about The Chocolate Touch from a different angle by choosing one of these Creative Thinking writing prompts! Students can choose from one of three options: 1. They are an interviewer doing a lifestyle piece on John Midas. They are to write interview questions and then, as John Midas, write the answers. 2. As John Midas, they will write a letter to the famous advice columnist Ask Angela asking for advice on his problem. Then, as Ask Angela, they will write a letter back to John. 3. They are a newscaster writing a warning bulletin about John Midas. Their job is to warn the public about the boy who turns everything into chocolate! All materials are included! 3 choices, Sloppy Copy and Final Copy paper and a Rubric for grading! Standards Covered: W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.4, W.5.5
Behavior T-Charts
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Behavior T-Charts

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This packet will help you directly teach students how to behave in every area of the school building. You will review with them what every area should "Look Like" and "Sound Like" and create posters that you will keep up in your classroom year round for reinforcement and review. This packet also includes my One Page Voice Level Clip Chart in English and Spanish. Sample and Blank T-Charts included. Areas Include: *Classroom *Bathroom *Hallway *Lunchroom *Recess *Specials
Tattling vs. Telling and "I Feel" Slide Show
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Tattling vs. Telling and "I Feel" Slide Show

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When is it Tattling? When is it Telling? How can you teach your students the difference? This interactive PowerPoint Presentation gives students an easy to understand definition for each and concrete examples. This slide show also addresses "I Feel" statements and how students should always use their words first before going to a teacher or an adult. This slide show is perfect for review, beginning of the year, PBIS or social groups! If your like this product, please check out: All the items below are also available in a Behavior Lesson BUNDLE Showing Respect in the Library Showing Respect in the Bathroom Slide Show Showing Respect in the Lunchroom Slide Show Bucket Filling Power Point Trust Bank Presentation The Golden Rule and Acceptance The Importance of Being Honest Tattling vs. Telling Snow at School Being Respectful Lining Up Properly Know Your Anger Triggers Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Good Fit Video Games Dealing with Conflict Dealing with Anger Controlling Your Behavior How to be a Bucket Filler Behavior T-Charts A Safe Recess 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight
Behavior Management Tracking Sheets and Calendars
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Behavior Management Tracking Sheets and Calendars

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These Behavior Management Tracking Sheets and Calendars are designed to help you keep track of classroom management with ease. Both Teachers and Students will be able to keep track of student behavior using these forms. All forms and clip chart are included in English AND Spanish!!! These Behavior Management Tracking Sheets include: -Behavior Management Tracking Sheets for the Teacher- Keep all of your behavior data in one place. These tracking sheets will come in handy during student conferences, for student behavior and academic referrals and are a quick reference when a parent or guardian asks you how their student is doing in class. -Behavior Management Clip Chart- A beautiful clip chart to use in your classroom that will help students keep track of their behavior. Included in English and Spanish! -A weekly student behavior management tracking sheet for students- clip this tracking sheet into a homework folder or an assignment notebook. Students will take this behavior management sheet home for parents to initial each night. Included in English and Spanish! - There is a behavior management calendar for each month of the year, perfect for year round schools! Students can use these calendars OR the weekly sheets. This will give them an excellent visual of their behavior and will help them track their behavior over time. These will be sent home nightly in a planner or assignment notebook for parents to initial. Included in English and Spanish Use these sheets also to offer rewards for student behavior. Use my FREE behavior coupon download (available in my store) to offer no to low cost rewards to students who achieve behavior goals! If you like this product, please check out my Ultimate Behavior Bundle available in my store! It includes this and 5 other Behavior Management products designed to get your classroom management on the right track!
Showing Respect in the Bathroom
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Showing Respect in the Bathroom

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This interactive PowerPoint presentation will teach children all about how to be respectful in the school bathroom. It provides a child-friendly definition of respect and concrete examples showing kids what respect to yourself, others, the bathroom and things in the bathroom looks like and sounds like. This presentation is perfect for PBIS, beginning of the year, review or social groups! If your like this product, please check out: All the items below are also available in a Behavior Lesson BUNDLE Showing Respect in the Lunchroom Slide Show Bucket Filling Power Point Trust Bank Presentation The Golden Rule and Acceptance The Importance of Being Honest Tattling vs. Telling Snow at School Being Respectful Lining Up Properly Know Your Anger Triggers Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Good Fit Video Games Dealing with Conflict Dealing with Anger Controlling Your Behavior How to be a Bucket Filler Behavior T-Charts A Safe Recess 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight
Voice Level Flip Chart- English & Spanish!
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Voice Level Flip Chart- English & Spanish!

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This Voice Level Flip Chart is one of my favorite tools for classroom management! Explicitly teach each voice level, then assign specific voice levels to different classroom activities (reading, playing games, partner work, etc). This Voice Level Flip Chart is available in English AND Spanish! I have also included materials for you to create a Voice Level Chart Anchor Chart with your students, along with a sample anchor chart in kid friendly language. They can then refer to this chart all year long when they need a refresher. This Voice Level Flip Chart Bundle Includes: *5 voice levels – English and Spanish *Out of Control *Loud Crowd *Formal Speech *Low Flow *Silence is Golden *Voice Level Anchor Chart headings *A one page Voice Level chart *Instructions for use
Building Trust Bundle
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Building Trust Bundle

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Teach your students how to build trust in the classroom and why it is important to have people trust you. Included in this bundle is my Building Trust lesson plan, Building Trust poster and the Trust Bank PowerPoint Presentation.
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 centres. The Christmas Games and Christmas Activities Party Pack Includes: Christmas Party Letter home to parents requesting volunteers and snacks (includes a peanut free version) Christmas Word Scramble Game Santa's Beard Game Rudolph's Nose Game Candy Cane Relay Game Christmas Chocolates Game Find the Elf Game Christmas Word Search Christmas Word Mix-Up Christmas Colouring 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 Centres using these Christmas games and Christmas Activities!
Showing Respect in the Lunchroom PowerPoint
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Showing Respect in the Lunchroom PowerPoint

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This interactive presentation will teach children all about how to be respectful in the lunchroom. It provides a child-friendly definition of respect and concrete examples showing kids what respect to yourself, others, the lunchroom and things in the lunchroom looks like and sounds like. This presentation is perfect for PBIS, beginning of the year, review or social groups! Check out some of my other lessons and presentations! Bucket Filling Power Point Trust Bank Presentation The Golden Rule and Acceptance The Importance of Being Honest Tattling vs. Telling Snow at School Being Respectful Lining Up Properly Know Your Anger Triggers Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Good Fit Video Games Dealing with Conflict Dealing with Anger Controlling Your Behavior How to be a Bucket Filler Behavior T-Charts A Safe Recess 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight
Being Respectful in Music Class
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Being Respectful in Music Class

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This interactive PowerPoint presentation will teach children all about how to be respectful in Music Class. It provides a child-friendly definition of respect and concrete examples showing kids what respect to yourself, others, the music classroom and things in the music classroom looks like and sounds like. This presentation is perfect for PBIS, beginning of the year, review or social groups! If your like this product, please check out: All the items below are also available in a Behavior Lesson BUNDLE Showing Respect in the Library Showing Respect in the Bathroom Slide Show Showing Respect in the Lunchroom Slide Show Bucket Filling Power Point Trust Bank Presentation The Golden Rule and Acceptance The Importance of Being Honest Tattling vs. Telling Snow at School Being Respectful Lining Up Properly Know Your Anger Triggers Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Good Fit Video Games Dealing with Conflict Dealing with Anger Controlling Your Behavior How to be a Bucket Filler Behavior T-Charts A Safe Recess 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight
Kindness Elves:  A New Christmas Tradition
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Kindness Elves: A New Christmas Tradition

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This Christmas Elves unit is designed to help students understand the true meaning of Christmas and spread a message that lasts all year! The premise of this Christmas Elves unit is that the Christmas Kindness Elves will come each day to the classroom or home with different acts of kindness as well as the supplies (if needed). Each night the Christmas Elves will return to the North Pole to think of another act of kindness and to refresh their supplies. There are twenty four unique Christmas Elves activities included in this unit, enough to take you through twenty four days. Have your children or students name your Christmas Kindness Elves. Place the Christmas Kindness Elves in a different place around your home or classroom each day. Complete the act of kindness the elves left either together at home or at school, or assign it as homework (when appropriate and fun). The activities the Christmas Elves leave can be done in any order and have versions appropriate for home or classroom. You may choose to print out the Christmas Elves tags or print off a page of blank tags and write the message yourself. Writing papers and lists of supplies (when needed) are included. Christmas Kindness Elves activities are most appropriate for children who can read and write on their own, but may be adapted for younger children. If you enjoy this Christmas Kindness Elves product, check out some of my other Christmas products available in my store!
Halloween Creative Thinking Pack
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Halloween Creative Thinking Pack

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This is a packet of 20 creative thinking, writing and math Halloween activities. These language rich Halloween activities may be used individually or stapled together to create a packet (black line cover included). Fostering creative thinking has been shown to increase learning in all areas. Included in this Halloween Activity Pack you will find: *A Mummy Can't- what CAN'T a mummy do? *Halloween Everyday- would you ever get tired of Halloween? *Ghostly Problems- Thinking about invisibility *What is THAT? - Create a new Halloween animals *Halloween Words- Halloween Vocabulary *Make Halloween Bigger, Add something and Replace something *The Bagless Wonder- Think of how you could carry your Halloween candy home without a bag *Signs of Halloween- What does that weird sign have to do with Halloween? *Halloween Fashion- Predict the top 10 costumes in the next 5 years *Halloween Problems- Write a Halloween problem for a classmate to solve *Malinda the “Green” Witch- Tell Malinda some new uses for her old hat *What? No Candy!?!- The mayor has decreed that only prunes can be handed out for Halloween. List the consequences *The Vampire and the Pumpkin- How are a vampire and a pumpkin are alike *Crazy Costume- Design a costume using only things you have in your desk *Frankenstein is the Answer- Frankenstein is the answer and you write the questions *The Next Big Thing- Design the next best Halloween Trick or Treat bag. Label the parts *Candy Drop- You dropped your Halloween candy in a manhole! Given some odds and ends, how will you get it out?! *Pumpkin Carving- You don't have a knife or a pumpkin carver. How are you going to carve your pumpkin? *The Missing Foot- A skeleton is walking around on Halloween night without his left foot. Explain how this happened. *Halloween Haiku This Halloween Activity Pack also contains a Product Descriptor for easy grading! Sample Answers included in this Halloween Activity Pack to get you and your class thinking! This Halloween Activity Pack makes a great Halloween early finishers packet as well! Use them as sponge activities to get your students thinking. Set up some educational centres around or on Halloween.