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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!
60 Sight Word Activities
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60 Sight Word Activities

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Every moment with your students is precious. Don't waste one second, even when they need a break. Combine movement and learning with these Words on the Move: 60 Sight Word Activity and Movement Cards!! Students will jump, skip, pantomime, do crunches and so much more while practicing their sight words with these sight word activities. Put these sight word activities in a visible, easily accessible spot and pull out a sight word activity card when students need a brain break between lessons. These sight word activities are great during transitions and as sponge activities. You can even put these sight word activities in a word work center (visual cues included) or add them to your morning routine. Print the sight word activities out and send them home for students to practice their spelling and sight words at home. With these sight word activities, students can practice: Spelling Words Sight Words Word Wall Words Vocabulary Words ANY words!!!! Movement is so important in our classrooms!!! Do these sight word activities to add fun and movement to your day!
Halloween Math Sample
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Halloween Math Sample

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This Halloween Math Pack sample includes a Halloween Hidden Message and a page of Halloween word problems. The answer key is also included. If you like this sample, check out the Halloween Math Pack available in my store! You will also find links to other Halloween Activities you and your class might enjoy!
Spring Literacy Centers
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Spring Literacy Centers

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This Spring Literacy Centers Pack contains over 18 differentiated activities appropriate for grades K-3. This Spring Literacy Centers Pack has everything from art projects to reading response and everything in between! Spring into a Good Book- complete with differentiated reading response sheets. There is also a list of suggested titles Spring into Writing- Students can complete a Spring Alphabet book or a Spring Fact Book Spring Word Work- a variety of spring word work with differentiated spring word lists Rainbow Creation and Writing- An art project and writing foldable Flower Diagram- students will use books and real flowers to complete a flower diagram Summer vs. Spring- Compare summer and spring using a venn diagram Listening into Spring- a spring listening center with reading response sheets, websites and a suggested book list Spring Computer Center- students will use technology to work with spring words Spring Picture Sorting Spring Estimation Center- students will observe caterpillars and estimate how long it will take them to turn into butterflies. Information on ordering supplies for your classroom included Butterfly Life Cycle- a spring writing craftivity Spring Sensory Bin- Students will explore and write about a spring sensory bin. This Spring Literacy Centers Pack contains over 18 differentiated activities appropriate for grades K-3. This pack has everything from art projects to reading response and everything in between!
Christmas Math and Literacy Pack
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Christmas Math and Literacy Pack

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This Christmas Math and Literacy Pack are two packets that will get your students in the Christmas Spirit. Use these Christmas packs for early finishers, review or enrichment! Please see each product for a FULL description! 1. Christmas Math Packhttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-math-pack-11119491 2. Christmas Creative Thinking Packhttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-creative-thinking-pack-11120892 Looking for even MORE things Christmas? Check out my Christmas MEGA Bundle!!! The Mega Bundle includes FIVE Christmas-Themed Activities! You can find it HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-mega-bundle-11123164
Thanksgiving Math & Literacy Pack
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Thanksgiving Math & Literacy Pack

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Looking for something to get your students in the spirit of Thanksgiving? This Thanksgiving Math & Literacy Pack includes two packs that are perfect for enrichment or early finishers in your classroom! Please see each item for a FULL description! 1. Thanksgiving Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-math-pack-11119478 2. Thanksgiving Creative Thinking Packhttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-creative-thinking-pack-11120420
Thanksgiving MEGA Bundle!
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Thanksgiving MEGA Bundle!

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This Thanksgiving Activity Bundle includes 5 Thanksgiving Themed Activity Packs!!! Packed full of one month's worth of Thanksgiving Themed Learning Activities. This Bundle Includes: 1. Thanksgiving Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-creative-thinking-pack-11120420 2.Thanksgiving Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-math-pack-11119478 3. How To Cook a Turkey Writing and Craft https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-to-cook-a-turkey-11123170 4. Pilgrim Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pilgrim-creative-thinking-packet-11120198 5. Race to the New World- A Game for the 100s Chart https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/race-to-the-new-world-a-thanksgiving-game-for-the-hundreds-chart-11124063 Everything you need for the month of November!
Behavior Lesson BUNDLE!
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Behavior Lesson BUNDLE!

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Classroom Management Lessons Save 35% when you BUNDLE! These Behavior Management Lessons will help get your classroom management on the right track! Use these at the beginning of the year or throughout the year to address common behavior management issues in and out of the classroom. Great for PBIS and Social groups! Each lesson has five parts: Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities/Role Play, Reinforcement Activities and Poster! This Behavior Lesson BUNDLE is also part of my Behavior MEGA Bundle The Behavior Lessons included are below: 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 RL.1.1 RL.1.2 RL.1.3 RL.1.4 RL.1.10 RL.2.3 RL.2.10 RL.3.1 RL.3.3 RL.3.6 RL.3.10 RL.4.1 RL.4.2 RL.4.3 RL.4.10 RL.5.2 RL.5.3 RL.5.10 If you like these items, check out my Ultimate Behavior Management Bundle available in my store. This Ultimate Behavior Management Bundle is packed with these items and much, much more!
Multiplication and Array Map Project
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Multiplication and Array Map Project

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This End of the Year Math Project is a wonderful way to enforce and review multiplication and arrays as well as to add a little fun into the end of the year! It is designed for grades 3-5! It is designed to go along with my End of the Year Memory Book, but can also be used independently. This End of the Year Math Project Includes:: *Multiplication Map instruction sheets for teachers and students *Festival Map Example Images *Graph Paper *Two Memory Book Festival Map Product Options Option 1- Includes the units of each element of the map. Students will create arrays based on the given units Option 2- Students will decide the size of the attractions on their memory book festival map. They will decide the units and shapes of each attraction *Recording Sheets- Students will record the dimensions of the arrays they used as well as the corresponding multiplication facts *End of the Year Memory Book Map Product Descriptor- The Memory Book Map Product Descriptor is included so that you can easily grade this memory book festival map project. It covers map accuracy, components and effort. The Memory Book Multiplication Map Projects may be done individually or students may work in pairs and combine elements of their end of the year memory book to make their memory book maps. CCSS Math 3.OA.A.1 3.OA.A.2 3.OA.A.3 3.OA.A.4
The Importance of Being Honest
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The Importance of Being Honest

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It is really important to tell the truth and be honest. Teach students why. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
The Golden Rule
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The Golden Rule

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"Treat others as you wish to be treated"...why is this so important? Teach your students why using this lesson. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Tattling vs. Telling
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Tattling vs. Telling

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Help students recognize the difference between tattling and telling and reduce the amount of tattling in your classroom. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Snow, School & You:  A Guide
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Snow, School & You: A Guide

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After a big snowstorm, it can be super tempting to make and throw snowballs at school. It is important to know that there are different things that you can do with snow at home and at school. Find out what! This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Showing Respect to Others
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Showing Respect to Others

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It is important to show respect to others, even when you might be unhappy or upset. This lesson will guide students why it is important to show respect to others. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
How to Line Up Properly
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How to Line Up Properly

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Knowing how to line up quickly and quietly is an important school skill! This often needs to be directly taught and reviewed! Use this lesson with your students to teach them the proper way to line up. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Know Your Anger Triggers
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Know Your Anger Triggers

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Knowing what makes you angry can help you avoid situations that might lead to a fight. This lesson will help students recognize situations in which they might get angry and give them some tools to avoid those situations. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Keeping Your Hands and Feet to Yourself
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Keeping Your Hands and Feet to Yourself

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Students can have the hardest time keeping their hands and feet to themselves! Here are two lessons outlining why it is important to keep our hands and feet to ourselves. These lessons each include 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Good Fit Video Games
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Good Fit Video Games

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The video games students play can affect everything from their sleep patterns to the way their brain develops. Many students are playing games that are not appropriate for them. This lesson will teach students why it is important to choose a game that is a good fit for them. This lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Race to the New World:  A Thanksgiving Game for the Hundreds Chart
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Race to the New World: A Thanksgiving Game for the Hundreds Chart

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In this Thanksgiving Math game, 2-4 players will Race to the New World on the hundreds chart. Students will use two dice to play this Thanksgiving Math game. Following the instructions on the instructions page, they will roll the dice and move the number of spaces shown on the dice. Watch out for Doubles! Each time a student rolls a double, they will see if it means smooth sailing or a misfortune for their travels. A full color page hundred board (shown in thumbnail) and a white hundred board with a colorful background are both included in this game. This Thanksgiving Math Game makes a wonderful center or an activity for early finishers. Game pieces included!
Thinkin About Lincoln Sample
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Thinkin About Lincoln Sample

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This is a sample of my packet Thinkin’ About Lincoln. This creative thinking packet will bring Abraham Lincoln to life as no other research project has done before! Students will be inspired to research all aspects of Abraham Lincoln in order to find the answers to these creative thinking activities. This Abraham Lincoln Creative Thinking packet makes an incredible independent study or alternative task and pushes students to use the higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. This is a 2 page sample. The full version contains 20 unique activities!
Summer Creative Thinking Packet
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Summer Creative Thinking Packet

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This is a packet of 20 creative thinking Summer activities for Summer. Keep your students thinking and writing right up until the last day of the school! These language rich creative thinking Summer activities may be used individually or stapled together to create a Summer activity packet (black line cover included). Fostering creative thinking has been shown to increase learning in all areas. This Summer Activity Packet will do just that! Included in this Summer Activities packet you will find: *Student Cover *The ABC’s of Summer *In Summer You Can’t… *Endless Summer *Can Summer GET Any Better? Yes! It Can *Summer Inventions *Summer is Great…Mostly *Too Many Arm Floaties *A New Summer Sensation *The Perfect Summer Beverage- *And the Question is… *Signs of Summer *Summer Poetry *It’s Just so HOT *Let’s Go Play! *So…That Just Happened *The Impossible Contest *The Hot, Hot Sand *Summer School *Classroom for Sale! *My Life as Part Dolphin Sample Answers included to get you and your class thinking! These activities makes a great early finishers packet! Use these as sponge activities to get your students thinking. Set up some centers using these Summer Activities. CCSS ELA W.2.5 W.2.8 W.3.1 W.3.2 W.3.4 W.4.2 W.4.8 W.5.4 W.5.8 L.2.1 L.2.2 L.2.5 L.3.1 L.3.2 L.4.1 L.4.2 L.5.1 L.5.2 L.5.3