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!
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!
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!
This adorable Fall ABC book template is the perfect thing for a fall writing centre! 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!
Forces and Interaction Reading and Science Unit
This is a Force and Interaction Reading and Science Unit. It is full aligned to 3rd grade NGSS about Force and Interaction. This unit is also aligned to 3rd grade Reading for Information standards. This Force and Integration Reading and Science unit is also included in my Force and Interaction Unit Plan! This Integrated Unit plan also includes one month of writing plans.
This unit is a total of 175 pages.
This Force and Interaction Reading and Science Unit Includes:
*1 full month of Day to Day detailed plans for Reading and Science
Reading:
*Original Close Reading Folder design with photographs
*Close Reading instructions for a variety of Force and Interaction texts
*Interactive Notebook Pages
*Foldable Templates
*Informational Text Task Cards
*Anchor Charts
Science:
*Hands On Experiments-balanced and unbalanced forces, magnetism and static electricity. These experiments are designed to use items you probably already have in your classroom or at home
*Anchor Charts
*Assessments
*Student Led problem solving and experiment design
*Data Collection and Evaluation
*Cooperative Learning
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
3-PS2-2
3-PS2-3
3-PS2-4
CCSS ELA Standards:
RI.3.1
RI.3.2
RI.3.3
RI.3.4
RI.3.5
RI.3.6
RI.3.7
RI.3.8
RI.3.9
RI.3.10
Looking for Fall themed centres to go with your fall unit? Included in this packet are 18 Writing, Math and Science themed centres. These Fall Centres 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 centres. These autumn centres are aligned to the Common Core Language Arts standards as well as Science Standards.
Fall activities Include:
Fall Into Reading centre- fiction and non-fiction reading response sheets
It's Fall About Writing centre- Students will create a fall ABC book or a Fall Fact Book
Fall Word Work centre- Fall Word Sorts for primary and intermediate and a Say, Write, Spell of fall words
Fall Craft centre- Students will create a paper bag scarecrow
Fall Listening Centres
Fall Science and Observation centre-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 centre- Students will estimate and compare the weights of pumpkins and number of pumpkin seeds
Fall Computer Centre- Students will type and decorate a list of fall words
Fall Picture Sort centre- Students will cut and paste summer and fall pictures into appropriate categories
Each fall activity includes a materials list, teacher directions and all the student pintables you need for the fall centres. Student sheets are created in black and white for easy printing and photo copying.
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 centres. 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 colour 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 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 centre/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!!!!
This is from a series of lessons that address common behavior problems in the classroom or in a 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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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 centres.
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 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 Colouring 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!
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
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
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 in kilograms. They will then estimate how many seeds are in each pumpkin and put in their guess for a friendly class competition!
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!
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!
These Fall Reading Response Sheets are perfect for independent work or centers. There are a variety of response sheets that can be used with fiction or non-fiction.
These Fall Reading Response Sheets Include:
*Suggested Fall Book List
*Fall Non-Fiction Reading Response Sheet- What I Know About Fall, What I Learned About Fall and Questions I Still Have About Fall
*Fall Non-Fiction Reading Response-Draw a picture and write about what you learned from your fall book
*Fall Fiction Reading Response Sheets- Identify Characters, Setting, Problem/Solution, Summary
*Fall Fiction Reading Response Sheets- Draw a picture and write about your favorite part of the story
Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture for 4th Grade
Students LOVE completing puzzles! In this Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture, students will solve 120 math problems to reveal a Christmas Picture!
This Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture includes:
*Interpreting multiplication as a comparison
*Measurement conversions
*Elapsed time
*Money
*Simple fractions
*Writing decimals as fractions
*Division
*Multiplication
*Addition
*Subtraction
This Christmas Hidden Picture makes a great math center or early finisher project!
4.MD.A.1
4.MD.A.2
4.NBT.A.2
4.NBT.A.3
4.NBT.B.4
4.OA.A.1
4.NF.C.6
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 Maths Pack for Key Stage 1
This Halloween Maths Pack is perfect for review or a challenge, depending on the learner! This Halloween Maths Pack for Key Stage 1 is great for early finishers, centers or extra credit.
This Halloween Maths Pack for Key Stage 1 includes:
Halloween Word Problems
Sweets Graphing
True or False?
Pumpkin Numbers
Pumpkin Fact Families
Time for Halloween
Halloween Sort
Who Has More?
Halloween Lines
Halloween Comparison
Halloween Hidden Picture