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Wonder by R.J. Palacio Novel Study Unit

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Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger Novel Unit...

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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Novel...

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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit and...

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Multiplication Battleship

By Nicholas Reitz

The favorite family game has been altered to be played so that kids can practice their multiplication fact fluency! These sheets can be printed and laminated for permanent use. Perfect for partners to play during a Math Workshop.

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$1.50

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Wonder by R.J. Palacio Novel Study Unit

By Nicholas Reitz

This 174 page novel study unit on Wonder by R.J. Palacio contains: List of Chapter Titles organized by Part 1-8 Book Part Teacher Cheat Sheets • Vocabulary for book part • Strategies to Focus On Chapter-related Activities • Vocabulary for each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret Novel Study Unit and Lapbook Activities

By Nicholas Reitz

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is an amazing choice for delving deeply into literature with your kids. This Caldecott Award winning book is written and illustrated in a unique style and is full of excellent opportunities to study author's craft,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit and Activities - includes Lapbook Set

By Nicholas Reitz

The One and Only Ivan is an excellent choice for delving deeply into literature with your kids. This Newberry Award winning book is written in a unique style and is full of excellent opportunities to study author's craft, figurative language, cause

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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599

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Planet Research Brochure - Informational Writing and Astronomy!

By Nicholas Reitz

This brochure activity can serve as a great mini-research activity for kids to do as part of a unit on astronomy, or as an enrichment activity. Students are asked to research a planet in our solar system, and illustrate and fill in various pieces of

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Science, Astronomy

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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292

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$If I Had a Million Dollars - Math Project$

If I Had a Million Dollars - Math Project

By Nicholas Reitz

This pack contains directions, fake blank checks, and record keeping sheets for a great project for your math students. Students are tasked with spending a million dollars. They are required to buy a house, a vehicle, and a college education.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

$2.50

338

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How My Garden Grows - Project Based Learning Farming Simulation

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a multi-faceted project based learning project that has the students simulate building a large garden/small farmlet, harvest produce and honey, rent space at a farmer's market, purchase ad space, and eventually sell their products. It takes

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Measurement, Word Problems

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

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Reading Interest Survey and Book Review

By Nicholas Reitz

One of my opening week activities is to have my kids fill out this Reading Interest Inventory (usually while kids are taking turns doing their first book shopping) to learn a bit about their tastes and habits. Every time one of my students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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206

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Protractor Practice Task Cards - Measuring Angles

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a set of 30 task cards to help kids practice measuring angles between 0 and 180 degrees with a protractor. A student recording sheet, teacher answer key, and directions are also included.

Subjects:

Measurement, Other (Math), Math Test Prep

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

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Random Grouping Cards - make groups of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6!

By Nicholas Reitz

These cards can be used to randomly group your students. No more fighting or hurt feelings over grouping! Quickly match kids up for games, activities, and projects! Just print and laminate each deck. Shuffle the cards and have each student choose

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables

$3.00

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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Novel Unit and Activities

By Nicholas Reitz

This novel study unit and set of activities is perfect for using with the short novel Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. This packet includes several unique activities. Table of Contents: Book Part Teacher Cheat

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RI.3.1, RF.3.4, RF.3.4a, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

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Historical Figure Research Brochure - Informational Writing and Social Studies!

By Nicholas Reitz

This brochure activity can serve as a great mini-research activity for kids to do as part of a unit on any important historical figure, or as an enrichment activity. Students are asked to research an important figure, and illustrate and fill in

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Black History Month

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Readers' Theater Script Templates

By Nicholas Reitz

This product contains student sheets for writing their own scripts to be used for Readers' Theater. Three varieties of the script writing pages are included, as well as options for the story summary and a page for character descriptions that can be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$3.00

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The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story by RJ Palacio Novel Study Unit

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a 36 page novel unit to accompany the companion novel to Wonder, title The Julian Chapters by RJ Palacio. This story tells the events that occur during and following the book Wonder from Julian's perspective! This is a wonderful story of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

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181

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Fraction, Decimals, Percent Clothesline Activity

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a fun way to practice placing fractions, decimals, and percentages on a number line! Students will practice this skill by hanging up some laundry to dry. Practice with just one of the skills at a time, or add rigor by mixing the laundry

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Decimals

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.B.3, 4.NF.B.4, 4.NF.C.5, 4.NF.C.6, 4.NF.C.7

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Jeopardy Template - Blank

By Nicholas Reitz

Every Jeopardy template I could find online just wasn't quite right for me. So I finally made my own. This template could be used as it is once questions are added, but is completely customizable and can be filled with 6 categories of your own

Subjects:

Instructional Technology, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, ...

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

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The Book of Awesome Tasks - brain breaks, indoor recess, or fast finishers

By Nicholas Reitz

This pack allows you to print a book of 45 engaging activities for kids to use as brain breaks, during indoor recess, or when they are fast finishers! The activities are highly engaging, call upon students' creativity, and have educational value

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.00

126

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48 Fun and Academic End of Year Award Certificates

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a .zip file that contains the awards in 3 formats. A powerpoint file (.pptx) which can be opened with the newest versions of Powerpoint, and allows you to type in the kids' names. A powerpoint file (.ppt) which can be opened with the

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For All Subject Areas, End of Year

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables

$4.00

115

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Peer Editing Conference Sheet

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a handy note-taking page for students to use when peer editing each other's writing. My students have found it very helpful to have a sheet like this to help them make useful comments or constructive criticism about a partner's piece of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$1.00

120

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Rube Goldberg Device/ Machine Lesson

By Nicholas Reitz

When studying energy or simple machines, having kids make their own Rube Goldberg Machine can be an engaging, and memorable experience that solidifies understanding. A planning sheet, suggested materials list, and student material request sheets

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (5.79 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

23 years of teaching experience.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Lots of technology. Service Learning. Democratic School.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Many recycling awards. National recognition of bulk snack waste reduction project.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S.Ed and M.Ed in Elementary Education. Doctoral student at Penn State.

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Check out my blog at: http://sweetrhyme-purereason.blogspot.com/

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Valentine's Day, Decimals, Black History Month, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering