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Family Crest - social studies family activity

By Peacocks and Penguins

This is an engaging and fun family project aimed at encouraging dialog at home about family. Family crests were once used to identify members of a family; this crest will be comprised of 4 important symbols of a modern family. The four quadrants of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Rules for Syllables - Teaching Syllables for grades 3-5

By Peacocks and Penguins

The Rules for Syllables kit was designed after my own experiences of teaching syllables to my fourth grade students. This is the actual lesson plan set and activities I use to teach syllables as part of my classroom’s Working with Words 15 minute

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$6.00

181

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In The Write Direction - Daily Writing Prompts 3rd-6th grade

By Peacocks and Penguins

Everyone gets better at doing something by practicing a little bit every day. What works for sports and music holds true for writing as well. "In The Write Direction - Daily Writing Prompts" gives your 3rd to 6th grade students an opportunity to

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.6.1, W.6.2...

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Alligreater the Alligator - Greater, Less than and Equal kit (number comparison)

By Peacocks and Penguins

Alligreater the Alligator is hungry! He only eats the greatest number, though. Teach the concept of number comparison using greater than, less than and equal to with this cute alligator named Alligreater. Get your kiddos' attention with the 2 short

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, K.CC.C.6, K.CC.C.7, 1.NBT.B.3

$5.00

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$Cootie Catchers Math Fact Fluency Addition 1-9$

Cootie Catchers Math Fact Fluency Addition 1-9

By Peacocks and Penguins

Up your game with match fact fluency by incorporating movement, "counting up" strategy and fun. Common Core State Standards demand fluency in basic facts as early as first grade. Cootie Catchers (also known as Fortune Tellers) are an origami paper

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.8

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Transition Words - Intermediate Writing Lessons

By Peacocks and Penguins

All teachers are in the process of shifting instruction to meet the Common Core State Standards. One of the greatest areas in need of aligning is writing - in particular writing for grades 3-6. Fortunately for teachers, the CCSS gives us a clear

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

$5.00

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$Cootie Catchers Math Fact Fluency Multiplication Kit$

Cootie Catchers Math Fact Fluency Multiplication Kit

By Peacocks and Penguins

Up your game with multiplication fact fluency by incorporating movement, memorization and fun! Cootie Catchers (also known as Fortune Tellers) are an origami paper folding activity. Easy to follow instructions are included, as well as ideas for

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Games, Centers

$3.00

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Fluency Assessment Pack - Reading

By Peacocks and Penguins

Fluency is one the three big components to reading, yet we often overlook it in our reading instruction and assessment. We forget that a lack of fluency is not only often symptomatic of accuracy and automaticity, but can be an indicator of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$2.50

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Time Capsule Writing Kit - A beginning of the year project

By Peacocks and Penguins

Goal setting and reflection is an important part of learning. A time capsule is a perfect vehicle for looking back over a year of student learning. Time Capsule Writing Kit is intended to be a letter written to the student's self at the end of the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Printables

$3.00

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First Grade Common Core State Standard Mathematics Assessment Pack

By Peacocks and Penguins

The First Grade Common Core State Standard Common Mathematics Assessment was designed to help you find and diagnose weak areas in mathematics for your first graders. One of the greatest challenges I had as a first grade teacher was pinpointing which

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Assessment

$12.00

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$Math Fact Fluency Kit - addition and subtraction$

Math Fact Fluency Kit - addition and subtraction

By Peacocks and Penguins

Math Fact Fluency Flip Cards and Slide Cards are designed to help students do two things: understand the relationships between numbers in a fact family and master fact fluency. This kit contains two different ways to strengthen fluency skills: flip

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

$6.00

146

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$Common Core State Standard Math Assessment Bundle Kinderga$

Common Core State Standard Math Assessment Bundle Kindergarten and First grade

By Peacocks and Penguins

This is a bundled product containing both the kindergarten and first grade Common Core State Standard Mathematics Assessment kits. The bundle contains everything the single kits contain for a reduced price. See each product description below for

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$20.00

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$Math Fact Fluency Activity Bundle$

Math Fact Fluency Activity Bundle

By Peacocks and Penguins

Three products for practicing and securing math fact fluency, bundled together for a reduced price. This bundle comes with: Math Fact Fluency Flip and Slide Cards Kit Math Fact Fluency - Sandwich Shop Math Fact Fluency Cootie Catchers Read below

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$10.00

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The Great Civil Rights Comparison Project - MLK and Rosa Parks

By Peacocks and Penguins

Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks using the effective strategy of compare and contrast! This mini-research unit on two of our great civil rights icons provides the opportunity to learn about MLK and Rosa Parks by comparing

Subjects:

U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.4, RI.3.7, RI.3.9, RI.3.10, RI.4.4, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.4.10, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.7...

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Consonant Blends - Winter Making Words Activities

By Peacocks and Penguins

Happy Holidays! This activity pack is made to practice making, reading and writing single syllables words with blends in the onset or the rime. These are ideal both for large or small group instruction, and even better for a literacy center. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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Friendly Letter Writing Unit - Dear Mr. President

By Peacocks and Penguins

“Dear Mr. President” Friendly Letter Writing Unit is an eight-lesson unit for grade 3-5 writing. I created this unit during and after teaching Friendly Letter writing to my own fourth grade students. It was created using the backward-design model of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

$4.00

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Ninja e (teaching long vowels with ending e - vce)

By Peacocks and Penguins

Who trumps silent and magic e? Ninja e! He's sneaky, he's silent, he has powers to turn short vowel sounds to long vowel sounds! Introduce your students to a character they won't forget! Teach Ninja e like you would the "Silent Magic e". Hand

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$3.00

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The Great Presidential Comparison Project - 1-2nd Grade

By Peacocks and Penguins

Learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln using the effective strategy of compare and contrast! This mini-research unit on two of our great presidents provides the opportunity to learn about Washington and Lincoln by comparing similarities

Subjects:

U.S. History, Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Research, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.9, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.7, W.2.8

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Open House and Meet the Teacher Event Survival Kit - Owls theme

By Peacocks and Penguins

*** Open House and Meet the Teacher Survival Kit*** Are you experiencing the Open House “freak out”? You know a list exists of things you want to collect and hand out, but you’re worried you’ll forget in the middle of the chaos. You might be

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

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$Math Fact Fluency - Flip Cards for practicing "doubles" 1-10$

Math Fact Fluency - Flip Cards for practicing "doubles" 1-10

By Peacocks and Penguins

Math Fact fluency is an important foundation for mathematics. It is the skill that helps us break down and build up numbers, solve operations and algorithms quickly, and build number sense. The flip cards can be used to reviewing and practicing, but

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Centers

FREE

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I'm a passionate third grade teacher who loves my job! I taught first grade before switching up. I am always looking for authentic learning, innovative teaching, and avenues for bringing fun to my classroom. I haven't always been a teacher, though. I was a graphic designer before deciding to go back to school when my girls were little. I have my bachelor's degree in education from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, and my Masters in education from St. Mary's University in Winona.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Work hard, have fun, laugh often and make some mistakes along the way! I absolutely love to think outside the box and bring new experiences to my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Augsburg.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate from Augsburg College, MN Masters from St. Mary's University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Living life creatively, parenting with laughter and love, and teaching like my pants are on fire. I love to create lessons and activities, believe passionately in math and science, and just can't seem to get enough reading! Come and check out my blog at http://peacocksandpenguins.blogspot.com/ and my facebook page at facebook.com/peacocksandpenguins.

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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, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers, Science, Social Studies, U.S. History, Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text