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Christmas Literacy Activities | 20 Creative...

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Christmas Literacy Activities | 20 Creative Activities | PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Christmas Literacy ActivitiesBring the Christmas Spirit with these 20 creative thinking Christmas Literacy activities! Differentiated for all learners, These language rich creative thinking Christmas Literacy activities foster creative thinking to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.2.5, W.2.8, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.4, W.5.8, L.2.1, L.2.2...

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Thanksgiving Writing Activities | Thanksgiving Creative Thinking | PRINT

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Thanksgiving Creative Thinking ActivitiesThese Thanksgiving Writing Activities ask students to think about Thanksgiving in a different way. These creative thinking Thanksgiving activities are great for gifted learners and community building

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

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...

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Memory Book Bundle: End of the Year Memory Book & Math Project Grades 3-5

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

A Festival of Memories: An End of the Year Memory Book activity and Multiplication Map Project This end of the year Memory Book is a fun twist on traditional memory books. The premise of this memory book is that the mayor wants to choose a student

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.5, 3.OA.C.7, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.4, W.5.8...

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Winter Literacy Activities | 20 Creative Writing Activities | PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Winter Creative Writing ActivitiesEnjoy a winter wonderland with these 20 creative thinking Winter Literacy activities! Differentiated for all learners, These creative thinking Winter Literacy activities foster creative thinking to increase learning

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Writing, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.2.5, W.2.8, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.4, W.5.8, L.2.1, L.2.2...

$11.00

$6.50

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Fall Activity Pack: 20 Fall Themed Creative Thinking Activities!

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Fall Creative Thinking Packet This is a packet of 20 creative thinking Fall activities for Fall. Get your students thinking creatively right from the start of the year! These language rich creative thinking fall activities may be used

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.2.5, W.2.8, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.4, W.5.8, L.2.1, L.2.2...

$5.00

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Summer Activities Pack: 20 Summer Activities for Literacy and Creativity

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Summer Creative Thinking Packet 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! This Summer Creative Thinking Pack is also part of my End of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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...

$5.00

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End of the Year School Activities | Memory Book

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

End of the Year Memory Books are a must-do for the end of any school year! When looking for end of the year memory book ideas, you want something fun, creative and engaging. This end of the year memories will get kids thinking outside the box as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.8, W.3.10, W.4.4, W.4.10, W.5.4, W.5.10, L.3.1, L.3.1i, L.3.2, L.3.2e, L.3.2f...

$6.50

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Valentine's Day Math Project | Area, Perimeter & Graphing | PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Valentine's Day Math Project for ElementaryPrint & DigitalCupid wants your help designing the perfect Valentine's Day Destination! This Valentine's Day Math project is a hands-on way to reinforce area, perimeter, factor pairs, map skills and

Subjects:

Geometry, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.C.5, 3.MD.C.6, 3.MD.C.7, 4.MD.A.3, 4.OA.A.1, 4.OA.B.4, 5.G.A.1, 5.G.A.2

$6.00

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Back to School Activities Pack

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Back to School Activities This Back to School Activities Pack contains 20 unique activities to get your student’s creative juices flowing! This is titled "Back to School", but it can be used any time of year as it is simply school themed. These

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.4, W.5.8, L.3.1, L.3.2, L.4.1, L.4.2...

$5.00

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Valentine's Day Writing Activities | 20 Creative Activities | PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Valentine's day Creative Writing ActivitiesFall in LOVE with these Valentine's Day Writing activities! Includes 20 creative thinking activities! Differentiated for all learners, these creative thinking Valentine's Day literacy activities foster

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.2, W.5.8, L.3.1, L.3.2, L.4.1, L.4.2...

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St. Patrick's Day Writing Activities for Literacy Centers PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

St. Patrick's Day ActivitiesBring some luck into your day with these St. Patrick's Day Literacy activities for Elementary! These St. Patrick's Day creative writing activities foster creative thinking to increase learning in all areas. Find St.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.2, W.5.8, L.3.1, L.3.2, L.4.1, L.4.2...

$6.50

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Valentine's Day Coordinate Graphing

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Students will love the challenge and fun of this coordinate graphing project. This project uses simple fractions to create this beautiful and precise Valentine's Day picture. Great for early finishers, as a challenge or for guest teachers!

Subjects:

Math, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

5.G.A.1

$3.00

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$St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy for 4th | PRINT & DIGITAL$

St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy for 4th | PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE for 4th GradePRINT & DIGITALYour students will feel so LUCKY with this St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE! Everything from word problems to puzzles and games. You will find 20 Creative

Subjects:

Math, Gifted and Talented, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$13.00

$11.00

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$Valentine's Day Math & Literacy for 3rd Grade BUNDLE | DIGITAL$

Valentine's Day Math & Literacy for 3rd Grade BUNDLE | DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Valentine’s Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE for 3rd GradeDIGITALYour students will fall in LOVE with this Valentine’s Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE! Everything from word problems to puzzles and games. You will find 20 Creative Writing activities and

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Math, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$10.50

$9.45

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Valentine's Day Writing Activities | PRINT | 20 Creative Thinking Activities

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Valentine's day Creative Writing ActivitiesFall in LOVE with these Valentine's Day Writing activities! Includes 20 creative thinking activities! Differentiated for all learners, These creative thinking Valentine's Day literacy activities foster

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (9.85 MB)

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Thanksgiving Writing Activities | Creative Thinking | PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

$10.00

$6.50

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Winter Writing Activities | 20 Creative Writing Activities | PRINT

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (8.78 MB)

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Halloween Creative Thinking: 20 Center Activities | Print & Digital

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Halloween Creative Thinking Literacy PackDigital & PrintThis packet of 20 creative thinking and writing Halloween activities is FUN, differentiated and engaging for all students. Perfect for Halloween centers, Halloween morning work, early

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (4.09 MB)

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$Valentine's Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE for 3rd | PRINT$

Valentine's Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE for 3rd | PRINT

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Valentine's Day Math & Literacy Activities for 3rdPRINTYour students will fall in LOVE with this Valentine’s Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE! Everything from word problems to puzzles and games. You will find 20 Creative Writing activities and

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$10.50

$9.45

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Abraham Lincoln Research Activity | President's Day Activity | PRINT & DIGITAL

By The Naturally Creative Classroom

Abraham Lincoln Research ActivityIn this President's Day Writing activity, students will be inspired to research all aspects of Abraham Lincoln in order to find the answers to these 20 creative thinking activities. Use as a President's Day Packet

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.4.2, W.4.8, W.5.4, W.5.8, L.3.1, L.3.2, L.4.1, L.4.2...

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Welcome to my shop! I'm so happy you are here! I have experience as an elementary teacher (K-5), teacher mentor, guest teacher and mom. The belief that ALL students can be creative thinkers guides all that I do. I am certified to teach gifted education and have 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!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to make my students self-directed through activities and units that are engaging and make students want to be involved in the material. Differentiation is also a goal of mine. I want to reach all levels of learners through scaffolding my lessons.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was honored to be chosen to teach The Daily 5 and Cafe to my fellow teachers and others in the district. I was also asked to be a Teacher Mentor and had have had two student teachers and a constant stream of teaching students from the local college. I love bringing up the next generation of teachers!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Teaching from National-Louis University. I have an undergraduate degree in English and Rhetoric with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. I am certified to teach Gifted Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I enjoy reading, knitting and the arts. I am involved in my local mom's group as Craft Mom. I really love making crafts for myself and my family. I love to teach new skills to those around me. I guess I chose the correct profession :)

GRADES

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, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Special Education, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Valentine's Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, African History, Classroom Community