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Solar Eclipse 2024, Writing, Reading, Crafts, Research, Vocabulary, & Class Book

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Study the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this unit full of exciting activities, research guides, page topper crafts, writing prompts, adorable crafts, class books, party ideas, editable parent letters, and so much more! This resource was designed for 3rd -

Subjects:

Astronomy, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.4.3...

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Writing Center for the Entire Year

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This comprehensive Interactive Writing Center is a huge bundle that includes a year's worth of highly motivational and engaging writing activities for students from preschool through second grade as well as all of the supplies needed to get started.

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Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

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W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.5, W.K.7, W.K.8, L.K.1a, L.K.2a, L.K.2b, L.K.2c, L.1.1a...

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Grandparents Day Activities and Crafts

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Celebrate grandparents with these adorable cards, photo frames, handprint keepsakes, interview templates, the class book, and more! This resource will give students a strong understanding about Grandparents Day and why we celebrate our grandparents.

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English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Centers

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W.K.8, W.1.8, CCRA.L.1

$6.00

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$Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Unit$

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Unit

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Study Chicka Chicka Boom Boom with these ELA activities, STEM projects, math center activity, crafts, taste-testing ideas, name recognition ideas, and more to use during your Chicka Chicka Boom Boom study. Instill a love for reading with all of the

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English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.5, RF.K.1, RF.K.1d, RF.1.1, L.K.1a, L.1.1a, MP1

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Teacher Evaluation - Observation Tips, Lesson Plans, Checklists, and More!

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Increase observation scores with these top 10 easy tips written an experienced evaluator and classroom teacher. You will find checklists, sample lesson plans, a helpful video explanation, and so much more! These tips will immediately increase your

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Classroom Management, Professional Development, Back to School

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Not Grade Specific

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Professional Development, Lesson

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Varsity Patch Letters | Stoney Clover Lane Bundle

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Do you love the look of the Varsity Patch Letters by Stoney Clover Lane? This bundle of light and airy pastels, "go with everything" neutrals, and "bright jewel-tones" will help you get that look on your bulletin boards. Pair these letters with any

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Back to School, End of Year, Classroom Community

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TN Standards Editable I Can Statements Bundle UPDATED

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This huge bundle of EDITABLE student-friendly "I can" statements is aligned to the TN ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies Standards for First Grade. In this resource you will find every ELA, Science, Social Studies & Math standard for first

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English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

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1^st, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

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$I Can Statements ELA & MATH for First Grade TN Standards$

I Can Statements ELA & MATH for First Grade TN Standards

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This is a HUGE BUNDLE of EDITABLE student friendly "I can" statements aligned to the current Tennessee ELA & MATH 1st Grade standards. In this resource you will find every ELA & MATH standard for First Grade rewritten as an I Can statement.

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English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

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1^st, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Literature Circles

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Varsity Patch Letters | Stoney Clover Lane Letters

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Do you love the look of the Varsity Patch Letters by Stoney Clover Lane? This light and airy pastel toned set will help you get that look on your bulletin boards. Pair these letters with any classroom decor set to spell anything you want!You will

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Back to School, End of Year, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Tennessee Kindergarten Portfolio Teacher Guide - Updated for 2022-2023 Year!

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This 2022-2023 TN Portfolio Guide will help you understand, plan, prepare, organize, and assess your kindergarten students to complete the mandated portfolio for all Tennessee teachers. I have created anchor charts, reminders, differentiated

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Back to School

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Kindergarten

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Assessment, Professional Documents, Professional Development

$10.00

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Thank You Templates for Donors Choose Projects or Other Donations

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

These adorable Thank You Templates provide the perfect way to create a Thank You Package for DonorsChoose.org funded projects or use them for students to fill out Thank You Letters to ANYONE who donates to your classroom! In this resource you will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Specialty), Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Projects, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.8, W.1.8, W.2.8

$4.00

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$TN Academic Standards Kindergarten ELA & Math I Can Statements$

TN Academic Standards Kindergarten ELA & Math I Can Statements

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This is a HUGE EDITABLE BUNDLE of student friendly "I can" statements aligned to the TN Academic ELA & MATH Kindergarten standards for the current school year. This resource was fully updated in 2023!In this resource you will find every ELA

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English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

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Kindergarten, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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TN Standards I Can Statements | First Grade ELA Objectives

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

These fully updated and EDITABLE student friendly "I can" statements are aligned to the current ELA First Grade standards for Tennessee. In this resource you will find every ELA standard for first grade rewritten as an I Can statement.As an

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English Language Arts, Back to School

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1^st, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Literature Circles

$8.00

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NGSS I Can Statements for Kindergarten

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

You will love these EDITABLE student friendly "I can" statements that are aligned to the NGSS objectives for kindergarten science. As an experienced evaluator, I know the importance of having standards written in kid-friendly terms that allow

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Science, Other (Science), Back to School

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Kindergarten, Homeschool

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

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$Math Facts and Review System for Kindergarten$

Math Facts and Review System for Kindergarten

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

The Zookeeper's Math Ring is the most engaging and highly motivating way to teach young children math fact fluency. This is the perfect system for teaching essential math skills to automaticity! My students beg for me to test them daily using their

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.2, K.CC.B.4, K.NBT.A.1, K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.2, K.G.A.1, K.G.A.2, K.G.A.3

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Distance Learning | Boom Cards CVC Words | Huge Bundle

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Work on spelling Short Vowel CVC Words with these self-checking and interactive digital word building games. Students will click and drag the letters to the correct box to spell the picture word. If they need help, they can press the sound button to

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Back to School, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Literature Circles

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RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.2, RF.K.2d, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b, RF.K.4, RF.1.1, RF.1.2...

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$TN Standards I Can Statements | First Grade Math | Updated 2023$

TN Standards I Can Statements | First Grade Math | Updated 2023

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

These I Can Statements are aligned with current Tennessee Standards and were fully updated in 2023! These EDITABLE student friendly "I Can" statements are aligned to the current TN Academic MATH First Grade standards. In this resource you will find

Subjects:

Math, Other (Math), Back to School

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (88.37 MB)

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$Math Center Mega Bundle$

Math Center Mega Bundle

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This HUGE Interactive Math Center bundle includes a year's worth of highly motivational and engaging math activities for students from preschool through kindergarten. Work on number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, addition, shape

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.2, K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.4c, K.CC.B.5, K.CC.C.6, K.CC.C.7, K.MD.B.3...

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$44.00

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Kindergarten ELA I Can Statements Aligned to TN Standards

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

These EDITABLE student friendly "I can" statements are aligned to the current Tennessee ELA Kindergarten standards. In this resource you will find every ELA standard for Kindergarten rewritten as an I Can statement. As an experienced evaluator, I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Literature Circles

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (189.54 MB)

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NGSS I Can Statements for First Grade

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

You will love these updated EDITABLE student friendly "I can" statements that are aligned to the NGSS objectives for First Grade Science. As an experienced evaluator, I know the importance of having standards written in kid-friendly terms that allow

Subjects:

Science, Other (Science), Back to School

Grades:

1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (54.55 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I just finished my 15th year of teaching. I've taught 4th grade, 5th grade, 2nd grade, transitional first, kindergarten, and now I'm an ESL teacher for my district. My heart is with the younger grades. I love to develop resources for the preschool through 1st grade classroom. I am also the teacher of our school system's Parent English Class. I have been organizing this class for 15 years. It is the highlight of my week. I love my dedicated parents! I am a mentor teacher at my school which means I am a classroom teacher but I also evaluate other teachers.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strongly believe that every single standard can be taught in a fun and engaging way! My Teddy Bear Resource

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Voted Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2014 by The Manchester Times

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Carson Newman University Master's of Education in Instructional Leadership from Lipscomb University ESL Teaching Certification from Freed-Hardeman University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have the sweetest husband, two beautiful daughters, and a new baby boy who all share a piece of my heart. I really love animals and am a vegetarian just because of it! Please visit my blog for teaching and mommy-ing ideas! Pencils to Pigtails

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Arts & Music, Other (Performing Arts), Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community