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St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzle

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St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzle

By It's All About the Kids

May the luck of the Irish be with you! This is a St. Patrick's Day crossword puzzle that will surely entertain your students and is a good bell ringer activity to get your St. Patrick's Day started. The puzzle includes 16 words/clues and is

Subjects:

Vocabulary, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Digital Download DOCX (0.49 MB)

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Substitute Teacher Survival Kit

By It's All About the Kids

This is a 31-page Substitute Teacher Survival Kit. This product was designed for teachers who need help preparing everything they need to include and provide a substitute teacher in the event of an absence. This product includes many helpful pages

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), For All Subjects

Grades:

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, Homeschool, ...

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Teacher Manuals, Classroom Forms

$2.00

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Full 9-Week Vocabulary Worksheets

By It's All About the Kids

Vocabulary is important across the curriculum from language arts and social studies to mathematics and science. It is intimately connected to both effective reading and writing skills, and these skills in turn are necessary for doing well in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.6.4, L.6.4a, L.6.4c, L.6.4d, L.6.6

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Guided Notes: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis: Chapters 4-7

By It's All About the Kids

I have created Guided Notes for Chapters 4-7 of the novel "Not a Drop to Drink" by Mindy McGinnis. If you have not already downloaded the FREE product that covers Chapters 1-3, please feel free to do so.You may also purchase Guided Notes for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10

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The Standardized Testing Verbs Every Student Should Know

By It's All About the Kids

Help your students pass the Short Answer and Extended Response questions on Standardized Tests! Most students have difficulty on Standardized Tests because they do not know the terminology and key words in the questions. I have compiled the top

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

W.9-10.2d, W.9-10.2e, W.9-10.4, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5...

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$St. Patrick's Day Math Word Problems$

St. Patrick's Day Math Word Problems

By It's All About the Kids

Include these story problems with your St. Patrick's Day celebration. This is a fun way to sneak a little math work into your party. Make it a contest for a healthy, educational competition! Includes 7 story problems with multiple questions in

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$0.95

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Guided Notes: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis: Chapters 8-10

By It's All About the Kids

Guided Notes for Chapters 8-10 of the novel, "Not a Drop to Drink," by Mindy McGinnis. This product also includes the answer key.If you have not already downloaded my FREE Guided Notes for Chapters 1-4, please feel free to do so!If you like this

Subjects:

Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10

$1.99

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Guided Notes: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis: Chapters 15-17

By It's All About the Kids

This product contains Guided Notes for Mindy McGinnis's novel, "Not a Drop to Drink," Chapters 15-17 along with the Answer Key.If you have not already done so, feel free to download my FREE Guided Notes for Chapters 1-3 by visiting my store. You may

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10

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Guided Notes: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis: Chapters 11-14

By It's All About the Kids

This product contains Guided Notes for Mindy McGinnis's novel, "Not a Drop to Drink," Chapters 11-14 along with the Answer Key.If you have not already done so, feel free to download my FREE Guided Notes for Chapters 1-3 by visiting my store. You may

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10

$1.99

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Guided Notes: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis: Chapters 18-20

By It's All About the Kids

This product contains Guided Notes for Mindy McGinnis's novel, "Not a Drop to Drink," Chapters 18-20 along with the Answer Key. If you have not already done so, feel free to download my FREE Guided Notes for Chapters 1-3 by visiting my store. You

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10

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Guided Notes: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis: Chapter 21

By It's All About the Kids

This product contains Guided Notes for Mindy McGinnis's novel, "Not a Drop to Drink," Chapter 21, along with the Answer Key. If you have not already done so, feel free to download my FREE Guided Notes for Chapters 1-3 by visiting my store. You may

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10

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Write Your Own Cinquain

By It's All About the Kids

This is a minilesson that introduces the Cinquain poetry form. It includes an introduction and examples, as well as provides step-by-step instructions on how to write Cinquain.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.10, L.5.1, L.5.3, L.5.4, L.5.5, L.5.6

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Student Homework Tracker and Planner

By It's All About the Kids

After many years of teaching, one of homework/assignment tracking. I created this to help students keep track of homework, assignments, projects, tests, and, quizzes. A student's lack of organization typically resulted in missed assignments, late

Subjects:

Special Education, Study Skills, Test Preparation

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Homework, Printables, Classroom Forms

FREE

Digital Download DOCX (0.19 MB)

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My First Day of 1st Grade

By It's All About the Kids

Just a fun, first day of 1st grade activity that will help you get to know a few things about each of your students.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Early Intervention, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.19 MB)

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My First Day of Kindergarten

By It's All About the Kids

Just a fun, first day of kindergarten activity that will help you get to know a little about each of your students.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School, Early Intervention

Grades:

Kindergarten

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.19 MB)

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Parent-Teacher Conference Form

By It's All About the Kids

This is a simple parent-teacher conference form that allows teachers to simply highlight student's strengths, concerns, and ideas for parent/student to work on together. The top portion of the form includes student name, grade, contact information

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

For Parents

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.12 MB)

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How to Haiku!

By It's All About the Kids

This is a short, mini-lesson that introduces students to the basic Japanese Haiku poetry form. This lesson is appropriate for grades 5 and above. The lesson includes a brief introduction, rules, and format of the traditional Haiku poetry form and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.10, L.5.1, L.5.3, L.5.4, L.5.5, L.5.6

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Weeks 1 and 2 of the Top 100 Words Every Middle School Student Should Know.

By It's All About the Kids

This free product includes the worksheets for weeks 1 and 2 of my 9-week vocabulary study. The word list comes from a list provided by American Heritage Dictionary. I did not create this 100-word list. I did, however, create the vocabulary study

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

L.6.4, L.6.4a, L.6.4c, L.6.4d, L.6.6

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Digital Download PDF (0.09 MB)

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St. Patrick's Day Word Search

By It's All About the Kids

Kids love word searches so why not try their St. Patrick's day luck with this free word search. It is appropriate for any age and could be used as an introduction to a St. Patrick's Day lesson by introducing familiar vocabulary associated with this

Subjects:

St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities

FREE

Digital Download DOCX (0.35 MB)

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Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis: Guided Notes for Chapters 1, 2, and 3

By It's All About the Kids

I have created Guided Notes for Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of Mindy McGinnis's novel "Not a Drop to Drink," and would like to share them with you! If you find these guided notes helpful to your students' learning and would like more, please visit my

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught a wide range of ages and learning styles, including adult, elementary school, middle school, and high school. The subject areas I have taught in the middle and high school setting are Math, Language Arts, Science, and Special Education.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style varies depending on the student, but always differentiates learning to match the student's needs and always appeals to multiple learning styles.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have been nominated six consecutive years as a Teacher of the Year candidate, and have advanced to the top 5 on multiple occasions.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Language Arts, Specialized Studies, and a Master's Degree in Special Education. I am licensed to teach Language Arts and licensed as a Intervention Specialist, K-12

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I would describe myself as a life-long learner who enjoys teaching others what I learn. I am married, have 5 biological children and one adopted child. I am also a grandmother of 2. I currently work as an Intervention Specialist in the Middle School online setting, so I realize the importance of producing materials that will interest and engage students.