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Indiana's First Peoples Native American Unit Study - REVISED 2023

By Learn Today Cafe

This unit was designed for fourth graders in Indiana.Included in this over 100-page study:1. Academic Standards2. 12 lessons3. Link to a one full PowerPoint (Google Slides) and two Prezi presentations4. 35 pages of handouts (worksheets/reading

Subjects:

Native Americans, U.S. History, Art History

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Unit Plans

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$7.00

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Replacement Words and Phrases for Autism, EBD, Inappropriate Language, SEL

By Learn Today Cafe

Flashcards for Words to Replace Cursing and Swearing and Other Inappropriate LanguageI created this set of cards for a student who would repeat "new" curse or swear words he would hear other students say. His brain would get "stuck" and he would

Subjects:

Special Education, ESL / ELL / EFL, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Centers

$4.00

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Transition Survey for Annual Case Reviews

By Learn Today Cafe

I like to use this easy breezy checklist when interviewing students for their required annual transition case conference. It covers a lot of bases!

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Speech Therapy

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.79 MB)

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Ocean Theme Token Board for Autism and Task-Avoidant Students

By Learn Today Cafe

Enjoy the calm of a serene ocean scene with these token boards! These were inspired by one of my students with autism who loves ocean creatures. Included in this packet:Token board to earn 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 tokens for the desired itemPictures of

Subjects:

Special Education, For All Subject Areas, Study Skills

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3

$3.00

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ABCs Pennant - 2 Sizes 8 X 10 & 4 X 5 - Great for Word Walls and Celebrations

By Learn Today Cafe

This is a set of alphabet in the Sea Turtle theme. These can be used for word walls or for creating fun signs for the classroom and/or reusable banners for celebrations. I am developing more classroom decor in ths theme. Check back for more!

Subjects:

Special Education, For All Subject Areas, Library Skills

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$7.00

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Sea Turtle Ocean Theme: Inspirational Growth Mindset Posters - Growing Set!

By Learn Today Cafe

This is a growing set. Any additions are FREE to you for as long as I add them and you enjoy using them! This set includes: 1 .pdf file with 18 beautiful posters. These are designed to be printed on regular card stock or copy paper 8.5" X 11" size.

Subjects:

Other (Science), Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

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Leader I Admire

By Learn Today Cafe

A simple way for students to research a leader they admire. This can be used as a stand-alone report or a graphic organizer depending on the academic level and/or need. I used this at the beginning of a year-long leadership course to help students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Homework

$1.00

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STEM/STEAM Word Wall Cards

By Learn Today Cafe

This set contains engineering vocabulary words for STEM or STEAM classes. It also contains blank slides for adding your own either in PowerPoint or by hand after printing the cards. I laminate them and have students use dry erase markers on them

Subjects:

Science, Career and Technical Education, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Flash Cards, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

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Virtual Learning Visual Prompts

By Learn Today Cafe

Now you can get your distance learner's attention with these cute visual prompts! Help your students understand when to mute or unmute, when to raise their hand, or when to share an idea in the chat. The extra support of these cute visuals is sure

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Flash Cards, Internet Activities, Task Cards

$3.00

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Sea Turtle Theme Labels for 3-Drawer "Sterlite" & "No Essentials" Unit

By Learn Today Cafe

This product is for creating a calm, aesthetically pleasing way to label your 3-drawer "Sterlite" or "Home Essentials" drawers. I am in love with sea turtles and how they represent grit and tenacity. This is the first product in my sea turtle theme

Subjects:

For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.00

Digital Download PPTX (28.01 MB)

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Moving to Mars Paper Chair Challenge

By Learn Today Cafe

This challenge includes four pages. Students read a story about Isabella who is moving to Mars on the first page. The second page contains the challenge for creating a paper chair for transporting Isabella's favorite toy. The third page has

Subjects:

Math, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$3.00

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CVC, "ACE" & HIGH FREQUENCY WORD READER

By Learn Today Cafe

This beginning reader focuses on CVC words and the following high frequency words: IhowwedowholooksaysfastandthewithtoolikeIt introduces students to the "ace" family through the characters Trace and Jace.Students also learn to blend the sounds "st"

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Phonics

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.K.1c, RF.K.1d, RF.K.2, RF.K.2a, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e...

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Interactive Attendance Slide - Sparrow Nest Theme

By Learn Today Cafe

This interactive attendance activity is great for taking attendance on your interactive smartboard. As students arrive, they can drag their little bird into the nest! If you are using a projector instead of a smartboard, the teacher can drag the

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Games, Activboard Activities

$3.00

Digital Download PPTX (6.33 MB)

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Visual Token Mats for Autism & Task-Avoidant Students

By Learn Today Cafe

This packet was inspired by one of my students with autism who is obsessed with ocean creatures. You can laminate these and write the “First” and “Then” activities with a dry erase marker for your students who can read. Example: “FIRST we write,

Subjects:

Specialty, Life Skills, Early Intervention

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

$2.50

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Astronaut Christmas Shopping

By Learn Today Cafe

Students create a Christmas gift list for Astronauts on the International Space Station.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.10...

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Easy-Peasy Getting to Know You Form - EDITABLE!

By Learn Today Cafe

Easy-Peasy Getting to Know You Form Get to know your Teaching Assistants, Paras, and Co-Workers!

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Classroom Forms

$1.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.33 MB)

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Pixar Storytelling Grid

By Learn Today Cafe

This is a grid I created using the Pixar Storytelling Prompts. I only created the grid, not the prompts. I use this when creating my story ideas for the books I write and for teaching the storytelling craft to teens and adults.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Projects

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

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Daily Schedule Page

By Learn Today Cafe

I created this pretty page for my new school schedule. I laminate it and use a dry erase marker to record all my responsibilities for the week! I have included a printable page and an editable page for editing in PowerPoint. I hope you like it!

Subjects:

For All Subjects, For Administrators

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

For Parents, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers, For Principals & Administrators

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (5.45 MB)

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Pixar Storytelling Grid for Characters Only

By Learn Today Cafe

I created this grid for use when teaching teens and adults how to create stories. I also use it for the books I write. It is part of the larger grid (also available for free on TPT). This one only focuses on characters so that writers can create one

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's of Special Education Master's of Education in Learning and Technology Master of Arts in English Language Learning 35 years in education--all grades

MY TEACHING STYLE

Trauma-Informed Inquiry-based Student-centered

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Western Governors University Curriculum Design 2019

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Western Governors University Ivy Tech Wichita State Kingsway Theological Seminary

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I teach on Outschool! Learn more at KarlaAkins.com

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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, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Art History, Computer Science, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Character Education, Study Skills, Library Skills, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Speech Therapy, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Early Intervention, Engineering, Phonics, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning