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Lilmaks

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“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” - Einstein

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Growth Mindset Printable Posters

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I Wonder Journal - Primary

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Vocabulary-Latin/Greek Word Part Study: Adv....

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SCAMPER St. Patrick's Day - Shamrock, Pot of...

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In A Million Words...(Tell Me About Your Child)

By Lilmaks

This is a fantastic handout to send home to parents during the start of the school year. The kids get a kick out of their parents getting homework, and parents get to share whatever they like about their child. You learn so much! By:

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Handouts, For Parents

$0.50

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Curriculum Compacting Planning Sheet

By Lilmaks

Use this sheet to help plan your curriculum compacting. Great to use for those advanced learners to keep track of the skills/concepts that they have mastered and the procedures/resources needed to support them. I use this in conjunction with a

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English Language Arts, Math, Gifted and Talented

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Not Grade Specific

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GATE, Printables

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Growth Mindset Printable Posters

By Lilmaks

GREAT Bulletin Board! These posters compare a growth mindset (able to learn) and a fixed mindset (intelligence is static). For example, a fixed mindset may say something like "I give up." A growth mindset would rephrase that as "Let me use some of

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Specialty, For All Subject Areas

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Not Grade Specific

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GATE, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

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SCAMPER A Pizza

By Lilmaks

SCAMPER is an acronym that guides students through the process of coming up with atypical solutions to problems. It's very challenging! This activity provides some guidance for each step. Practice creative writing skills! By: lilmaks

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Critical Thinking, Writing

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

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GATE, Classroom Forms

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Reading Conference Questions

By Lilmaks

Based on Book Love by Penny Kittle, these questions are essential for any reading conference! They will help students reflect upon their lives. Questions range from "Is the book you are reading easy or hard for you? How can you tell?" to "How can

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English Language Arts, Reading

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Not Grade Specific

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Professional Documents, Printables

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Reading Questions that Support Higher Order Thinking

By Lilmaks

When students use higher order thinking skills, they make connections. They manipulate information, put it together in new ways, or apply it to find new solutions to problems. This pdf has questions that help students dig deeper into the books that

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Reading, Other (Specialty), Reading Strategies

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Handouts, GATE, Printables

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Ways to Differentiate - Student Characteristics and Process/Content/Product

By Lilmaks

This easy to read chart is based on the work of Carol Ann Tomlinson. The chart provides examples of how to meet the needs of learners based on student characteristics, including: readiness, interest, and learning profile. These characteristics

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Gifted and Talented, Professional Development, Products For TpT Sellers

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Not Grade Specific

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Reflective Journals for Teachers, Professional Documents, Printables

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SCAMPER St. Patrick's Day - Shamrock, Pot of Gold & Hat

By Lilmaks

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Gifted and Talented, Holidays/Seasonal, St. Patrick's Day

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

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Worksheets, GATE, Printables

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Growth Mindset Infographic

By Lilmaks

This infographic is great to hand out to parents at Open House/Curriculum Night and for teachers! If you're a coach or administrator, you will want to share this infographic which compares fixed and growth mindsets! If you're a teacher, this is a

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Specialty, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects

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Printables, For Parents, For Principals & Administrators

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I Wonder Sheets - Printable

By Lilmaks

I wonder sheets are a fantastic way to help build an environment that values and support inquiry. A very easy thing to do is to have copies of these available for students at any point. As they come up with wonders/questions, they should jot them

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Other (Specialty), For All Subject Areas

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Printables

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Notice & Note Signposts - Bookmarks & More!

By Lilmaks

If you haven't read "Notice & Note" by Beers & Probst, you must get your hands on a copy! "Notice and Note" makes close reading easy! Use this resource to teach your students the 6 signposts (contrasts & contradictions, aha! moment,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

$3.00

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Independent Learning Project - Intermediate

By Lilmaks

Do you have a student or groups of students who would benefit from independent learning projects? Maybe you have a student or students who have pre-tested out of some parts of a unit. Then this is the tool for you! This has successfully been done

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

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

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Research, Printables, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.93 MB)

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SHEL SILVERSTEIN Quotes - Printable Posters

By Lilmaks

I LOVED Shel Silverstein growing up, especially his book "Where the Sidewalk Ends." Here you will find 20 of Shel Silverstein's quotes for you to print and post around your room! They are bright and colorful! By: kmaksymec

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For All Subject Areas

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

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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I Wonder Journal - Intermediate

By Lilmaks

Do you want to build a community of inquiry? Do you want to help your students ask questions about the world around them? This is the file for you! This can be done in a whole group setting with a "Wonder of the Day" or students could complete this

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For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

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

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GATE, Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.70 MB)

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Kids Are Authors Nonfiction Book Writing Project/Contest - Elementary

By Lilmaks

In this project, students work in groups of 3 or more to write and illustrate a nonfiction book! I have successfully had 2nd graders - 5th graders collaborate to research, write, and illustrate a book. I have used this packet to guide students

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English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

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

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Centers

$5.00

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Vocabulary-Latin/Greek Word Part Study: Adv. Intermediate/Middle School Students

By Lilmaks

FOR INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS - Do you have students who are above and beyond, in terms of vocabulary, for their grade level? This is the tool for you! This file includes over 25 lists of Greek/Latin roots AND challenging activities for

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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Activities, GATE, Printables

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L.5.3, L.5.4, L.5.4a, L.5.4b, L.5.4c, L.5.5c

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Kids Are Authors Fiction Book Writing Project/Contest - Intermediate

By Lilmaks

In this project, students work in groups of 3 or more to write and illustrate a fiction book! I have successfully had 2nd graders - 5th graders collaborate to write and illustrate a book. I have used this packet to guide students through the

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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

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Projects, Printables

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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I Wonder Journal - Primary

By Lilmaks

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Balanced Literacy, For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

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1^st, 2^nd

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GATE, Printables, Centers

$2.00

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Skimming, Scanning & Note-taking!

By Lilmaks

This packet provides an easy-to-follow explanation for the similarities/differences between skimming and scanning! A description of the different types of note-taking (citation, direction quotation, summary, & paraphrase) is also included. Great

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English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

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

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Research, Projects, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.18 MB)

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Nonfiction Text Features - Printable!

By Lilmaks

Fantastic tool to print out and hang in your classroom or hand out to elementary-level kids to reference. This single sheet lays out many of the key nonfiction text features (including: glossary, index, diagram, etc.). A short description and

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

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

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Handouts, Printables, Lesson

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Digital Download PDF (0.54 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Advanced Learning Facilitator. Formerly a Gifted Specialist and 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher. Experience supporting teachers and working with students in K-9 setting to increase the rigor of the curriculum. Provide subject tutoring and ACT support for high school students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-Centered/Focus on 21st Century Skills/Critical Thinking/Creative Thinking

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Golden Apple Internship in Chicago Public Schools, William Chandler Bagley Scholar (University of Illinois), & James Scholar (University of Illinois)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. Elementary Education with Math Minor, M.Ed. Globalization and Education, & M.S. Higher Education Administration and Policy

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Chicagoan. Love playing with my pup. Like to play and watch sports. Enjoy painting/drawing/crafting!