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Parent-Teacher-Student Contract

By Mrs Difficult

Wouldn't it be nice if parents, teachers and students could all get on the same page? The truth is that many parents are unclear about just what their role is in their child's education. The Parent-Teacher-Student Contract is a contract that turns

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Study Skills

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Professional Documents, Printables, For Parents

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Readers' Theater: The Tortoise and the Hare

By Mrs Difficult

Fables are an important part of the Grade 2 curriculum. This delightful Readers Theatre version of The Tortoise and The Hare has enough parts for everyone in your class. Students will love dramatizing this classic story---especially because this

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Character Education

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scripts

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Write your own version of Cinderella

By Mrs Difficult

There is no better way to teach story elements such as plot, character, villain, setting, conflict, etc than to have students write a version of a traditional fairy tale. This product provides students with an illustrated book of the fairy tale of

Subjects:

Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Readers Theater: Puss in Boots

By Mrs Difficult

Puss in Boots is a beloved fairy tale that belongs in every early elementary classroom. This lively, entertaining Readers Theatre version brings the story to life.Your students will delight in performing the varied roles in the play from the King to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3...

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First Grade: Writing Nonfiction About U.S. Presidents

By Mrs Difficult

This Common Core aligned unit features EVERYTHING you need to teach reading and writing nonfiction about U.S. Presidents including: • four biographies of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Barack Obama • card game to check

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Projects, Handouts, Printables

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Grade 1: Mesopotamia Foldable

By Mrs Difficult

Foldables are perfect for first grade hands! This fun foldable teaches first graders all about Mesopotamia. What was life like for the nomads who roamed the desert? How did they survive in the desert without permanent homes and in constant need

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

$3.99

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Readers' Theater: The Emperor's New Suit

By Mrs Difficult

The Emperor's New Suit is a classic tale that every elementary school student should read. In this delightful play version of the Emperor's New Suit, every student in your class can play a role in bringing this ageless story to life. We've made this

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

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Integrating Carol Dweck's Research and the Danielson Framework.

By Mrs Difficult

The Danielson Framework is well known to many teachers. Carol Dweck's research into the Growth Mindset has revealed important insights into helping students --and teachers--- learn . So how do we integrate the two? This document takes the

Subjects:

Back to School, For Administrators, Coaching

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Teacher Manuals, Handouts, For Principals & Administrators

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Readers Theater: Sleeping Beauty

By Mrs Difficult

Sleeping Beauty is a beloved fairy tale that every child should have the pleasure of reading. Children particularly love this story because it touches on one of the most painful experiences of childhood: feeling left out!This Readers Theatre has 17

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.2.1, RL.2.2...

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Readers Theater: Little Red Hen

By Mrs Difficult

First graders are mastering reading fluency. Readers Theatre is a fun way to facilitate and accelerate this process. Hit two birds with one stone by introducing this classic fable, the Little Red Hen, in play form. Each child in your class will get

Subjects:

Reading, Autumn, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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Grade 1: The Ice Age

By Mrs Difficult

First Graders need to know all about the Ice Age. This fun foldable contains lively pictures and text to take them back into that forgotten age long ago. Students will compare and contrast what life was like for humans in the Ice Age and what

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

$3.99

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Readers Theater: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

By Mrs Difficult

The must-read fable in fun, Readers Theater script form!

Subjects:

Reading, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.4, RL.K.6, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3...

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Readers Theater: The Lion and the Mouse

By Mrs Difficult

Aesop's Fables are a must for early elementary English Language Arts. Perhaps one of the best known fables is the Lion and the Mouse. What a perfect message for young children (and the rest of us): that the size of a person makes no difference to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Scripts

$3.99

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Grade 1: EVERTHING YOU NEED TO TEACH NARRATIVE WRITING

By Mrs Difficult

Grade 1 writers need inspiration! This tried and true prompt and process helps first graders write LONGER, MORE DESCRIPTIVE stories---and love doing it. In 6 lessons, take your first graders through a very enjoyable, rewarding writing assignment

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$2.99

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Poetry Mini-Unit: Who Has Seen the Wind? by Christina Rossetti

By Mrs Difficult

It always seems like poetry gets left on the back burner, doesn't it? Let's face it : teaching rhyme scheme and imagery to 7, 8 and 9 year olds can be tough. Well, it just got a lot easier. In this week-long unit, you and your kids will engage

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$1.99

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Readers Theater: Hansel and Gretel

By Mrs Difficult

Hansel and Gretel is a classic fairy tale that belongs in every early elementary curriculum.This lively Readers Theatre version enables students to bring this fairy tale alive while also practicing their fluency skills. This is ideal for literature

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5...

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Readers Theater: Little Red Riding Hood

By Mrs Difficult

Little Red Riding Hood is a classic fairy tale that belongs in every early elementary curriculum. This charming Readers Theatre version of the Little Red Riding Hood brings the story alive while also enabling your students to practice their

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.2.1...

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$Cinderella Math: Grade 2 Word Problems$

Cinderella Math: Grade 2 Word Problems

By Mrs Difficult

Let's face it: word problems can get a bit dull. Brighten things up by bringing Cinderella into the mix! First, tell the Cinderella story. Then, introduce this worksheet. Each word problem is based on a problem Cinderella faces in the story.

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$0.99

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The Benefits of Reading to your Child_Handout for Parents

By Mrs Difficult

Calling all Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 teachers! This handout is great to provide to parents to encourage their reading at home with their small children. It covers the many benefits to child development---including their cognitive

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, For Parents, For Principals & Administrators

$2.99

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Readers Theater: Cinderella

By Mrs Difficult

Who doesn't love Cinderella? And what a great story to teach story elements with! It has it all: great characters; tense conflict; deep themes and exciting plot!In this beautifully illustrated script version, your students can bring this classic

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities

$3.99

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I believe in integrating lots of dramatic arts into the ELA classroom.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in NYC, attended wonderful schools and then spent my high school years in England. I have degrees from Harvard, MIT and NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Latin, Arts & Music, Art History, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Speech Therapy, St. Patrick's Day, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, Test Preparation, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month