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Stone Fox Complete Unit

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Dictionary Scoot - choosing the right definition for multiple-meaning words

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This common core aligned game is quick and easy to play in a small group or as a whole class. Game was designed with standardized testing questions in mind. Spread the cards around a table or around the room and distribute answer sheets to each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

L.2.4, L.3.4, L.4.4

$2.00

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The Chalk Box Kid - A Complete Literary Unit

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This download has everything you need for a start to finish unit on "The Chalk Box Kid." All items are common core aligned and ready to use! Included: - A Pacing Guide -Comprehension Questions For Each Chapter - covering many different important

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.00

110

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Word Problem Games - Single and Multi-Step Problem Solving - Common Core Aligned

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Practice solving both single and multi-step word problems with these 2 fun games. Simply print and you are ready to go! Games can be played with game boards or use as task cards. A great test prep tool that can be used in two stages as students

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.D.8, 4.OA.A.3

$3.00

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POLYGON SCOOT - a game to practice identifying shapes by their attributes

By My Life At The Pencil Sharpener

This common core aligned game includes 3 versions - for 3 different levels of student abilities for true differentiated learning. Students will move around the room trying to identify 10 different polygons (circle, square, oval, rectangle,

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

1.G.A.2, 2.G.A.1, 3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.2

$4.00

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Word Problem Unit - Problem Solving Detectives - Common Core Aligned

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Solving word problems is one of the most difficult tasks in math! Make this fun and engaging for your students with this easy, ready to use unit. Students will become detectives (and earn badges along the way) as they learn clues to help them

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

$7.00

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Word Problem Detectives Set 2 - Multiplication, Division and Multi-step Problems

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Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

$6.00

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Hollywood or Movie Theme Classroom Resource Pack - Decor, Printables & MORE!

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Everything you need for a Hollywood or Movie themed classroom. This pack includes 73 pages of editable decorations, ideas, printables. Make your life easier by getting it all in one place! Included: *Classroom Labels - for centers as well as

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

$9.99

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Hollywood or Movie Theme Classroom Resource Pack - Decor, Printables & MORE!

By My Life At The Pencil Sharpener

Everything you need for a Hollywood or Movie themed classroom. This pack includes 74 pages of editable decorations, ideas, printables. Make your life easier by getting it all in one place! Included: *Classroom Labels - for centers as well as

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

$9.99

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The Tiger Rising - Complete Book Unit

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A common-core aligned, complete literary unit for the book The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo. Included: -Pacing Guide - Comprehension questions/printables for each chapter (30) - Weekly Focus Skill Activities (Cause/Effect, Sequencing, Character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

$6.00

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Character Motives and Traits Game

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This game will help you teach character traits and motivation. Great for a small group or centers, students will read a story that is glued to an envelope. Inside the envelope are 4 possible motives. They must determine the correct character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.7, RL.3.3, RL.4.3

$2.00

169

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Polygon Set - 2 activities + worksheets to practice attributes of shapes

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This product includes 2 activities and 3 worksheets to practice finding the attributes of polygons. These are all common core aligned and have been a great help to me in my classroom for state testing prep. Included: - Polygon Master - students

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

2.G.A.1, 3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.1, 4.G.A.2

$4.00

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Stone Fox Complete Unit

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A complete unit spanning the whole book, "The Stone Fox." In this unit you will find a pacing guide, vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter (all common core aligned), weekly focus skills (compare/contrast, characters,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (6.56 MB)

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Mercy Watson to The Rescue - Complete Book Unit

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A complete unit to accompany the story Mercy Watson to The Rescue. Included: - Pacing guide -Comprehension questions for each chapter -Weekly focus skills with activities -Weekly vocabulary -End of unit activities (a game and an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

$4.99

Digital Download PDF (3.23 MB)

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Main Idea and Details Game - Common Core Aligned

By My Life At The Pencil Sharpener

Main idea and details is one of the toughest concepts for students, but this game will give your class great practice and a better understanding of this skill. Simply cut out the main idea/detail phrases that go with each story and place them in an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$2.00

180

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Long Division Differentiated Activity

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Long division is a tough concept to teach! Get your students engaged and involved with this fun activity. Students will work to practice the steps of long division using the mnemonic trick of "Does McDonald's Serve Cheese Burgers?" Students will

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.6, 6.NS.B.2

$3.00

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Team or Sports Theme Classroom Pack - EDITABLE FEATURES

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Everything you need to easily set up a sports or team classroom theme. This theme is great to help teach great character traits as well. Best of all... this purchase includes a file with editable resources (word wall word cards, nametags and

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (17.54 MB)

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Making an Inference Game - Common Core Aligned Inferencing

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Students will get great practice using what they know combined with what a short passage tells them to make an inference with this game. "Read My Mind" is played like the popular kids game "Headbands" where one student will place a picture card

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Games, Centers

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (4.57 MB)

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Context Clue Scavenger Hunt

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Students get up and moving while learning to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. Students are given a response sheet that has 12 different sentences on it (there are 3 versions of this sheet to prevent copying and easier

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

L.2.4, L.3.4, L.4.4

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.40 MB)

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End of Year Pack - behavior supports, classroom awards, fun activities and more

By My Life At The Pencil Sharpener

This download has so many things to help make the end of your school year a snap! Just print and you are ready to go! Included in this pack you will find: - Balloon behavior incentive - count down to the end of the year and watch positive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (8.88 MB)

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Lines and Angles Geometry Game - Common Core Aligned

By My Life At The Pencil Sharpener

To practice the basics of geometry - lines and angles - students can use this small group/center game. The game is played much like "Go Fish" but with a cupcake theme. Topics covered are: lines, line segments, points, rays, intersecting lines,

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

2.G.A.1, 3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.1

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.01 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught 12 years in both private and public school settings. Over the span of this time I have had great experiences teaching kindergarten, third grade and special education.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I truly believe that each student comes to the classroom with unique talents and abilities. For this reason I teach most often in small, differentiated groups. My classroom is an active, engaging environment where students often explore feel free to take risks with their learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

In addition to my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, I also hold a K-12 Reading Endorsement and K-12 Intervention Specialist License. I have also completed a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I am not working on classwork I love spending time crafting and being creative with my two beautiful daughters!