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Jeopardy Template - Blank

By Nicholas Reitz

Every Jeopardy template I could find online just wasn't quite right for me. So I finally made my own. This template could be used as it is once questions are added, but is completely customizable and can be filled with 6 categories of your own

Subjects:

Instructional Technology, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects

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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, ...

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Peer Editing Conference Sheet

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a handy note-taking page for students to use when peer editing each other's writing. My students have found it very helpful to have a sheet like this to help them make useful comments or constructive criticism about a partner's piece of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$1.00

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Human Body Systems Lapbook

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a lapbook set that includes materials to construct a lapbook about the 11 human body systems, cells and homeostasis. I've also included a list of the systems and their major organs. I have my students set up a KLEW chart inside each flap

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

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

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Workbooks, Activities, Assessment

$4.00

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Writing - 50 things I love

By Nicholas Reitz

This sheet can be used as a reference for kids to use when stuck for something to write about, a fast finisher activity, a first week of school activity, or as a literacy center!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Themes in Literature Activity

By Nicholas Reitz

This list of common themes found in literature and accompanying worksheet gives students an opportunity to choose two themes found in their book and then provide two pieces of evidence from the text to support why they chose each of those themes.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Literature Circles, Centers

$1.00

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Teaching Text Features using magazines

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a graphic organizer that kids can use to take notes while reading a kids' magazine such as TIME for Kids. It has them summarize an article, use text and graphic features to gain information as well as cite facts and opinions found in the

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$1.00

100

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Declaration of Independence Rewritten Powerpoint

By Nicholas Reitz

I feel that it is important for kids to understand what is actually written in the Declaration, but the wording can be really confusing for them. I took the time to rewrite the Declaration so that my kids could really understand what was included in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$3.00

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Fraction Clip Art

By Nicholas Reitz

This set includes 816 images! All images are .png and are able to be sized to a full page and retain image quality. Squares, Circles, Triangles, various polygons in 3 different colors! Blanks for each shape are also included! Bonus pattern block

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Fractions

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Clip Art, Centers

$7.50

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50 United States Clip Art - two of each state

By Nicholas Reitz

These are 100 custom created .png images for the 50 United States of America, contained in a .zip file. All 50 states are included in two types: Blue with no background and White on a white background. Small file size, but looks clean even at a

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography, Products For TpT Sellers

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, ...

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Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$4.00

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Mustaches! 12 different types in 13 different colors!

By Nicholas Reitz

Right now, mustaches are all the rage! This is a .zip file containing 12 different mustache styles in 13 different colors! That's 156 different images! The colors included are: black – red – pink – orange – yellow – green – blue – purple –

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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, ...

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Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$5.00

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Informational Writing Pack - Poster, Organizers, and Checklist

By Nicholas Reitz

This pack includes an Informative Writing Poster, a brainstorming graphic organizer, 3 simple graphic organizers to help kids prepare to write an informational five paragraph piece, and a helpful checklist for kids. The poster describes the steps

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$2.00

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Respectful Discourse Sentence Starters Posters

By Nicholas Reitz

This set of sentence starters are perfect to display in your classroom as a reminder of how to speak to each other with respect during classroom discussions. A general rules of respectful discourse poster is included as well as sentence starters

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

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Chevron Overlays - Make your own chevron papers!

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a set of Chevron overlays in 11 cool colors. These allow you to turn any existing digital paper or colored (or white) background into the popular chevron pattern! Images are .png files contained in a .zip file.

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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, ...

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Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$2.00

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Fancy Bow Ties Clip Art - 21 patterns!

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a set of bow tie clip art to help make anything more fancy! There are a total of 41 .png images. One solid black, and another 20 patterns that come with and without outlines.

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$3.00

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20 Digital Papers / Backgrounds from Sweet Rhyme Pure Reason

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a collection of 20 digital papers/backgrounds contained in a .zip file. The files are all .png format and can easily be used as backgrounds or digital papers for your own personal or commercial uses. Feel free to use them in your own TpT

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects

Grades:

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, ...

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By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

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Daily Schedule Cards and Name Plates - Editable

By Nicholas Reitz

These earthy, jewel-tone, editable schedule cards can easily be printed and used to make a daily schedule for your classroom. The pack also can be used to make name plates, or labels for anything else in your classroom. The cards come in two

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

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Test Treat Notes

By Nicholas Reitz

These 8 notes are perfect to leave on kids' desks during state standardized tests! Give your kids a little something to help them make it through the test!

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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$1.00

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In Our Class...Poster

By Nicholas Reitz

I hope you like my take on this popular theme. This was my facebook freebie for quite a while. I'm now offering a different fan freebie, so this one is available to all! Enjoy! See my newest fan freebie

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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, ...

Types:

Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (13.03 MB)

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Traffic Light Comprehension Poster

By Nicholas Reitz

Good way to judge your student's feelings on how well they understand their work.

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Study Skills, For All Subjects

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, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

FREE

Digital Download DOCX (0.13 MB)

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Good and Bad Luck Clip Art

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a set of 14 unique good and bad luck symbols. We've all got lucky clovers in our gallery, but what about a rabbit's foot, crossed fingers, an acorn, a maneki neko, or some bamboo? For bad luck we've got spilled salt, a black cat, a crow, a

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Clip Art

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

23 years of teaching experience.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Lots of technology. Service Learning. Democratic School.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Many recycling awards. National recognition of bulk snack waste reduction project.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S.Ed and M.Ed in Elementary Education. Doctoral student at Penn State.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Check out my blog at: http://sweetrhyme-purereason.blogspot.com/

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Valentine's Day, Decimals, Black History Month, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering