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Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea Literature Unit

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The Game of Life - A Project for learning about jobs and expenses!

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

I created this project to give kids an idea of how much things cost and how hard their parents work to provide for them.The idea is this. Each student is given a family with a designated number of children, a profession ranging from a movie theater

Subjects:

Life Skills

Grades:

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

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Projects, Assessment, Rubrics

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The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a lit unit for the wonderful book, The Unteachables by Gordon Korman!There are 34 Student Pages (with answer keys) as follows:Cover PagePages 1-3 - Chapters 1-3 ReviewPages 4-6 - Chapters 4-6 ReviewPages 7-9 - Chapters 7-9 ReviewPages 10-12

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Printables

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Solar Eclipse 2024 - Lapbook Learning & Keepsake and PowerPoint (Updated)

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

Updated for the 2024 Solar Eclipse!2017 Eclipse:Our school is celebrating the Solar Eclipse Together in Nebraska. We are doing several activities including putting together this lapbook that not only teaches about solar eclipses but will also be a

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Science, Astronomy

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Blank Class Lists - Editable

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a download of 33 various class lists designs. The spreadsheet is the same for all of them with 24 rows for student names and 9 columns in which to record items. There are several headed with various subjects such as Science, Social

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For All Subject Areas

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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, ...

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. It includes the following:Pages 1 - 2 - Cover pages - Choose onePage 3 - Vocab ListPage 4 - 6 - Vocab ActivitiesPage 7 - 8 - Flying an Airplane Terms and Answer KeyPage 9 - 10 - Flight Map

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

$4.00

219

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SCHOOLED by Gordon Korman Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for the book SCHOOLED by Gordon Korman. I love this book and think it has such important lessons on bullying and acceptance. Page 1-2 - Covers Page 3 - Copyright Page 4 - Vocabulary List Page 5, 6, 7 - Vocabulary

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Oregon Trail Projects - Map and Covered Wagon

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This download has everything you need for two projects while learning about the Oregon Trail. First, there is a Covered Wagon Activity where students decide what they are going to take and how they are going to fit it into their wagon. Second,

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Addressing an Envelope Activity Packet

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is an activity packet I put together to teach kids how to address an envelope.There are 17 pages as follows:Page 1 - CoverPage 2 - Student Informational SheetPage 3 - Addressing an Envelope PracticePage 4 - Addressing an Envelope PracticePage 5

Subjects:

Specialty, Other (Specialty), Life Skills

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I love this book! Great study on World War II. Page 1 - Cover Pages 2-4 - Vocabulary Lists Page 5-7 - Vocabulary Activities Page 8-13 - Character Sketch Page 14 - Section 1

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Activities, Literature Circles

$6.00

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Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. There are 38 pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Vocabulary List Page 3-5 - Vocabulary Activities Page 6-11 - Character Sketches Page 12 - September Review Questions Page 13 -

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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The Report Card by Andrew Clements Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for The Report Card by Andrew Clements. There are 28 pdf pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Chapter 1 Review Questions Page 3 - Chapter 2 Review Questions Page 4 - Nora Character Map Page 5 - Chapter 3 Review

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

$4.50

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9/11 ~ Remembering the day: September 11th, 2001

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a packet with activities to teach kids about the events of September 11th and to remember the heroes and victims of this tragic event. This is a 12 page pdf document. Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - What Happened on the morning of September 11th?

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

$4.90

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African Safari Unit for Early Elementary - Africa

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a fun Africa unit!Page 1 - CoverPage 2-5 - African Safari Hunt BookletPage 6 - All About Africa WritingPage 7 - Where is AfricaPage 8-17 - Monkey Craft with templatesPage 18-21 - Giraffe Craft with TemplatesPage 22 - Africa Alphabetical

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Thematic Unit Plans

$5.00

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Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. There are 22 pages as follows: Page 1-3 - Cover Options Page 4-5 - Haiku Poem Activity Page 6-7 - Part 1 Review Questions and Answer Key Page 8 - Photo Sketch Activity Page

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Types of Poetry Poster Set - Haiku, Diamante, Free Verse...

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

Poster set for Types of Poetry. Print in color and laminate for extended use. Page 1 & 2 - Title Page 3 - Haiku Page 4 - Diamante Page 5 - Free Verse Page 6 - Cinquain Page 7 - Acrostic Page 8 - Limerick Page 9 - Shape Page 10 - Couplet Page

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Circle of Grace Activity for Early Elementary

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is an activity for the topic of Circle of Grace which we are required to teach in our Catholic Diocese. I felt like the material was a little dry and didn't come with any actual printables or activities which I would like my kids to take home

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Religion

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Handouts, Printables

$3.00

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Tuesday by David Wiesner Activities

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

I love this book and I love doing activities for this book. This is the PERFECT book to teach or practice descriptive writing or 6 trait writing. I have included several activity ideas and the pages I used for these activities. Page 1 -

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

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

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Activities, Printables

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Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a great literature unit full of review questions and literature activities that get students thinking. There are 40 pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 & 3 - Ch. 1 Questions and Answer Key Page 4 - Create a Family Tree Page 5 -

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

$5.99

139

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Pilgrims Unit - Perfect for Thanksgiving

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a Pilgrims Unit for Thanksgiving. Page 1 - Cover Page 2-4 - Pilgrims Learning Booklet Page 5 - What Pilgrim Children Did Page 6 - Mayflower Crossing Map Page 7-10 - Mayflower Crossing Interactive Map Project Page 11-21 - Bingo Game with

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans

$5.00

164

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The Lord of the Rings Part I: Fellowship of the Ring Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a 50 page lit unit on The Lord of the Rings Part I: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. Page 1: Cover Page 2: Book 1 Vocabulary Lists Page 3: Book 2 Vocabulary Lists Page 4-6: Vocabulary Activities Page 7-16: Character Study and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

$5.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for over 12 years in both private and public schools in the upper elementary and middle school grade levels. I also have taught at the College Level and have taught Physical Education Classes. Last year I taught Kindergarten and this year I am teaching 4th grade (and lovin' every minute)!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to be creative and invent new games and activities for my students. I want the year they spend with me to be memorable and fun. Check out my blog at www.onceuponacreativeclassroom.blogspot.com

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2006 Nebraska Aerospace Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I earned my Bachelors Degree at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. I earned my Masters Degree at Doane College.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have four wonderful children and being a mom has made me a better teacher. I see each child as someone who is loved very much by someone and deserves the best that can be given to them.

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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, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World Languages, French, Spanish, German, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Physical Education, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), Canadian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics