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Sherrie Orestis

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The measure of your own life depends on what you put into it, stay curious and never stop learning!

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Magic Reindeer Food poem (Reindeer Seed)

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Christmas Handprint poem

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Chanukah Story ( Chanukah Comes Tonight)

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Kindergarten Graduation Poem

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick creative writing example (Just Dessert)

By Sherrie Orestis

Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is an excellent medium to teach creative writing. The titled illustrations are accompanied with only the slightest bit of text. A mere suggestion as to what already has happened and might

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Projects, Centers

$1.75

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HOLOCAUST SHORT STORY (A LETTER FROM AUSCHWITZ)

By Sherrie Orestis

“A Letter From Auschwitz” is written from the perspective of a young teenage girl named Renata. She is an inmate of the most nefarious of all Nazi death camps, Auschwitz. Renata has written a letter, the content of which reveals what has happened

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$1.50

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Christmas Handprint poem

By Sherrie Orestis

This is a delightful little poem to accompany a very special handprint Christmas project. The poem is sure to pull at the heartstrings. This poem presented along with a child’s own handprints will certainly become a keepsake that will be saved for

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Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities

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Kindergarten Graduation Poem

By Sherrie Orestis

This is a wonderful, enchanting little poem and just perfect for any Kindergarten graduation ceremony or celebration. The poem is even ideal for the whole class to recite to an audience on graduation day!

Subjects:

Poetry, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Scripts

$2.00

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CIVIL WAR SHORT STORY // "BLOOD OF A YANKEE"

By Sherrie Orestis

"Blood of a Yankee" is a great way to whet the appetite of your students, sparking their interest and curiosity in the Civil War. The story is a personal narrative about a boy who happens to live during one of America’s most tumultuous events, the

Subjects:

U.S. History, Afro-American Studies, History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

$1.50

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Halloween Story Trick-or-Treat Who Will We Meet

By Sherrie Orestis

This Halloween tale is written completely in verse, which makes it so much fun to read! Also, it is a wonderful piece for reading comprehension and making predictions. The vocabulary is rich and as interesting as the story itself, and great for all

Subjects:

Short Stories, Poetry, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Cultural Activities

$2.00

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Handprint Poem (Perfect for Mother's Day Project too!)

By Sherrie Orestis

This poem is a wonderful accompaniment to go along with a kindergartner's handprint project. It is perfect for 5 year olds! This much beloved poem is tried and true! I have used this poem for the nine years that I taught kindergarten and It has

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Other (Arts), Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

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Kindergarten

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Projects

$1.50

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FATHER'S DAY POEM (for a father, or the very important man in a child's life)

By Sherrie Orestis

This sweet poem is perfect for a Father’s Day project or card. Also, the poem is not necessarily for just a father, it can be given to any male person the child feels is the most important in his/her life. I wrote this piece almost a decade ago and

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Projects, For Parents, Cultural Activities

$1.50

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Chanukah Story ( Chanukah Comes Tonight)

By Sherrie Orestis

Chanukah Comes Tonight is a charming story completely told in verse, with rich vocabulary meant to spark the reader's imagination. This holiday tale is fun to read, especially out loud. The storyline follows a young girl and her family as they

Subjects:

Short Stories, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Cultural Activities

$1.79

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THANKSGIVING DAY POEM // GREAT FOR PROJECTS AND CARDS

By Sherrie Orestis

My delightful poem encapsulates the true meaning and feeling of Thanksgiving. A holiday to celebrate all we have in our lives, while enjoying the company of our friends and family as we enjoy a delicious meal. I figured the content of the poem is

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Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Autumn

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Not Grade Specific

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Projects, Printables, Cultural Activities

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READING TREE POEM

By Sherrie Orestis

This poem is the perfect accompaniment for the Classroom Reading Tree! I like to recite this poem with my students, it’s like taking a little academic pledge. Having a Reading Tree in the classroom is such an easy, fun way to encourage children to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Handprint Poem For Handprint Mold Project

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Other (Arts), Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

Grades:

Kindergarten

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Projects

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Nathan Hale Poem (Morning Glory) A Revolutionary War Hero

By Sherrie Orestis

Morning Glory is a powerful and dramatic poem written in prose. The words meant to take the reader on a short journey back through time. Each word stacks together building up to the fiery crescendo, that of Nathan Hale’s own famous last words.

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Printables, Lesson

$1.50

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Magic Reindeer Food poem (Reindeer Seed)

By Sherrie Orestis

A delightful short poem to accompany the handmade treats children make for Santa’s four legged helpers on Christmas Eve. This poem has an old world charm and is as fun for adults to read as it is for the children!

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Projects, Cultural Activities

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Literature, Short Stories, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, End of Year