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Prose Poetry and Drama Task Cards RL4.5

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Are your fourth graders struggling to learn the difference between poetry, prose and plays/dramas? Mine were, so I created this Task Card resource just for them. Now I am sharing my RL 4.5 set of task cards with you and your students.This RL 4.5

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5, CCRA.R.5

$2.50

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Teaching Theme and More with Those Shoes

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Teaching theme? Need comprehension practice? Or maybe you just love the book Those Shoes...this supplement to Those Shoes just got even better! I've recently added an extension activity for students and it's an creativity and engagement booster!

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Character Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.2, RL.4.3

$3.00

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Compare and Contrast 2 Articles on 1 Topic Lessons for RI4.9

By There's No Crying In Teaching

RI 4.9 asks students to compare and contrast two articles on a similar topic. I've personally created 2 articles about tress for students to learn to meet the RI 4.9 standard. The activities that go along with the articles support students as they

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.9, RI.4.9, CCRA.R.9

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.19 MB)

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Sloth Coloring Pages with Motivational Quotes

By There's No Crying In Teaching

20 Sloth Coloring Pages - use with SEL, Fun Fridays, or rainy day recesses!!!--super adorable sloth clipart--include motivational quotes --many have a "dream" theme since sloths sleep a whole lot--quotes are in block letters so students can color in

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Other (Specialty), Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (5.92 MB)

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Newcomer & Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Printable Materials

By There's No Crying In Teaching

The Newcomer Checklist (progress monitoring forms) can help you get to know the academic abilities of students who are new to speaking English. I created this checklist to get a quick snapshot of what students already know and what they need to

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Back to School, Early Intervention

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.45 MB)

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First Person versus Third Person Narration Task Cards for RI 4.6

By There's No Crying In Teaching

This First versus Third Person task card resource includes:1. 16 Task Cardsoriginal fiction texts8 stories written in first person narrationthe same 8 stories rewritten in the third person narration2. Lesson ideas for the teacher3. Student

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.6, CCRA.R.6

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.67 MB)

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Fiction vs. Nonfiction Boom Cards

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Do you have students that need to practice determining a fiction text from a nonfiction text? Learning whether a text is fiction or nonfiction gives your students the ability to then use story elements or text features to better comprehend a text!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities, Centers

$1.95

Digital Download PDF (1.41 MB)

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Sloth Monthly Calendar Freebie January to June 2024 editable text boxes

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Sloth Lovers! Grab this freebie and you can print (or edit and then print) a monthly school calendar with a sloth theme. This new calendar: covers January to June 2024*NEW* digital sloth stickers to add to your calendarincludes a variety of cute

Subjects:

Specialty, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (4.09 MB)

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Implementing a Chill Out Zone in the Elementary Classroom

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Calm down corner, Peace corner, or Chill Out Zone... whatever you call it, I can help you get started! Giving students a place to regulate their emotions before returning to work has been a real game changer in my classroom. Teacher Pages include:

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Winter, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters, For Principals & Administrators

$2.25

Digital Download ZIP (2.80 MB)

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Sloths Reading Comprehension Print and Digital for RI 4.1

By There's No Crying In Teaching

I love sloths and love to share information about them with my students! I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one this summer at the Denver Zoo, too! Your purchase will include:Informational article on sloths (2 pages)Engaging photographs,

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.4.1, RI.4.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$2.00

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Gnome Calendar Set for Classroom Calendars and Pocket Charts

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Classroom calendars are a staple in elementary school, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring! Brighten up your classroom with this complete set of calendar items with the cutest ever GNOMES you've ever seen. And, it can be used all year

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (10.91 MB)

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DONUT Forget to Read Postcards Digital and Printable

By There's No Crying In Teaching

I initially designed these cards to send home over summer vacation. I wanted a way to remind students to read while on break. That idea turned into all the "breaks" like Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer since as teachers we always want to

Subjects:

Reading, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.25

Digital Download ZIP (3.48 MB)

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Poetry Prose or Drama Boom Cards RL4.5

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Perfect for 4th and 5th grade ELA students - includes audio support for ELLs and special education students. RL 4.5 CCSS - covers determining the differences between poetry, drama, and play by reading (or listening to) task cards.This CCSS RL 4.5

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Drama

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.5

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (1.20 MB)

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Sloth Mega Classroom Décor Bundle

By There's No Crying In Teaching

22 of my favorite sloth-themed products -- just in time for Back to School! Click on each link above to see the preview. You will love everything and you'll really love that you are saving $17.75 with the bundle price!! Honestly, there are just

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Posters

$41.50

$27.50

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Kindness Bracelets to Print Color and Design Activity

By There's No Crying In Teaching

November 13th, 2021 is World Kindness Day! Here's a Colorful and Fun Activity to promote kindness in your classroom (or school-wide). Print, Make, and /or Design bracelets for students to wear with a Kindness theme. Recently updated to include 8

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Student Council

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.62 MB)

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Determining the Main Idea in Nonfiction Printable Lessons

By There's No Crying In Teaching

I love RED PANDAS and I want to share my obsession with you and your students! This resource includes:NF informational text about red pandasVocabulary definition support posterStudent objectives poster using CCSS RI3.2 and RI4.2 Student handout to

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, CCRA.R.2

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.85 MB)

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Fact and Opinion Lesson + Activities

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Fact and Opinion Mini Unit for Print and Digital Use (+Easel)Includes: Fact vs. Opinion poster with examplesStudent learning objectives poster14 slide PowerPoint (can be uploaded to Google, too)Whole group lesson for think aloud/modelingIdeas for

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (9.10 MB)

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Alphabet Mats for Letter Identification and Initial Sounds Activities

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Alphabet/ABC Letter mats can be used to teach or practice letter identification and/or initial sounds (phonemes). They can be used for whole group lessons, literacy centers, and even for alphabet charts on your walls. Good for phonemic awareness and

Subjects:

Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1d, RF.K.2d

$3.00

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (6.52 MB)

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Implementing a Peace Corner in the Elementary Classroom

By There's No Crying In Teaching

Whether you call it a Peace Corner, Calm Down Spot, or Chill Out Zone, this resource will provide you everything you need to get your Peace Corner up and running!Teacher Pages include: What is/is not considered a Peace Corner (calm corner, chill

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Printables, For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (5.45 MB)

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Building Vocabulary 13 Set Activity Resources Bundle

By There's No Crying In Teaching

This awesome 313 page Vocabulary Building bundle includes 13 picture/word card products for English Language Learners and General Education students alike. Increase students' vocabulary use, oral and written English production, and grammar use all

Subjects:

Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been an elementary school teacher in Colorado for 26 years. My experience is mostly in third, fourth, and fifth grade literacy for English language learners and students of trauma and poverty. I've also spent five years as a K-5 literacy teacher leader. Currently, I am a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse teacher leader and coach.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My style is a mix of humor and tough love! I want kids to love school and love reading! My goal is to build lasting relationships with students while holding them to the highest standards.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

20+ projects funded on DonorsChoose; Adopt-A-Classroom Highest Needs Fund essay winner and $600+ award recipient); 20 coats for my students and $850 in awards from Adopt-a-Classroom!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Elementary Education at Penn State University; Educational Administration Masters from the University of Denver and a CLDE Masters from Regis University, Denver CO

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mom of 2 boys: 9 and 12, Love music, crafts, shopping, iced coffee, summer vacation...

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Science, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Study Skills, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Valentine's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Student Council, Occupational Therapy, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, African History, Classroom Community