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Teacher Planning Templates and Substitute Checklist FREEBIE

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

New teachers and veterans alike will love having these essential teacher forms and checklists at their fingertips. These free printables are available in full color, ink-saving color, and editable templates in my ★ Teacher Planners ★ This

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Classroom Management, Back to School

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

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Making Inferences Graphic Organizer FREEBIE

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Making Inferences Graphic Organizer I use this graphic organizer with my students to teach inferences. I try to make it as fun as possible, so we become "detectives" when we do this assignment. We reach out and "grab" our detective hats, put them

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

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Christmas Traditions in Victorian England Activities for 3rd 4th 5th grades

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

It's hard to believe, but before the the 1800s, Christmas was not celebrated in the same ways we celebrate it today. Christmas traditions changed a lot during the second half of the 19th century! Many of our modern-day Christmas traditions

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Digital Download PDF (10.55 MB)

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Compliment Cards | Warm Fuzzies | Positive Behavior Rewards

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Warm Fuzzy Compliment Cards These compliment cards will also work great with one of my TOP SELLERS: 40 Reward Coupons for Classroom Management

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Classroom Management, Character Education, For All Subjects

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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Digital Download PDF (81.25 MB)

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Back to School Activity Chrysanthemum | FREE Parent Involvement Resource

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Chrysanthemum Name Investigation This back to school activity is a perfect companion for the picture book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. The theme of self-acceptance is a perfect fit to calm those first day nerves! This activity also gives the

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Reading, Writing, Back to School

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, For Parents

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Play Dough Bag Tags - Back to School Student Gift and Activity FREEBIE

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Play dough is my favorite activity to start the first 15 minutes of the school year! Use this recipe to make allergy-free homemade play dough and separate into individual zipped bags. Each student will get their own ball of play dough on the first

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Other (Specialty), Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Activities, Professional Documents, Printables

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Columbus Day Freebie

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Columbus Day - Before and After Schema Freebie Columbus Day Freebie: This graphic organizer comes from my Columbus Day themed social studies and literacy unit that is designed to teach upper elementary students the historical truth about

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U.S. History, World History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (3.33 MB)

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Inspirational Teaching Quotes Especially for New Teachers

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

In need of some inspiration? These teaching quotes are the perfect pick-me-up! You May Also Like… ★ Teacher Planners (A Lifetime Resource) ★ Classroom Organization Resources ★ Differentiated Research Reports ★ Lapbooks ★

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Professional Development, Back to School

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$Data Folder Math Facts Tracker - FREEBIE!$

Data Folder Math Facts Tracker - FREEBIE!

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Help your students track their math facts with these MONSTROUSLY simple forms. This is a short excerpt from my 90+ page resource for memorizing math facts! Multiplication Math Facts Timed Tests

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Math, Basic Operations, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

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Digital Download PDF (10.72 MB)

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End of the Year ABC Memory Book FREE Graphic Organizer

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

End of the Year ABC Memory Book – Graphic Organizer FREEBIE I use this graphic organizer to help my students prepare for our Class Memory Book. We brainstorm about things that we have learned over the course of the year and record them on this

Subjects:

Writing, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Constitution Day Free Resource - Schema Map (alternative to KWL Chart)

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Constitution Schema Map Activity - In this free download, you will have access to resources to help you do a schema mapping activity with your students for Constitution Day or during any unit on the Constitution. It pairs perfectly with my

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U.S. History, World History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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$Mind Reader Math Game FREEBIE$

Mind Reader Math Game FREEBIE

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Mind Reader Math Game Freebie Your kids will LOVE to play this place value game to practice inferring and predicting in math class! No prep, no worksheets. It is perfect for when you have just a few minutes to spare, but don't want to waste the

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Critical Thinking, Word Problems, Place Value

Grades:

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms, Professional Development

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Digital Download PDF (1.16 MB)

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Resume Tips and Tricks for New and Experienced Teachers

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Do you need help writing a résumé for potential teaching jobs? This FREE resource is exactly what you need! Your résumé should demonstrate both your professionalism and your passion for teaching. It should showcase your commitment to maximizing

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Education, Employment

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Not Grade Specific

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Professional Documents, Classroom Forms, Professional Development

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Freebie! Graphic Organizers - Reading Logs - Reflective Detectives Sampler

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Reflective Detectives SAMPLER An Excerpt from Reading Response Logs and Graphic Organizers Galore! This sampler includes 6 usable students pages. These No PREP printables include reading response logs and graphic organizers that can be used with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Digital Download PDF (20.52 MB)

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Black History Month Free

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Black History Month Free - Research Project Organizer Black History Month Research Project Excel Spreadsheet Organizer Freebie This FOREVER FREEBIE includes an Excel spreadsheet that will help you organize your students for their Black History

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Black History Month

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (2.75 MB)

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Black History Month Free

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Black History Month Free Graphic Organizer Black History Month: Leader and Me This free Black History Month resource is an excerpt from one of my TOP SELLERS: Black History Month Research Report My students and I really love this project!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (3.79 MB)

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Mother's Day Mini Book Freebie

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Mother’s Day Mini Book This mini book will be perfect for intermediate students to write about their mothers as a gift for Mother's Day. It features an all blackline design for easy photocopying. Students will only need to fold twice to create

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Spring

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (7.67 MB)

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Martin Luther King Day

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Martin Luther King Day Freebie Martin Luther King: Schema Map Activity In this free download, you will have access to resources to help you do a schema mapping activity with your students for Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Jr.

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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Visualizing Steps FREEBIE

By Adventures of a Schoolmarm

Steps for Visualizing This is a printable list of the suggested steps to explicitly teach your students how to visualize, from the most concrete to the most abstract. It is based on the research found in Building Mathematical Comprehension by Laney

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Word Problems, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Professional Development

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This will be my 19th year teaching! I have taught across a variety of settings and grade levels, spanning grades 2 through 8. I have taught in both rural and urban settings as an intervention specialist, an elementary classroom teacher, and a full-time mentor for new elementary teachers in our district. I am currently a K6 Reading Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to create hands-on learning opportunities for students and motivate them to use critical thinking skills, connecting what they are learning in the classroom to the world around them.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2014 Promise Hero Educator Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Ball State University (Muncie, Indiana) in 2004. I received my Masters in Special Education from Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana) in 2008.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I am not teaching, I love photographing nature and people, journaling, and reading everything I can get my hands on! Also, I am trying to learn to love blogging. Haha!

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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, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Drama, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Winter, The New Year, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Classroom Community