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40 Book Challenge Dot Tracker Materials

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

40 Book Challenge Dot Tracker Materials THIS RESOURCE IS A FULLY EDITABLE POWERPOINT FILE. First, read “The Book Whisperer” by Donalyn Miller. •If you need a quick refresher, read this article by her The 40 Book Challenge Revisited. •These

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

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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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Onomatopoeia Jingle or Commercial

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Onomatopoeia Jingle or Commercial Helping students recognize and understand figurative language is a big task! These materials will help you allow your students to practice using onomatopoeia. I made this resource to allow for my students to use

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Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Literature

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

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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Figurative Language Task Cards

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

***************************************************************************** Figurative Language Task Cards Task cards are an excellent way to practice all kinds of skills. I love the versatility of task cards and the different learning

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

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

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Activities, Printables, Task Cards

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Classroom Procedures Manual

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Classroom Procedures Manual Using a classroom procedures manual has been such an important part of my classroom. I have been editing the procedures therein for over a decade. Each year, I find myself changing or tweaking some little thing to help

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, For Administrators

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

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Syllabi, Professional Documents, Printables

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Figurative Langauge Posters

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Help students remember what each type of figurative language is with these beautiful anchor charts. Each poster has glitter frame and watercolor clip art to illustrate the provided example of each definition. Figurative language types included

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Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Close Reading

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

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

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Student Led Conference Portfolio {Digital Google Classroom & Printable Versions}

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Student Led Conference Portfolio {Digital Google Classroom and Printable Versions} Parents and students love to use technology during student led conferences. I prefer to use a combination of print and digital copies of the provided materials, so

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Specialty, Holidays/Seasonal, For All Subjects

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms, Google Apps

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Make a Pineapple Chart: Editable

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Make A Pineapple Chart: EDITABLE “Pineappling” is the most fun way to grow as a teacher. Simply sign up to attend someone else’s class and proceed to soak in all of their teacher tricks. You have probably seen a similar version of one of these

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Professional Development, For All Subjects, For Administrators

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Staff

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Bulletin Board Ideas, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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Math Reciprocal Teaching Question and Answer Sets: Subtracting from $20.00

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Math Reciprocal Teaching Question and Answer Sets: Subtracting from $20.00 Reciprocal Teaching is a research-based strategy to help students use accountable talk to improve their understanding of concepts. Students who work in peer partnerships

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Math, Decimals, Place Value

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

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Printables, Centers

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Math Reciprocal Teaching Cards and Anchor Chart Posters

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Math Reciprocal Teaching Cards and Posters Reciprocal Teaching is a research-based strategy to help students use accountable talk to improve their understanding of concepts. Students who work in peer partnerships make measurable academic gains,

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Problem Solving

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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Posters, Centers

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The Book of… Topic Journals for Written Conversations and Community EDITABLE

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

The Book of… Topic Journals for Written Conversations and Community The Book of… is a topic journal system that will change the way your students feel about writing. Instead of assigning prompts, students write in the journal about a preferred

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Balanced Literacy, Writing, Classroom Community

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

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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Text Code Bookmarks for ANY book

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Text Code Bookmarks for ANY Book Using these text codes have been transformative for my classroom. Instead of spending our small group reading time round robin reading, students read silently or partner read a short passage. Each student is

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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No Talking No Bossing Collaborative Game

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Do you have too many students who try to be "in charge" all the time? Could your class benefit from practicing how to let others figure things out for themselves? Are listening, waiting, and patience virtues that need honing in your classroom? If

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Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

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

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Activities, Games

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Editable CHAMPS Behavior Strategy Posters

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Editable CHAMPS Behavior Strategy Posters CHAMPS is an acronym that stands for: Conversation Help Activity Movement Participation Success Using this strategy has helped me be clear and explicit in the expectation I have set for students. In

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Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

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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, Posters, For Principals & Administrators

$3.50

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Editable Supply Bin Labels

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Editable Supply Drawer Labels I use supply drawers for student materials in my classroom. I purchased drawers from Amazon and created adorable labels for the fronts of the drawers. I have made the labels available to you here. You can print the

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Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

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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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Simile and Metaphor Activities Packet

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Simile and Metaphor Activities Pack With this Simile and Metaphor Activities Pack, you get a variety of creative and fun options to teach your students to differentiate between the tricky figurative language of simile and metaphor. You get: • 48

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep

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

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Activities, Assessment, Games

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Reference Materials Battleship

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Reference Materials Battleship Reference Materials Battleship is a great preview or review of content for your whole class or small groups of students. Battleship Games by Brandi Caldwell This game is an excellent way to ENGAGE kids in practicing

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

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

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Games

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Growth Mindset Bulletin Board

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Are you as obsessed with the work of Carol Dweck as I am?! If you are implementing work in your classroom or building with Growth Mindset and you are interested in having an eye-catching bulletin board that will get folks talking, then you have

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Character Education, Back to School, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Bulletin Board Ideas, For Principals & Administrators

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Synonyms and Antonyms Battleship Game

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Synonyms and Antonyms Battleship Synonyms and Antonyms Battleship is a great preview or review of content for your whole class or small groups of students. Battleship Games by Brandi Caldwell This game is an excellent way to ENGAGE kids in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep

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

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Activities, Games, Centers

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Life Principle Word Study Lexicon Activity Through the Year FREE SAMPLER

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Life Principle Word Study Lexicon Activity Through the Year (Unit 1) Use this set of life principle words to teach character, dictionary skills, word study, quotes, or writing. Use it to reinforce synonyms, antonyms, prefixes, suffixes, and

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Handwriting

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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Back to School Flipbook

By Brandi Caldwell of My Teacher Friend

Back to School Flipbook ***Updated for 16-17 school year This adorable and FREE flipbook is the perfect choice for your classroom during the first few weeks of school. Students color the front page illustration and can either write or draw their

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught 4th and 5th grade for 7 years. I love working with teachers in my current position as instructional coach. I enjoy being a mentor teacher to interns, new teachers, and students from the colleges and Universities in our area.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to be consistent and fair in my teaching practices. I enjoy fostering strong relationships with my students and their families.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2010 Site Teacher of the Year 2015 Site Teacher of the Year 2015 District Teacher of the Year Finalist

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended the University of Oklahoma's Elementary Education Program. I am a product of K-12 public schooling in Oklahoma.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Facts: Addicted to Pinterest Aspiring Quilter My DVR is overloaded with Grimm, The Big Bang Theory, and New Girl Teaching Resources I Love: Everyday Math Responsive Classroom Great Expectations Love and Logic Positive Discipline L to J by Lee Jenkins Interactive Writing Visit my blog: http://myteacherfriend.blogspot.com

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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, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Physical Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Decimals, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Close Reading, Classroom Community