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Build a Classroom Community - 60 Engaging Team Building Games & Activities

By Elementary Matters

This is a set of games and activities designed for ages preschool through adult to help groups learn to work together and build community. These can be used during morning meetings, after-school clubs, and summer camp, and can be adapted to fit many

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$11.79

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Human Rights, Fairness, and Acceptance - Fair or Unfair? Civics Sorting Activity

By Elementary Matters

Get kids thinking outside the box and think about justice, acceptance, and diversity by having your students determine what they think is just or unjust. Why use Just or Unjust - A Civics Sorting Activity? Children need to learn to think for

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

SL.2.1, SL.2.1a, SL.2.1b, SL.2.1c

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Cuisenaire Rods Making Mathematicians Hands-On with Manipulatives Bundle

By Elementary Matters

Do you have a tub of Cuisenaire Rods in your classroom and don't know what to do with them? This is the perfect bundle for your beginning mathematicians!Why use Cuisenaire Rods Making Mathematicians with Manipulatives Bundle? Cuisenaire Rods are

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2, 2.OA.C.3

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Build Reading Strength & Sight Word Fluency Phrases Pre Primer through 3rd Grade

By Elementary Matters

Athletes need warm-ups. Musicians need warm-ups. Did you realize readers need warm-ups, too? These warm-up phrases are research-based and based on the Dolch lists. Practicing these phrases frequently WILL create more fluent readers!Why use Build

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.1.1, RF.1.3, RF.1.4, RF.2.3f, RF.2.4, RF.3.3d, RF.3.4

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Contractions, Possessives, and Plurals - Use of Apostrophes - Center Activities

By Elementary Matters

Do your students put an apostrophe in every word ending in s? This resource has a few tricks to help them remember when to use the punctuation (possessives and contractions) and when NOT to use it (plurals). Why use Contractions and Possessives When

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Centers

CCSS:

L.1.2, L.2.2c, L.3.2, L.3.2d, L.4.2

$9.99

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Making Mathematicians Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods Big Bundle 7 Resources!

By Elementary Matters

Do you have a tub of Cuisenaire Rods in your classroom and don't know what to do with them? This is the perfect bundle for your beginning mathematicians!Why use Making Mathematicians Cuisenaire Rods Hands-On Big Bundle 7 Resources? Cuisenaire Rods

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Place Value

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2...

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Build Reading Fluency with 2- & 3- Syllable Words - includes all syllable types

By Elementary Matters

Reading multisyllabic words helps children become more fluent, and fluency increases comprehension. These lists can be used for practice or for word sorts. This resource has ten word lists: five lists for 2-syllable words and five lists for

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c, RF.3.3, RF.3.3c, RF.3.4, RF.4.3...

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Producer or Consumer: An Economics Sorting Game for Primary Students

By Elementary Matters

This will help your students understand one of the beginning concepts of economics: Consumers and Producers.This is a Social Studies sorting game to practice the vocabulary "consumer" and "producer." Children will sort the 16 task cards onto the

Subjects:

Economics , Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

SL.1.1, SL.1.1a, SL.1.1b, SL.1.1c, SL.2.1, SL.2.1a, SL.2.1b, SL.2.1c, SL.3.1, SL.3.1a, SL.3.1b...

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Math Fact Fluency System for Add & Subtract Practice, Assessments, & Digital

By Elementary Matters

Get your students to master addition and subtraction fact fluency in 5 minutes a day with this fun and engaging fluency system! This set breaks the 200 basic addition and subtraction facts into 8 different levels, based on patterns and fact

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Flash Cards, Games

CCSS:

1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 2.OA.B.2

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Fire Safety What ifs

By Elementary Matters

Brain research tells us that interaction and personal connections and conversations enhance learning. Here's a chance to get your students talking and thinking about fire safety.These "What Ifs" are to be used to prompt group discussions about fire

Subjects:

Life Skills, Oral Communication, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.3.2, W.4.2, SL.K.1, SL.K.1a, SL.K.1b, SL.K.2, SL.K.3, SL.1.1, SL.1.1a, SL.1.1b...

$3.00

$1.00

192

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Building Number Sense Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods

By Elementary Matters

Many children come to school without basic Number Sense. Here are some activities to do with Cuisenaire Rods that help develop their sense of number, in a fun way!Why use Building Number Sense Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods? Children LOVE Cuisenaire

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2

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Phonics Vowel Sounds Review and Practice Grade Task Cards

By Elementary Matters

Looking for something to review and practice vowel sounds? These review task cards are perfect for reviewing important subject matter at any point during the school year. They are designed for second and third-graders.Why use Task Cards for Second

Subjects:

Spelling, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RF.1.2a, RF.1.3c, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3c

$5.25

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Review Social Studies Practice Fundamental Basic Concepts Task Cards

By Elementary Matters

Task Cards are a fun way to review fundamental Social Studies concepts! This set has 30 task cards for fun practice any time of year!Why use Social Studies Review Task Cards: Research tells us that concepts need to be reviewed frequently, or the

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography, Economics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games

$3.00

$1.00

196

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Frog Life Cycle Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables - Animal LIfe Cycle

By Elementary Matters

Children are fascinated by frogs! Why not let that interest lead to a study of life cycles? This collection is a great start for research projects or simply a fun way to learn about frogs! It's easy to differentiate for instructional level as well

Subjects:

Science, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.2.2

$3.49

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Super Heroes Figurative Language - Meanings of Idioms, Smilies, & Metaphors

By Elementary Matters

Figurative Language is all around us, and it isn't easy for the children to figure it out. This game will help them understand those silly phrases... with 2 ways to play!Figurative language refers to words, and groups of words, that exaggerate or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.5

$5.29

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How to Make Friends, Build Friendships & Social Skills SEL Boom Cards

By Elementary Matters

Building and maintaining friendships can be difficult for many children. This resource can help the children think through many troublesome friendship situations on a fun digital platform. Why use Building Friendships BOOM Digital Task Cards:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Geography, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.10

$4.49

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Starring Character: A Reader's Theater Bundle with a Twist!

By Elementary Matters

Trying to squeeze some social skills and some fun into an already-packed school day? These plays help build reading fluency, oral speaking, reading comprehension, and prediction, as well as building social skills and group dynamics! Plus, the

Subjects:

Reading, Drama, Character Education

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.3, RL.2.6, RL.3.3, RL.3.6, W.2.8, W.3.8, SL.2.1, SL.2.1a, SL.2.1b, SL.3.1, SL.3.1a...

$21.75

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Reading Multisyllable Nonsense Words Practice Camping Theme

By Elementary Matters

This fun game is an excellent way for the students to practice reading multi-syllable nonsense words. Help your growing readers learn to "sound out" longer words by practicing the 6 syllable types. Students will encounter words they don't know for

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c, RF.3.3, RF.3.3c, RF.4.3, RF.4.3a

$4.25

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Building Fact Families Hands-On With Cuisenaire Rods

By Elementary Matters

Cuisenaire Rods are great tools for math manipulatives. Do you have a tub of Cuisenaire Rods that aren't being used?Why use Building Fact Families Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods? Research indicates that when children learn facts by fact families,

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2, 2.OA.C.3

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Build Reading Strength & Sight Word Fluency Dolch Phrases 3rd Grade Level

By Elementary Matters

Readers need warm-ups, just like athletes and musicians! These warm-up phrases are research-based and based on the Dolch Pre-primer list. Practicing these phrases frequently WILL create more fluent readers!Why use Build Reading Strength and Fluency

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.3.4

$4.25

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I am a very experienced teacher who is fascinated by how the brain learns. I have a Master of Education degree in Creative Arts in Learning, which is the perfect compliment! My resources reflect years of studying brain research, the arts, and 40 years of teaching experience. I've got a lot of tricks up my sleeve!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I have done much studying of recent brain research and brain-based learning, and look for ways to include proven methods into my teaching. My activities are typically social, fun, and give children an opportunity to think and create. These all promote learning! I bring experience as well as a passion for learning into my resources and my classroom.

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My students have given me many awards! :)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus on reading from Plymouth University in Plymouth, NH. I have a Master of Education degree in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass.

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Besides 40 years of teaching, I also have extensive training and in musical theatre, dance and voice. Being from the Boston area, I can't help but be a fan of Boston sports, especially the Red Sox!

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