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Running a Battle of the Books Competition

By Happy Reading

Are your students in a reading slump and need some motivation? Battle of the Books will do it! Battle of the Books is a highly engaging reading incentive program that is perfect for the classroom or as a school wide event. We know as educators that

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Games

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1

$9.00

Digital Download PDF (6.25 MB)

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All About Me Graphic Organizer: intro activity upper elementary & middle school

By Happy Reading

Graphic organizer and lesson plan for meeting students during a "meet the teacher" period or the first day of class. When students are finished, use the organizers as beginning of the year bulletin board decorations, then as portfolio cover sheets.

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Posters

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.40 MB)

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All About Me Packet: Beginning of Year Get to Know You Writing & Games

By Happy Reading

Planning for the first week of the year can be tricky: you have lots of procedures and routines to learn and you need something useful, but not too overwhelming to do while you get to know the class. What to do? Cue this All About Me Packet of

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.39 MB)

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Battle of the Books Question Set: "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"

By Happy Reading

Battle of the Books is a highly engaging reading incentive program that is perfect for the classroom or a gifted and talented enrichment opportunity. It can be a school-wide event that is easily differentiated, or even a way to motivate readers at a

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Google Apps

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Small Group Literacy: Guided Reading, Shared Reading, and Literacy Circle PD

By Happy Reading

Literacy coaches, instructional leaders, and teachers who want to develop their craft of reading instruction: this is for you!Guided reading and literature circles are mainstays of the elementary and middle school classrooms and yet they do not

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Coaching

Grades:

Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Google Apps

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Battle of the Books Game Questions: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

By Happy Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.10, RL.6.10, RL.7.10, RL.8.10

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Google Drive Basics: Professional Development for technology avoiders

By Happy Reading

**UPDATED August 2019 ** Includes My Drive, Shared Drive, Google Photos, and life changing Docs and Chrome tips!**Is your school adopting Google tools? This 60-minute presentation is the perfect kick start to make new Google users and/or technology

Subjects:

Professional Development, Instructional Technology, For Administrators

Grades:

Staff

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development, Google Apps

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Guided Reading Lesson Plan Template and Instructions

By Happy Reading

**UPDATED!**Guided Reading is a classroom structure that we all know is important but it often takes the back seat to our other lesson planning duties. In addition, guided reading looks different and means different things from school to school and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Professional Documents, Classroom Forms, Google Apps

CCSS:

RF.K.4, RF.1.4a, RF.2.4a, RF.3.4a, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.97 MB)

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Battle of the Books Game Questions: Loot-- How to Steal a Fortune

By Happy Reading

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Games, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RL.6.10

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Sunny Side Up, a sight word game {foundational skills, EL Education}

By Happy Reading

Build sight word recognition and automatic recall with this engaging, kinesthetic sight word game. Students play in groups of 2-4 in an easy-to-learn, easy-to-manage center during small group word work rotations. The sight words are organized in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.3c, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3f

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Shared Reading Nonfiction Lesson Template

By Happy Reading

Looking for a way to continually reinforce early reading skills, model strategy language, and teach new reading skills in way that is easy to use and students actually enjoy? Consider adding this 5-day protocol for shared reading to your day. Shared

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.K.2, RI.K.4, RI.K.5, RI.K.6, RI.K.10, RI.1.2, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.10, RI.2.2...

$4.00

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Google Docs™

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Battle of the Books Game Questions: Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

By Happy Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.10, RL.6.10, RL.7.10, RL.8.10

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Alphabet frieze for english language learners (ELLs) and international students

By Happy Reading

This alphabet frieze features bold patterns in a calming blue, green, and teal color scheme. It is designed to be both English Language Learner and International school friendly. Each poster shows upper and lowercase letters, a common noun as an

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Back to School, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, English (UK)

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (57.06 MB)

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Battle of the Books Question Set: "One Crazy Summer"

By Happy Reading

Battle of the Books is a highly engaging reading incentive program that is perfect for the classroom. a gifted and talented enrichment opportunity, or a school wide event. Choose several books, team up your students, and give them a deadline to

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Games, Google Apps

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.24 MB)

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Battle of the Books Game Questions: Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate

By Happy Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Google Apps

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Shared Reading Fiction Lesson Template

By Happy Reading

Looking for a way to continually reinforce early reading skills, model strategy language, and teach new reading skills in way that is easy to use and students actually enjoy? Then add this 5-day protocol for shared reading to your day. Shared

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Lesson

CCSS:

K.MD.A.2, K.MD.B.3, 1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 1.MD.B.3, 1.MD.C.4, 2.MD.A.1, 2.MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.3

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.07 MB)

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Battle of the Books Question Set: "The Great Wall of Lucy Wu"

By Happy Reading

Battle of the Books is a highly engaging reading incentive program that is perfect for the classroom or as a school wide event. Choose several books, team up your students, and give them a deadline to read. When you're ready to battle, cut out your

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.23 MB)

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Battle of the Books Game Questions: Mary Poppins by PL Travers

By Happy Reading

Battle of the Books is a highly engaging reading incentive program that is perfect for the classroom, a gifted and talented enrichment opportunity, or a school-wide event that is easily differentiated. Choose several books, team up your students,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Games

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.95 MB)

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Battle of the Books Game Questions: Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

By Happy Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Games

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.61 MB)

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Welcome Banner in navy and lime green and catchy prints

By Happy Reading

A welcome banner is just the thing to make students and parents feel at home in your classroom. Fun prints and grown up colors are fun for primary but not too young for middle and high school students. To use: print, cut, and laminate. Add and a

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

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, ...

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (11.80 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching and coaching for over 10 years in grades K-5 in urban, suburban, rural, and now in international schools. I have also worked as a gifted and talented teacher for grades pk-12 and I now work with a class full of English language learners in an international school, so differentiation and extension are key components to lessons I design. I love all things literacy and I try to create more effective ways to promote deep thinking and lasting learning for the students and teachers I work with. Since I also do a lot of work training teachers, I have developed a passion for well-designed professional development. About my store name: I LOVE reading and I have always over-enthusiastically modeled this love of reading with my students in hopes they will love reading as well. Somewhere in my career I started using the send off "Happy reading!" after my mini lessons as students go off to read independently. They always giggle, which means they start their reading off with a smile on their face-- a great way to start any reading session!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands on, project-based learning with real world connections. My goal is always for deep and lasting learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS from Xavier University; EdM from Harvard Graduate School of Education; EdM from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Lots and lots of professional development over the years, but the best by far has been attending the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Summer Institute. Amazing!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have an adorable family: two sons and a wonderful husband.