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End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL Bundle (4th Grade)
End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL Bundle (4th Grade)
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
This End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL BUNDLE for Grade 4 will help your fourth graders remember their school year together with a lasting keepsake. Fun, engaging pages for students to fill out using EITHER the Google Slides digital
Subjects:
Creative Writing, End of Year
Grades:
4th
Types:
Printables, Google Apps
$12.00
$8.50
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Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #2
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #2
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble, by Cynthia Rylant, Book #2 in the Henry and Mudge early chapter book series.Kids love having their own little notebooks. Teachers love having kids think deeply
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
1st, 2nd, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.10, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.2.10
$4.00
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Compound Sentences: Sentence Structure Lesson 5
Compound Sentences: Sentence Structure Lesson 5
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
Compound Sentences: Sentence Structure Lesson 5 is a slideshow-based lesson (Google Slides & PowerPoint versions included) designed to teach students how, when, and why to use compound sentences. It's packed with unique memory aids, fresh
Subjects:
Grammar
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps
$6.00
338
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The Box is Locked! Multiplication/Division Challenge Holid
The Box is Locked! Multiplication/Division Challenge Holiday Sweaters, Christmas
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for the Christmas holidays, with a multiplication and division story problem focus. Franny has built quite the online business selling her Granny's ugly holiday sweaters. She's looking for some
Subjects:
Math, Word Problems, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5, 4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6
$4.00
163
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BUNDLE: Back-to-School & End-of-Year Activities (Grades 1-2)
BUNDLE: Back-to-School & End-of-Year Activities (Grades 1-2)
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
Begin the year AND end the year with these FUN and FRESH activities! This bundle contains the following two packs of activities geared toward students in grades 1 and 2: • Back-to-School "Get To Know You" Activities (Grades 1-2) • End of Year
Subjects:
Back to School, End of Year
Grades:
1st, 2nd
Types:
Activities, Printables
$11.25
$9.00
92
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The Box is Locked! End of the Year Math Challenge {Additio
The Box is Locked! End of the Year Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction}
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for the end of the year, with an addition and subtraction focus. A crab named Carl has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve his clues and find the key to open the box and earn the
Subjects:
Math, Word Problems, End of Year
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4
$4.00
158
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Christmas Opinion Writing - Topic: "Gifts"
Christmas Opinion Writing - Topic: "Gifts"
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Christmas-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Is it more fun to GIVE a gift or RECEIVE a gift?" Eight
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Printables, Google Apps, Lesson
CCSS:
W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1
$4.00
217
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End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL Bundle (5th Grade)
End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL Bundle (5th Grade)
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
This End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL BUNDLE for Grade 5 will help your fifth graders remember their school year together with a lasting keepsake. Fun, engaging pages for students to fill out using EITHER the Google Slides digital
Subjects:
Creative Writing, End of Year
Grades:
5th
Types:
Printables, Google Apps
$12.00
$8.50
69
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Student Spelling Dictionary {For High Frequency & Personal Words}
Student Spelling Dictionary {For High Frequency & Personal Words}
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
This spelling dictionary uses the Dolch 220 high frequency word list as its framework. Each page within the booklet focuses on a letter of the alphabet (some pages have more than one letter). For example, the "A" page lists the words beginning with
Subjects:
Spelling, Writing
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Printables
$4.00
154
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End of the Year Writing: Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
End of the Year Writing: Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with an end-of-year-related focus question about summer reading. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Should kids read every day during the
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Writing, End of Year
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Printables, Google Apps, Lesson
CCSS:
W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1
$4.00
240
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Writing Prompts for DECEMBER {Not Your Ordinary Story Star
Writing Prompts for DECEMBER {Not Your Ordinary Story Starters} Print & Digital
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
Engaging December writing prompts paired with compelling photographs: these are not your ordinary story starters! Includes printable versions AND digital versions (using Google Slides).Each of the 10 photographs, chosen for the month of December,
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Printables, Task Cards, Google Apps
$5.00
194
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The Box is Locked! Thanksgiving Math Challenge {Multiplica
The Box is Locked! Thanksgiving Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Thanksgiving, with a multiplication and division story problem focus. A Pilgrim boy named Sam has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve his clues and find the key to open the
Subjects:
Math, Word Problems, Thanksgiving
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5, 4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6
$4.00
130
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Turkey Trouble Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds} T
Turkey Trouble Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds} Thanksgiving
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
Turkey Trouble Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}: Turkey Trouble, by Wendi Silvano, is a favorite fall read aloud, perfect for Thanksgiving. This literature unit is full of lessons and activities for reading and writing. The unit includes 10
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Literature, Thanksgiving
Grades:
2nd, 3rd
Types:
Unit Plans, Activities, Printables
$5.00
34
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The Box is Locked! Valentine's Day Math Challenge {Multipl
The Box is Locked! Valentine's Day Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Valentine's Day, with a multiplication and division story problem focus. Edwin the scientist has had bad luck with love, and he's taking it out on the world. He created a "Heartbreak Potion" and
Subjects:
Math, Word Problems, Valentine's Day
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5, 4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6
$4.00
120
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End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL Bundle (3rd Grade)
End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL Bundle (3rd Grade)
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
This End of the Year Memory Book PRINT & DIGITAL BUNDLE for Grade 3 will help your third graders remember their school year together with a lasting keepsake. Fun, engaging pages for students to fill out using EITHER the Google Slides digital
Subjects:
Creative Writing, End of Year
Grades:
3rd
Types:
Printables, Google Apps
$12.00
$8.50
61
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Writing Prompts for APRIL {Not Your Ordinary Story Starter
Writing Prompts for APRIL {Not Your Ordinary Story Starters} Print & Digital
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
Engaging April writing prompts paired with compelling photographs: these are not your ordinary story starters! Includes printable versions AND digital versions (using Google Slides).Each of the 10 photographs, chosen for the month of April, (with
Subjects:
Writing, Spring, Earth Day
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Printables, Task Cards, Google Apps
$5.00
116
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Writing Prompts for AUGUST, SEPTEMBER {Story Starters} Pri
Writing Prompts for AUGUST, SEPTEMBER {Story Starters} Print & Digital
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
Engaging August and September writing prompts paired with compelling photographs: these are not your ordinary story starters! Includes printable versions AND digital versions (using Google Slides).Each of the 10 photographs, chosen for the months of
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Printables, Task Cards, Google Apps
$5.00
160
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Inspirational QUOTE WALL: "Trendy Chalkboard" Theme {Moder
Inspirational QUOTE WALL: "Trendy Chalkboard" Theme {Modern Colors}
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
Get 10 favorite inspirational quotes, perfect for classroom decor, in coordinated, "trendy chalkboard" themed designs. Each quote comes in 16 designs, including 8x10 and 5x7 sizes, horizontal and vertical format, and four coordinating MODERN
Subjects:
Other (Specialty), Back to School
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters
$5.00
378
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The Box is Locked! Winter Math Challenge {Addition & Subtr
The Box is Locked! Winter Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction Stories}
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for winter, with an addition and subtraction focus. A snowman named Chuck has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve his clues and find the key to open the box and earn the
Subjects:
Math, Word Problems, Winter
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4
$4.00
184
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The Gardener Literature Unit {My Favorite Spring Read Alouds}
The Gardener Literature Unit {My Favorite Spring Read Alouds}
By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder
The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart, is a Caldecott Honor book and one of my favorite spring read alouds. This literature unit for The Gardener is packed with lessons and activities for reading and writing. The unit includes detailed lesson plans,
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Literature, Spring
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Types:
Unit Plans, Activities, Printables
$7.00
155
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Eleven years of teaching at the elementary level, including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Five years serving as a Lead Teacher for my school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in helping students become bolder, deeper, better thinkers. I believe authentic, meaningful learning impacts children. I believe in risk-taking, and showing students that making mistakes can help you grow. I believe in expecting a lot from a child, but to guide them in reaching those expectations. I believe that the best way for children to become better readers is to READ, a lot, and usually with good-fit books.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have the honor of being a teacher and a dad and a husband... does that count?

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Miami University Reading Endorsment

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Check out my blog! The Thinker Builder. Or find me on Facebook or Pinterest too!

GRADES

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Graphing, Measurement, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics

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