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Poetry Writing Unit National Poetry Month April

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Heart-Shaped Mother's Day Writing Project and Gift

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Squiggle Stories Creative Writing Activity

By Natalie Kay

Your students will love this quick and fun creative writing activity! It's such an easy way to get students excited about writing. First they look at the squiggle line provided, then use their imagination to turn that squiggle into a picture. They

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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10 Conversation Heart Activities for Valentine's Day

By Natalie Kay

This Conversation Hearts Activity Pack contains 10 fun, educational, and hands-on activities for Valentine's Day. I have included activities for ELA and STEM as well as some fun games as well. These printables are all ready to print and use in your

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Math, Science, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables

$7.50

335

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Animal Research Reports

By Natalie Kay

I am so excited about my new animal research pack! Next year I will be the K-6 computer specialist at my school and I wanted to come up with a fun way to get my kindergarteners and first graders excited about doing research. Your students can do

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Informational Text

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Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Research, Projects, Printables

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577

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American History Graphic Organizers

By Natalie Kay

This American History Graphic Organizer pack is the perfect resource for any teacher who teaches elementary or middle school US history classes. It takes a whole year of curriculum and condenses it down to the most important pieces of history to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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

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Workbooks, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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"Dear Santa" Letter - Persuasive Writing Essay for Christmas

By Natalie Kay

This is "Dear Santa - Persuasive Writing Essay" perfect writing project to do with your class during the month of December. It is common core aligned for grades 4-6 and is a great way to teach your persuasive, opinion, and argumentative writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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

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Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

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251

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Back to School - Parent Volunteer - Sign Up Forms

By Natalie Kay

This pack, "Back to School - Parent Volunteer - Sign Up Forms" will help you get your parent volunteers organized at the beginning of the school year and will help your entire year run smoother and more efficient! Inside you’ll find one poster (to

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Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

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

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Printables

$3.25

164

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All About Me - 24 Back to School Writing Activities for Upper Grades

By Natalie Kay

Get to know your students and provide engaging writing activities with these Back to School Writing Activities! This will give you ideas of things to do during the first few weeks of school - and they can be turned into cute bulletin boards!This is

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Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Literature Circles: Reading & Comprehension Activity Booklet

By Natalie Kay

This reading and comprehension booklet was created to hold students accountable during their literature circles. This 20 page booklet walks students through the whole process of reading literature, includes many different comprehension activities,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

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

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

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856

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Poetry Writing Unit National Poetry Month April

By Natalie Kay

Everything you need to teach a 3 week unit about Poetry! This is perfect for grades 3-5, but could easily be adapted for younger grades too!*This Poetry Pack includes 11 forms of poetry posters and 7 elements of poetry posters. Each poster includes

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Posters

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806

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Holidays Around the World Webquest

By Natalie Kay

In this Holidays Around the World Webquest you will find everything you need for your students to complete a fun, technology integrated research project learning about the ways different countries and cultures celebrate Christmas and holidays around

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Other (Social Studies - History), Instructional Technology, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Webquests, Cultural Activities

$5.00

226

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My Thankful Book - A Thanksgiving Writing Project for November

By Natalie Kay

This is a fun writing project for November centered on Thanksgiving and being thankful. Your students will love thinking about the things they appreciate in their lives as they complete this writing assignment. After your book is finished, parents

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

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Workbooks, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$4.50

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All About Me - Younger Grades - 20 Writing Activities for Back to School

By Natalie Kay

***This version is made for 1st and 2nd graders. (There is also a 3-6 version available in my store.)***This download contains 24 different writing activities that will help you get to know your students and their individual personalities. Your

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Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School

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1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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207

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Bulletin Board Idea: 10 Ways to Be Awesome (Decor)

By Natalie Kay

A cute bulletin board idea to encourage good behaviors in your classroom. Includes the bulletin board header and 10 posters. I hope this will be a good way to start your school year off right and be a positive way to help your students BE

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

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

$2.25

123

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$Common Core Data Checklist Math and ELA 5th Grade$

Common Core Data Checklist Math and ELA 5th Grade

By Natalie Kay

Teaching the Common Core State Standards can be tricky. These CCSS Data Checklists will be a tool to help break down each standard and objective and guide you as you plan your instruction, assess your students, and will help you with

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English Language Arts, Math, Tools for Common Core

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5^th

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Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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338

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Our Classroom Procedures Editable PowerPoint for Back to School

By Natalie Kay

This resource will be extremely helpful to you as you create your own classroom management plan and develop your own set of classroom procedures for the coming school year. This PowerPoint has two purposes: 1) To be a guide and walk you through

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Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

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1^st, 2^nd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Professional Development

$9.00

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$Common Core ELA and MATH Galore 3rd Grade Checklist$

Common Core ELA and MATH Galore 3rd Grade Checklist

By Natalie Kay

This Common Core State Standards checklist is for THIRD GRADE and has both the Language Arts and Math checklists bundled together. These checklists are a great way to organize the Common Core and will help make sure you are teaching every part of

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English Language Arts, Math, Tools for Common Core

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3^rd

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585

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$Common Core Galore ELA and MATH 4th Grade Checklist$

Common Core Galore ELA and MATH 4th Grade Checklist

By Natalie Kay

This Common Core State Standards checklist is for FOURTH GRADE and has both the Language Arts and Math checklists bundled together. These checklists are a great way to organize the Common Core and will help make sure you are teaching every part of

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English Language Arts, Math, Tools for Common Core

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4^th

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464

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$Common Core Math and ELA Galore 5th Grade Checklist$

Common Core Math and ELA Galore 5th Grade Checklist

By Natalie Kay

This Common Core State Standards checklist is for FIFTH GRADE and has both the Language Arts and Math checklists bundled together. These checklists are a great way to organize the Common Core and will help make sure you are teaching every part of

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English Language Arts, Math

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5^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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325

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$Common Core Data Checklists Math and ELA 3rd Grade$

Common Core Data Checklists Math and ELA 3rd Grade

By Natalie Kay

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

477

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Halloween Writing Pack

By Natalie Kay

This Halloween Writing Unit was designed to create a full month of writing for your classroom. Simply make a copy of each of these pages, staple together (with the cover page provided) and students can work all month on creative, fun, and meaningful

Subjects:

Short Stories, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

$6.00

277

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught elementary school for 10 years. I spent seven amazing years as a 5th grade teacher, and 3 years as a K-6 computer specialist. I have my technology endorsement and am eMINTS certified. I spent 3 years in the Teachers of American History grant program, have been a presenter at my district's summer literacy institute, and taught a class at the Utah Coalition of Educational Technology conference. Blogging is my hobby and you can find me at www.whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com, I love creating resources for other teachers to use. I have been a seller on TPT for over ten years!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to have fun with my students. I teach using hands-on, inquiry based lessons. I prefer collaborative learning and love integrating technology as much as possible.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

PTA Teacher of the Year - May 2016 Teacher of the Year - May 2009. Served as my grade level PLC leader for 6 years. Named "Rookie of the Year" during my first year of teaching.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a bachelor science degree in Elementary Education with a Social Studies Composite minor. I have also completely my Technology Endorsement.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Teacher, mom, blogger. Check out www.whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com for more ideas, lessons and downloads! What the Teacher Wants!!

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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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Measurement, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Social Studies, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, Computer Science, Other (Specialty), Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, End of Year