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Word Searches for Each Day of the Year BUNDLE (365 Days)

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365 printable pages for students to solve a word search every day of the year, each one exploring a holiday or national celebration or international day. All twelve months are here in this bundle. Twelve easy-to-use packets for independent work,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

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Workbooks, Activities, Printables

$48.00

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Daily Word Searches for August

By The Gifted Writer

This workbook has WORD SEARCHES for the 31 days of August. On each day, students explore a national or international holiday or celebration. Students learn about… sunflowers on National Sunflower Day (Aug 2), parts of the foot on National Wiggle

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Summer

Grades:

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

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Workbooks, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$4.00

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NBA Finals 2024 - Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks

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27 printable pages for students to learn about the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks as they compete in the NBA Finals in 2024: Six word searches, One poem about the Finals, Lists of facts for each team, Essays about each team (missing

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Daily Word Searches for July

By The Gifted Writer

This workbook has WORD SEARCHES for the 31 days of July (plus a few extras). On each day, students explore a national or international holiday or celebration. Students learn about... postage stamps on National U.S. Postage Stamp Day (July 1),types

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Summer

Grades:

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

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Workbooks, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$4.00

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Daily Word Searches for June

By The Gifted Writer

This workbook has WORD SEARCHES for the 30 days of April. On each day, students explore a national or international holiday or celebration. Students learn about… Presidential wives on National First Ladies Day (June 2), things kids care about on

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Summer

Grades:

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

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Workbooks, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$4.00

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Daily Word Searches for May

By The Gifted Writer

This workbook has WORD SEARCHES for the 31 days of May. On each day, students explore a national or international holiday or celebration. Students learn about… space on Space Day (May 3), Mexican independence from France on Cinco de Mayo (May

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

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Workbooks, Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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16 activities for students to explore the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro: Context Clues – Missing Words,Word Searches,Questions,Characters,Setting,AI and Robots,Internet Activity, Adjectives,Artificial Friends,Vocabulary,Spelling,Book

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

$2.50

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Dragons Word Searches

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5 word searches about dragons: Greek Dragons, Chinese Dragons,European Dragons,Dragons in Books,Dragons. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. If you want more on DRAGONS:Dragons - Story StartersDragons -

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.94 MB)

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End of Year - Whimsical Words for the Summer

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5 vocabulary lists with whimsical definitions for the summer and the end of year: Summer,Insects,Mammals,Birds,Plants. No prep. Just print and go. Answer keys included. Plus two additional activities. Take a look at the Preview to see sample

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

$1.00

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End of Year - Wildlife and Nature Reading for the Summer

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10 wildlife and nature reading passages for the summer and the end of year: Sunlight,Ponds,Birds,Insects,Forests,Beaches,Mammals,Grass Under our Feet,Summer Pests,Summer Safety,Summer Activities,Summer Facts. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, End of Year

Grades:

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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End of Year - Word Searches for the Summer

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10 word searches for the summer and the end of year: End of Year,Summer,Butterflies,Summer Bugs,Tough Words,Insects and Spiders,American Robin,Olympic Sports,A Healthy Diet,Family. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at the Preview to see sample

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Summer, End of Year

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

$2.00

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Butterfly Vocabulary, Spelling and Writing

By The Gifted Writer

21 activities exploring butterflies – vocabulary definitions, spelling practice, and writing a descriptive paragraph: Butterfly,Caterpillar,Moth,Insect,Predator vs Prey,Insect Pollination,Insect Camouflage. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

$2.00

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Butterfly Descriptive Writing

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20 writing activities about butterflies: Monarch Butterfly, Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Painted Lady Butterfly, Cabbage White Butterfly, Red Admiral Butterfly, Cloudless Sulfur Butterfly, Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly, Pearl Crescent Butterfly,

Subjects:

Writing, Spring, Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

$2.00

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Butterfly Internet Activities

By The Gifted Writer

20 internet activities for students to learn about butterflies: Monarch Butterfly, Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Painted Lady Butterfly, Cabbage White Butterfly, Red Admiral Butterfly, Cloudless Sulfur Butterfly, Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly, Pearl

Subjects:

Spring, Summer, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Internet Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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Butterfly and Caterpillar Word Searches

By The Gifted Writer

5 word searches about butterflies: Butterflies,Caterpillars,Monarch Butterfly, Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Painted Lady Butterfly. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. If you want more exploring

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Spring, Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.81 MB)

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NBA vs WNBA - Charts and Graphs

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23 printable pages for students to analyze charts about the NBA and WNBA: WNBA Top Scorers, NBA Top Scorers, WNBA Draft Top Picks, NBA Draft Top Picks, WNBA MVP, NBA MVP, WNBA Champions, NBA Champions, WNBA Best Player ESPY, NBA Best Player

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.54 MB)

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2024 Olympics - Swimming

By The Gifted Writer

21 activities for students to learn about swimming in the 2024 Olympics: Greatest Olympics Swimmers – Use Context Clues, Four Types of Swimming – Use Context Clues, Swimming at the Olympics – Find the Words, Greatest Olympic Swimmers – Find the

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Vocabulary - Animals

By The Gifted Writer

6 printable pages for students to list vocabulary words for animals: Animal Vocabulary - action,Raccoon Vocabulary - places, Elephant Vocabulary - objects, Frog Vocabulary - don’t do, Bird Vocabulary - can’t do, Word Search - Animal Vocabulary No

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (1.21 MB)

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2024 NBA Playoffs - Charts and Graphs

By The Gifted Writer

20 charts for students to learn about the NBA and the 2024 NBA Playoff teams: 2024 NBA Playoffs, 2023 NBA Playoffs, Statistical Leaders, NBA and TV, Playoff Appearances, NBA Teams, NBA Championships, NBA Awards, Individual Awards, High Scoring

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.99 MB)

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Brittney Griner - WNBA & USA Olympics

By The Gifted Writer

13 printable pages for students to learn about Brittney Griner: Brittney Griner - Analyzing Charts, Brittney Griner - Context Clues, Brittney Griner - Word Search, Phoenix Mercury - Word Search, Brittney Griner - Internet Activity, Phoenix Mercury -

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.67 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Twenty years of teaching!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on and interactive, fast-paced and keeping students reaching up, building on students' strengths while supporting students in the activities that frustrate, encouraging exploration and building a framework for independence...

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the year, various literacy awards and honors, free dinners and handshakes...

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

As an undergraduate, I was interested in philosophy and religion, why we are here and just what we should or could be doing. As a professional, I became interested in the minds of the Gifted, and I feel as though I've just begun...

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

At midpoint in life, I've enjoyed a variety of activities outside of education, boogie-boarding at the beach, snowboarding in the mountains, rock-climbing, hiking to the top of local mountains, bungee-jumping, parachuting, kayaking, biking, and so much more, all teaching me that life is lived!

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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, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Australian History, Geography, Portuguese, Life Skills, Religion, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Arabic, For All Subjects, Literature, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, American Sign Language, Hebrew, Vocational Education, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning