I have a total of 27 years teaching experience . After I received my M.Ed. from the University of Florida (hence the name "HappyEdugator"), I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, before I went up to Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Last year, I went back to 1st grade in a private setting. I have traveled worldwide and am also fluent in Spanish.
I have a total of 27 years teaching experience . After I received my M.Ed. from the University of Florida (hence the name "HappyEdugator"), I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, before I went up to Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Last year, I went back to 1st grade in a private setting. I have traveled worldwide and am also fluent in Spanish.
Lunch Notes. Back to school! Start the beginning of the year off right. Send the kids back to school with a cool lunch box note every day. 9 notes per page. 135 DIFFERENT STYLES, INCLUDING SOME BLANK FRAMED NOTES TO WRITE YOUR OWN SENTIMENTS. Ink friendly. Have a great school year!
Open House - Parent Donation Cards and Teacher Wish List for Back to School! Put these colorful cards out for Parent Night. Ask for donations to your class with these cute cards. I have made a teacher supply request or teacher wishlist (editable for your specific needs) and a set of sixteen cards that you can print out as few of or as many of as you wish. Included are cards for:
Hand sanitizer, Facial tissue, Disinfecting wipes, Pencils,
Filler Paper, Pens, Markers, Glue or glue sticks, Crayons, Safety scissors, Highlighters, Mechanical pencils, Composition books,
Spiral notebooks, Replacement lead, Cap erasers
I have also included blank cards so you can add items desired that are not included in the list above.
You can put them out on a table for parents to pick up if they want to donate to your class. If you want to be really cute, punch holes in them, tie with ribbon or yarn, and hang on a little tree or jewelry tree in your room for parents to take what they want to donate. I have also included thank you cards. Print out and attach a mint! Have a great year! - HappyEdugator
Teacher Appreciation Goody Bag - Just print these notes off, add the goodies, and pass out to your teachers, colleagues, and team members to thank them for a job well done! Great for Teacher Appreciation Week or the End of the Year!
Goodies not included. :) Here is a list of what you will need:
Hershey’s Kiss
Snickers
Pencil
Paper Clip
Rubber Band
Lifesavers
Toothpick
Bubble gum
Put them all in a plastic zipper bag with one of these notes. Four notes to a page. Thanks and enjoy!
Shades of Meaning Verb Cards - WALK. Cut out and laminate these 16 different cards illustrating different synonyms of the verb "WALK." Helps students understand connotation. With guidance and support from adults, students acquire new vocabulary by defining word relationships and nuances in word meanings, sorting words into categories, choosing and acting out the different meanings.
Aligns to Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5d Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5d Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.5b Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5c Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered).
Additionally, words can be used for spelling practice, writing practice, and word walls. Includes definitions for the teacher.
- HappyEdugator
OWL Writing Paper - Lined Paper - Owl Theme. Eight different owl designs, two different sizes of lines for writing at different ability levels. Students will have fun writing with some cute little owls to inspire them. - Enjoy! HappyEdugator
Synonyms. Other Ways to Say...Synonyms for Commonly Overused Words. Ten different charts you can use to help your students choose the best words when writing. These can be placed in centers, made on index card rings, or blown up into posters to hang on the wall. Lots of different ways to say common words such as said, walk, run, happy, sad, good, bad, nice, laugh, and like. Great reference tool for students to use when writing. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Back to School Behavior Management - Behavior Signs. Use these cute signs to save your voice and your sanity. Use for classroom management. Simply print out, laminate, trim, and if you desire, attach to a paint stirrer or wooden craft stick with a staple or two or mount in apropriate places in your room. Signs for Stop, Quiet, Please Line Up Quietly, Raise Your Hand, Listen, Look Carefully, Bring Your Books, Who's Got It?, Time to Clean Up, Look and Listen, The Teacher is IN, The Teacher is OUT (great to let kids know when to approach you) and a variety of Welcome Signs. Also includes a Girl's Bathroom Pass, a Boy's Bathroom Pass, an Office Pass, a Media Center Pass, a Nurse Pass, a Locker Pass, and a sign for your door We Are in the Computer Lab. 25 signs with directions for use. A variety of choices. You may choose to use only a few at a time or make some into signs or posters. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Leopard. 36 different styles of leopard pattern backgrounds in assorted colors. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. if you love leopards, you will love these leopard print scrapbook papers! Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Checkered. High quality digital papers for your creations. 20 different styles of checkered patterned backgrounds in black and white and in color. High quality 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Polka Dots. High quality digital papers for your creations. 20 different styles of polka dots patterned backgrounds. HIgh quality 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Quatrefoil. High quality digital papers for your creations. 36 different styles of quatrefoil pattern backgrounds. High quality 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
