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.
Welcome students back to school with this WELCOME banner in black and white chevron. Includes the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E-! and an editable one so you can write your own messages in your own fonts. - HappyEdugator
Poetry Bundle – Teaching Poetry - a large variety of poetry resources for Grades 4 - 8. This 140 page poetry unit is a resource that includes:
What is Poetry - an introduction to any Poetry Unit – 6 pages PDF
All About Poems Graphic Organizer and Poetry Preview Activity- 5 pages PDF
Poetry Characteristics Notes and Poetry Writing Activity – 2 pages PDF
Nursery Rhymes - Poetry You Should Know PowerPoint – 26 slides PPT
Poetry Concept Map – 1 page PDF
Poetry Image Map – 1 page JPG
Poetry Elements Graphic Organizer – 4 pages PDF
Poetry Graphic Organizer Sheet – 1 page PDF
Poetry Scavenger Hunt – 3 pages PDF
Poetry Sound Patterns – 2 pages PDF
Rhyme in Poetry Practice sheet – 2 pages PDF
Poetry – Five Senses Poem Handout – 1 page PDF
Poetry Activity for A Remarkable Adventure by J. Prelutsky – 3 pages PDF
Poetry Anthology Anchor Activity and Rubric – 3 pages PDF
Poetry Using Emotions to Create Poetry PowerPoint – 20 slides PPT
SMARTBOARD Writing Poetry is EASY Activities - 8 slides - Notebook
Adjective Poem – 3 pages PDF
Preposition Poem Worksheet – 1 page PDF
Diamante Poem – 1 page PDF
Cinquain Formula Poem PowerPoint – 10 slides PPT
Writing a Parody Poem Activity-How Doth the Little Crocodile- 3 pages PDF
Reading Poetry Process Handout – 2 pages PDF
Alliterative – Superlative Adjectives – 1 page PDF
Reading Poetry Process Handout – 2 pages PDF
Ways to Read Poetry PowerPoint – 15 slides PPT
Poetry Terms Study Guide with Key – 2 pages PDF
Poetry Multiple Choice Formative Assessment – 3 pages PDF
Poetry Types Test – 3 pages PDF
Poetry Terms Crossword– 2 pages PDF
- HappyEdugator
Shades of Meaning Verb Cards - Bundle of Six Sets. Cut out and laminate these 16 different cards IN EACH SET illustrating different synonyms of the verb "LAUGH, SEE, SAID, JUMP, RUN, AND 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. Buy the bundle and save 20%!
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
Children's Book Writing Project Rubric. Story Writing. Have your students write a children's book with PowerPoint, using this rubric as their guide. Help them incorporate literary elements, and make it easy for yourself to grade! This rubric considers the writing process, introduction, organization, problem/conflict, characters, solution/resolution, setting, spelling and punctuation, and specific requirements. - HappyEdugator
March Craftivity: Lion and Lamb Mobile. Here comes Spring! Directions on how to make a cute mobile decoration for the Month of March with a lion face made from a paper plate, and cute little lambs that hang down made from Dixie cups, cotton balls, and pipe cleaners. March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so the saying goes. Your students can take this mobile home and hang on their porch to catch the March wind.
- HappyEdugator
Ten activities to do with building brick blocks. Use the games individually on separate occasions, or make stations with them and have an event. Print out the cards and use to mark each station. Students go from station to station to complete the activities on the card. You can also break them into teams and see which team completes the activities first.
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
