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.
Inspirational Poster- Motivational poster on leadership for your classroom decor. "Be Somebody You Would Be Proud to Know." Sized 81/2 X 11. Print and laminate, or project on your whiteboard as a message for students to see as they walk in the door. This can also be used as a writing prompt. Have students reflect on the meaning of the poster and the image. Bird Theme. Enjoy!
Interactive Notebook Grading Slips. Give your students these notebook grading slips and make your life easier. Students may partner grade or complete as a self evaluation. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Pintastic Report Board - This blank Pinterest style template to make reports on any topic, Print it off and have students create a unique research report, book report or character analysis. Students love social media and will be excited to create their own bulletin board. The first page is a blank template, and the second page is a guide for where to put information. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Valentines Day Coin Counting Practice - Activity Sheet, and Cut and Paste Cards. Valentine activity for coin counting practice. Counting money is an important life skill. Have students cut out the coins, then place the correct coins next to the amount to help Cupid buy Valentine treats., and record their findings on the counting sheet. They can even "spend" their cut-out money afterwards to "buy" real treats, if you wish. Laminate for use again next year.
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Halloween Counting Pumpkins math and literacy sheet. Numbers 11 - 20. Students have to count the pumpkins, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Use pumpkin shaped candy have your kids count them out as they complete the sheet. Fun math activity for Halloween, Fall, and even Thanksgiving. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards! Enjoy!
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Thanksgiving Counting Turkeys math and literacy sheet. Numbers 1 - 10. Students have to count the turkeys, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Use turkey or feather shaped candy and have your kids count them out as they complete the sheet. Fun math activity for Thanksgiving. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards! - HappyEdugator
Dominoes Addition Facts Memory Game - Fun Fluency Practice For Addition Facts. Match the domino to the correct addition fact. 2 players. Shuffle all the cards. Lay the cards face down on a flat surface. Youngest player goes first and flips over two cards, looking for a match. If the cards match, the player keeps the cards and may take another turn. If the cards do not match, the cards are turned back upside-down and the second player takes a turn. Play continues until all the cards have been matched. The player with the most cards wins. Differentiation: Use the first set of dominoes and facts for practice with the sums through 9. Add the second set for practice with sums through 18.
Exit Slip Ticket Out - Snoopy Summarizing Activity Ticket Out. Ticket out the door. Use this summarizing activity to have students take notes on what was important to have learned in your lesson. Students summarize by filling in the thought bubbles and taking additional notes at the bottom.Can be given out at the beginning of the week and students fill in a thought bubble each day Monday through Thursday and review for assessment on Friday, or works well for summarizing reading and chapters of novels. Enjoy!
That's a Fact, Jack! Award Certificate - Camouflage theme. Great award to hand to a student for behavior, academic accomplishments, etc. Great for end of year! Fun Summer Camp Award! Place to write name of student. Print out, laminate, and enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Valentines Day Math - Counting Numbers 11 - 20. Hearts math and literacy sheet. Fun math activity for Valentine's Day. Counting practice for numbers 11 - 20. Students have to count the hearts, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Use heart shaped candy; have your kids count them out as they complete the sheet. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards! Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Exit Slip - Ticket Out - Sponge Bob Summarizing Activity Ticket Out. Ticket out the door? Use this summarizing activity to have students take notes on what was important to have learned in your lesson. Students summarize by filling in the thought bubbles and can take additional notes at the bottom. Can be given out at the beginning of the week and students fill in daily Monday through Thursday, and review it for a test on Friday. Also can be used to summarize when students read independently. - HappyEdugator
Halloween Counting Pumpkins math and literacy sheet. Numbers 1 - 10. Students have to count the pumpkins, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Use pumpkin shaped candy have your kids count them out as they complete the sheet. Fun math activity for Halloween, Fall, or even Thanksgiving. Supports math, reading, and writing skills.Supports common core state standards!
Counting Fall Objects - Matching Cards. Cards 1 -20. Pumpkins, leaves, and acorns. Cut out, laminate, and have students match the numbers to the cards with pictures. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Valentines Day Math - Counting Numbers 1 - 10. Hearts math and literacy sheet. Numbers 1 - 10. Students have to count the hearts, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Use Valentine heart shaped candy; have your kids count them out as they complete the sheet. Fun math activity for Valentine's Day. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards!
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.3 Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4 Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4a When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4b Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4c Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.5 Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects.
4 Digit Addition - NO Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports national curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
2 Digit Addition - With Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 16 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports the National Curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
2 Digit Addition - No Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Answer keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports the National Curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
3 Digit Addition - with Regrouping Practice Worksheets. Includes ten worksheets with 20 problems per page, Keys included. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports national curriculum. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
2D Shapes - 2D Shape Match Game. Fun Math Center or Game! Also useful for homeschool or summer review.
Teacher Directions:
Print out all the shape cards and shape name cards.
Cut out all the cards.
Laminate if desired for durability.
Store in a large plastic zipper bag or manila envelope.
Cover can be used as a center sign.
Games may be played individually or in pairs.
For differentiation, there are two ways to play:
1. Place matching stickers (not included) of the back of cards that match. Players lay cards right side up in a 4 x 4 pattern. Then they must match the shapes to the shape words and take turns making matches. They can self check by looking on the back of the cards and seeing if the stickers match. If they are correct they keep the matching cards and go again. Player with the most matches when all the cards are matched wins.
2. Do not put stickers on the back of the cards, or remove them if they were used previously. Players lay the cards face down in a 4 x 4 pattern and take turns making matches. This will now be a memory game. They must match shapes to shape words. If they are correct they keep the matching cards and go again. Player with the most matches when all the cards are matched wins.
Enjoy!
