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Weathering and Erosion Sorting Activity | Digital and Printable

By Laura Candler

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Sorting is a hands-on activity designed to help your students understand three important processes that change the earth’s surface over time. After a short introductory lesson, students will work with a partner or

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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$Order of Operations Game | Math Bingo | Level 1$

Order of Operations Game | Math Bingo | Level 1

By Laura Candler

Order of Operations Bingo Level 1 includes strategies for reviewing order of operations, a practice worksheet, and a ready-to-use Bingo game. The game can be played with the class, in math centers, in cooperative learning teams, or in small guided

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Order of Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

5.OA.A.1

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761

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Sentence Writing Activities | Expanding Kernel Sentences

By Laura Candler

Do your students have trouble writing complete sentences? Do they write in fragments and run-ons? Sentence Go Round is a simple and fun cooperative learning strategy to teach students how to write longer, more complex sentences. It starts with a

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.3.1, L.4.1, L.5.1, L.5.3a

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Bio Poems Made Easy (Printable and Digital)

By Laura Candler

Bio Poems are simple poems written about people, and they are both easy and fun to write because they follow a predictable pattern. Bio Poems don't usually rhyme, so all students can experience success with this format. You can have students write

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.6, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.3d, W.4.3d

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February Activities | Valentine's Day and Black History Month Lessons

By Laura Candler

Need engaging printables and activities for February? This 26-page packet offers ready-to-use lessons, printables, and activities for February that foster higher level thinking while motivating students. Activities include math word problems, a

Subjects:

Word Problems, Valentine's Day, Black History Month

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Printables

$3.00

3,136

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$Island Conquer Area and Perimeter Math Game (Pirate Theme)$

Island Conquer Area and Perimeter Math Game (Pirate Theme)

By Laura Candler

Island Conquer Area and Perimeter Quest is a pirate-themed partner math game that kids love! There are two variations of the game, and both involve finding the area and perimeter of rectangular "islands" located on a treasure map. To play the easier

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Graphing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.C.5a, 3.MD.C.5b, 3.MD.C.6, 3.MD.C.7a

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Classifying Quadrilaterals | Sorting Activities, Games, Printables, and Quiz

By Laura Candler

Classify It! Exploring Quadrilaterals is an exciting collection of lessons and activities to help students master quadrilateral classification. This product includes printables and directions for an introductory lesson, a cooperative learning

Subjects:

Geometry, Math Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.2, 5.G.B.3, 5.G.B.4

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Possessive and Plural Nouns Worksheets - Level 2 - Digital and Printable

By Laura Candler

Possessive and Plural Nouns Level 2 includes four worksheets, Form A and Form B of two different worksheets, along with full-sized answer keys. Digital and printable versions of all four worksheets are included. The digital versions were created in

Subjects:

Grammar, Spelling, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

L.3.1b, L.3.2d, L.4.1g, L.4.2d, L.5.1e, L.5.2e

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Simplifying Fractions Game with Task Cards and QR Codes

By Laura Candler

Simplify and Snap is a fun math game that kids love! Players earn snap cubes for simplifying fractions correctly, and they compete to see who can create the tallest tower. QR codes make this math game even more engaging! It includes 3 levels of task

Subjects:

Math, Fractions

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$3.00

1,284

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$Math Stations Made Easy | Math Centers | Upper Elementary$

Math Stations Made Easy | Math Centers | Upper Elementary

By Laura Candler

Math Stations Made Easy was designed for grades 3 - 6, and the strategies can be adapted for other grade levels. The management suggestions and resources in this resource will make it easy for you to implement math stations or math centers in your

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

$10.95

2,363

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Order of Operations Games, Task Cards, and Tests Bundle (Save 50%)

By Laura Candler

Order of Operations Task Cards, Bingo Games, and Tests Bundle includes everything you need to introduce and practice order of operations! These materials are also perfect for a review or test prep activity. There are two levels of resources, with

Subjects:

Math, Order of Operations, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games

CCSS:

5.OA.A.1

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$10.50

577

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Thanksgiving Writing Lesson - Digital & Printable Writing Activity

By Laura Candler

If you're looking for a fun and engaging Thanksgiving writing activity, this is it! The Thankful Writing lesson plan includes digital and printable resources for teaching students to write a simple 5-paragraph essay about the things they are

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Special Education, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.2, W.5.2a, W.5.2b, W.5.2c, W.5.2d, W.5.2e...

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$Order of Operations Game | Math Bingo | Level 2$

Order of Operations Game | Math Bingo | Level 2

By Laura Candler

Order of Operations Bingo Game Level 2 includes strategies for reviewing order of operations using PEMDAS, a practice worksheet, and a ready-to-use Bingo game. The game can be played with the class, in math centers, in cooperative learning teams, or

Subjects:

Algebra, Basic Operations, Order of Operations

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

5.OA.A.1

$4.50

403

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Place Value Game

By Laura Candler

Place Value Partners is a place value game for math centers, cooperative learning partners, small guided math groups, or even whole class instruction. The concept is similar to the game Battleship with partners facing each other across a barrier.

Subjects:

Decimals, Place Value

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.A.2, 5.NBT.A.3

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Gallon Man | Gallon Robot | Customary Units of Capacity Activities

By Laura Candler

Gallon Robot to the Rescue is much more than a set of Gallon Man or Gallon Girl patterns! It's a comprehensive collection of teaching strategies and printables to help your students learn to convert between the customary units of capacity. The

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

4.MD.A.1, 5.MD.A.1

$5.50

427

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Elapsed Time Game with Editable Word Problems (Digital and Printable)

By Laura Candler

Racing Through Elapsed Time is an exciting math game that will help your students master the skill of solving elapsed time word problems. Digital and printable versions are included. Players solve elapsed time word problems, and everyone who solves

Subjects:

Measurement, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.A.1, 4.MD.A.2

$5.95

769

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$Math Centers | Math Stations with Games for Task Cards Bundle$

Math Centers | Math Stations with Games for Task Cards Bundle

By Laura Candler

The Math Stations and Games bundle includes the newly updated Math Stations Made Easy book, the editable PowerPoint templates, and all seven of my Just Add Task Cards games. These games are easy to customize by adding your own task cards, so you can

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$36.45

$19.95

234

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Sentence Writing Activities Bundle | Google Classroom Resources and Printables

By Laura Candler

The Sensational Sentences Writing Activities Bundle includes two products, Sentence Go Round and Sensational Sentences . Both products include engaging lessons and activities for teaching kids to write better sentences, and they work well together.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$9.45

$6.95

208

Bundle

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MI Theory for Kids Basic Bundle: Survey, Lessons, Activities, and Printables

By Laura Candler

Multiple Intelligence Theory for Kids: Step-by-Step Lessons and Ready-to-Use Printables from Laura Candler is a classroom-tested resource for introducing Dr. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory to children. This bundle includes a

Subjects:

Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, School Counseling

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Posters

$13.95

$9.95

613

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Tricky Words Bingo Spelling and Vocabulary Game

By Laura Candler

Tricky Words Bingo is an exciting way for students to practice using commonly-confused words correctly. This product was recently updated, and it now includes 32 printable Bingo gameboards and 3 sets of printable and digital calling cards. Each set

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Games, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

L.2.4a, L.3.4a, L.4.1g, L.4.4a, L.5.4a

$4.50

233

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Laura has 30 years of teaching experience in grades 4, 5, and 6. In addition, she shares her teaching strategies with others via the virtual File Cabinet and her blog on Teaching Resources (http://www.lauracandler.com). Laura is the author of 7 published books and over 100 ebooks.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Laura is known for her active engagement strategies and cooperative learning lessons. She believes in teaching students to accept responsibility for their own behavior and learning. She uses many interactive strategies and hands-on math lessons. Laura is passionate about using the Reading Workshop approach to share the joy of reading with kids!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Milken Family Foundation Awardee, National Board Certified - Middle Childhood Generalist, Author of educational books for teachers, Creator of Teaching Resources website

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - UNC Chapel Hill Master of Arts in Elementary Education - UNC Pembroke

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Laura Candler is a retired elementary teacher with 30 years classroom experience as well as the owner of the Teaching Resources website (http://www.lauracandler.com). Laura is the author of over a dozen books for teachers. She was recognized as a Milken Family Foundation recipient and has her National Board Certification as a Middle Childhood Generalist.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Special Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Phonics, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning