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"Goal Blocks" Student Goal-Setting, New Year's Resolutions

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Goal Blocks is a meaningful and memorable goal-setting activity for students (with eye-popping display options!), perfect for setting New Year's resolutions or for a back to school activity at the beginning of the year. Students use the letters of

Subjects:

Back to School, The New Year

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

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Valentine's Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Valentine's Day-related focus question about conversation heart candy. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Are conversation hearts the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

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Snowflake Bentley Literature Unit {My Favorite Winter Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for Snowflake Bentley is packed with reading, writing, and word study lessons and activities! In addition to the printables, digital

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

$6.50

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Christmas Writing: Opinion Writing - Four Focus Questions

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Four full lessons to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with Christmas-related focus questions. Digital and Printable versions included!This product is a bundle of the following four resources:• Opinion Writing For Christmas {Gifts}•

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$16.00

$9.00

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Christmas Opinion Writing - Topic: "Christmas Trees"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Christmas-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "REAL or FAKE, which type of Christmas tree is better?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

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Presidents' Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Presidents' Day-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Who was a better president: George or Abe?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Presidents' Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

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Groundhog Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Groundhog Day-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Do groundhogs deserve a holiday named after them?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

745

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Opinion Writing BUNDLE (18 Seasonal/Holiday-Related Resources) Print & Digital

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Opinion Writing for the Year! This bundle includes ALL 18 of my opinion writing resources, designed to give students practice in opinion writing (persuasive writing). DIGITAL and PRINTABLE versions are included in each resource.Here are the 18

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

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$38.00

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$The Box is Locked! Christmas Math Challenge {Addition & Su$

The Box is Locked! Christmas Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Christmas, with an addition and subtraction focus. An elf named Ingrid has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve her clues and find the key to open the box and earn the prize!

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4

$4.00

339

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The "Wacky Spelling Bee" Competition

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The “Wacky Spelling Bee” is a fun spelling competition, designed to be a low-stress, sillier version of a traditional spelling bee. It's meant to be played with one class of students, in partner-teams. All students can actively participate for

Subjects:

Spelling, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$4.50

129

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$The Box is Locked! Valentine's Day Math Challenge {Additio$

The Box is Locked! Valentine's Day Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Valentine's Day, with an addition and subtraction focus. A Valentine Monster named Viv has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve her clues and find the key to open the box and

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4

$4.00

383

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Snowmen At Night Literature Unit {My Favorite Winter Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Snowmen At Night Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}: Snowmen At Night, by Caralyn Buehner, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for Snowmen At Night includes seven reading and writing activities.The unit includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$5.00

337

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Winter Writing: Opinion Writing - Two Focus Questions

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Two full lessons to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with snowy day-related focus questions. Digital and Printable versions included!This product is a bundle of the following two resources:• Opinion Writing for Winter {Best Snowy Day

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$8.00

$6.00

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Owl Moon Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Owl Moon Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}: Owl Moon, by Jane Yolen, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for Owl Moon is packed with lessons and activities for reading and writing. The unit includes 12 lessons with

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$9.00

272

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The Snowy Day Literature Unit {My Favorite Winter Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for The Snowy Day includes seven literacy lessons and activities.The unit includes detailed lesson plans, printable activity sheets, templates, answer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$4.50

252

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The Box is Locked! Multiplication/Division Challenge Holiday Sweaters, Christmas

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for the Christmas holidays, with a multiplication and division story problem focus. Franny has built quite the online business selling her Granny's ugly holiday sweaters. She's looking for some

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5, 4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6

$4.00

163

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Christmas Opinion Writing - Topic: "Gifts"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Christmas-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Is it more fun to GIVE a gift or RECEIVE a gift?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

217

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Writing Prompts for DECEMBER {Not Your Ordinary Story Starters} Print & Digital

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Engaging December writing prompts paired with compelling photographs: these are not your ordinary story starters! Includes printable versions AND digital versions (using Google Slides).Each of the 10 photographs, chosen for the month of December,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Google Apps

$5.00

194

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$The Box is Locked! Valentine's Day Math Challenge {Multipl$

The Box is Locked! Valentine's Day Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Valentine's Day, with a multiplication and division story problem focus. Edwin the scientist has had bad luck with love, and he's taking it out on the world. He created a "Heartbreak Potion" and

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5, 4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6

$4.00

120

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$The Box is Locked! Winter Math Challenge {Addition & Subtr$

The Box is Locked! Winter Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction Stories}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for winter, with an addition and subtraction focus. A snowman named Chuck has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve his clues and find the key to open the box and earn the

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4

$4.00

184

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Eleven years of teaching at the elementary level, including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Five years serving as a Lead Teacher for my school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in helping students become bolder, deeper, better thinkers. I believe authentic, meaningful learning impacts children. I believe in risk-taking, and showing students that making mistakes can help you grow. I believe in expecting a lot from a child, but to guide them in reaching those expectations. I believe that the best way for children to become better readers is to READ, a lot, and usually with good-fit books.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have the honor of being a teacher and a dad and a husband... does that count?

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Miami University Reading Endorsment

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