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"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure Island... Walt Disney".
 
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"Chester Keene Cracks the Code" by Keyla Magoon is a fun book combining a clues to solve a mystery, a new friend, a missing dad, a bully, and lots of bowling and laser tag. Chester and his friend Skye are trying to solve clues left by Skye's dad
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.91 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
"The Lost Library" by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass is a fun book combining a mystery, a famous author, ghosts, school, and family. Evan and his friend Rafe are finishing elementary school and curious about the books in the new little library. They
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.87 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
"Shine On, Luz Véliz!" is an excellent book combining sports, computer programming, school and family. Luz is recovering from a soccer injury and trying to decide what she should do since sports is out of the question, when she finds out that she
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.96 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
"Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy" is a new book combining science fiction, and magic, with black folklore and history. The three twelve year olds in the story work together to find a missing object and to keep Nic's dad from
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.93 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
DO NOT purchase this if you have already purchased (or plan to purchase) my 2024-2025 bundle with 100+ questions for each of the 16 books. These extras are included for free in that package! The bundle is found
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Printables, Classroom Forms
$6.00
Digital Download PDF (3.77 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
A growing bundle of questions for the 16 books chosen for the NC Elementary Battle of the Books in 2024-2025. All sixteen books will be included along with EXTRA bonus items to help you coach your team! Fourteen books are included now for $39.00
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Classroom Management
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Study Guides, Flash Cards, Games
$56.00
$39.00
1
Bundle
By SawmillsMedia
"The Mouse and the Motorcycle"is a fun classic book often used for Elementary Battle of the Books. Ralph the mouse has never been allowed to leave room 215. How will he help his sick friend, Keith? Enjoy Ralph's adventures in this this novel for
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.83 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
Alvin Ho Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look is a fun Elementary Battle of the Books book. Alvin can talk at home and on the school bus, but he is in second grade and has NEVER talked at school. How will he find a
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
1
Digital Download PDF (1.97 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing is an interesting Elementary Battle of the Books book. Will Maya survive fifth grade without MJ and Jada in her class? What can the robot Ralph do? Will Maya's teacher ever get her name correct? Meet Mr. Mac,
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
2
Digital Download PDF (1.99 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate is sweet Elementary Battle of the Books book. Will Samar's family have to move? Will Red, the neighborhood wish tree survive? Meet several families of fun animals and the people in Red's neighborhood in this novel
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (2.05 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
The Skeleton Tree by Iain Lawrence is a suspenseful Elementary Battle of the Books book. Chris and Frank survive the boat wreck but don't know where they are and wonder if they will ever be saved? This unit includes over 100 questions in the "In
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.98 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker is a silly Elementary Battle of the Books book. Clementine tries so hard to stay out of trouble - but everywhere she turns, she does something wrong. Is she the hard child? Will her parents get rid of her? This unit
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.82 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones is a fun Elementary Battle of the Books book. Sophie's family has inherited her Uncle Jim's rundown farm and Sophie tries to take care of the chickens, which are not "regular"
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
1
Digital Download PDF (2.01 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
No one does a better job of providing non-fiction books for younger elementary school children than Gail Gibbons. This bundle includes units for 6 of her books (Bat, The Monarch Butterfly, Horses, The Pumpkin Book, Ice Cream: The Full Scoop, and The
Subjects:
Biology, Social Studies - History, Informational Text
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Types:
Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet
$22.00
$17.00
Bundle
By SawmillsMedia
A fun study of pumpkins based on Gail Gibbon's book "The Pumpkin Book." It contains several activities including: a 12 page mini-book (printed front and back on 3 sheets of paper, 2 color sheets - color by color words and by answers to math
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Biology, Informational Text
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Types:
Activities, Printables
$3.00
1
Digital Download PDF (3.81 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
A fun study of bats with one of my favorite authors, Gail Gibbons. This packet is based on the new and updated version of Gail Gibbon's book "Bats." It contains several activities including: vocabulary matching, labeling diagrams, a mini
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Biology, Informational Text
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Types:
Activities, Printables
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (4.49 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
Linked by Gordon Korman is a kids' choice Battle of the Books book. Chokeberry Middle School has a big problem! Someone has painted a swastika in the main atrium... and even after weeks of Tolerance Education, new swastikas keep appearing! The book
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (1.85 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
Horizon by Scott Westerfeld is a popular book with kids! Eight young survivors step from the wreckage of a plane crash and find themselves in a jungle, instead of the arctic! Will they get home? How will they get food and water? This unit includes
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
Digital Download PDF (2.03 MB)
By SawmillsMedia
This bundle is a special order for T. Foster. It includes 100+ Battle of the Book questions for 8 books (The One and Only Ivan, Because of Winn-Dixie, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Ella Enchanted, Hatchet, Love Ruby Lavender,  Castle in the
Subjects:
Reading, Literature
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Study Guides, Flash Cards, Games
$29.00
$22.00
Bundle
By SawmillsMedia
Root Magic is a book for middle graders set in 1963 in an African American community. Jezebel and her her twin brother, Jay are turning 11 and starting a new school year. Their uncle also begins to teach them footwork - the folk magic that has been
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading
Grades:
4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Flash Cards
$4.00
1
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught Kindergarten and First Grade for 13 years before becoming a Media Coordinator. I have been an elementary Media Coordinator for 15 years. I have also written Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Curriculum for Preschoolers for LifeWay for 30 years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Child and book centered! My Media Center was a busy, fun place. I love to find the right book to hook a child on reading. I love to find ways to help teachers meet the needs of their classes. I love kids, books, and my job!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified in Library Science -2002; Renewed NBPTS - 2011

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Gardner-Webb University - B.S. Early Childhood Education; Appalachian State University - Masters of Library Science

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My building contractor husband is patient with my hours spent on the computer. My son is a software writer in NY and my daughter teaches ESL in our home town. She posted her first lesson on TpT before me... so now the competition is on! Thanks to Krista Wallden http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Krista-Wallden for the fun graphics and background paper in my store banners.