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Daily Word Searches for June

By The Gifted Writer

This workbook has WORD SEARCHES for the 30 days of April. On each day, students explore a national or international holiday or celebration. Students learn about… Presidential wives on National First Ladies Day (June 2), things kids care about on

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Spelling, Vocabulary, Summer

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

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Daily Word Searches for May

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This workbook has WORD SEARCHES for the 31 days of May. On each day, students explore a national or international holiday or celebration. Students learn about… space on Space Day (May 3), Mexican independence from France on Cinco de Mayo (May

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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16 activities for students to explore the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro: Context Clues – Missing Words,Word Searches,Questions,Characters,Setting,AI and Robots,Internet Activity, Adjectives,Artificial Friends,Vocabulary,Spelling,Book

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Vocabulary, Literature, Writing

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

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Dragons Word Searches

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5 word searches about dragons: Greek Dragons, Chinese Dragons,European Dragons,Dragons in Books,Dragons. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. If you want more on DRAGONS:Dragons - Story StartersDragons -

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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End of Year - Whimsical Words for the Summer

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5 vocabulary lists with whimsical definitions for the summer and the end of year: Summer,Insects,Mammals,Birds,Plants. No prep. Just print and go. Answer keys included. Plus two additional activities. Take a look at the Preview to see sample

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Vocabulary, Summer, End of Year

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End of Year - Wildlife and Nature Reading for the Summer

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10 wildlife and nature reading passages for the summer and the end of year: Sunlight,Ponds,Birds,Insects,Forests,Beaches,Mammals,Grass Under our Feet,Summer Pests,Summer Safety,Summer Activities,Summer Facts. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look

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Reading, Informational Text, End of Year

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

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End of Year - Word Searches for the Summer

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10 word searches for the summer and the end of year: End of Year,Summer,Butterflies,Summer Bugs,Tough Words,Insects and Spiders,American Robin,Olympic Sports,A Healthy Diet,Family. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at the Preview to see sample

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Vocabulary, Summer, End of Year

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

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Butterfly Vocabulary, Spelling and Writing

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21 activities exploring butterflies – vocabulary definitions, spelling practice, and writing a descriptive paragraph: Butterfly,Caterpillar,Moth,Insect,Predator vs Prey,Insect Pollination,Insect Camouflage. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at

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Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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Butterfly Descriptive Writing

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20 writing activities about butterflies: Monarch Butterfly, Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Painted Lady Butterfly, Cabbage White Butterfly, Red Admiral Butterfly, Cloudless Sulfur Butterfly, Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly, Pearl Crescent Butterfly,

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Writing, Spring, Summer

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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Butterfly Internet Activities

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20 internet activities for students to learn about butterflies: Monarch Butterfly, Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Painted Lady Butterfly, Cabbage White Butterfly, Red Admiral Butterfly, Cloudless Sulfur Butterfly, Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly, Pearl

Subjects:

Spring, Summer, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Internet Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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Butterfly and Caterpillar Word Searches

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5 word searches about butterflies: Butterflies,Caterpillars,Monarch Butterfly, Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Painted Lady Butterfly. No prep. Just print and go. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. If you want more exploring

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Spring, Summer

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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NBA vs WNBA - Charts and Graphs

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23 printable pages for students to analyze charts about the NBA and WNBA: WNBA Top Scorers, NBA Top Scorers, WNBA Draft Top Picks, NBA Draft Top Picks, WNBA MVP, NBA MVP, WNBA Champions, NBA Champions, WNBA Best Player ESPY, NBA Best Player

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Math, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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2024 Olympics - Swimming

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21 activities for students to learn about swimming in the 2024 Olympics: Greatest Olympics Swimmers – Use Context Clues, Four Types of Swimming – Use Context Clues, Swimming at the Olympics – Find the Words, Greatest Olympic Swimmers – Find the

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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Vocabulary - Animals

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6 printable pages for students to list vocabulary words for animals: Animal Vocabulary - action,Raccoon Vocabulary - places, Elephant Vocabulary - objects, Frog Vocabulary - don’t do, Bird Vocabulary - can’t do, Word Search - Animal Vocabulary No

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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2024 NBA Playoffs - Charts and Graphs

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20 charts for students to learn about the NBA and the 2024 NBA Playoff teams: 2024 NBA Playoffs, 2023 NBA Playoffs, Statistical Leaders, NBA and TV, Playoff Appearances, NBA Teams, NBA Championships, NBA Awards, Individual Awards, High Scoring

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Math, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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Brittney Griner - WNBA & USA Olympics

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13 printable pages for students to learn about Brittney Griner: Brittney Griner - Analyzing Charts, Brittney Griner - Context Clues, Brittney Griner - Word Search, Phoenix Mercury - Word Search, Brittney Griner - Internet Activity, Phoenix Mercury -

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Vocabulary, Writing, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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2024 NBA Playoffs - Using Context Clues (Informational Text)

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12 activities for students to learn the stars and best teams in the 2024 NBA Playoffs: Damien Lillard, Paolo Banchero, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Denver Nuggets - 2023 Champions, Golden State Warriors - 2022 Champions,

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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2024 NBA Playoffs - Word Searches for the Best NBA Teams

By The Gifted Writer

10 word searches about the top teams in the NBA in 2024: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks,Denver Nuggets,Indiana Pacers,Minnesota Timberwolves,New York Nicks,Oklahoma City Thunder,Best Players of 2024, Top 25 Players of All

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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2024 NBA Playoffs - Internet Activities for the Best Players

By The Gifted Writer

CreateSpace Word Templates 24 internet activities for students to learn about the best NBA players in 2024: Chet Holgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray,

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Writing, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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Charts and Graphs - Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever

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13 printable pages for students to analyze charts about NCAA legend Caitlin Clark and her rookie year in the WNBA: Caitlin Clark’s First WNBA Game, Caitlin Clark Accomplishments, Iowa Hawkeyes Success, Indiana Fever Roster, Indiana Fever Wins &

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Math, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Twenty years of teaching!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on and interactive, fast-paced and keeping students reaching up, building on students' strengths while supporting students in the activities that frustrate, encouraging exploration and building a framework for independence...

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the year, various literacy awards and honors, free dinners and handshakes...

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

As an undergraduate, I was interested in philosophy and religion, why we are here and just what we should or could be doing. As a professional, I became interested in the minds of the Gifted, and I feel as though I've just begun...

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

At midpoint in life, I've enjoyed a variety of activities outside of education, boogie-boarding at the beach, snowboarding in the mountains, rock-climbing, hiking to the top of local mountains, bungee-jumping, parachuting, kayaking, biking, and so much more, all teaching me that life is lived!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Australian History, Geography, Portuguese, Life Skills, Religion, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Arabic, For All Subjects, Literature, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, American Sign Language, Hebrew, Vocational Education, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning