Monica Creates
MonicaCreates came to life from a need to keep my creative juices flowing and my positive disposition of sharing and collaborating. No one has all the answers. Let's spread our personal knowledge base in an effort to lighten someone else's load so they can be more productive in their chosen arena.
My arena includes: Creating Teaching Resources and Taking Photos
My goal in creating resources is to actively involve students in their learning
Resources include:
-Animated PPT lesson plans and hands-on activities with a focus on ELA at the elementary level.
-Sorts
-Teaching Strategies (most cross-curricular) These are some of my personal favorites as they are student centered, great for ESL/ELL, as well as for all levels and abilities and work for all content areas.
-Mentor Texts (currently only 2 resources. I’d love to make more so please make requests)/
-Resources to assist you, the teacher
-Photos (I’ve got lots of real photos that could be utilized with the above strategies, or other creations. Animals, Natural Parks, Clouds/Sky, Flowers, Bees/Pollination, Historical Places.
I’d be honored if you find resources within my arena that will help you work smarter and will less effort within your own space.
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Thanksgiving Reading & Writing Activities: Mentor Texts and Video Links
$3.00Mentor texts, also referred to as anchor texts, are examples of quality writing from pieces of literature. These real examples can be studied and imitated allowing students practice using new strategies and formats. Studies show that mentor texts...$3.00 -
Stock Photos - Birds at the Zoo
$5.25These photos capture birds at the zoo and in their natural habitat. Perfect for Instagram, Blogs, and more!Contents:26 PhotosThese printable photos will enhance your lesson plans, sorts, discussions, bulletin board displays, PowerPoint...$5.25 -
Stock Photos - Mammals at the Zoo
$4.50Mammals at the Zoo Photos. These photos capture mammals at the zoo. Perfect for Instagram, Blogs, and more! Contents: 21 Photos Let's Connect :) Instagram Facebook Pinterest I love to see any pictures of your students using this resource...$4.50 -
Stock Photos - Reptiles at the Zoo
$4.25Reptiles at the Zoo Photos. These photos capture reptiles at the zoo and in their natural habitat (Caribbean). Perfect for Instagram, Blogs, and more! Contents: 19 Photos Lizards, Turtles, Snakes Let's Connect...$4.25 -
Stock Photos - Fish and Underwater Life
$3.00Fish and Underwater Life Photos, These photos capture fish and other life under the ocean. Perfect for Instagram, Blogs, and more! Contents: 15 Photos *As these photos were taken through the water or underwater, the clarity may not be as...$3.00 -
How to Use PowerPoint: Step-by-Step Directions to get you started
$6.75Think you can't use PowerPoint? This step-by-step guide will get you started. Reach the next level of lesson creation and presentation be creating engaging lessons that will capture students attention and increase their comprehension...$6.75 -
Learn PowerPoint - Add Animation - A Step-by-Step Guide
$4.25Animated PowerPoint Presentations are sure to capture student attention! This step-by-step guide will get you started adding animations to your PowerPoint YOU CAN DO THIS! Learn the Following: Getting Started Types of...$4.25 -
Metaphors (Figurative Language) - Practice - Matching - Activity
$3.00Studies show figurative language comes naturally to youngsters and helps them understand more complex concepts. Just cut and go with this 2 6card set. Match the metaphor, meaning, and/or illustration. Table of...$3.00 -
Similes (Figurative Language) - Practice - Matching - Activity
$3.25Figurative Language - Similes. Studies show figurative language comes naturally to youngsters and helps them understand more complex concepts. Just cut and go with this 26card set. Match the simile, meaning, and/or illustration...$3.25 -
Critical Thinking Activities and Brain Teaser: Word Rebus/Wordles
$2.75This is a fun activity that will get the brain in gear as it promotes critical thinking and forces you to get outside the box. Get the creative juices flowing by challenging students further by having them create their own Word...$2.75 -
PUNS (Figurative Language) PUN-NY TITLES: Critical Thinking
$4.50Studies show figurative language comes naturally to youngsters and helps them understand more complex concepts.Help students understand nuances of the English language, as they work together, or individually, an enjoyable challenge to analyze and...$4.50 -
IDIOMS: COLOR IDIOMS (Figurative Language ) I Have, Who Has? Game /Activity
$4.50t may seem insignificant to know the difference between personification and onomatopoeia, but, UNDERSTANDING figurative language is crucial to having strong literacy skills.Literacy is more than just the ability to read. It is an the knowledge and...$4.50