Retinna Bell
​By My Design
Work Samples
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​No matter how complete a curriculum package, teachers will always need to be able to create supplementary materials for a number of reasons. Here are some of the materials I've created.
Inspired by a school-wide literacy campaign, I drew and cut these hats and matched them up with corresponding book covers to pique students' interest in reading.
When a small group of 5th graders needed some motivation to maintain their stamina for learning math, I developed and created the Intergalactic Response Team, an imaginary organization that focused on problem-solving around the universe.
Students welcomed a change in review format from simple questions and answers to a Jeopardy game.
Inspired by a school-wide literacy campaign, I drew and cut these hats and matched them up with corresponding book covers to pique students' interest in reading.
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The lesson plans I have created are centered around thee needs of my students. Here are a few of my favorites.
This lesson plan brought a popular children's book to life for a combined Kindergarten and First Grade class.
When a small group of 5th graders needed some motivation to maintain their stamina for learning math, I developed and created the Intergalactic Response Team, an imaginary organization that focused on problem-solving around the universe.
Through my experience, I've noticed that the abstract nature of energy often makes it difficult to actualize. Accordingly, I developed this small unit that helps to make the concept accessible to students of all learning styles.
This lesson plan brought a popular children's book to life for a combined Kindergarten and First Grade class.