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End of the Year Theme Day Activities BUNDLE Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last 6 days with your students by doing end of the year themed days. This bundle contains activities for ice cream day, beach day, bubble day, circus day, camping day, and popcorn day. Your students will be so excited to come to school

Subjects:

Writing, End of Year, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d...

$48.00

$38.00

1,109

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Camping Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year theme day. In our room we do theme days for the last 2 weeks of school. These activities are great for working on reading comprehension, word work, writing, and math review. There is a

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b...

$8.00

628

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Beach Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Pack your beach towels and enjoy a day filled with fun activities. Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year beach theme day. It is filled with literature activities, math fun, word work, crafts, and more! Your students will be

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.C.4, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3

$8.00

532

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Bubble Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with fun end of the year themed days. Bubble day is a great way to learn about bubbles and bubble gum while having fun too! Go outside and enjoy the fresh air with a bubble experiment. There are literature extension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d...

$8.00

741

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Ice Cream Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year themed day. Have a yummy day with your students celebrating and learning all about ice cream! It is the perfect way to end your year, engage your students, and still learn. There are

Subjects:

Creative Writing, End of Year, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.4, W.1.1, W.1.2

$8.00

404

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A Little Spot of Kindness Activities Back to School Beginning of the Year

By First Grade Roars

I am so excited to share the book A Little Spot of Kindness by Diane Alber with my first graders. Not only is this a great book for back to school, but it is also wonderful for building a positive classroom community. This activity pack has

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$8.00

445

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Popcorn Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year themed day. Enjoy eating popcorn, complete loads of activities and watching a movie with your students. Children will learn all about popcorn and complete popcorn related activities. There

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.K.2, RI.K.3, RI.K.4, RI.K.7, RI.K.10

$8.00

402

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Jory John Book Companions Reading Comprehension Crafts Writing

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for some good books to teach children about message and character education. This fun bundle will engage your students as they follow the character's journey to finding happiness. This activity pack is filled with comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.8, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$54.00

$36.00

290

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Mooseltoe Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft Holiday

By First Grade Roars

This fun story written by Margie Palatini is perfect for the month of December. Many reading strategies, writing connections, math games and a fun moose craft are filled in this package. Your students will just love this classic story and enjoy

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7

$6.00

523

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Friendship in a Cup Activities a Valentine's Day Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a perfect friendship building activity for back to school or Thanksgiving?Friendship in a cup is the perfect snack to make with your students. You could make it together and have a Friendsgiving in November or use it to review

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Graphing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, RI.1.7, RI.1.10, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.7

$7.00

223

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The Pigeon Has To Go To School Back to School Activities

By First Grade Roars

This adorable story by Mo Willems is a perfect back to school read aloud. I am so excited to do these activities the first week of school. There are comprehension activities, math activities, sorts, a pigeon paper topper craft and a school bus

Subjects:

Math, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.1.9

$6.50

537

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Sneezy the Snowman Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension & Crafts

By First Grade Roars

Sneezy the Snowman is the sweetest story written by Wright. It takes you on an imaginative adventure of snowman who can't get warm. This fun rhyming book is a great story to share with your students during December and Christmas or in January

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$6.00

543

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Lemonade Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Who doesn't love a nice cold glass of lemonade in the summer? This fun end of the year theme day will bring so much joy and sweetness to your students. Learn about the lemon lifecycle, make homemade lemonade, taste test some lemon treats, and review

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (44.43 MB)

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Circus Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year themed day. Have a silly day with your students celebrating and learning all about the circus! This unit is filled with math games and activities, writing, word work, reading connections,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Games

$8.00

150

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Spookley the Square Pumpkin Reading Comprehension Book Companion

By First Grade Roars

Spookley the Square Pumpkin is the sweetest pumpkin patch story that is the perfect read aloud for Halloween. This activity packet is filled with your choice of comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, math activities and

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, W.1.1, W.1.2

$6.50

534

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Zoo Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Turn your classroom into a zoo full of zookeepers for some extra end of the year fun. Have your students bring in a stuffed animal or two for the zoo, work on sorting them into animal groups, become zookeepers, and play 8 different games with the

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, W.1.1...

$8.00

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All about Insects and Bugs Nonfiction Unit Insect Research Reports

By First Grade Roars

Are you teaching your students about insects and bugs? This packet includes guided reading strategies to learn about insect and bug characteristics. There are three paper mini books that are Included; All about insects, Insects vs. Spiders, and Bugs

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans

$12.00

210

Digital Download PDF (23.20 MB)

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Witch's Brew a Fun Halloween Activity

By First Grade Roars

This fun witch's brew activity is perfect for HALLOWEEN WEEK. Witch's brew is yearly favorite in my classroom. I use this goodie to introduce main idea and details, but it could also be used for writing, math, sequencing or just for fun. You can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Songs, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.2, W.1.2

$6.00

215

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Christmas Book Companion Activities BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Writing Crafts

By First Grade Roars

This fun bundle is a combination of four different individual stories. The stories included are, If you Take a Mouse to the Movies by Numeroff, Mooseltoe by Palatini, Bear Stays up for Christmas by Wilson, and Olive the Other Reindeer. Each unit is

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7

$24.00

$18.00

191

Bundle

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END of the Year Activities Math & ELA Solve the Mystery Task Card Bundle

By First Grade Roars

I am so excited to share this END OF THE YEAR MATH & ELA CHALLENGE BUNDLE. Since it is the end of the year I thought it would be helpful to review both subject areas separately with 2 different cases. You will begin this activity with a short

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, End of Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

$13.00

$10.00

Bundle

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching in Elementary School for 23 years. I was a fourth grade teacher for my first 3 years. Then I switched to first grade. I will probably retire in first grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

In first grade I have students of all levels. I try to meet the needs of all of my students by doing a variety of things in the classroom. I teach guided reading in a large group and a small group setting. I incorporate the Daily 5 into my classroom as well. I try to integrate all of my subject areas on a daily basis.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I won "Teacher of the Year." I won Teacher of the Year three times.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended Bowling Green State University for Undergraduate school and The University of Toledo for Graduate school.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am the mother of triplets. I have two girls and a boy. I also have three step-children who I absolutely adore. Together my husband and I have a little girl who was born with Down Syndrome. She has changed all of our lives in the most amazing way. She is the center of our entire family, a little piece of all of us! Life is busy but I wouldn't have it any other way!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Special Education, Drama, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, 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, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning