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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

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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

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Pumpkin Pie in a Cup

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for Thanksgiving? Pumpkin pie in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make the pumpkin pie treat. While you

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, RL.1.2, RI.1.1, RI.1.10, W.1.2, SL.1.6

$6.00

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Bats Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text Reading Comprehension Fact Opinion

By First Grade Roars

One of my favorite fall units to teach is this unit on bats. We transform our reading area into a batty cave, dress in black on the last day, and learn so many amazing things. During this week the focus reading strategy is fact vs. opinion although

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.9

$12.00

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Shamrock Pie in a Cup St. Patrick's Day Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for St. Patrick's Day? Shamrock pie in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make the pudding pie treat. While

Subjects:

Creative Writing, St. Patrick's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$6.00

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Creepy Carrots Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Writing & Craft

By First Grade Roars

I absolutely love the story Creepy Carrots. It is fun story of trickery and a perfect read for Halloween or even Easter. This little packet is filled with comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, math games and two fun

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$6.00

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A Crankenstein Valentine Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension Writing

By First Grade Roars

I absolutely adore the story Crankenstein Valentine written by Samantha Berger. It is funny, cute and has a happy ending. This little packet is filled with comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, math games and

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$6.00

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Seasonal Snack Activities in a Cup Growing Bundle

By First Grade Roars

This fun growing bundle is filled with activities for the seasons and holidays. It includes activities to make apple pie, pumpkin pie, halloween monster snack, kindness snack, cinco de mayo dip, earth day dirt, bird nest snack, St. Patrick's Day

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RI.1.10, W.K.2, W.1.2, SL.1.1a, SL.1.2, SL.1.3

$115.00

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Rules & Routines Back to School Reading Comprehension Activities

By First Grade Roars

This unit was created for one week of whole group guided reading and writing. I use this for my first week of instruction once we've gotten through the beginning of the year. The theme for the week is RULES and ROUTINES with the focus reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.3

$12.00

298

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Grammar Language Bundle Set 1 Nouns Verbs Subject & Predicate Punctuation Google

By First Grade Roars

This bundle contains the first 4 weeks of my grammar units. It covers nouns, verbs, sentences, subject and predicate, and punctuation. Students will learn statements and periods, question marks and exclamation points. Each language unit covers five

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.1.1b, L.1.1e, L.1.1j, L.1.2b

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Apples, Johnny Appleseed & Apple Lifecycle Fiction & Nonfiction Apple Activities

By First Grade Roars

This unit was created for one week of whole group guided reading to work on comprehension strategies with your children. During this week your students will enjoy hearing both fiction and nonfiction stories. They will learn to determine the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3

$12.00

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First Grade Writing Curriculum Getting Started Weeks 1 to 8 Digital & Paper

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a structured step by step guided writing program for your first grade classroom? This bundle of 8 weeks will set the foundation for your writing block. It slowly guides students through all the aspects of beginning to write a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, W.1.3, L.1.1j, L.1.2, L.1.2b, L.1.2d, L.1.2e, CCRA.L.2

$40.00

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Dirt in a Cup an Earth Day Snack Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for springtime or Earth Day? Dirt in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make this no bake pudding treat.

Subjects:

Spring, Earth Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (55.32 MB)

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Punctuation Types of Sentences Grammar Language Week 4 Digital & Paper

By First Grade Roars

This mini unit language unit covers five days of activities to teach your students three types of sentences using periods, exclamation points, and question marks. There is a link one the first page of the pdf to access 5 days of digital slides that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.1.1a, L.1.1j, L.1.2

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (13.17 MB)

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Grammar Language Curriculum Bundle First Grade

By First Grade Roars

This bundle contains all of my grammar units weeks 1-32. It will give you a year's worth of grammar curiiculum. It covers all the first grade Language Common Core State Standards. Each language unit covers five days of activities to teach your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.1.1, L.1.1a, L.1.1b, L.1.1c, L.1.1d, L.1.1e, L.1.1f, L.1.1g, L.1.1h, L.1.1i, L.1.1j...

$207.50

$150.00

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The Hallo-Wiener Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Writing & Craft

By First Grade Roars

I absolutely love to read the story The HalloWiener by Day Pilkey. It is great story to remind your students that kindness is important. This fun Halloween story is filled with comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities,

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$6.00

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Subject and Predicate Sentences Grammar Language Week 3 Digital & Paper

By First Grade Roars

This mini unit language unit covers five days of activities to teach your students subject and predicate sentences. There is a link one the first page of the pdf to access 5 days of digital slides that you can project and teach using an interactive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.1.1a, L.1.1j

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (7.42 MB)

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Bird Nest in a Cup Spring Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for springtime? Bird Nest in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make the no bake cheesecake treat. While you

Subjects:

Easter, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (32.76 MB)

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Nouns Common Grammar Language Week 1 Digital & Paper

By First Grade Roars

This mini unit language unit covers five days of activities to teach your students what a common noun is. There is a link one the first page of the pdf to access 5 days of digital slides that you can project and teach using an interactive board.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.1.1b

$6.00

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Verbs Action Grammar Language Week 2 Digital & Paper

By First Grade Roars

This mini unit language unit covers five days of activities to teach your students what a action verb is. There is a link one the first page of the pdf to access 5 days of digital slides that you can project and teach using an interactive board.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.1.1b, L.1.5b, L.1.5d

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (25.82 MB)

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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