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January Stem challenges, graphing, writing...

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Reading Comprehension MEGA Bundle

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Core Democratic Values Resource Tools

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Any social studies class can apply the values: Life, Liberty, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Common Good, Justice, Equality, Diversity, Truth, Patriotism, and Popular Sovereignty.This product includes:Pennant Banner for bulletin boardVocabulary

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Handouts, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

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Small vs Big moment sorts for narrative writing

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Part of a larger bundle Click HERE to see what else is included in the Personal Narrative Activities Collection.This independent or group activity works well with Personal Narrative Lessons. In narrative writing, is important to narrow in on a small

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

W.K.3, W.1.3, W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$5.00

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Bible Memory Verse Bundle Grades

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

With these activities you can tap into different multiple intelligences. The activities in this pack are as follows:Bible Memory VerseBible Memory SortBible Memory GameRead, Trace, and DrawBible Memory assessment-fill-in-the-blank with word

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Religion

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$19.00

$10.00

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Open House Virtual and Paper Flipbook Google Classroom

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Provide parents with all the information they will need for this upcoming school year. The paper flipbook is editable and cut-free. The digital version has directions so you can follow easy steps to use in Google Classroom. With the digital version,

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download PPTX (3.36 MB)

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Building Block Themed Classroom

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Create a Building Block themed classroom with this set. Packet includes over 30 pages of printables you can use for this theme throughout your classroom. Products include:tagsbirthday cardsnumber cardsdesk tags editablehook tagswelcome signmorning

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (6.83 MB)

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Reading Comprehension MEGA Bundle

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

The bundle includes 17 decks that align perfectly to 3rd grade common core standards, however, 1st through 4th grade standards are covered in some of these decks as well. The decks include: Inference, Main Idea, Asking Thick Questions, Cause and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3...

$41.00

$32.80

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Self Assessment Bin Labels

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

In addition to using Exit Slips to help students self assess, using three separate self assessment bins to collect student work. Students pick a bin that reflects how they feel about their learning with the specific skill we just practiced and they

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (12.74 MB)

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October stem challenges, graphing, writing craftivity, and crack the code

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Perfect for Holiday Stations! October Activities is LOW PREP and includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with Pumpkin Patch objects, STEM challenge (Pumpkin Launcher, Haunted House, or Pumpkin

Subjects:

Halloween, For All Subjects, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (15.06 MB)

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Determine Small vs Big Moment- Boom Cards-Digital Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This deck includes 20 cards with several examples of big and small moments. Students determine what type of moment each scenario refers to. Using these cards will help students narrow down their topic choices and learn about ideas that can help them

Subjects:

Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.1.3, W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (4.93 MB)

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Back to School (stem challenges, graphing, writing craftivity, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Back to School Activities includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with school supplies objects, STEM challenge (Design a desk, Build a bridge, Apple Drop)Depending on the Activity you choose. Here are

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Engineering

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.62 MB)

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Growth Mindset Craftivity

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Get your students thinking about their thinking with this growth mindset craftivity. This resource focuses on the differences between fixed and growth mindset. There is a template for students to write in their own reflections or a sort it template

Subjects:

Character Education, For All Subjects

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (13.70 MB)

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Self Assessment Tool- Posters, Bin Labels, Learning Chains, and more...

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Grab these labels and posters to help your classroom self assess their work on a basic level.Offered in multiple colors both solid and polka dot. Studies show that students who are partners in their own assessment show increased engagement in all

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (23.68 MB)

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Behavior Management Tool-Kit-Classroom Agreement, Behavior Tickets, Behavior log

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Looking for a behavior management system? Difficult group coming your way this school year? The Behavior Management Tool-kit is a powerful way to streamline your behavior management in your classroom. You can choose to keep your behavior discrete

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (36.89 MB)

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Independent Work Packets of LOW PREP STEM PROJECTS AND MORE

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

I often am asked, what do you do to honor or celebrate this holiday or this event in history? Over the last couple of years my answer has been changing from bingo games and crafts to STEM or STEAM activities. This last year I committed to making 9

Subjects:

Math, Science, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$27.00

$21.60

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Easter (stem challenge, graphing, writing craftivity, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Easter Activities is a LOW PREP way to enjoy learning in stations in the month of April. This pack includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with jelly beans, STEM challenge (Creating a home for chick,

Subjects:

Easter, For All Subjects, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (9.89 MB)

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Psalms Bible Memory Verses, Activities, and Assessments

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

With these activities you can tap into different multiple intelligences. The activities in this pack are as follows: Bible Memory Verse, Bible Memory Sort, Bible Memory Game, Read, Trace, and Draw Bible Memory Psalms Verses in this pack

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (13.30 MB)

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Narrative Writing - Adding Detail- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students extra practice with these 24 task cards, 20 boom cards, and 18 powerpoint slides! These practice tools will help students add detail to their writing using the 5 sentence. Most practice activities occur at the sentence level. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (84.60 MB)

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Valentine's Day (stem challenge, graphing, writing craft, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Setting up Stations to celebrate and learn during the month of February is a great way to boost engagement and promote cooperative learning. Valentine's Day Activities are LOW PREP and includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing

Subjects:

Valentine's Day, For All Subjects, Engineering

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.25 MB)

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Editable Airline Ticket and Passport

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This product is perfect for a classroom theme, bulletin board, or birthday party. Comes with tickets, passport cover and passport inside. The inside has 2 versions. One for a boy and one for a girl.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PPTX (0.59 MB)

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End of the Year Independent Stem and More Packet

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Using these activities in stations is a great way to celebrate learning together at the end of a school year. End of Year Activities includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with summer objects, STEM challenge

Subjects:

For All Subjects, End of Year, Engineering

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.50 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This will be my 12th year teaching. I student taught in 6th grade.Then, I began my teaching career in 1/2 combination classroom and then moved into a 4/5 combination. I taught just 4th and 3/4 combination. I also taught 1st grade and then landed in 3rd grade. I am going into my 4th year in 3rd grade and it feels good after all the years of bouncing around!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a hands on teacher who loves to teach using visual tools and munipulatives.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have been teaching since 2006 after graduating with a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Aquinas College. I have been in various grades 1-6, but have landed in 3rd grade. I graduated in summer of 2019 with a Masters in Learning Disabilities.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am not just a teacher, but I am married to a principal of a K-8 building. We have 4 amazing children who always keep us on our toes. Blog: FlytoThird You can join my newsletter to receive more classroom tips and freebies by subscribing in my blog.

GRADES

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, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Social Studies, Civics, Government, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community