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Aesop's Fables Google Slides Finding the Moral or Lesson -Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Students read a fable and choose between two possible lessons that the fable is teaching. There are 14 fables included in this deck.Common Core: RL.3.2: Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.2

$2.50

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Third Grade Grammar: Nouns- Boom Cards-Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This deck of 32 cards includes two separate activities. Each activity includes a review card and 9 practice cards. Set #1- Nouns as person, place, thing, or ideaSet #2- Common vs proper noun.Set# 3- Regular and Irregular nounsSet #4- Abstract nouns

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

L.1.1b, L.2.1, L.3.1a, L.3.1b

$3.00

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Commas in an address- Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students this deck of 20 cards to help them understand comma placement in an address. Each card represents a community business or member who is trying to find the correct address. Students must drag and drop the vehicle or person into the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

L.3.2b

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (5.05 MB)

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$No Prep 4th to 5th Grade Summer Math ONLY Pack$

No Prep 4th to 5th Grade Summer Math ONLY Pack

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Looking for something to keep those third grade literacy skills in your student's brain this summer? Look no further. Summer to Fourth Grade Literacy Pack includes activities that your child should be able to complete before entering fourth grade.

Subjects:

Math, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

4.MD.A.1, 4.MD.A.2, 4.MD.A.3, 4.MD.B.4, 4.MD.C.5, 4.MD.C.5a, 4.MD.C.5b, 4.MD.C.6, 4.MD.C.7, 4.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.2...

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Choosing Character Traits-Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Your students will read a passages that will tell a story. Then they will have to choose between two sentence statements about the character in the text. Your students will get great practice with inferencing as they try to identify traits that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.3

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (3.70 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

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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

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3rd Grade Force and Motion (Worksheets, Assessment, and Exit Slips)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This resource kit provides you with the worksheets, exit slips, and assessment needed for good feedback as your student works through the Battle Creek Science Curriculum: Force and Motion for 3rd grade.

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (9.31 MB)

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Third Grade Independent Work Packet for Measuring and Graphing

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This is a 44 page file. Students measure objects, record data, and graph the results on a line plot. Students read and respond to bar graph and pictograph information. Students collect data and create a bar graph. There is a set of pictures for each

Subjects:

Math, Graphing

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.B.3, 3.MD.B.4

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (15.66 MB)

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Writing Narrative Leads- Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students great examples for 4 types of introductions: Setting, Question, Sound, Talking. To reinforce understanding about narrative introductions students will be presented with 2 types. Also included are 3 instructional cards with sound

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (4.49 MB)

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Writing-Choose Your Transition-Boom Cards- Digital Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This deck of 30 cards is perfect for teaching students how to use transition words or linking words and phrases in narrative, opinion, or informational writing. There are 3 sets of 10 cards. Each set progressively becomes more of a challenge. Set

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.3.3, W.5.3c, W.3.1c, W.3.2c, W.4.1c, W.4.2c, W.4.3c

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (4.95 MB)

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Comprehension with Compare and Contrast- Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give students repeated practice they need to master the reading skill of using compare and contrast. These 20 boom cards are great for using at home or at school. Students will read two stories and then match up the plot, theme, and setting for each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.9, RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (3.72 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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Third Grade Geometry Boom Card Bundle

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Each of these six decks comes with 20 cards that focus on the attributes of a shape.Common Core: 3.G.A.1-Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

3.G.A.1

$15.00

$12.00

Bundle

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Determine the Cause and Effect-Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

These 20 Boom Cards include passages to determine the cause and effect relationships in a paragraph. Also includes sentence level work to determine the cause and effect relationships. Practice with this set will help students improve their ability

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.3, RI.4.3, RI.5.3

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (3.73 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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No Prep 2nd to 3rd Grade Summer ONLY ELA Pack

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.7, RL.2.9, RI.2.2, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.9...

$5.00

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Main Idea Activities for Independent Learning Packet

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Teaching Main Idea is tougher than it looks. This is the perfect tool to provide scaffolding. Start by showing my students pictures of items that go in a group. I do this by showing them one group at a time. Then, I have students try and figure out

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.2.2, RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$4.50

Digital Download ZIP (5.95 MB)

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Narrative Leads Sort Activity

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This is an easy hands-on activity will guide your students to use one to four types of introduction strategies while writing personal narrative stories. The four types of narrative introductions presented: sound, talking, question, and setting. Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.4.3, W.5.3, W.3.3b

$2.50

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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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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.

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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

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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