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Leslie Varghese

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Sound Wall-Science of Reading

By Leslie Varghese

Science of Reading Aligned with Real PhotographsMake the transition from a word wall to a sound wall to help students move from speech to print...the way our brains are wired to learn to decode and encode words! Included in this downloadsound wall

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Posters

$7.00

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Reading Topics Anchor Charts

By Leslie Varghese

23 Essential Reading Topic Anchor Charts!Each topic comes in both a COLOR and BLACK and WHITE version.So simple to use---simply copy and hang for a quick reference for your students. Can be copied onto 8.5" x 11" or 11" x 17" paper for an easy to

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Interactive Notebooks

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (9.50 MB)

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Figurative Language

By Leslie Varghese

8 Figurative Language Foldable Activities Can be completed individually, or as a perfect addition to your reading interactive notebook. Included in this download are 8 foldable activities, interactive notebook headings with "I can" statements, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (19.84 MB)

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Non-Fiction Text Features

By Leslie Varghese

The only thing you will need to add to this pack of 5 fun and engaging activities about non-fiction text features is the non-fiction book, or text book of your choice. Available in this Unit: 5 highly interactive, engaging, and hands on ways to

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.99 MB)

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Word Wall Activities: Word Workouts

By Leslie Varghese

43 get up out of your seat, get those wiggles out, move your body, give your brain a break movement activities to practice ANY words in your classroom....ideal for use with spelling, sight, and word wall words. Simply choose a task card and practice

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls

$3.00

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3rd Grade Interactive Reading Notebook Starter Set

By Leslie Varghese

I wanted to jump head first into the world of interactive notebooks with my students. As I began the search for interactive notebooks for reading, I wasn't finding what was going to fit MY students needs. Then I began thinking of all the ways I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (44.26 MB)

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Free: Graphic Organizers for Thanksgiving Books and Read-Alouds

By Leslie Varghese

The days before a holiday can be CRAZY, to say the least. Wanting rich learning, but not having as much time to plan in the days leading up to Thanksgiving these 10 graphic organizers are the perfect addition to your classroom. We all have our

Subjects:

Reading, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (2.11 MB)

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Alphabet Tracing Book

By Leslie Varghese

Use these low ink, low-prep alphabet books to work with young students learning letter names and sounds, phonemic awareness, concepts of print, and oral language. Simply print, staple together, and begin! Students use their fingers to trace each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Centers

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (3.22 MB)

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FREE: Phonics and Spelling "Rules" Quick Reference Sheets

By Leslie Varghese

As a reading teacher, if you've ever found yourself wondering why words are spelled or pronounced a certain way, this resource is for you! Bodies of research indicate teacher knowledge of phonics is crucial for student success in learning to read.

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Professional Development

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

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Detective Duo: Detective LaRue and The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups

By Leslie Varghese

Two of my absolute favorite books to read aloud to my class are Detective LaRue by Mark Teague and The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups by David Wisniewski. Both mystery picture books lend themselves to wring activities that kids LOVE! Included in this

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (9.37 MB)

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FREE: Genre Tracker and TBR for Independent Reading

By Leslie Varghese

Students can use both of these pintables to keep track of what they are reading and what they want to read. Simply print one copy for each student and place in a reading folder or book box for students to easily access during independent reading.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables

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Digital Download PDF (0.68 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been blessed to have spent 19 years in the same district in Oklahoma! I've taught 5th grade self-contained, 5th grade math and science, 3rd graders, and am now an instructional coach

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Broken Arrow Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Rising Star Teacher for the State of Oklahoma

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from Northeastern State University

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Word Problems, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Place Value, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community