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World Wall Header Cards - Chalkboard Theme

$3.50

Chalkboard Classroom Labels

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The Kissing Hand Print & Go Pack

$2.50

Kindergarten Homework Pack

$25.00

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The Kissing Hand Print & Go Pack

By Polka Dot Junction

That's right! Simply print & go make copies! No prepping with this 8 page pack which includes story recall pages, sequencing, color by number, and crafts to go along with The Kissing Hand.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Printables, Centers

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.71 MB)

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$Cloethespin Math Station Bundle$

Cloethespin Math Station Bundle

By Polka Dot Junction

You will receive all 15 of my Clothespin Math Stations - an entire year of fun themes.

Subjects:

Numbers, Other (Math), Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Centers

$15.00

$10.00

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Chester's First Day - The Kissing Hand FREEBIE

By Polka Dot Junction

A great follow-up to The Kissing Hand Check out my Kissing Hand Print & Go Pack for more great printables here - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Kissing-Hand-Print-Go-Pack-2018965

Subjects:

Numbers, Literature, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.44 MB)

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Kindergarten Homework Pack

By Polka Dot Junction

Make homework easy for you and your kiddos! This pack includes 36 complete weeks of kindergarten homework including a cover sheet and reading log for each week. Simply print and go!Want to try it before you buy it? Get the first week FREE

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Math, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.2, K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.4c, K.CC.B.5, K.CC.C.6, K.CC.C.7, RF.K.2...

$25.00

Digital Download ZIP (46.95 MB)

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States of Matter Booklet

By Polka Dot Junction

5 page booklet full of information and activities including a review.

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physics

Grades:

2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Workbooks, Study Guides, Centers

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (1.16 MB)

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A Year of Missing Letters

By Polka Dot Junction

A whole year of great Missing Letter worksheets that would be perfect to add to your sub folder or use as exit tickets in an Alphabet Center. You will receive 12 themed pages which include apples, pumpkins, acorns, presents, snowmen, hearts,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

L.K.1a

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (1.57 MB)

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Alphabet Bingo

By Polka Dot Junction

Perfect practice for Letter Recognition or Phonemic AwarenessCan be used in small group instruction, as a workstation/center, or even as a whole group game.You will receive 5 full-color, student BINGO cards and one set of full-color teacher call

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (1.05 MB)

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Alphabet Matching Cards

By Polka Dot Junction

Alphabet Matching Cards is a fun hands-on learning puzzle geared toward students in Pre-K-1st grade who are working on matching uppercase letters to their lowercase partners. This download includes self-checking puzzles for each letter of the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Early Intervention, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.79 MB)

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Sight Word Trace, Build, & Write

By Polka Dot Junction

This set contains all of the Fry Sight Words for kindergarten as well as a blank page to add your own. Print and laminate pages back-to-back for extra practice at Literacy Workstations. Also available as a Word Document file in my store.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson, Centers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (0.43 MB)

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Polka Dot Balanced Literacy Workstation Signs

By Polka Dot Junction

Brightly colored posters in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink polka dots. Includes posters for Computer Station, Listening Station, Word Work, Reading Station, Writing Station, Phonemic Awareness, and Fluency Station. Simply print,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Posters, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.95 MB)

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Two Dimensional Shapes Scoot

By Polka Dot Junction

24 cards include shape identification, sides & vertices, congruence, symmetry, and shape drawing. Answer Document and Answer

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Flash Cards, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.G.A.2, K.G.A.3, K.G.B.4, 1.G.A.1, 1.G.A.3, 2.G.A.1, 2.G.A.2, 3.G.A.1, 3.G.A.2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.84 MB)

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Kindergarten Homework Packet Sampler

By Polka Dot Junction

Try out the first week of my Kindergarten Homework Packet for FREE! You will receive the complete first week (without the "SAMPLE" watermark) to use with your class. The complete Kindergarten Homework Packet includes 36 weeks of Print-and-Go

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Homework, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.52 MB)

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Multiplication Bundle

By Polka Dot Junction

16 different pages of multiplication practice including singe digit by single digit multiplication, double digit by single digit multiplication, and word problems.Perfect for homework, extra practice, early finishers, and math stations

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Homework

CCSS:

3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.B.5, 3.OA.C.7, 4.OA.A.1

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (2.56 MB)

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Color Words Bulletin Board Set

By Polka Dot Junction

Eleven half-page, chalkboard posters with matching stitched border on each page. You will receive the following colors:-red-orange-yellow-green-blue-purple-pink-brown-gray-black-whiteJust print, laminate, and display

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Early Intervention

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Flash Cards, Printables, Posters

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (0.21 MB)

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$Christmas Tree Clothespin Math Station$

Christmas Tree Clothespin Math Station

By Polka Dot Junction

This engaging activity is a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and number sense! PREP: simply print, cut out, and laminate cards. ACTIVITY: Provide students with clothespins. Have students count the pictures and clip the clothespin on the

Subjects:

Numbers, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Early Intervention

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Flash Cards, Games, Centers

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.78 MB)

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Spring Theme Time & Temperature Scoot

By Polka Dot Junction

Get those kiddos up and moving as they learn time and temperature. This scoot includes analog and digital time to the minute as well as temperatures by 5s up to 100 degrees. Students get practice reading clocks and thermometers as well as marking

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Measurement

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Flash Cards, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

1.MD.B.3, 2.MD.C.7

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (2.70 MB)

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Apple Ten Frames

By Polka Dot Junction

This is the apple page from my Year of Ten Frames Collection - 12 Pages of Ten Frame Worksheets to use in a variety of ways - manipulatives, coloring, bingo daubers, play-dough mats, stickers, stamps, and so much more! Like this page? Check out

Subjects:

Numbers, Other (Math), Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.51 MB)

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A Year of Ten Frames

By Polka Dot Junction

12 Pages of Ten Frame Worksheets to use in a variety of ways - manipulatives, coloring, bingo daubers, play-dough mats, stickers, stamps, and so much more! You will receive the following pages - apples, pumpkins, acorns, Christmas trees, snowmen,

Subjects:

Numbers, Other (Math), Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Centers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (0.72 MB)

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JANUARY Google Forms Headers

By Polka Dot Junction

Use these January themed headers to add a little flair to your Google Forms. You will receive 13 individual images perfectly sized to be used on Google Forms. Images include:*Hello January (pictured in cover photo)*Turquoise Snowflakes*Rainbow

Subjects:

U.S. History, Classroom Management, The New Year

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Clip Art, Google Apps

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.93 MB)

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A Year of Missing Lowercase Letters

By Polka Dot Junction

A whole year of great Missing Lowercase Letter worksheets that would be perfect to add to your sub folder or use as exit tickets in an Alphabet Center. You will receive 12 themed pages which include apples, pumpkins, acorns, presents, snowmen,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

L.K.1a

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (1.74 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I spent 9 years teaching History at the High School level. After taking some time off, I returned to teaching at the elementary level before retiring from pubic school where I spent my days homeschooling my youngest and helping coordinate our local homeschool co-op. This fall I will be begin my 29th year in education and third year as a 4th grade ELAR teacher.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-led, positive reinforcement, and lots of hands-on learning

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Volunteer of the Year Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I hold an Associate of Arts degree in Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. I also hold Texas Teaching Certificates for History 6-12, Generalist EC-4, and ESL.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have two amazing children. I am an artist as well as a former volunteer firefighter and public school teacher.

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, U.S. History, World Languages, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Study Skills, Library Skills, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Place Value, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Early Intervention, Phonics, Classroom Community