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Mini Classroom Decor Pack: Travel Theme

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This travel themed mini classroom decor pack includes: -student tags {can be used for cubbies, door, bulletin boards, etc.} -a banner that says "Destination: success" -a where we are sign to post outside the classroom I also sell this product in

Subjects:

Geography, Classroom Management, Back to School

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

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Easter Inferencing Craftivity

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This Easter inferencing craftivity requires little prep on the teacher's part. {yeah!} The students draw an object and then cover it with two pieces of an Easter egg {made out of construction paper}. They write three clues about their object, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Easter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Writing in First {Spanish}

By Teaching with a TwiSt

Do you have trouble organizing your writing units throughout the year? This product can help with that! It can be used with writer's workshop or many other writing curriculums & covers 5 genres: informational writing, fictional writing, personal

Subjects:

Spanish, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.8

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Fairy Tales: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, & The 3 Little Pigs {Spanish}

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*This is the Spanish version of this product* This Unit is based on the fairy tales Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and the 3 Little Pigs. Included in the unit are: -A Fairy Tale components graphic organizer -Cinderella: Roll a Sentence

Subjects:

Reading, Spanish, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt {with curricular connections}

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Hang clues around the school {classroom, cafeteria, gym, office, and library} & students will go on a scavenger hunt to find the pot of gold! You will need either chocolate gold coins or plastic gold coins to put in the pot of gold.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Basic Operations, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans

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Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey Activities {Spanish Version}

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*This is the Spanish version of this product* This mini unit is based on the book "Gracias el pavo de Thanksgiving" by Joy Cowley. Included in the unit are: •Thanksgiving Vocabulary Cards •My Singular and Plural Book {based on Gracias the

Subjects:

Reading, Spanish, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

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Word Work Centers: Spanish Version (5)

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*This is the Spanish version of this product This is a pack of 5 word work center games to use in your classroom. I put these centers in buckets & leave them out for students to access during center time. Just print, cut & laminate! {The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

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Johnny Appleseed Unit {Mini}

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This Mini Unit includes: -A Johnny Appleseed character graphic organizer -A Johnny Appleseed craftivity {make an apple tree} -A Johnny Appleseed handout {sequence & verbs}

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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New Year's Craftivity + Writing

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Students make a New Year's Craftivity {boy or girl} and then write about their goals for the new year. Included are: -Instructions -Pictures of craftivity & writing -Pieces to assemble craftivity -A K-2 and 3-5 brainstorming map -2 choices

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Writing, The New Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson, Centers

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Fairy Tales Unit: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, & The 3 Little Pigs

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This Unit is based on the fairy tales Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and the 3 Little Pigs. Included in the unit are: -A Fairy Tale components graphic organizer -Cinderella: Roll a Sentence Activity and Recording Sheet {Subject/ Predicate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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Gracias the Thankgsiving Turkey Activities {English version}

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This unit is based on the book "Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey" by Joy Cowley. Included in the unit are: •Thanksgiving Vocabulary Cards •My Singular and Plural Book {based on Gracias the Turkey} •Sequence Craftivity •Class Book: My Pet

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

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Biographies, Autobiographies, and Memoirs {Spanish version}

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*This is the Spanish version of this product. Are you gearing up to teach your students about biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs? This unit would be a great addition to your curriculum! It includes: -Cards to cut out and teach about

Subjects:

Spanish, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2

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Penguin Pairs: Contractions File Folder Game {Freebie!}

By Teaching with a TwiSt

This is a file folder game that contains a cover, the game itself, and an answer key. Students much match the top and bottom half of the penguin together by correctly identifying each contraction. I would love your feedback!

Subjects:

Grammar, Reading Strategies, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Games, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (4.22 MB)

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$Sweet 1st grade math games {for all year!} in Spanish$

Sweet 1st grade math games {for all year!} in Spanish

By Teaching with a TwiSt

*This is the Spanish version of this product* This product includes a math game to address many TEKS and common core standards taught in first grade during the course of the year. {11 games total!} The games would be great for centers, guided math,

Subjects:

Math, Spanish, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.8...

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$Polar Express Math: Addition & Subtraction to 10$

Polar Express Math: Addition & Subtraction to 10

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This math pack would be a great compliment to any Polar Express activities you have planned for your classroom. It includes: -Subtract All or Zero Elves: Match the elf {subtraction problem} with the correct present {answer} -Add in Any Order

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

CCSS:

K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.2, 1.OA.A.1

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Olympic Theme Pack: Back to school activities (English)

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Included in this 23 page pack are: -Olympic themed get to know you game -"Find the Gold Medal" school scavenger hunt -All About Me project: Decorate an olympic jersey -Whole Group get to know you activity using the olympic rings -Back to School

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Games

FREE

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$Sweet 1st Grade Math Games {for all year!}$

Sweet 1st Grade Math Games {for all year!}

By Teaching with a TwiSt

This product includes a math game to address many TEKS and common core standards taught in first grade during the course of the year. {11 games total!} The games would be great for centers, guided math, or small groups. Overall, little prep is

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.8...

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Easter Inferencing Craftivity {Spanish}

By Teaching with a TwiSt

*This is the Spanish version of this product* This Easter inferencing craftivity requires little prep on the teacher's part. {yeah!} The students draw an object and then cover it with two pieces of an Easter egg {made out of construction paper}.

Subjects:

Spanish, Reading Strategies, Easter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$2.00

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$Peace, Love, & Candy Hearts: Math & Literacy Activities {$

Peace, Love, & Candy Hearts: Math & Literacy Activities {Spanish}

By Teaching with a TwiSt

*This is the Spanish version of this product* This 42 page unit is jam-packed with fun math & literacy activities to use with your students leading up to Valentine's Day! Please check out the preview. Included are: Literacy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spanish, Valentine's Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Games, Centers

$5.00

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$Math Center Organization System$

Math Center Organization System

By Teaching with a TwiSt

I have always had trouble figuring out how to balance math workstations and guided math in an effective and organized way. This is a system I created based on the acronym M.A.T.H. Each letter represents a type of math center. I used a chevron

Subjects:

Math, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Centers

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught first grade ESL, bilingual, and dual language for 6 years at the same elementary school. It is a joy to work with second language learners on a daily basis!

MY TEACHING STYLE

My classroom is a very hands on, language rich environment. I believe that using the language is the most valuable tool in helping second language learners be successful. We have FUN in first grade!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

First Year Teacher of the Year for my district

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) Master's degree from Lamar University in Teacher Leadership

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have been married to my best friend for 4 years, and we have one furry child named Lucy. I love being a teacher and a wife! Check out my blog: http://firstgradewithatwist.blogspot.com/