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Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle

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Fact vs. Opinion

By A First for Everything

Help your students distinguish between fact vs. opinion with this engaging resource. Fact or opinion can be a tricky skill to learn for youngers but the varied activities here are sure to not only help your students master this concept, it's sure to

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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Habitats

By A First for Everything

This extensive resource on habitats covers grasslands, deserts, rainforests, woodlands, ocean, and the arctic. *************************************************************************** Included in this habitat resource: -Colorful posters

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

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Close Reading Tide Pools

By A First for Everything

Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards.It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

$6.50

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Close Reading Zoo and Safari Animals

By A First for Everything

Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

$7.50

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Classroom Camping Theme

By A First for Everything

Classroom Camping: Welcome to Camp Learn Some More! Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies lessons are all incorporated in this engaging and educationally rich resource. Perhaps best of all....it's FUN! This is my absolute favorite

Subjects:

Writing, End of Year, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle

By A First for Everything

Close reading is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading comprehension. These are crucial concepts for growing

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Lesson

$123.50

$111.15

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Travel Journal

By A First for Everything

Travel Journal: This comprehensive travel journal resource has activities for ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science that are aligned to the Common Core Standards. It is perfect when students travel. Students can share their completed travel journal

Subjects:

Graphing, Geography, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.37 MB)

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Close Reading American Symbols

By A First for Everything

Are you looking for your students to become more independent readers? Time constraints make it increasingly difficult for teachers to plan differentiation in their reading instruction aligned to the Common Core Standards. And yet you want your

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Social Studies - History, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$5.00

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American Symbols

By A First for Everything

American Symbols: This engaging American symbols resource is sure to motivate students to learn about our nation's symbols. There is something for all learners here. American Symbols is one of my favorite

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

128

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Close Reading Weather

By A First for Everything

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Lesson

$5.00

137

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Ruby Bridges

By A First for Everything

Ruby Bridges: Help your students learn about Ruby Bridges and her important contributions to our nation's history. ************************************************************************* Included in this Ruby Bridge's product: *A 5 page reading

Subjects:

Writing, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Cultural Activities

$3.00

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Close Reading Holidays

By A First for Everything

Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$7.00

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Close Reading Armed Forces

By A First for Everything

Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

$7.00

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Yearlong Morning Messages Bundle Projectable and Editable

By A First for Everything

Morning Messages are a simple and effective way of welcoming students into the classroom, setting the tone for the day, and reinforcing academic skills. One of the biggest challenges in writing morning messages though is....."what should I

Subjects:

Other (Math), Other (ELA), Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Activboard Activities, Lesson

$55.00

$49.50

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Close Reading Landforms

By A First for Everything

Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (6.42 MB)

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Morning Meeting Activities and Morning Messages Bundle Projectable and Editable

By A First for Everything

Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set students up for success socially and academically but with the myriad of tasks of a busy teacher it can be hard to be creative, think of ideas for

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

$60.00

$54.00

Bundle

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Behavior Management Reward Coupons

By A First for Everything

Save time and money with this classroom management resource. No more prize box. This is a positive behavior management strategy that can be used as an individual or class wide behavioral incentive. This resources works great with a PBIS system or in

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Problem Solving, School Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (3.31 MB)

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Motivational Notes for Students

By A First for Everything

Please note that this resource is best used in the classroom and is not intended to be a digital resource.Desk Notes: Do you need a little something to let your students know that you are proud of them? Does a student need a note of encouragement or

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (6.59 MB)

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Close Reading Reindeer

By A First for Everything

Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.4, RI.1.6, RI.1.9, RI.1.10, RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.4, RI.2.6, RI.2.8...

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Close Reading Sharks

By A First for Everything

Close reading is the reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning and determine the author’s purpose. It is learning how to highlight important vocabulary words and using context clues to figure out the meaning of them. It is also providing

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (5.22 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for 20 years. Most of the time has been in a private school teaching kindergarten. I have been teaching first grade in a public school for four years and I absolutely love it!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I would describe myself as a hands-on learner and educator. I believe in teaching to reach all children where they are at and to foster their growth and learning to their maximum potential.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Certificate of Recognition, from the Hope Foundation in recognition of significant contributions to the educational environment of the Hudson Public School district. (2000) Teacher Competency Award, awarded by Westfield State College for outstanding achievement in the field of Early Childhood Education. (1996) M.Ed in Early Childhood

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education: Westfield State University Master's in Early Childhood Education: Bridgewater State College

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a single mom to a teen son. I have been teaching for 24 years and I love it. I am an avid reader, sewer, and adventurer. I love exploring eclectic AirBnB's, writing, and sharing life with my 2 beagles and my love, Scott.

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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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Graphing, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community