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$Reading and Math Toolkits THE BUNDLE$

Reading and Math Toolkits THE BUNDLE

By Creatively Teaching First

The Reading Toolkit and Math Toolkit are perfect for guided reading and math! The toolkits contain items perfect for your little learners!What is included in the Reading Toolkit? 1. Reading Toolkit Labels 2. Comprehension Bookmarks -Retelling

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RI.1.2, RI.2.2, RI.2.6

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Reading Toolkit for the Primary Grades

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This reading toolkit is perfect for guided reading or for independent readers! The toolkit contains items to create the perfect toolkit for your little readers!What is included in the toolkit? 1. Reading Toolkit Labels (small and large)2.

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.9, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.9, RI.2.2, RI.2.6, RI.2.9

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Reading Comprehension Worksheets for any Story - Google l Distance Learning

By Creatively Teaching First

There are over 60 pages of comprehension worksheets that you can use for ANY story! There are a couple of ways to use these student reading comprehension pages. I use them during guided reading. I put each page in a sheet protector and put all sheet

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$6.00

$5.00

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Reading Comprehension Strategies - Work Mats for Main Idea and Details

By Creatively Teaching First

Comprehension Work Mats are perfect for small groups and guided reading! The work mats provide support and structure while students dig deeper into a text. Each Comprehension Work Mat includes the title of the skill, skill meaning and helpful

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

$2.00

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Hopper Book Study

By Creatively Teaching First

**UPDATED**This is a book study for the Hopper books written by Marcus Pfister. This unit includes activities for Hopper, Hopper's Treetop Adventure, Hopper Hunts for Spring, Hang On, Hopper!, and Hopper's Easter Surprise Included in the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

$5.00

$4.00

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Stellaluna

By Creatively Teaching First

A mini-unit to go along with the story, Stellaluna. Unit contains resources for summarizing, story structure, characters' point of views and character study. All pages can be used to create a lap book or pages can be used individually.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Reading Comprehension Strategies - Work Mats for Author's Purpose

By Creatively Teaching First

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.00

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Digital Comprehension Strategies Work Mats - Distance Learning Google Classroom

By Creatively Teaching First

Digital Reading Comprehension Work Mats are perfect for independent practice and review! The work mats provide support and structure while students dig deeper into a text. Each Reading Comprehension Work Mat includes the title of the skill, skill

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.9

$4.00

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Sticky Note Reader Response

By Creatively Teaching First

Are you looking for a way to help your students to stop and check for their understanding while reading? Placing sticky notes throughout a story will encourage students to do just this! Printing on sticky notes can save so much time and can make it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Centers

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$3.50

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Penguin Cha-Cha

By Creatively Teaching First

This is a mini book study unit for the book, Penguin Cha-Cha by Kristi Valiant. Included in the book unit: -Whole class anchor chart pieces -4 Student response sheets -Reading comprehension task cards -task card response sheet

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Literature Circles

$1.00

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Reading Comprehension Strategies - Work Mats for Cause and Effect

By Creatively Teaching First

Comprehension Work Mats are perfect for small groups and guided reading! The work mats provide support and structure while students dig deeper into a text. Each Comprehension Work Mats includes the title of the skill, skill meaning and helpful

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.3, RL.2.3

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Reading Comprehension Strategies - Work Mats for Making Predictions

By Creatively Teaching First

Reading Comprehension Work Mats are perfect for small groups and guided reading! The work mats provide support and structure while students dig deeper into a text. Each Reading Comprehension Work Mat includes the title of the skill, skill meaning

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.00

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Reading Comprehension Strategies - Work Mats for Compare and Contrast

By Creatively Teaching First

Comprehension Work Mats are perfect for small groups and guided reading! The work mats provide support and structure while students dig deeper into a text. Each Comprehension Work Mats includes the title of the skill, skill meaning and helpful

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.5, RL.1.9, RL.2.6, RL.2.9, RI.1.3, RI.2.9

$3.00

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I've been teaching 1st and 2nd grade since 2010.

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I earned my undergrad and graduate degree in elementary education with an emphasis in daily classroom practice.

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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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Arts & Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Health, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Physical Science, Cooking, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning