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Friendship in a Cup Activities a Valentine's Day Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a perfect friendship building activity for back to school or Thanksgiving?Friendship in a cup is the perfect snack to make with your students. You could make it together and have a Friendsgiving in November or use it to review

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Graphing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, RI.1.7, RI.1.10, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.7

$7.00

226

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A Little Spot of Kindness Activities Back to School Beginning of the Year

By First Grade Roars

I am so excited to share the book A Little Spot of Kindness by Diane Alber with my first graders. Not only is this a great book for back to school, but it is also wonderful for building a positive classroom community. This activity pack has

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$8.00

445

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Jory John Book Companions Reading Comprehension Crafts Writing

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for some good books to teach children about message and character education. This fun bundle will engage your students as they follow the character's journey to finding happiness. This activity pack is filled with comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.8, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$54.00

$36.00

291

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The Pigeon Has To Go To School Back to School Activities

By First Grade Roars

This adorable story by Mo Willems is a perfect back to school read aloud. I am so excited to do these activities the first week of school. There are comprehension activities, math activities, sorts, a pigeon paper topper craft and a school bus

Subjects:

Math, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.1.9

$6.50

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The Good Egg Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Good Egg is an absolutely adorable story that teaches a great message to the readers. This fun book will engage your students as they follow the Good Egg's journey to finding happiness. This Good Egg activity pack is filled with comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$6.00

111

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Kevin Henkes Author Study Back to School Reading Comprehension Activities

By First Grade Roars

This author study was created using Chester's Way, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Lilly's Big Day, A Weekend with Wendell, Wemberly Worried, Sheila Rae the Brave, Julius Baby of the World, and Chrysanthemum. Students will work on the following

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.10, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7

$45.50

$28.00

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Wemberly Worried and Chrysanthemum Back to School Activities First Day Beginning

By First Grade Roars

Do you need a great story to read for back to school? You can’t go wrong with Chrysanthemum and Wemberly Worried. This bundle is perfect for back to school. It is filled with literature connections, writing, crafts, and more. Wemberly

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7

$12.00

$8.00

196

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Back to School Activities First Day Beginning of the Year Book Companions

By First Grade Roars

This resource is packed full of activities for the first few weeks of school. This back to school collection features printables, activities, crafts, sorts, and games to go along with If you Take a Mouse to School, Wemberly Worried, Chrysanthemum,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7

$32.00

$22.00

152

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Chrysanthemum Back to School Activities First Day Beginning of the Year

By First Grade Roars

Do you love Kevin Henkes books? Chrysanthemum is a perfect first day of school or back to school read aloud. This book companion is filled with comprehension strategies, writing extensions, vocabulary, name activities, some word work activities,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$6.00

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First Day Jitters Back to School Activities First Day Beginning of the Year

By First Grade Roars

Do you need a great story to read for back to school? The First Day Jitters will show your students that going back to school can be just as scary for a teacher! This product offers activities that link to First Day Jitters written by Dannenberg.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.1.7

$5.00

217

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Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice Book Back to School Activities Book Companion

By First Grade Roars

This unit is filled with activities to go along with the story Decibella and Her 6 inch Voice written by Julia Cook. This is an amazing story that will help your students learn about different voice levels and help you create a great learning

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Posters

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, W.1.2, SL.1.1a

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (9.15 MB)

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Rules & Routines Back to School Reading Comprehension Activities

By First Grade Roars

This unit was created for one week of whole group guided reading and writing. I use this for my first week of instruction once we've gotten through the beginning of the year. The theme for the week is RULES and ROUTINES with the focus reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.3

$12.00

298

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Froggy Goes to School Back to School Activities First Day Beginning of the Year

By First Grade Roars

Do you need a great story for back to school? Froggy Goes to School is so much fun for the children. It will remind them of all the fun things that can happen at school. This product has tons of reading comprehension strategies, writing activities,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3

$6.00

179

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Our Class is a Family Activity Book Companion Back to School

By First Grade Roars

Our Class is a Family written by Shannon Olsen and illustrated by Sandie Sonke is a beautiful story about embracing and redefining what a family can be. This story is perfect for the beginning of the school year, first week of school, or even the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.6, RL.1.9

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (15.05 MB)

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Grammar Language Bundle Set 1 Nouns Verbs Subject & Predicate Punctuation Google

By First Grade Roars

This bundle contains the first 4 weeks of my grammar units. It covers nouns, verbs, sentences, subject and predicate, and punctuation. Students will learn statements and periods, question marks and exclamation points. Each language unit covers five

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.1.1b, L.1.1e, L.1.1j, L.1.2b

$26.00

$20.00

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If you Take a Mouse to School First Day Back to School Activities

By First Grade Roars

Do you need a great story to read for back to school? If you take a Mouse to School is so much fun for the children. It will remind them of all the fun things that can happen at school. This product has great comprehension strategies, writing

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$5.00

227

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Grammar Language Curriculum Bundle First Grade

By First Grade Roars

This bundle contains all of my grammar units weeks 1-32. It will give you a year's worth of grammar curiiculum. It covers all the first grade Language Common Core State Standards. Each language unit covers five days of activities to teach your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.1.1, L.1.1a, L.1.1b, L.1.1c, L.1.1d, L.1.1e, L.1.1f, L.1.1g, L.1.1h, L.1.1i, L.1.1j...

$207.50

$150.00

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The Smart Cookie Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Smart Cookie is an absolutely adorable story that teaches a great message to the readers. This fun book will engage your students as they follow the Smart Cookie's journey to finding happiness. This Smart Cookie activity pack is filled with

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (61.53 MB)

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First Grade Writing Curriculum Getting Started Weeks 1 to 8 Digital & Paper

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a structured step by step guided writing program for your first grade classroom? This bundle of 8 weeks will set the foundation for your writing block. It slowly guides students through all the aspects of beginning to write a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, W.1.3, L.1.1j, L.1.2, L.1.2b, L.1.2d, L.1.2e, CCRA.L.2

$40.00

Digital Download PDF (26.29 MB)

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Nouns Common Grammar Language Week 1 Digital & Paper

By First Grade Roars

This mini unit language unit covers five days of activities to teach your students what a common noun is. There is a link one the first page of the pdf to access 5 days of digital slides that you can project and teach using an interactive board.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.1.1b

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (51.38 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching in Elementary School for 23 years. I was a fourth grade teacher for my first 3 years. Then I switched to first grade. I will probably retire in first grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

In first grade I have students of all levels. I try to meet the needs of all of my students by doing a variety of things in the classroom. I teach guided reading in a large group and a small group setting. I incorporate the Daily 5 into my classroom as well. I try to integrate all of my subject areas on a daily basis.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I won "Teacher of the Year." I won Teacher of the Year three times.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended Bowling Green State University for Undergraduate school and The University of Toledo for Graduate school.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am the mother of triplets. I have two girls and a boy. I also have three step-children who I absolutely adore. Together my husband and I have a little girl who was born with Down Syndrome. She has changed all of our lives in the most amazing way. She is the center of our entire family, a little piece of all of us! Life is busy but I wouldn't have it any other way!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Special Education, Drama, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning