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Mooseltoe Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft Holiday

By First Grade Roars

This fun story written by Margie Palatini is perfect for the month of December. Many reading strategies, writing connections, math games and a fun moose craft are filled in this package. Your students will just love this classic story and enjoy

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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

$6.00

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Sneezy the Snowman Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension & Crafts

By First Grade Roars

Sneezy the Snowman is the sweetest story written by Wright. It takes you on an imaginative adventure of snowman who can't get warm. This fun rhyming book is a great story to share with your students during December and Christmas or in January

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.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$6.00

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Spookley the Square Pumpkin Reading Comprehension Book Companion

By First Grade Roars

Spookley the Square Pumpkin is the sweetest pumpkin patch story that is the perfect read aloud for Halloween. This activity packet is filled with your choice of comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, math activities and

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$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

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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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Squirrel's New Years Resolution Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

This adorable story is a perfect way to bring in the new year. I will be reading this story on our first day back from winter break. There are loads of literature connections, word work activities, a fun squirrel resolution craft and many teaching

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

183

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Peanut Butter & Cupcake Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft

By First Grade Roars

If you haven't ready this story by Terry Border, you must! It is absolutely adorable and perfect for back to school and making friends. This mini unit is part of my Guided Reading with a Purpose Friendship unit. The main focus in this unit is

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, 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

$5.50

181

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Bats Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text Reading Comprehension Fact Opinion

By First Grade Roars

One of my favorite fall units to teach is this unit on bats. We transform our reading area into a batty cave, dress in black on the last day, and learn so many amazing things. During this week the focus reading strategy is fact vs. opinion although

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.9

$12.00

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The Great Eggscape Mini Unit Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Great Eggscape is a fun story to read along side The Good Egg. The main character, Shel is back with a fun grocery store adventure. This story would be great to read in the Spring or around Easter too. This 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

211

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Pig the Pug Mini Unit Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft

By First Grade Roars

This Unit is part of a larger bundle on developing growth mindset by teaching kindness and sharing. The feature text Pig the Pug is used to focus on message and character traits. Many other strategies are included as well such as cause and effect,

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.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, W.1.3

$5.50

127

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Creepy Carrots Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Writing & Craft

By First Grade Roars

I absolutely love the story Creepy Carrots. It is fun story of trickery and a perfect read for Halloween or even Easter. This little packet is filled with comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, math games and two fun

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, W.1.2, W.1.3

$6.00

154

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A Crankenstein Valentine Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension Writing

By First Grade Roars

I absolutely adore the story Crankenstein Valentine written by Samantha Berger. It is funny, cute and has a happy ending. This little packet is filled with comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, math games and

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, W.1.2, W.1.3

$6.00

161

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Tacky the Penguin Book Companion Reading Comprehension Craft & Writing

By First Grade Roars

Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester is sure to have your students laughing. In this unit students will work on different reading strategies that connect with the story. This activity pack is filled with comprehension strategies to focus on the Common

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Winter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (19.99 MB)

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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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Olive the Other Reindeer Christmas Holiday Book Companion Activities

By First Grade Roars

This packet is filled with literature connections to the story Olive, the Other Reindeer. Students will have a variety of activities to complete or differentiate for your class. There are writing choices, math games and a fun reindeer headband

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$6.00

121

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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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Snowmen At Night, At Work, At Christmas, At Halloween & All Year Bundle

By First Grade Roars

This resource is a bundle of Snowmen at Night, Snowmen at Work, Snowmen all Year, Snowmen at Halloween, and Snowmen at Christmas. Each story is filled with loads of comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, crafts, and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$30.00

$24.00

146

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Gingerbread Activities BUNDLE Boy Man Girl Baby Friends Cowboy Pirate

By First Grade Roars

This fun unit will have your students learning all about sequencing while reading some super fun gingerbread stories. This was created for TWO WEEKS of whole group guided reading and writing. There are daily lesson plan ideas, anchor charts,

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$36.50

$24.00

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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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Apples, Johnny Appleseed & Apple Lifecycle Fiction & Nonfiction Apple Activities

By First Grade Roars

This unit was created for one week of whole group guided reading to work on comprehension strategies with your children. During this week your students will enjoy hearing both fiction and nonfiction stories. They will learn to determine the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3

$12.00

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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

SUBJECTS

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