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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

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Pumpkin Pie in a Cup

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for Thanksgiving? Pumpkin pie in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make the pumpkin pie treat. While you

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, RL.1.2, RI.1.1, RI.1.10, W.1.2, SL.1.6

$6.00

318

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Animal Group Bundle Insects Reptiles Amphibians Fish Birds and Mammals

By First Grade Roars

Would you like to teach your students about 6 different animal groups? This non-fiction unit could last you 6 or more weeks. It is filled with informational text on birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, & fish. Each unit has

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

$72.00

$56.00

259

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Shamrock Pie in a Cup St. Patrick's Day Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for St. Patrick's Day? Shamrock pie in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make the pudding pie treat. While

Subjects:

Creative Writing, St. Patrick's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$6.00

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All about Plants Lifecycle Activities & Plant Needs Book Companion Activities

By First Grade Roars

If you are looking for a very thorough plant unit, you have found it. This product is 155 pages and is filled with different activities to teach your students about plants, plant needs, and the plant lifecycle. There are 3 mini books included plus

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Earth Sciences, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

$14.00

170

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Reindeer Activities Nonfiction Informational Text Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

December is the perfect time of year to learn all about reindeer. This nonfiction unit is filled with activities to teach your students all about reindeer and work on the reading informational text standards. This unit includes a mini reader that

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.7, RI.1.10

$7.00

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Dirt in a Cup an Earth Day Snack Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for springtime or Earth Day? Dirt in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make this no bake pudding treat.

Subjects:

Spring, Earth Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$6.00

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Apple Pie in a Cup a Fall Cooking Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun fall l activity or first day of school activity? Apple Pie in a cup is the perfect snack to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make this yummy snack. While you make it,

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Autumn, 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

$6.00

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Cupid in a Cup a Valentine's Day Cooking Snack Activity

By First Grade Roars

Cupid in a cup is the perfect snack to make with your students on Valentine's Day. This delicious pudding treat would go great with any Valentine story or activity. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make this snack

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Valentine's Day, 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

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (15.62 MB)

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Pandas Nonfiction Book Informational Text Comprehension Panda Bear Report

By First Grade Roars

Who can resist an adorable panda bear? This nonfiction unit is filled with activities to teach your students all about pandas and work on the reading informational text standards. This unit includes a mini reader that will teach them all about

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.7, RI.1.10, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.7, W.1.8

$7.00

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Arctic Animals Research Nonfiction Informational Text Reports Bundle

By First Grade Roars

This unit was created for my children to work on researching and learning about different Arctic animals. Each unit includes a mini book for children to read and learn about their animal. There is also a full color book with real photos that matches

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.7, RI.1.9, RI.1.10, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.5...

$48.50

$30.00

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Polar Bears and Penguins a Mini Unit on Compare and Contrast

By First Grade Roars

If you teach your children about penguins and polar bears, why not compare and contrast the two! This unit was created for just that purpose! Inside you will get a book that talks about both penguins and polar bears. I have also added a color

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.9

$5.50

144

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Arctic Polar Bears Nonfiction Informational Text Reading Writing Research Report

By First Grade Roars

This unit was created for my children to work on researching and learning about polar bears. You can begin by printing the mini books for the children to read and learn about the animal. There is also a full color version of the book with real

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.7, RI.1.10, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.7, W.1.8

$5.50

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Monster in a Cup a Halloween No Bake Cooking Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun Halloween activity to complete with your students. Monster in a cup is the perfect Frankenstein snack to make with them and also work on academic goals. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Halloween, 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

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (14.71 MB)

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All About Bears A Nonfiction Informational Text Unit & Research Report

By First Grade Roars

Winter is the perfect time of year to learn all about bears. This nonfiction unit is filled with activities to teach your students all about brown bears and work on the reading informational text standards. This unit includes a mini reader that will

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.7, RI.1.10, W.1.2, W.1.7

$7.00

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Bird Nest in a Cup Spring Activity

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for a fun treat to do with your class for springtime? Bird Nest in a cup is the perfect dessert to make with your students. You can use the mini book provided to follow the directions to make the no bake cheesecake treat. While you

Subjects:

Easter, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (32.76 MB)

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Owl Activities Nonfiction Text Features Comprehension Unit Informative Text

By First Grade Roars

This fun unit will have your students learning all about owls and non-fiction text features. Tons of owl activities such as literature connections, writing, crafts and more are included in this pack. This was created for one week of whole group

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.9, RI.1.10

$15.00

132

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All about Birds Nonfiction Unit Bird Research Reports

By First Grade Roars

Are you teaching your students the characteristics of birds? This packet includes guided reading strategies to learn about the characteristics of birds. There is a mini booklet Included, anchor charts, and activities to guide your instruction. In

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Posters

$12.00

Digital Download PDF (39.89 MB)

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Giraffe Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

This nonfiction unit is filled with activities to teach your students all about giraffes and work on the reading informational text standards. I love to learn about giraffes in the spring as we learn about mammals. This unit includes a mini reader

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5, RI.1.7, RI.1.10

$7.00

Digital Download PDF (41.79 MB)

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Groundhog Activity True or False Nonfiction Interactive Google Slides

By First Grade Roars

I am so excited to complete this true/false activity with my students in February just in time for Groundhog's Day. This set includes 20 statements about groundhogs. After reading each statement, the students have to guess if it is true or false. I

Subjects:

Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.1.4

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (185.16 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

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