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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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Camping Theme Classroom Decor BUNDLE

By First Grade Roars

Where are my happy campers? This camping decor set is filled with rainbow color tones, wood, trees, and loads of camping goodies. It will brighten your classroom and fill it with happiness. Classroom labels, bulletin board ideas, birthday chart,

Subjects:

Specialty, Back to School, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$61.50

$46.00

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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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Woodland Classroom Decor Bundle Forest Animals & Rustic Theme

By First Grade Roars

Are you looking for an adorable classroom decor set that is filled with fun woodland animals and beautiful wooden shiplap? This warm woodland shiplap animal set is filled with bears, birds, squirrels, raccoons, hedgehogs, and more. It will fill your

Subjects:

Specialty, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Posters

$72.50

$48.00

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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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Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor BUNDLE Soft Calm and Happy

By First Grade Roars

Fill your classroom with the soft, calm, happy, rainbow bright decor set. As alternative to the boho rainbow, it is filled with shades of soft pink, orange, yellow, green and blue. It will brighten your classroom and fill it with joy. Classroom

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Specialty, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$61.50

$46.00

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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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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

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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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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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Hedgehog Theme Classroom Decor BUNDLE with Shiplap & Flowers

By First Grade Roars

Do you love hedgehogs? This adorable decor set is filled with them and accented with wood shiplap and brightly colored flowers. It will fill your classroom with cuteness and fun. Classroom labels, bulletin board ideas, birthday chart, calendar, book

Subjects:

Specialty, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$69.00

$48.00

Bundle

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Camping Theme Classroom Decor JOB CHART & SCHEDULE

By First Grade Roars

Where are my happy campers? This camping decor set is filled with rainbow color tones, wood, trees, and loads of camping goodies. It will brighten your classroom and fill it with happiness. This set will give you choices to create a fun and engaging

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.00

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Beach Theme Classroom Decor BUNDLE

By First Grade Roars

Welcome to the seaside where the beach fills your room with blues, greens, teals and a touch of wood driftwood. Decorate your room in this relaxing decor and give your classroom the calm oasis it deserves. Classroom labels, bulletin board ideas,

Subjects:

Specialty, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$61.50

$46.00

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Camping Theme Classroom Decor KINDNESS POSTERS

By First Grade Roars

Where are my happy campers? This camping decor set is filled with rainbow color tones, wood, trees, and loads of camping goodies. It will brighten your classroom and fill it with happiness. This packet contains 8 custom posters that are 11 by 8 1/2.

Subjects:

Specialty, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (11.58 MB)

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Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor NAME TAGS LOCKER TABLE Soft Calm and Happy

By First Grade Roars

Fill your classroom with the soft, calm, happy, rainbow bright decor set. It is filled with shades of soft pink, orange, yellow, green and blue. It will brighten your classroom and fill it with joy. In this packet you will receive locker tags, name

Subjects:

Specialty, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (21.15 MB)

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Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor Bundle Bright

By First Grade Roars

This bundle decor set will brighten your classroom with fun rainbows. The colors are hot pink, turquoise, light blue, yellow, pink and blue. Many of the files have editable pieces that can customized by using Powerpoint and adding text boxes. I have

Subjects:

Specialty, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$58.00

$45.00

Bundle

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Cactus Classroom Decor Name Tags, Locker Tags, Table Tags, & More

By First Grade Roars

In this packet you will receive locker tags, name tags, and table tags with a wood grain background, cactus, succulents, and bright pink, green and blue accents. There are also other labels included for different things in your room. Some pages are

Subjects:

Specialty, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.50

Digital Download ZIP (78.17 MB)

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Name Activities Beginning of the Year Back to School

By First Grade Roars

The first week of school we work on name activities in our first grade classroom. We learn about vowels, consonants all while looking closely at our names. This mini unit is a perfect way to spend a week learning these basic skills before diving

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Back to School, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.1b, RF.1.1

$4.00

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A Letter from your Teacher & Our Class is Family Shannon Olsen Bundle

By First Grade Roars

I just adore the stories written by written by Shannon Olsen and illustrated by Sandie Sonke. They are the perfect books to read aloud at the beginning and end of the school year. This bundle includes activities for Our Class is a Family, Our School

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.4, RL.1.7

$16.00

$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!

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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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