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Bubble Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with fun end of the year themed days. Bubble day is a great way to learn about bubbles and bubble gum while having fun too! Go outside and enjoy the fresh air with a bubble experiment. There are literature extension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d...

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Ice Cream Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year themed day. Have a yummy day with your students celebrating and learning all about ice cream! It is the perfect way to end your year, engage your students, and still learn. There are

Subjects:

Creative Writing, End of Year, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.4, W.1.1, W.1.2

$8.00

407

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Popcorn Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year themed day. Enjoy eating popcorn, complete loads of activities and watching a movie with your students. Children will learn all about popcorn and complete popcorn related activities. There

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.K.2, RI.K.3, RI.K.4, RI.K.7, RI.K.10

$8.00

403

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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

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$36.00

291

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Circus Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year themed day. Have a silly day with your students celebrating and learning all about the circus! This unit is filled with math games and activities, writing, word work, reading connections,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Games

$8.00

153

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Christmas Book Companion Activities BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Writing Crafts

By First Grade Roars

This fun bundle is a combination of four different individual stories. The stories included are, If you Take a Mouse to the Movies by Numeroff, Mooseltoe by Palatini, Bear Stays up for Christmas by Wilson, and Olive the Other Reindeer. Each unit is

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$24.00

$18.00

192

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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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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

514

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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

159

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Gingerbread Boy Gingerbread Man Gingerbread Baby & Gingerbread Friends

By First Grade Roars

This Gingerbread set includes activities to go along with The Gingerbread Boy, The Gingerbread Man, The Gingerbread Baby, and Gingerbread Friends. The primary focus in these stories is sequencing and comparing and contrasting. There are colorful

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.9

$10.00

163

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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 Reptiles Nonfiction Unit Reptile Research Reports

By First Grade Roars

This is the perfect bundle of goodies to teacher your primary students about reptiles. It is over a weeks worth of materials that is sure to engage your little learners and make them reptile experts. There are two paper mini books that are

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

$12.00

147

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Gingerbread Holiday Dramatic Play Center Activities and Games

By First Grade Roars

Who doesn't love Gingerbread and all the fun things December brings. Charlie LOVES to bake and so do my first graders. Why not embrace the fun with loads of learning? This gingerbread dramatic play was designed for your students to shop at the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Math, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.00

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Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play Center Activities and Games

By First Grade Roars

Who doesn't love Fall and all the fun things it brings. Charlie LOVES the Fall and so do my first graders. Why not embrace the fun with loads of learning? This harvest market or pumpkin patch was designed for your students to shop at the market for

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Math, Autumn

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (18.57 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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If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

This packet is the perfect companion to Laura Numeroff's story, If you Give a Dog a Donut. This book companion is filled with comprehension reading strategies, math games, word work and writing ideas. A fun dog and donut craft is also included. This

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$5.50

154

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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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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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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