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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

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$8.00

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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

546

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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,

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Specialty, Back to School, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$61.50

$46.00

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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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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

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

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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

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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

113

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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

212

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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

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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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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Fairy Tale Activities Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

This product is a bundle of 4 fairy tale units combined It is over 600+ pages and could be used over the course of an entire month. By purchasing this bundle you will receive a bonus packet to play "Guess that Fairy Tale" and display all the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$37.00

$26.00

274

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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

128

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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

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Word Walls, Printables, Posters

$72.50

$48.00

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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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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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Gingerbread Cowboy Gingerbread Pirates and Gingerbread Boy in the City

By First Grade Roars

This Gingerbread set includes activities to go along with The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires, Gingerbread Pirates by Kladstrup and The Gingerbread Boy by Richard Egielski. The primary focus in these stories is sequencing and comparing and

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

$8.00

148

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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

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Pig the Elf Activities | Distance Learning

By First Grade Roars

This mini unit is perfect to teach in December during the Christmas season. It will help your students realize that being greedy isn't what Christmas is all about. Pig the Pug is a greedy little elf in this story. It is a rhyming back that will make

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$6.00

163

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Spiders Reading Comprehension, Fiction, Nonfiction, Writing, Crafts & More

By First Grade Roars

I LOVE doing spider activities in October. The children learn difference between an insect and a spider and how important they are to our environment. The focus reading strategy for this week fact and details although there is SO MUCH more

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

$12.00

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Sharks Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Informational Text Bundle

By First Grade Roars

This is the perfect unit for students to learn All about Sharks! I always do this unit right after spring break, it would be a great unit during SHARK WEEK too. This unit focuses around 5 anchor texts: All about Sharks paper book included, Fly Guy

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$26.00

$20.00

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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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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