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End of the Year Theme Day Activities BUNDLE Countdown to Summer

By First Grade Roars

Enjoy the last 6 days with your students by doing end of the year themed days. This bundle contains activities for ice cream day, beach day, bubble day, circus day, camping day, and popcorn day. Your students will be so excited to come to school

Subjects:

Writing, End of Year, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d...

$48.00

$38.00

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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

$54.00

$36.00

291

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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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$END of the Year Activities Math & ELA Solve the Mystery Ta$

END of the Year Activities Math & ELA Solve the Mystery Task Card Bundle

By First Grade Roars

I am so excited to share this END OF THE YEAR MATH & ELA CHALLENGE BUNDLE. Since it is the end of the year I thought it would be helpful to review both subject areas separately with 2 different cases. You will begin this activity with a short

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, End of Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

$13.00

$10.00

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Holiday Christmas Theme Day Elf, Reindeer, Candy Cane, Santa, Tree, Gingerbread

By First Grade Roars

Are you trying to find a way to keep your student's engaged and learning? Themed days may be just for you. I am so excited to use these PAPER HOLIDAY THEME activites in December. This bundle includes elf, reindeer, candy cane, Santa, Christmas Tree

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

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

$48.00

$38.00

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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

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$61.50

$46.00

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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

514

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All about Insects and Bugs Nonfiction Unit Insect Research Reports

By First Grade Roars

Are you teaching your students about insects and bugs? This packet includes guided reading strategies to learn about insect and bug characteristics. There are three paper mini books that are Included; All about insects, Insects vs. Spiders, and Bugs

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans

$12.00

211

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All about Fish and Ocean Animals Nonfiction Unit Sea Life Research Reports

By First Grade Roars

This is the perfect bundle of goodies to teacher your primary students about fish and ocean life. 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

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Science, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Unit Plans

$12.00

161

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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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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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Laura Numeroff Guided Reading Cause and Effect Activities Book Companions

By First Grade Roars

This is a bundle of 7 different Laura Numeroff stories is part of my guided reading with a purpose series. The stories included are If you Give a Mouse a Brownie, If you Give a Dog a Donut, If you Give a Moose a Muffin, If you Give a Pig a Party, If

Subjects:

Math, Writing, Reading Strategies

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, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3

$38.50

$25.00

191

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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

Bundle

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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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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

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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Jan Brett The Mitten, The Hat, The Snowy Nap, Cozy, The Mitten Tresselt Bundle

By First Grade Roars

This Winter Unit features 5 books The Mitten by Jan Brett, The Mitten by Alvin Tresselt, The Hat by Jan Brett, The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett, and now recently added, Cozy by Jan Brett. There are also four passages included. Students will enjoy reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$26.50

$20.00

104

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$Solve the Mystery BUNDLE Math & ELA Task Card Activity 1st Grade$

Solve the Mystery BUNDLE Math & ELA Task Card Activity 1st Grade

By First Grade Roars

I am so excited to share this Bundle of MYSTERY CHALLENGE activities with you and your students! You will begin each activity with a short video that will challenge your students to solve the case of something missing. They will have to find out

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 1.MD.B.3, 1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.NBT.C.4...

$104.00

$80.00

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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