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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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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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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

544

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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

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Witch's Brew a Fun Halloween Activity

By First Grade Roars

This fun witch's brew activity is perfect for HALLOWEEN WEEK. Witch's brew is yearly favorite in my classroom. I use this goodie to introduce main idea and details, but it could also be used for writing, math, sequencing or just for fun. You can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Songs, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.2, W.1.2

$6.00

216

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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

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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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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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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

211

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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

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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

Digital Download PDF (20.18 MB)

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

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...

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$80.00

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Tacky the Penguin Book Companion Reading Comprehension Craft & Writing

By First Grade Roars

Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester is sure to have your students laughing. In this unit students will work on different reading strategies that connect with the story. This activity pack is filled with comprehension strategies to focus on the Common

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Winter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$5.50

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Seasonal Snack Activities in a Cup Growing Bundle

By First Grade Roars

This fun growing bundle is filled with activities for the seasons and holidays. It includes activities to make apple pie, pumpkin pie, halloween monster snack, kindness snack, cinco de mayo dip, earth day dirt, bird nest snack, St. Patrick's Day

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RI.1.10, W.K.2, W.1.2, SL.1.1a, SL.1.2, SL.1.3

$115.00

$72.00

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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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Native American Activities Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text

By First Grade Roars

This Unit was designed to teach young children about three different Native American tribes. There are booklets for the Iroquois, Sioux, and Hopi Tribes. Each booklet can be copied two per page. They come with assessment pieces and a writing page.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Native Americans, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Guided Reading Books, Printables

$12.00

264

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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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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