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Parent Teacher Conference Forms

By Jodi Southard

These editable forms are perfect for Parent Teacher conferences. You will find the following forms:Conference ReminderHow does your child feel about school? Self Evaluation FormsHow is your child doing?Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in

Subjects:

Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Flip Book

By Jodi Southard

Martin Luther King, Jr Flip Book This Martin Luther King, Jr. Flip Book is a quick activity that is perfect for teaching about MLK. Students will read a two page biography about Martin Luther King, Jr. and then answer comprehension questions on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Martin Luther King Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

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456

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The Gift of Kindness

By Jodi Southard

This Gift of Kindness is the perfect way to promote kindness in your classroom this holiday season. You will find two kindness based activities. The first one, The Gift of Kindness, allows your students to complete a "kindness activity" each day

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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I Have a Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing FREEBIE

By Jodi Southard

I Have a Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing FREEBIE This I Have a Dream Writing Project is perfect to have your students complete after learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. Take a picture of each student to display alongside their writing.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Martin Luther King Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

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2023-2024 School Calendar

By Jodi Southard

This 2023-2024 school calendar comes in two different editable versions. The first calendar in the file is a 2 page layout for each month. The second version in the file includes the entire month on 1 page. You can add text boxes into the

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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Back to School Printables for Parents

By Jodi Southard

These printables are perfect for sending home before school begins or in a Back to School packet for parents. They are also great to use as handouts during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

FREE

366

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Peanut & Tree Nut Allergy Signs

By Jodi Southard

Peanut & Tree Nut Allergy Signs These peanut and tree nut allergy signs are great for displaying outside of your classroom to help protect your students. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Posters

FREE

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12 Days of Christmas Freebies

By Jodi Southard

12 Days of Christmas Freebies This freebie packet includes 12 different Christmas themed activities. You will find a couple different graphic organizers, a writing activity, a word search, a Read the Room activity, and December words that you can

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

FREE

446

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Classroom Rules

By Jodi Southard

Classroom Rules These classroom rules posters are perfect for posting your rules in the classroom. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Posters

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139

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Informative/Explanatory Writing Posters

By Jodi Southard

Informative / Explanatory Writing Posters These posters are great for teaching your students about Informative/Explanatory writing. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Posters

FREE

140

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Narrative Writing Posters

By Jodi Southard

Narrative Writing Posters These posters will help your students understand narrative writing. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Posters

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379

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Beginning of the Year Assessments for 1st Graders

By Jodi Southard

Beginning of the Year Assessments for 1st Graders This quick assessments are perfect for the beginning of the year to see what your 1st graders already know. Products that you may also like...Common Core Language Arts Assessments for 1st

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English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Assessment

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283

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Summer Activities Calendar Freebie

By Jodi Southard

This freebie includes a summer calendar with activities for your students to complete each day. It will help to keep their brains engaged over summer break.

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Summer

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Word Lists for Fluency and Phonics Practice

By Jodi Southard

Word Lists for Fluency and Phonics Practice I use these word lists each week to work on fluency and phonics skills with my students. On Monday, I time each student as he/she reads the list. I record their time on their paper as well as my class

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

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210

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Penguin Mini Unit

By Jodi Southard

Penguin Mini Unit This mini unit includes chart ideas, a making words activity and a writing and craft activity to supplement your unit about penguins. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

Writing, Winter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

FREE

222

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General Information Sheets for the First Day of School

By Jodi Southard

General Information Sheets for the First Day of School This general information sheets are perfect to send home to parents on the first day of school. This will allow you to get to know your students on a more personal level right away. Connect

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

FREE

137

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Bat Freebies

By Jodi Southard

Bat Freebies These freebies can be added to any classroom bat unit. Visit my Blog for more classroom ideas. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

Science, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

FREE

256

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Comprehension Bookmark FREEBIE

By Jodi Southard

Comprehension Bookmarks are a great way to help your students with their comprehension skills while differentiating for different levels of books and readers.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables

FREE

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Editing Checklists for Self and Peer Editing

By Jodi Southard

Editing Checklists for Self and Peer Editing This freebie includes 4 different versions of self and peer editing checklists. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.60 MB)

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Persuasive Writing Posters

By Jodi Southard

Persuasive Writing Posters These posters are great for teaching your students about Persuasive Writing. Connect with MeFun in First on FacebookFun in First on Instagram

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Posters

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228

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My name is Jodi Southard, and I have been a classroom teacher for the past 20 years. I began by teaching K-5 Art for two years before becoming a classroom teacher. I have taught both 1st and 3rd grade, but my heart is definitely in 1st. I began my teaching blog, www.funinfirst.com, in 2010 and started creating educational resources for teachers shortly after. I absolutely love researching and developing educational products that work well in the classroom. I strive to make learning fun, practical, and rigorous for all students. Still being in the classroom every day allows me to fully understand today's students' needs.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in getting my children involved as much as possible with their learning. I want learning to be exciting and for children to love coming to school. My classroom environment is welcoming and nurturing and includes participation and hands-on involvement.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

-"Make a Difference" Award Winner from WTHI-TV -Deming Elementary Teacher of the Year -Vigo County School Corporation Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors in Elementary Education - Indiana State University Masters in Elementary Education - Indiana Wesleyan

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GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Health, Other (Specialty), Other (Social Studies), Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, 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, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community