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1st Grade Back to School First Week of First Grade Activities

By Jodi Southard

Are you a new 1st grade teacher, or do you need some fresh first grade activities for the first week back to school? This 1st grade back to school resource includes everything you need to have an amazing first week of first grade. These first grade

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

Grades:

1^st

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$11.25

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Editable Sight Word Bingo Cards

By Jodi Southard

Sight Word Bingo is such a fun and engaging way to allow your students to practice sight words. These editable Bingo Cards allow you to use whichever sight words your students are ready to practice. Simply type in 40 words of your choice, and the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Games

CCSS:

RF.K.3c, RF.1.3g

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650

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1st Grade Word Work | Editable Sight Word Activities & Spelling Word Games

By Jodi Southard

Help your students master sight words, spelling words and even word families with these EDITABLE word work activities! These 1st grade word work activities and sight word games allow you to use ANY words that you would like your students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g

$6.00

760

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Space Unit - All About our Solar System

By Jodi Southard

Your students will love this fun and engaging unit on teaching about the solar system. This includes a variety of activities to teach about space to your young elementary students. It is jam-packed with fact sheets about all the planets, the moon,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Science, Astronomy

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Printables

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1st & 2nd Grade Weather Unit | Weather Activities & Reading Passages

By Jodi Southard

Teach your students all about weather with these fun weather activities and reading passages! This 1st and 2nd grade weather unit covers rain, snow, precipitation, wind, rainbows, storms, clouds and the water cycle. Students will go through

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Science

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Printables

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Camping Themed Day

By Jodi Southard

This Camping packet is the perfect supplement to a camping themed day in your classroom. It includes ideas for set up along with math, reading, and writing activities. This packet includes: -Camping Coloring Page -Snack Bag Topper -Making Words

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.75

265

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Book Tasting for Primary Students

By Jodi Southard

Hosting a Book Tasting in your classroom is an amazing way to get your students interested in a variety of book genres. Students are engaged while exploring different genres and increasing their interests in books. Extend the "restaurant theme"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.5

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653

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Teddy Bear Day

By Jodi Southard

Teddy Bear Day is such a fun day to celebrate in a Kindergarten or 1st grade classroom. Whether you have this day on National Teddy Bear Day (September 9th in the US), International Teddy Bear Day (October 27th), or anytime during the school year,

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English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.50

435

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Daily Dictation Sentences | Phonics & Writing Practice

By Jodi Southard

Dictation sentences are one of the best ways for students to show that they have a true understanding of their phonics skills. Each day, you will read aloud focus words and a dictation sentence for students to write in their notebooks. This gives

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3c, RF.1.3g

$6.50

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Digital End of Year Celebration & Activities | End Of Year Party Games K 1st 2nd

By Jodi Southard

Whether you are ending the year virtually or in-person, this Digital End of the Year Celebration is the perfect way to add a little fun into your last days of school! These end of the year activities are perfect for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade

Subjects:

Spring, End of Year, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$5.00

179

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Ou Ow Diphthong Activity

By Jodi Southard

This fun and engaging lesson is wonderful to use when you are teaching the vowel pattern, ou/ow. Students will have to find clues and make predictions about what happened to their teacher. The clues have many ou and ow words. This lesson will

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.1.3, RF.1.3c

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Superhero Day

By Jodi Southard

Do your students love superheroes? Transform your classroom into a Superhero Training Camp for the day with this Superhero Day packet. Your students will love completing academic tasks to earn their superhero status. Students will complete

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.5

$4.75

160

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Apples Unit - All About Apples

By Jodi Southard

This packet is perfect for teaching about apples. Students will learn about the apple life cycle, parts of an apple, things made from apples, and more. This is great to use in the fall, or any time of the school year when you need a fun and

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.00

630

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Presidents Day Booklet

By Jodi Southard

This is a quick 9 page booklet that your student can complete about President's Day. The booklet includes a word search, , two fill in the blank pages, 2 coloring pages, and 2 writing pages. Your students will have fun while learning about the

Subjects:

Reading, Presidents' Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

422

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100th Day of School Booklet

By Jodi Southard

Are you ready for the 100th day of school? This packet is perfect for the 100th Day of School. It includes easy, no prep activities that will keep your students busy and engaged while using the number 100.This includes a variety of pages. Use

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Math, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.B.4c, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2c

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First Grade Writing Lessons | Daily Writing Practice Journals | Yearlong Bundle

By Jodi Southard

Do you struggle to find time to teach first grade writing lessons? Teaching 1st grade writing in time-saving mini lessons will make daily writing practice attainable! These 1st grade writing lessons will allow your students to spend more time

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.1.7, W.1.8

$58.50

$50.00

307

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Fluency Fun for Everyone {Differentiated Roll, Read, & Write Activities}

By Jodi Southard

This packet includes a variety of roll, read, and write activities to differentiate fluency practice for all levels of learners in your classroom. This can be used in whole group, small group, or as a learning center. The packet includes: Letter

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$7.50

409

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Digital Morning Meeting | 1st Grade Morning Meeting Slides Activities BUNDLE

By Jodi Southard

A digital morning meeting is the perfect way to start your day! These 1st grade morning meeting slides are great whether you are in the classroom or teaching virtually! Your 1st grade students will be engaged while you work through each of the

Subjects:

Character Education, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$60.50

$54.00

303

Bundle

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Habitats Unit - All About Animal Habitats

By Jodi Southard

This packet is perfect for teaching your students about habitats. The unit includes informational passages about the temperate deciduous forest, rainforest, desert, ocean, polar regions, grasslands & wetlands. These are perfect for close

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$8.50

438

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Bat Cave Day

By Jodi Southard

Do you need to spice up your teaching? Transform your classroom into a Bat Cave for the day with this Bat Cave Day packet. Your students will love completing bat themed academic tasks. Students will work on reading, math, and writing throughout

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Halloween

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.5

$4.75

137

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

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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