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Turkey Trouble Activities: Retelling, Sequencing, Craft, Writing Lessons

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Turkey Trouble Activities: Retelling, Sequencing, Writing (perfect for speech therapy)Do you need Turkey Trouble sequencing activities? What about Turkey Trouble writing activities and other engaging ELA projects? This literature companion is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$5.00

$4.50

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Happy New Years 2024: Goals, Memory Book, Flip Book, Resolutions & MORE!

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

This NEWLY UPDATED 2024 New Year's Day writing activity pack includes a flip book with eight pages of activities, a mini memory book with fill-in-the-blank sentences and spaces for pictures, and five printable worksheets to close out 2023 and ring

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, The New Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$4.25

Digital Download PDF (7.52 MB)

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Gratitude Activities: Gratitude Journal Writing Prompts and Bulletin Board

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Gratitude Activities Challenge & Journal Writing Prompts Thanksgiving/Christmas BUNDLE:Research shows that expressing gratitude has a positive effect on mood, peer relationships, and an overall higher quality of life. Gratitude ignites the

Subjects:

Character Education, Thanksgiving, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$15.00

$9.95

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Turkey Claus Activities: Literature Unit Companion

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Turkey Claus Activities with Digital Distance Learning OptionWendi Silvano did it again with Turkey Claus! This silly Christmas picture book is perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade. Turkey Claus is written by the same author as Turkey Trick or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (6.38 MB)

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How to Catch Santa Activities: Christmas Writing, Reflecting, & Craftivity

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

How to Catch Santa Craftivity, Writing, and no Prep Printables:These activities for How to Catch Santa, are part of a larger, engaging series of "How To" picture books by Jean Reagan. These language arts activities are packed with no-prep printable

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.38 MB)

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Tuesday Tucks Me In: Memorial Day Activities Literature Unit

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Tuesday Tucks Me In Book for Veterans Day and Memorial Day Writing: Veteran's Day ActivitiesVeteran's Day Literature Unit: Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and His Service Dog, by Luis Carlos Montalvan is a narrative non-fiction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (5.74 MB)

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Memoirs of an Elf Literature Unit Activities | Christmas Craft | Story Elements

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

This literature companion for Memoirs of an Elf by Devin Scillian is perfect for Kinder, 1st, or 2nd grade. There are a variety of activities, crafts, and printables for centers, stations, or whole group activities. This literature unit

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.18 MB)

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Turkey's Valentine Surprise, Turkey Trouble, & MORE: W. Silvano Activity BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Turkey's Valentine Surprise Activity, Halloween TURKEY TRICK OR TREAT, Thanksgiving TURKEY TROUBLE, AND MORE Wendi Silvano Activities BUNDLE:Turkey Trouble, Turkey Trick or Treat, Turkey Claus, Turkey's Eggcellent Easter, and Turkey Goes to School

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$30.00

$19.95

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Halloween Writing Activities: Creative Writing Roll-A-Story Dice Prompts & Paper

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Looking for creative writing activities for Halloween that are engaging and fun? This Halloween ROLL-A-STORY activity is a perfect way for you to engage students in a fun writing activity for Halloween! Storytelling with dice is a great way to

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Posters

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.60 MB)

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

This There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose activities pack now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the file for the link and instructions.There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (7.31 MB)

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Gratitude Activities: Gratitude Journal Writing Prompts and Worksheets

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Gratitude Journal Activities Writing Prompts: Gratitude Worksheets for Thanksgiving and ChristmasThese gratitude activities are perfect for any time of year but are particularly timely for the holiday season during Thanksgiving or Christmas. You

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$7.50

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (5.04 MB)

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Turkey Trick or Treat Activities by Wendi Silvano: Sequencing, Retelling Sticks

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Halloween FUN! Turkey Trick or Treat Activities: Retelling, Sequencing, & MUCH MORE!Turkey Trick or Treat by Wendi Silvano literature unit activities are perfect for Halloween. The retelling sticks are particularly useful for students acquiring

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

$5.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.02 MB)

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Kindness Activities Bulletin Board: 12 Days of Kindness Challenge

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

12 Day of Kindness: Random Acts of Kindness Challenge Activities for Each KindnessThis 12 Days of Kindness activity is perfect for any time of year but is particularly timely for Thanksgiving in November, any December holiday, or in February for

Subjects:

School Counseling, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$6.00

$4.95

Digital Download PDF (13.70 MB)

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell Activities and Worksheets: Perfect for Speech TherapyThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell Flip Book, Mini-Book, and Retelling Sticks are perfect for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade (please check the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.69 MB)

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Turkey's Eggcellent Easter Activities | Retelling, Sequencing, and MORE!

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Turkey's Eggcellent Easter Activities:Have you read Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano? This is her newest picture book in that series and it's dedicated to Easter! This literature companion for Turkeys Eggcellent Easter is perfect for Kindergarten,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (8.43 MB)

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There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow: Old Lady ActivitiesThere Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow Flipbook, Mini-Book, and Retelling Sticks are perfect for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade (please check the preview to ensure that the

Subjects:

Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (7.60 MB)

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey Activities: Retelling and MORE!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey Flip Book, Mini-Book, and Retelling Sticks are perfect for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade (please check the preview to ensure

Subjects:

Literature, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.62 MB)

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Summer Bucket List Activities Fun Summer Passport Craft Packets Indoor & Outdoor

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

This Summer Passport Activity Booklet product was created to help teachers and parents find fun, easy, and creative summer activities for students and children (as an alternative to technology and boredom) for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. This

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Writing, Summer

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, For Parents, Google Apps

$5.25

Digital Download PDF (13.74 MB)

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Growth Mindset Positive Notes from the Teacher: Encouraging Notes YEAR BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Growth Mindset Positive Notes from the Teacher: Encouraging Notes for Kids with Fall, Spring, Winter Theme BUNDLEThis Encouraging Growth Mindset Notes from the Teacher BUNDLE is perfect for any 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th-grade classroom!Are you

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Holidays/Seasonal, Classroom Community

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$26.00

$16.95

Bundle

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Turkey Trick or Treat Halloween Language Arts Worksheets and Activities BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

This Halloween Bundle for 1st-2nd Grade includes Halloween Literacy Activities and a Literature Unit for Turkey Trick or Treat by Wendi Silvano.This Halloween file includes:This hilarious new picture book is perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Halloween

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$8.00

$6.50

Bundle

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have worked as a classroom teacher for 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades, a Reading Recovery teacher, a School Counselor for grades PK-6, and an ESL teacher for K-6. I am passionate about sharing ideas and resources that nurture students.... in heart and mind.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I have been trained in Balanced Literacy, Reading Recovery, and the the SIOP model for ESL learners. I have a Master's Degree in School Counseling and always take the "whole child" into account when teaching, interacting, or assessing students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year, 1999, Black Elementary, Houston, TX Teacher of the Year, 2001, Heritage Elementary, Houston, TX

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University of Iowa, Undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology Sam Houston State University, MEd in School Counseling

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Logo created by: Laine Sutherland from A Little Peace of Africa. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Little-Peace-Of-Africa

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Physical Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, School Psychology, End of Year, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning