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BOOK LOVERS CLUB Goodies for Growing Readers!!

$4.25

Beginning Sounds Search {I-Spy Alphabet Mats &...

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Amazing Alliterations Writing Pack: ideas &...

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Word Work Task Cards for Daily 5 or Literacy...

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Thing One and Thing Two Hair Hats / Headbands

By Literacy and Laughter

My students {and parents} went absolutely nuts over these adorable Thing 1 and Thing 2 Hair Dos last year. This product includes: *step by step directions to create these fun headbands * Thing 1 - Thing 30 labels for headbands * Thing 1 -

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Printables

$1.50

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Sorting Fun -- ideas and supplies to teach sorting by attribute

By Literacy and Laughter

This sorting pack provides fun, hands-on practice for sorting. It includes many fun ideas and manipulatives to teach students about sorting by color, shape, size, texture, type, and more! Students will love practicing sorting and recording their

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Other (Math)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

K.MD.B.3

$3.50

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American Symbols FREEBIE U.S. Symbol Quilt or Class Book Printable

By Literacy and Laughter

Enjoy this American Symbols FREEBIE!! :) This product includes headers or sentence starters for many U.S. Symbols. You can use these to create a class book or quilt. My students LOVED creating a symbol quilt this year. Check out the gorgeous

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Presidents' Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.7

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Beginning Sounds Search {I-Spy Alphabet Mats & Recording Sheets}

By Literacy and Laughter

Print these adorable beginning sounds I-Spy alphabet mats on cardstock and laminate. Students will LOVE using these to practice phonics skills - including beginning sound identification and spelling/stretching sounds when writing. These are

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Printables, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.3

$4.00

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You've Been Gobbled - Act of Kindness Kit for November

By Literacy and Laughter

This kit includes everything that you need to start a "GOBBLE" at your school - or in your neighborhood. (like a Halloween Boo!) My students are having so much fun watching our simple act of kindness make its way around our school. :) This kit is

Subjects:

Character Education, Thanksgiving

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.00

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$Ten Timid Ghosts - Fun Literacy and Math Ghost Pack!$

Ten Timid Ghosts - Fun Literacy and Math Ghost Pack!

By Literacy and Laughter

This is a collection of super fun literacy and math activities that perfect for use after reading Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O'Connell. Children LOVE this book and want to read it again and again. This pack includes... Large Character Cards for

Subjects:

Numbers, Literature, Halloween

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.5, K.OA.A.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.6, L.K.6

$3.00

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Light Box Designs - Growing Bundle of Fun Lightbox Slides

By Literacy and Laughter

Light Box Designs for your classroom. Such a fun way to jazz up your classroom decor! Simply print and cut these adorable slides to use in your Heidi Swapp Light Box. :) This is a GROWING BUNDLE. What's included: - 24 unique designs including

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables

$3.00

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Doodles & Drawings book for Writer's Workshop

By Literacy and Laughter

A Doodle and Drawing book for students to practice drawing. *Please note this does not include specific lessons, but a tool to capture your students doodles and drawing progression. This Doodles and Drawing book can be used as you teach your

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

$2.50

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Amazing Alliterations Writing Pack: ideas & supplies for growing writers

By Literacy and Laughter

Amazing Alliterations Writing Pack Use this product to help your growing writers learn about creating fun alliterations. During this unit we focus on phonics skills - such as letter and sound identification, beginning sound matching, stretching

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.K.1, SL.K.5, L.K.1, L.K.1a, L.K.1e, L.K.2, L.K.2a, L.K.2d

$3.50

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CVC Word Cards

By Literacy and Laughter

CVC Word Cards Includes 2 sets of CVC word cards - {WORDS ONLY} Choose from plain black font or funky colorful font. Each set includes 175 words each. Cards measure 4.25"x5.5" - 4 word cards per page. Print on cardstock & laminate these

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.2, RF.K.3

$2.50

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BOOK LOVERS CLUB Goodies for Growing Readers!!

By Literacy and Laughter

Book Lovers Club I ask my students to join this club at the beginning of year and they always LOVE IT! Once everyone becomes an official member we study authors, illustrators, and the choices that they make. We celebrate books and absolutely fall

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.6

$4.25

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THANKFUL GOODIES {fun thankful books, gifts, and art projects for November}

By Literacy and Laughter

When you can't find the words you are looking for, google can! :) Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness. This is a collection of fun ideas to teach students about being thankful. It is

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.75

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What a HOOT! Owl Classroom Accents {Editable}

By Literacy and Laughter

Adorable Owl Accents for your classroom! This EDITABLE accent pack includes: Look Whooooo's In __(grade level)___ Classroom Printable/Wall Art (grade levels preschool-4th grade included) Adorable Owl Name Plates or Subjects in 7 different

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.50

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Word Work Task Cards for Daily 5 or Literacy Work Stations

By Literacy and Laughter

Use these beautiful word work task cards for: Daily 5 Word Work basket labels Literacy Work Station rotation cards Student I Can statements for Reader's Workshop and more! :) There are 30 different I can statements with clear pictures

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$3.25

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FREE Copy, Grade, File Organization Labels

By Literacy and Laughter

Free Copy, Grade, File Organization labels to keep you organized! Print these on card stock and use in a Sterlite Plastic Drawer Set. Perfect (and cute!) way to keep your desk clean and organized. Please leave feedback if you download. Thanks! :

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

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

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Printables

FREE

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American Symbols Expert Certificates and Fact Recording Books

By Literacy and Laughter

American Symbols Certificates and Fact Recording Booklets WHAT’S INCLUDED: Expert CERTIFICATES Pages 4 -7(2 choices for Boys, 2 for GIRLS) AMERICAN SYMBOLS FACT BOOK COVERS Pages 8 -9(2 choices) STUDENT BOOKLET PAGES TO RECORD FACTS Pages

Subjects:

U.S. History, Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.50

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$Notebook Covers {reading, writing, math, science, social s$

Notebook Covers {reading, writing, math, science, social studies, poetry}

By Literacy and Laughter

Print these adorable covers to add to your students' learning notebooks. So fun and colorful. :) Covers included: Reading Writing Poetry Math Science Math and Science Social Studies Also included -- matching notebook basket signs. Check out my

Subjects:

Literature, Classroom Management, Study Skills

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$2.50

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Beginning Sounds Search, Color, & Write

By Literacy and Laughter

Students will search for pictures of items that begin with the selected letter sound. Students will color, highlight, or circle items that begin with the selected letter. Next they will select 3 of the words and write them. Perfect practice for

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b, L.K.1

$4.00

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$Math Story Problem Practice and Publishing Kit$

Math Story Problem Practice and Publishing Kit

By Literacy and Laughter

Check out my blog to see how I used this Story Problem Publishing Kit with my kindergarten students. Publishing Story Problems - Literacy and Laughter Use this product to help your students gain a better understanding of writing their own story

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.2, K.OA.A.3

$2.00

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Kindergarten Notebook Labels 100 Prompts Aligned to ELA CCS

By Literacy and Laughter

Kindergarten Reading Notebook Labels One of my top selling items - with 100% positive 4.0 feedback rating. Sadly, I had to create a new listing, but here they are... :) *NOW INCLUDES 100 LABELS/PROMPTS!!* Reading Notebooks are a wonderful way

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.3, RL.K.6, RL.K.7, RL.K.10, RF.K.3

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 10th year of teaching. I have experience teaching preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. While I have truly enjoyed each of those grades, Kindergarten has absolutely captured my heart.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to provide my students with engaging, hands-on activities that suit their interests, strengths, and needs. I believe students learn best through open-ended, hands-on activities. It is so exciting to watch their interest and skill grow in an "workshop" environment-where their creative ideas and different approaches are encouraged.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3rd), University of Cincinnati Master's Degree in Reading and Writing, Northern Kentucky University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I feel super blessed to have a job that I love! : ) I am so thankful for the amazing students {and bloggers} who inspire me daily!