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The Mini Mitten

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Morning Meeting: Greetings & Songs

$4.00

Editable Monthly Calendars (Chevron)

$4.00

Ocean Animal Unit: for Lower Elementary...

$6.00

Editable Binder Covers and Spines {Polka Dots}

$2.50

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Volunteer Sign-up (Now with an Editable Version!)

By The Mini Mitten

This Volunteer Sign-Up page is my BEST SELLER! It gives volunteers an option to help in a variety of ways: - from home (glue, staple, etc) - as a chaperone for field trips - assisting with class parties There is a section for weekly volunteers, as

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

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

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Handouts

$2.00

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Sequence of Events: Building a Snowman

By The Mini Mitten

This is a cut and paste activity for the sequence of building a snowman. It comes in black & white - so students can color it and also in color (so teachers don't have to color it!) :) UPDATED (2021): Now included - 8 step (original), 6 step,

Subjects:

Problem Solving, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Printables

$2.50

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Reading: Helpful Tips for Parents

By The Mini Mitten

This is a packet of four pages of information I will distribute to my parents to assist them with reading at home. Each page is uniquely designed by me and contains information that is helpful for teachers who use Reader's Workshop/Daily 5 in their

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Classroom Forms, For Parents

$2.00

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Ocean Animal Unit: for Lower Elementary {Science & Literacy}

By The Mini Mitten

This is a comprehensive Ocean Animal Unit for the Lower Elementary classroom. It combines science and literacy. ***This Unit includes ALL of the Mini-Lessons sold in my store {except Ocean Animal Sorting}*** Included: The Three Zones of the Ocean:

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

$6.00

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Morning Meeting: Greetings & Songs

By The Mini Mitten

This is for a Morning Meeting Binder. It contains 10 Morning Meeting/Circle Time greetings and songs (listed below). It also includes a binder cover page and a blank cover page. Songs: 1,2,3,4 (cheer) Brown Bear, Brown Bear HIckety Pickety Say Your

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Classroom Management, Oral Communication, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Songs, Games

$4.00

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Mini Lesson: Ocean Zones Sunlit, Twilight, Midnight

By The Mini Mitten

This is a small mini-lesson from my Ocean Unit available in my store for $6. Please check it out! The Three Zones of the Ocean: Sunlit, Twilight, and Midnight {and the animals who live there} This features three posters and a printable activity

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Earth Sciences

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$2.00

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Roller Skates {by Kady Did Doodles} over 45 images

By The Mini Mitten

I'm a child of the 80's - so I had to create a set of Roller Skates. This fun set includes 3 different skates (with their BW image) and then 45 different color images (some are glitter). Super fun! All images also have a BW line version included.

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Products For TpT Sellers, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

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

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Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$3.50

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Basketball Clipart {Kady Did Doodles}

By The Mini Mitten

This time of year is 100% basketball in our house. So - you can understand why I have basketball on the brain with this set of clipart! All art is 300dpi, .png, and comes in color & bw. This set features: Jerseys (All colors are shown - if you

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For All Subject Areas, Products For TpT Sellers

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$3.00

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Editable Monthly Calendars (Chevron)

By The Mini Mitten

This is a set of editable calendars (12 months). They can be used EVERY year! Simply click in the text boxes provided to add dates and items. I have included instructions for use and helpful tips for using these in newsletters (as email

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Classroom Management

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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Classroom Forms, For Parents, For Principals & Administrators

$4.00

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Food Fractions 1, 1/2, 1/4 {by Kady Did Doodles}

By The Mini Mitten

Great set of images for helping Lower Elementary students learn fractions: 1 whole, 1/2, and 1/4. Includes 3 foods: donuts, cookie, and orange sliced up in 1 whole, 1/2, and 1/4 Knife (kid friendly) Plates (white & light Blue) 1 - color &

Subjects:

Fractions, Cooking, Products For TpT Sellers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Clip Art

$3.00

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FREE Chevron Monthly Calendars (Blank)

By The Mini Mitten

This is a 12 month calendar in chevron backgrounds. They are each a different color and are blank, so they can be used from year to year. They are great for classroom volunteer scheduling, snacks, and meetings! Looking for an editable version? It's

Subjects:

Classroom Management

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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FREE

Digital Download PDF (20.23 MB)

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FREE Race Car Clipart - by Kady Did Doodles

By The Mini Mitten

I'm a Hoosier through and through! I just HAD to create a set of clipart to honor the greatest spectacle in racing… This is a sample of my Race Car Clipart set. It includes: 2 race cars 1 finish line The State of Indiana (in checkered) Checkered

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For All Subject Areas, Products For TpT Sellers

Grades:

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

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Clip Art

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (1.11 MB)

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FREE Cinco de mayo/Mexico Clipart

By The Mini Mitten

This is a MINI version of my Cinco de mayo / Viva Mexico clipart set available in my store. It includes: a sombrero, a red pepper, a cactus, and ¡OLE! Images are in color. Stop by my BLOG! Please see my TOU for more information about using my

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Spanish, Holidays/Seasonal, Products For TpT Sellers

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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Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

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Fruit Freebie {by Kady Did Doodles} 4 Color images

By The Mini Mitten

Enjoy a little slice of Summer with this Fruit Freebie set. It includes 4 color images: Orange, Lemon, Lime, and a Banner (3 flag, no word/letter) Please make sure you read my TOU once you open the file and I'd love it if you would leave feedback,

Subjects:

Cooking, Products For TpT Sellers, Summer

Grades:

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

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Clip Art

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (1.10 MB)

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Pumpkin Pie Clipart (27 Color & BW images)

By The Mini Mitten

There is nothing better than warm pumpkin pie after a filling Thanksgiving meal. This is my complete set of Pumpkin Pie images. It includes 27 color & BW png images for personal and commercial use. Included: Pumpkin

Subjects:

Cooking, Thanksgiving, Products For TpT Sellers

Grades:

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

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Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$3.50

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Sequence of Events: Apples

By The Mini Mitten

Students will use this printable to show the sequence of events from an apple seed to apple pie. There are six steps: Seeds, sprout, tree with blossoms, tree with apples, basket of picked apples, apple pie. Comes in B&W for students to color,

Subjects:

Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

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Printables

$1.00

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Editable Binder Covers and Spines {Polka Dots}

By The Mini Mitten

This is a great set of 6 different colored Binder Covers & Spines. It is a Polka Dot theme. Please see the picture for colors. This file will download as a zip file and open as a POWERPOINT! Please make sure you have PowerPoint before you

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School, Products For TpT Sellers

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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Classroom Forms

$2.50

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$Fire Safety Packet: Math & Literacy plus MORE$

Fire Safety Packet: Math & Literacy plus MORE

By The Mini Mitten

This is a Fire Safety packet specifically designed for lower elementary students. This packet has great activities for Math & Literacy Centers. It includes: - a number word & number fire truck matching game - practice sheets for writing

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, Handwriting

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (2.97 MB)

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FREE Pumpkin Pie Clipart {Color Images Only}

By The Mini Mitten

Mmmmmm, Pumpkin Pie. This is a mini & FREE version of my Pumpkin Pie Clipart! It includes a total of 7 png images - all in color. Included: Pumpkin Pie Heat Oven Bowl (yellow) Spatula (pink) Pumpkin Can (blue label) If you like this set - but

Subjects:

Cooking, Thanksgiving, Products For TpT Sellers

Grades:

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

Types:

Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (0.45 MB)

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FREE March Madness Coloring Pages by Kady Did Doodles

By The Mini Mitten

Is your team in the BIG DANCE? Are you ready for March Madness? This FREE mini packet will get your students excited for the tournament! Page One: Your students will color even numbers red and odd numbers blue to help the basketball get to the

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (6.82 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I currently teach first grade. I use the Orton-Gillingham method to teach literacy in my classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from DePauw University in 2004 with a degree in Communications. After working in sales for two years - and many, many tearful drives to work - I decided to go back to school for teaching. I graduated from Marian University with a MAT in 2007. I was trained in OG by IMSE in 2018.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am lucky to be a mom to my three amazing children.

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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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Fractions, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, World Languages, Spanish, Chinese, Arts & Music, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Problem Solving, Cooking, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting, For Administrators, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics