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Seasonal Writing Journals with Handwriting Directed Drawings & Sentence Practice

By The Primary Brain

Are you looking for a simple and fun writing activity that will help build vocabulary and independent writers? These seasonal writing journals combine multiple skills of drawing, handwriting, vocabulary, and sentence writing for an all-in-one

Subjects:

Writing, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

$10.00

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How To Writing Sequencing Stories with Pictures | Procedural Writing Cut & Paste

By The Primary Brain

Do you need a no-prep resource to teach how-to writing and story sequencing in your classroom? This How-To Writing and Sequencing resource works on building independent writers as they learn to use transitional words in their writing. Students will

Subjects:

Writing, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3c, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

$6.00

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CVCE Word Activities | Small Group Phonics | Write and Wipe

By The Primary Brain

Have fun with cvce word practice with this reusable cvce center. Students will use picture cards to write cvce words within sentences. Differentiate for your students through picture cards with and without the CVCE word included. Picture cards are

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b

$4.99

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First Grade Daily Writing Journals FREEBIE with Handwriting & Directed Drawings

By The Primary Brain

Do you need a simple, yet effective daily writing activity that will help build independent writers? With this FREEBIE, you can try out 3 of my Phonics-Based Daily Writing Journals for First Grade! Each page combines multiple skills of drawing,

Subjects:

Writing, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3c, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

FREE

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Daily Writing Journal for 1st Grade with Handwriting and Directed Drawings

By The Primary Brain

Do you need a simple, yet effective daily writing activity that will help build independent writers? These phonics-based daily writing journals for First Grade combine multiple skills of drawing, handwriting, and sentence writing for an all-in-one

Subjects:

Writing, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3c, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

$15.00

200

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How to Write a Sentence | Building Sentences Writing Activity

By The Primary Brain

Do your students struggle with writing complete sentences? Teach your students how to build a sentence by cutting, pasting, and writing the words in a sentence.This Build a Sentence Writing Intervention Activity works on placing words in order to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

L.K.1f, L.1.1f, L.1.1g, L.1.1i, L.1.1j, L.1.2, L.1.2b

$5.00

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Fall Centers for Math Literacy & Writing - Autumn Activities Bundle

By The Primary Brain

Ready to bring some fall fun to your classroom this year? This Fall Favorites Activity Bundle is filled with math and literacy activities to make planning seasonal activities a breeze! This bundle includes handwriting practice, no prep math

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$23.00

$15.00

Bundle

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Seasonal Writing and Holiday Lapbook | Project Based Activities All Year Long!

By The Primary Brain

This bundle contains fun writing activity lapbooks to use for holiday activities all year long! These are excellent for independent activities, literacy centers, whole group, and special writing activities. Click on the individual product previews

Subjects:

Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.3, W.1.3

$25.00

$17.50

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April Fool's Day Writing Activities Worksheets

By The Primary Brain

Get students excited about writing through an April Fool's Joke of their own! This narrative writing pack includes graphic organizers, final draft writing pages, and a storyboard all centered around April Fool's Day. Students will go through the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.3, W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.3.3b, W.3.3d, W.4.3a, W.4.3c, W.4.3e

$3.50

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Write and Wipe Activities with CVC Blends Digraphs Bossy R CVCE & Vowel Teams

By The Primary Brain

Work on phonics skills with reusable write and wipe activity mats. Students will focus on writing words with target phonics skills and independently write complete sentences.Students will use a picture card to write a word within a sentence. Picture

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b

$25.00

$16.50

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Valentine Lapbook - Valentine's Day Craft and Writing Activity

By The Primary Brain

Create a Valentine's Day craft your students will treasure forever! In this Valentine's Day activity, students will work on narrative writing, transition words, and cutting and coloring skills. Your students will also reflect on Valentine's Day

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, W.1.3

$3.50

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My New Year's Resolutions Lapbook - Goal Setting Writing Activity

By The Primary Brain

Help your students set goals and grow in their growth mindset with this fun New Year's Resolutions writing prompt. Students will work on writing, transition words, cutting and coloring skills, and think critically about the goals they want to set.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, W.1.3

$3.50

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Sentence Writing Practice Activities | Building Complete Sentences Worksheets

By The Primary Brain

This Sentence Writing Intervention Activity Bundle works on building, extending, combining, and proofreading sentences. When students become experts at writing sentences, they will be ready to write excellent paragraphs!HOW WILL THIS HELP MY

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, L.K.1f, L.1.1f, L.1.1g, L.1.1i, L.1.2, L.1.2a, L.1.2b, L.2.2, L.2.2a

$20.00

$15.00

206

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Proofreading & Editing Practice Activities | Correcting Sentences Worksheets

By The Primary Brain

Help your students recognize capitalization, spelling, and punctuation errors through this PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL proofreading writing intervention activity. Students will work on proofreading a single sentence. Then, they will rewrite the sentence

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, L.1.2, L.1.2a, L.1.2b, L.1.2d, L.1.2e, L.2.2, L.2.2a

$5.00

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Fall Narrative Writing Lapbook - Autumn Craft and Activities

By The Primary Brain

Work on writing during the autumn season through a lapbook all about fall. This lapbook includes narrative writing, reflection, a question on what students want to learn, science, vocabulary, and a flip book! Coloring and cutting skills will also

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, W.1.3

$3.50

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Halloween Scrambled Sentences Writing Formation Activity

By The Primary Brain

Halloween scrambled sentence cards will help students learn how to properly form a sentence. Picture clues assist students with decoding words within the sentence. A sentence recording sheet is included in this resource for students to record after

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3g

FREE

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Halloween Write and Wipe Activity Mat Freebie

By The Primary Brain

Work on Halloween vocabulary words with these reusable write and wipe activity mats. Students will use a picture card to write a Halloween word within a sentence. 16 color picture cards are included. Differentiate for your students by using picture

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a

FREE

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CVC Word Practice Write and Wipe With Pictures | Writing Simple CVC Sentences

By The Primary Brain

Have fun with cvc word practice with this reusable cvc center. Students will use picture cards to write cvc words within sentences. Differentiate for your students through picture cards with and without the CVC word included. Picture cards are

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b

$4.99

406

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Sentence Structure Writing Activity | Sorting Cards for Centers

By The Primary Brain

Three differentiated versions of each sentence are included to meet each student at their reading levels. Rainbow cards with picture clues, black border cards with picture clues, and black border word cards are included. Picture clues assist

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.1a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3g

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.61 MB)

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Combining Sentences Practice Worksheets | Writing Intervention Activities

By The Primary Brain

Help your students improve their writing skills by learning to combine sentences. These worksheets will help you teach your students to replace short, repetitive sentences with more detailed sentences. Your students will use conjunctions or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

L.1.1g, L.1.1i, L.1.2, L.1.2b, L.2.1f

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a first grade teacher and I cannot imagine doing anything else! First grade is such a fun age and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I also have experience teaching students in K-5 as an intervention teacher.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My passion is to teach in a way that will encourage my students to LOVE learning. I incorporate many hands-on activities, partner projects, and independent learning activities. I enjoy teaching through small groups and workshop to meet each individual student at their targeted learning needs.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I hold a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, Portland. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Fullerton.

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GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, ESL-EFL-ELL, Geography, Other (ELA), Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Classroom Community