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Daily and Seasonal Writing Journals with Directed Drawings for the Year BUNDLE

By The Primary Brain

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

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Centers

$25.00

$20.00

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Phonics Directed Drawing & Seasonal Drawings Task Cards for Boxes BUNDLE

By The Primary Brain

Finding ways to engage your fast finishers in meaningful activities that don't take much time can be tricky! That's where Directed Drawing Task Boxes come in! With these boxes, you can focus on drawings that align with the phonics skills or seasonal

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Centers

$10.00

$7.50

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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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Digraphs Phonics Skills Bundle for Small Group Reading Activities & Centers

By The Primary Brain

This Digraphs Phonics Activities Bundle includes a variety of literacy centers and small group activities to teach phonics skills in a variety of ways! Differentiate for all students in your class through digraph activities that target the exact

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.4, RF.1.4a

$22.00

$15.00

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Blends Activities for Small Group Reading Practice & Phonics Centers

By The Primary Brain

This Blends Phonics Activities Bundle includes a variety of literacy centers and small group activities to teach blends in a variety of ways! Differentiate for all students in your class through blends activities that target the exact skills your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.4, RF.1.4a

$29.48

$17.00

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Digraphs Phonics Word Sort | Cut and Paste Centers Activities

By The Primary Brain

This resource includes cut and paste digraph worksheets to help students learn how to read digraphs within words. Students will sort words into categories by digraphs. This resource includes two differentiated worksheet styles to modify instruction

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3e

$3.00

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Bossy R Activities for Small Groups & Centers | R-Controlled Vowels Practice

By The Primary Brain

This Bossy R Phonics Activities Bundle includes a variety of literacy centers and small group activities as you work on this skill. Differentiate for all students in your class through a variety of r-controlled vowels activities that target the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.4, RF.1.4a

$18.25

$11.50

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$Build a 120 Chart | St. Patrick's Day Math Center$

Build a 120 Chart | St. Patrick's Day Math Center

By The Primary Brain

Get your students out of their seats to build a 120 chart! Your students will love building a 120 chart and ordering pot of gold number cards to 120 with this fun St. Patrick's Day themed math center! Five hands-on sets of 120 chart number cards are

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.C.5

$4.50

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Long Vowel Teams Activities for Small Group Reading & Centers Phonics Bundle

By The Primary Brain

This Vowel Teams Phonics Activities Bundle includes a variety of literacy centers and small group activities as you work on this skill. Differentiate for all students in your class through a variety of long vowel teams activities that target the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3c, RF.1.3g, RF.1.4, RF.1.4a

$18.75

$14.00

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CVCE Words & Magic E Activities for Small Group Reading & Phonics Centers Bundle

By The Primary Brain

This CVCE and Magic E Phonics Activities Bundle includes a variety of literacy centers and small group activities as you work on this skill. Differentiate for all students in your class through a variety of cvce word and magic e activities that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2a, RF.1.3, RF.1.3c, RF.1.3g, RF.1.4, RF.1.4a

$28.97

$15.00

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Write & Wipe Digraphs Activity | Digraph Small Group Reading Practice

By The Primary Brain

Work on words with digraphs with these reusable digraph write and wipe activity mats. Students will use a picture card to write a word within a sentence. Picture cards are included in color and blackline versions. Differentiate for your students

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

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

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (14.86 MB)

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Write & Wipe Bossy R Activity | R-Controlled Vowel Small Group Practice

By The Primary Brain

Work on words with r-controlled vowels with these reusable bossy R write and wipe activity mats. Students will use a picture card to write a word within a sentence. Picture cards are included in color and blackline versions. Differentiate for your

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

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

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (14.80 MB)

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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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Summer Fine Motor Skills Activities Hole Punch Tracing Playdough and More

By The Primary Brain

Fine motor skills development is so important for our little learners! This summer fine motor pack includes 12 differentiated activities for the season that you can use to build fine motor skills at home or in your classroom. This resource is part

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Summer, Occupational Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (30.47 MB)

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Spring Fine Motor Skills Activities Hole Punch Tracing Playdough and More

By The Primary Brain

Fine motor skills development is so important for our little learners! This spring fine motor pack includes 12 differentiated activities for the season that you can use to build fine motor skills at home or in your classroom. This resource is part

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Autumn, Occupational Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (28.69 MB)

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Winter Fine Motor Activities with Alphabet Math Hole Punch Tracing and More

By The Primary Brain

Fine motor skills development is so important for our little learners! This winter fine motor pack includes 12 differentiated activities for the season that you can use to build fine motor skills at home or in your classroom. This resource is part

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Autumn, Occupational Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (36.06 MB)

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Fall Fine Motor Skills Activities Hole Punch Tracing Prewriting Playdough & More

By The Primary Brain

Fine motor skills development is so important for our little learners! This fine motor pack includes 12 differentiated activities for the fall season that you can use to build fine motor skills at home or in your classroom. ⭐️ Bundle and Save! ⭐️

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Autumn, Occupational Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (37.40 MB)

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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