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First Grade Math Common Core Test Pack

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Complete Guide: Launching Your Reading...

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$NWEA MAP Math Bundle Grade 1- Test Prep Spiral Practice Review$

NWEA MAP Math Bundle Grade 1- Test Prep Spiral Practice Review

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Strengthen Math Skills with 32 Skill-Packed Practice Sheets - NWEA MAP Math Bundle Grade 1! Spiral review to prepare your students to showcase their growth by reviewing key math concepts and vocabulary with this comprehensive NWEA MAP Math Bundle.

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Math, Math Test Prep, Test Preparation

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1^st, 2^nd

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1.MD.B.3, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.C.5, 1.G.A.1...

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NWEA MAP Reading Bundle Grade 1 - Test Prep Spiral Practice Review

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Boost Reading Skills with 30 Skill-Packed Practice Sheets - NWEA MAP Reading Bundle Grade 1! Spiral review to showcase their growth by reviewing key reading concepts and vocabulary with this comprehensive NWEA MAP Reading Bundle. This mega pack

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Test Preparation

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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RI.1.1, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, L.1.1, L.1.1b, L.1.1c, L.1.1d...

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$NWEA MAP Reading and Math Grade 1 Spiral Review Test Prep Bundle$

NWEA MAP Reading and Math Grade 1 Spiral Review Test Prep Bundle

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Improve Success with Reading and Math using this NWEA MAP Spiral Review Bundle for Grade 1! These easy to print and use practice sheets guide your students to be fully prepared to showcase their academic growth. This mega bundle combines Reading

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English Language Arts, Math, Tools for Common Core

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1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.NBT.C.5, 1.NBT.C.6, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4...

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NWEA MAP Reading Skills Review Set 1 - Comprehensive Reading Skills Practice

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Boost Reading Skills with 10 Skill-Packed Practice Sheets - NWEA MAP Reading Skills Review Set 1Prepare your students to showcase their growth by reviewing key reading concepts and vocabulary with this comprehensive NWEA MAP Reading Skills Review

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RI.1.4, RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c...

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NwEa Map Reading Skills Review Set 2

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Review Key Reading Concepts & Vocabulary so your students are prepared to demonstrate all their growth!! 10 Skill packed sheets of Practice - use it, don’t lose it! 10 Skill Packed Review Pages~aligned to common core standards for first

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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$NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 1$

NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 1

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Review Key Math Concepts & Vocabulary so your students are prepared to demonstrate all their growth!! 12 Skill packed sheets of Practice - use it, don’t lose it! 12 Skill Packed Review Pages~aligned to common core standards for first

Subjects:

Math Test Prep, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Centers

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1.MD.B.3, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.C.5, 1.G.A.1, 1.G.A.3

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Effective Classroom Social Contract: Positive Behavior Management System

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Transform Your Classroom with this Behavior Management Tool: Create a Classroom Social Contract - A Step-by-Step Guide for a Positive, Caring Environment.Discover the powerful tool that I swear by in my classroom, and would never teach without! With

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Classroom Management, Professional Development, For All Subjects

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Teacher Manuals, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

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NwEa Map Reading Skills Review Set 4

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Comprehensive First Grade Pacing Guide and Editable Templates PPT- Year Plan

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Streamline Your First Grade Year with this Comprehensive Pacing Guide and Editable Templates PPT - Plan with Ease!Organize your school year effectively, gain a clear overview of the entire year in one user-friendly tool, and effortlessly collaborate

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For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core

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1^st

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Editable First Grade Journeys Lesson Plans Bundle with Spelling - Units 1-6

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Are you looking for a comprehensive and customizable resource to simplify your first-grade teaching experience? Look no further! This bundle offers 30 weeks of condensed, colorful lesson plans, along with 29 weekly spelling lists, and 9 months of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

1^st

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Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

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RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10, RI.1.1, RI.1.2...

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$NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 2$

NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 2

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Review Key Math Concepts & Vocabulary so your students are prepared to demonstrate all their growth!! 10 Skill packed sheets of Practice - use it, don’t lose it! 10 Skill Packed Review Pages~aligned to common core standards for first

Subjects:

Math Test Prep, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Printables, Centers

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NWEA MAP Prep Review K-1 Complete Collection - Comprehensive Test Preparation

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Get Your Students Ready for Success with this Comprehensive NWEA MAP ELA & Math Review MEGA BUNDLE!Prepare your students to demonstrate their growth in key Reading and Math concepts with over 110 skill-packed sheets of practice. This MEGA BUNDLE

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Test Preparation

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Printables

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1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.B.3, 1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.NBT.C.5, 1.NBT.C.6, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2...

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NwEa Map Reading Skills Review Set 3

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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$NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 3$

NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 3

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Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Printables

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NwEa Map Prep Review Kit Bundle K-1

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Review Key Reading and Math Concepts, Vocabulary so your students are prepared to demonstrate all their growth!! This BUNDLED kit contains over 60 skill packed sheets of Practice - use it, don’t lose it! Over 60 Usable Pages of ELA & Math Review

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English Language Arts, Math, Test Preparation

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$NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 4$

NwEa Map Math Skills Review Set 4

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Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.NBT.C.5, 1.NBT.C.6, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4...

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First Grade Reading Common Core Test Pack - Assess Reading Skills Effectively

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Comprehensive First Grade Reading Common Core Test Pack - Assess Reading Skills with Differentiation Made Easy!This bundle includes 12 sets of four-piece reading tests, each featuring a focus on phonics, a language usage section, an open-ended

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3c, RF.1.3d, RF.1.3e, RF.1.3f, RF.1.3g, RF.1.4, RF.1.4a...

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$First Grade Math Common Core Test Pack$

First Grade Math Common Core Test Pack

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Huge Bundle of 21 Math tests- one for every first grade objective. Track skill mastery to differentiate, group students into weekly workshop groups, or just to make sure students have mastered all the key math skills by the end of the school year.

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$9.99

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Complete Guide: Launching Your Reading Workshop - Step-by-Step Kit

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Transform Your Reading Instruction: Launching Reading Workshop Step-by-Step KitThis comprehensive bundle provides a structured, step-by-step approach to guide you and your students into a reading workshop format, allowing for easy differentiation

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RF.1.1, RF.1.2, RF.1.3, W.1.5, W.1.8, L.1.1, L.1.2...

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$Math Games Differentiated MEGA Bundle$

Math Games Differentiated MEGA Bundle

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Huge Bundle of 10 Math Games- already differentiated skill practice into 3 levels- lower, standard, and challenge. This hands-on, engaged learning will provide fun, purposeful practice!! 3 Levels of Game Play- Meet all your student’s

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Centers

$19.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have over 20 years experience working with young children! I began with a home daycare, when I first started my family, and then followed my eldest child into the classroom shortly after he started school. I am looking forward to beginning my 18th year teaching in a first grade classroom this year!!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Goal- meet the needs of each and every student and set high expectations! Speaking of goals- I met my own goal of becoming National Board Certified and am currently working on renewing my certification!

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National Board Certified

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Psychology and Education background

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