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$Back to School Math Games for Partners$

Back to School Math Games for Partners

$6.50

Back to School Literacy Games for Partners

$6.50

Interactive Calendar Flip Chart for 1st Grade

$5.00

August Game Boards for ANY Word List!

$3.50

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It's Calendar Time! Interactive Daily Calendar Book {K}

By Growing Kinders

**NOW UPDATED FOR 2023-25*Designed for Kindergarten* First grade calendar available in my shop!***NOW INCLUDES MONTHLY CALENDAR SONGS***The Daily Focus wall is not available in this kit, please go to my blog for a free download:

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$12.50

2,514

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Fix It Up! Sentences for Grammar, Sight Words & Handwriting

By Growing Kinders

**Updated in 2014! Now includes a programmable page for you to add your OWN sentences!*** Included in this packed are 51 sentences written especially for emergent readers to practice reading and writing sight words, handwriting, sentence

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$8.50

3,455

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Daily Calendar Bundle {Red and Blue}

By Growing Kinders

**NOW UPDATED FOR 2023-2025*****NOW INCLUDES MONTHLY CALENDAR SONGS***Now includes individual pages for each skill so teachers can choose which skills to work on each month OR for those on a paper budget.This packet includes:It's Calendar

Subjects:

Math, Other (Math), Tools for Common Core

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Bulletin Board Ideas

$20.50

$20.00

1,119

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It's Calendar Time! Interactive Daily Calendar Journal (1-2)

By Growing Kinders

Take your calendar time to a whole new level with this calendar kit! This kit was designed with First Grade students in mind, but with the programmable that are included, you could easily adapt it high achieving Kindergarten students as well as

Subjects:

Math, Other (Math), Math Test Prep

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks

$12.00

374

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Primarily Portfolios

By Growing Kinders

***NEWLY UPDATED*** Documenting student growth with a portfolio is an excellent way to show that growth to both students and parents at the end of the year! This pack makes it easy to stay organized! Included are: cover page for portfolio divider

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Math

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$6.00

1,275

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The Wedding of Q and U!

By Growing Kinders

This is a fun and engaging way to teach the sound of q and to help children remember that there is always a u after the q! Included in this pack is: -An original story written by me -Details of the wedding -The wedding script -Invitation to

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$5.50

732

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Hip Hip Hooray! It's the 100th Day!

By Growing Kinders

This unit is JAM PACKED with awesome activities you can do on the 100th day of school! Your children will count to 100 in many different ways with the activities in this packet! There is a home-school connection component, a literature

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$8.00

692

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Fun with Numbers Part 2! 11-20

By Growing Kinders

Fun with Numbers! This comprehensive, standards based math packet will help you to teach the numbers 11-20 with ideas for small group, large group, and independent work or centers! There is everything you need and more! This packet includes: Pg

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Math Test Prep

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$8.00

1,420

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AlphaHeroes! Learning the Alphabet with Superheroes!

By Growing Kinders

This pack is a whopping 300 pages of alphabet learning fun! Kids love superheroes, so here is their chance to become an AlphaHero! There are 10 different activities/ideas for each letter. They include: 1. A Colored Alphabet card for display of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Handwriting

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$12.00

834

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Counting by 10s with Zero the Hero!

By Growing Kinders

Does Zero the Hero visit your classroom every 10 days? If not, he should! This pack has everything you need to get you started! Included are resources for using Zero the Hero, my version of a Zero the Hero book and all about the number pages, 2

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Other (Math)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$8.00

1,246

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ABC Come Learn With Me! 8 Fun Games for the Alphabet

By Growing Kinders

There are 8 games included in this packet that could either be played as a whole group or used with an intervention group. The graphics are eye-catching and children will LOVE interacting with each other while playing these games! Not only will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Spelling

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Games

$8.50

575

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Fun in the Kitchen! Common Core Dramatic Play Kit!

By Growing Kinders

Early childhood educators know the value of play in classrooms, however with ever increasing standards, many teachers are forced to remove their dramatic play areas in their classrooms. With this supplemental kit, you will be able to show your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$5.00

670

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My Handwriting Book

By Growing Kinders

Give your students a bit of extra practice with this handwriting book! All 26 letters are included as well as a sight word sentence to practice correct letter formation.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson, Centers

$4.00

925

Digital Download PDF (2.98 MB)

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$Rock Around the Clock! Math and Literacy for the 50th Day$

Rock Around the Clock! Math and Literacy for the 50th Day of School!

By Growing Kinders

Wohoo! You've made it to 50 days! Celebrate 50s style with your kiddos! Grab your poodle skirt, roll up your jeans and hand jive! This fun unit has games and center activities to celebrate the 50th day. Here's what is included: -50th day self

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, Autumn

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson, Centers

$6.00

370

Digital Download PDF (3.99 MB)

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$Going Buggy! Insect Themed Activities for Math and Literacy$

Going Buggy! Insect Themed Activities for Math and Literacy

By Growing Kinders

Your math and literacy centers will be ready to go for your study of insects with these math and literacy centers! There are 10 buggy centers for your students to enjoy! Skills included are: Math: Sequential Numbers - what comes after Addition -

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$6.00

637

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Scoopin' Up Sight Words! Programmable Word Wall!

By Growing Kinders

***NEW****PROGRAMMABLE PDF!!!**** I am very excited to offer this product to you! I created it to use in my classroom, and now I am extending it to you! Included is a super fun and exciting way for your students to learn their sight words -- and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls

$7.00

415

Digital Download PDF (8.72 MB)

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Fun with Numbers! 1-10

By Growing Kinders

Fun with Numbers! This math packet will help you to teach the numbers 1-10 with ideas for small group, large group, and independent work or centers! **Updated for easier printing and assembling of number books** In this packet you will

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Math Test Prep

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$7.00

1,394

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$Sugar and Spice....Gingerbread and Candy Themed Math and Literacy$

Sugar and Spice....Gingerbread and Candy Themed Math and Literacy

By Growing Kinders

This comprehensive packet has 10 math and 10 literacy activities to take you through at least 2 weeks of centers! Download the preview file to see all that is included!You are sure to meet and exceed the Common Core Standards for Kindergarten using

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Math, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson, Centers

$7.50

525

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Find That Cat! Interactive Learning Games

By Growing Kinders

Your students will have a blast practicing basic skills while playing this game. Simply hide the cat or his shoes behind one of the skill cards! The children will call out the desired answer and look behind the card to see if the cat/shoes are

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$4.50

350

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$Fun at the Beach! Activities for Math and Literacy!$

Fun at the Beach! Activities for Math and Literacy!

By Growing Kinders

You will find 17 fun activities for your kiddos in this beachy/summer theme packet! Included are the following activities for: Literacy - Fishing for Sight Words Diving for Digraphs Turtle Talk (stretching out words) Scooping up Vowel

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson, Centers

$7.50

334

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 19th year teaching and I love what I do! I adore teaching kindergarteners and first graders to read, write, and calculate! I have had a blast teaching first grade and expanding on kindergarten skills. I have a master's degree in reading education, bachelors degrees in elementary education and Norwegian, and endorsements in ELL, kindergarten and have a reading credential. I love seeing the growth that happens each year in kindergarten and first grade! For the past 8 years, I have been teaching first grade and learning what first graders can do! I have added both first grade and kindergarten resources to my shop! I hope you find something you could use in my shop.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Fun, hands-on learning through whole group and small group experiences integrating all curriculum in a variety of ways!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. Elementary Education B.A. Norwegian M.Ed Reading Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Visit my blog at http://growingkinders.com for free downloads and more teaching ideas!

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Music, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Handwriting, Phonics