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First Week Ready! {Getting-to-Know You...

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**EDITABLE** Classroom Decor {Black and...

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*Editable* Classroom Supply Labels {Black &...

$9.00

*Editable* Classroom Rules {Black & Brights Theme}

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Veteran's Day & Memorial Day Activities

By RaraDT

**TOP 50 Bestseller!** This product has gotten a fresh new look. If you have already purchased this pack, go to your "Purchases" section and download it again. =)This pack has been updated to include a mini unit on Memorial Day as well as Veteran's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.00

867

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*Editable* ELA and Math Focus Wall Headers {Black and Brights Chalkboard Theme}

By RaraDT

This bright set includes loads of color and options for your ELA and Math Focus Walls! I have created cards with a rainbow theme font, rainbow color sequence font and white font for you to choose from!Included you will find header cards

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$7.00

221

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Show, Don't Tell Posters! {Common Core Aligned}

By RaraDT

**This product has received a brand new look!Expressing oneself in writing can be tough for some, especially young writers. Encourage your students to "show, and not tell" what their characters are feeling, doing, etc. These posters will serve as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$6.50

437

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New Year's Eve Around the World Printables!

By RaraDT

Ring in the New Year with this collection of GROWING nonfiction printables! Explore some of the New Year's celebrations that take place around the world! Your students will be exposed to traditions in the United States, Greece, Ecuador, Spain,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, The New Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.50

237

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**EDITABLE** Classroom Decor {Black and Brights Chalkboard Theme}

By RaraDT

**NEW EDITABLE UPDATE JULY 2016**You've been asking for it, so here it is! This product is now EDITABLE to fit all your needs!This ready-to-use SUPER pack is jammed with all you need for your back to school classroom setup! It's as easy as print,

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$18.00

579

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Winter Holidays! {Learning All About Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas!}

By RaraDT

Not sure how to discuss the December holidays with your students? This easy-to-use set is a great tool to introduce your students to different cultures and holiday traditions. This set includes... *15 Christmas Vocabulary Cards *8 Hanukkah

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

$5.50

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*Editable* Classroom Rules {Black & Brights Theme}

By RaraDT

Keep your kiddos on track with these adorable and color-popping set!I received so much wonderful feedback from my WBT Classroom Rules Freebie, that I had to make an editable version for y'all! Editing these rules are easy, simply follow the few

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

136

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How We Go Home Clip Chart {Black and Brights Chalkboard Theme}

By RaraDT

Keep track of how your kiddos are going home each day with this adorable chalkboard theme clip chart. Perfect for changes in dismissal and substitutes!Included in this product you will find....*Bus Riders*Daycare *After Care*Car Riders*Teacher

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

160

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Birthday Graph Fun!

By RaraDT

Decorate your classroom with this adorable product, or turn a staple bulletin board into a math lesson! Loaded with different sizes and printing options, this birthday graph set is a "must-have" for your back-to-school needs!Included in this

Subjects:

Graphing, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (18.05 MB)

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Speller's Choice/Word Study Activities (Monthly Ideas for Homework or Centers!)

By RaraDT

The pages in this activity set are great practice for your students, as well as a time saver for you! I use these activities as homework assignments and/or center activities with my kiddies. From my experience, my students have enjoyed the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$6.50

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March Craftivities {Lion, Lamb & Leprechaun}

By RaraDT

Get a head start on celebrating the month of March with these adorable craftivities! Teach your students about March's wacky weather by using the lion and lamb writing craftivity set. Right around the corner is St. Patty's Day, and your students

Subjects:

Writing, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (21.33 MB)

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S.T.A.R. Binder & Folder Cover {Chalkboard Theme}

By RaraDT

** Now Editable **** You can now type your students' names in directly instead of writing them!Chalkboard themes continue to be all the rage right now! Use this adorable binder cover to encourage your students to become self-motivated learners.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$4.00

253

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Ketchup Folder Cover {Organization Tool}

By RaraDT

Keeping our kiddos' papers organized can be a challenge. In order to avoid a messy desk or seat sack, my students use a "Ketchup and Must-Do" Folder. As we know, all students work at different paces, and this folder is a great organization tool for

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (6.81 MB)

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*Editable* Classroom Library Labels {Black & Brights Theme}

By RaraDT

Catch your young readers' attention with these color popping library labels for your book bins! Created with the black and brights theme, these labels will not only attract your kiddos, but will organize your books too! I have included many

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Printables

$9.00

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*Editable* Classroom Supply Labels {Black & Brights Theme}

By RaraDT

Organize your classroom with these color popping library labels for all your supplies! Created with the black and brights theme, these labels will not only attract your kiddos, but will keep your room looking neat and tidy! I have included many

Subjects:

Math, Back to School

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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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

$9.00

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Nonfiction Close Reading {Common Core Aligned Reading Response Sheets}

By RaraDT

**This product has received a fresh new look! If you're looking for additional resources to enhance your nonfiction instruction, this loaded bundle is the perfect addition for you! Your students can use these reading response sheets to organize all

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$8.00

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Accountable Talk Comprehension Sticks

By RaraDT

The Common Core State Standards call for our students to read closely to complex text. Close reading has been found to be a key component for making gains in reading. These comprehension sticks are a simple way to hold your students accountable and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

$4.50

219

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Mathematical Practice Standards Posters

By RaraDT

The Mathematical Practice Standards are the foundation for mathematical thinking and describe the various levels of expertise that we are required to develop in our students. Using this language in your everyday math instruction is a great way to

Subjects:

Math, Other (Math)

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (19.28 MB)

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Star Binder Notebook Cover

By RaraDT

A great cover for your students' STAR Binder.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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$1.00

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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities & Printables

By RaraDT

**NEW UPDATE FOR 2015**Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with this activity set filled with great ideas! Included in this bundle is...*15 Vocabulary Word Cards (Color)*Vocabulary Definitions Worksheet*MLK Jr. Bio Page*MLK Jr. Quiz

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (20.28 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching for 15 years altogether. In September, I will start my 11th year in 1st grade! I've taught 2nd grade for a total of 7 years and first grade for 2 years. In my early teaching career I taught Spanish to K-8 students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas College with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education. I also have a Masters Degree in Reading and Literacy. This program also focused on action research and brain-based teaching strategies,

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, World Languages, Spanish, Health, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Classroom Community