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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 &...

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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

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.50

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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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Punctuation Police Academy {4 Types of Sentences & Rules Practice}

By RaraDT

**Police Badge Updated to 2020**Teaching about writing sentences can get quite dull and boring. Take a look at this motivating police theme unit that is sure to bring back excitement in your kiddos! After using these activities, your cadets will be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

L.1.1, L.1.2, L.2.1, L.2.2, L.3.1, L.3.2

$8.00

131

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Thanksgiving Placemat Glyph

By RaraDT

**This product has received a facelift! If you have already purchased this, check out your purchases page and download the file again! Let your students describe their Thanksgiving traditions using this glyph. This mini activity set

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$3.00

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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

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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.

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$4.00

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Summer Calendar Homework Challenge {For 2nd Graders Entering 3rd Grade}

By RaraDT

**This packet has received a new look and new activities!** 5-3-15 This Summer Calendar Homework Challenge is a set of daily activities that will help to keep your students' skills sharp over the summer months. They have worked so hard all year

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Summer

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$7.00

180

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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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Rain, Rain Go Away! {Writing Craftivities and MORE!}

By RaraDT

Rain, Rain Go Away! Shower your students with these adorable writing craftivities and MORE! Included in this pack... Splish Splash Writing Craftivity (Directions/Templates) Rain Brainstorming Bubble Map Rain Acrostic Poem Rain Day ABC Order

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (13.25 MB)

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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

Digital Download PDF (55.53 MB)

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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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First Week Ready! {Getting-to-Know You Activities Pack}

By RaraDT

The first week of school is crucial for your classroom learning environment. The activities included in this pack encourage your learners to share details about themselves with their peers. Included you will find...*All About My Summer Idea

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.00

169

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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.

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$1.00

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Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives *FREEBIE*

By RaraDT

Enjoy this Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives freebie! Feel free to use this in your classroom. Feedback is greatly appreciated!

Subjects:

Grammar

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

FREE

373

Digital Download PDF (7.65 MB)

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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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Thanksgiving Activities Literacy Pack

By RaraDT

**This activity pack has received a facelift, as well as some new goodies! If you have already purchased this product, please make sure to visit your purchases page and download the updated version. Thanks! This Thanksgiving Activities Literacy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (23.16 MB)

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Daily Sentence Editing {August & September Edition}

By RaraDT

I created this product after noticing a need for further grammar and editing practice. These pages reinforce basic skills that are extremely important to the success of growing writers. Whether you use these pages as part of your morning routine or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Spelling

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (4.85 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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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

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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