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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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*Editable* Classroom Rules {Black & Brights Theme}

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Summer Puzzles}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This SUMMER pack contains puzzles for...The BeachCampingFather's DayFlag

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Summer

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

185

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Spring Puzzles}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This SPRING pack contains puzzles for...Spring"Reading" DaySt. Patrick's

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

215

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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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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Winter Puzzles}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This WINTER pack contains puzzles for...WinterHanukkahChristmasReindeerNew

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

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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

Types:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$6.50

437

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Interactive Reading Response Journal {First Grade}

By RaraDT

I love using graphic organizers with my kiddos to teach reading strategies! I always run into the same problem.... deciding what to do with their sheets after my students are finished. Many times even when they are supposed to go to designated

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.8, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3...

$10.00

533

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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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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Fall Puzzles}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This FALL pack contains puzzles for...Labor DayBack to

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Autumn

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.69 MB)

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Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs {Common Core Aligned Activities}

By RaraDT

**THIS PRODUCT HAS RECEIVED A FACELIFT AND MORE!**This ELA bundle will be a great resource to teach the parts of speech to your little ones. Filled with Common Core Aligned activities, this pack will become an integral part of your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$9.00

555

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Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs Posters

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Noun PosterVerb PosterAdjective PosterAdverb PosterNina Noun PosterVictor Verb PosterAdam Adjective PosterAddy Adverb Poster

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Posters

$3.50

185

Digital Download PDF (19.42 MB)

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Interactive Reading Response Journal {Second Grade}

By RaraDT

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.7, RL.2.9, RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3...

$10.00

378

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Summer Calendar Homework Challenge {For 1st Graders Entering 2nd Grade}

By RaraDT

**This product has received a fresh new look and 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:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$7.00

165

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {THE BUNDLE}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This BUNDLE pack contains puzzles for A FULL YEAR!Included you will

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$11.00

125

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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

Digital Download PDF (19.01 MB)

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Summer Calendar Homework Challenge {For Kindergarteners Entering 1st Grade}

By RaraDT

**This product has received a fresh new look and activities!** 5-2-15 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:

Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$7.00

167

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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

Digital Download PDF (10.61 MB)

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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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (5.48 MB)

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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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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

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