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

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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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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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*Editable* Dolch Word Wall Cards {Black & Brights Neon}

By RaraDT

The bright colors will pop on these chalkboard inspired Word Wall cards! This packet includes words from Dolch's Pre-Primer, Primer, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 lists. It also includes Dolch's Noun List as well. I have included several options for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

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Nightly Reading Tracking Pages For a Whole Year!

By RaraDT

Hold your students accountable for their nightly reading at home by using these reading record sheets to keep track of their minutes. In this pack you will find... *August - June Nightly Reading Tracker (30 minutes of reading per night) *August -

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Homework, Printables

$5.00

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Nonfiction Conventions Reading Response Sheets

By RaraDT

**This product has been given a fresh new look. If you have previously purchased this product, please go to "My Purchases" and download it again to get the update!Show your students how good nonfiction readers use text conventions to understand

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.1.5, RI.2.5, RI.3.5

$6.00

132

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Organize My Reading! {Independent Reading Folder}

By RaraDT

I’ve created this product as a hands-on and visual reminder for kids to use as they read independently. Too often I’ve heard from my students, “I finished reading all my books, now what?” This product is designed to help students organize their

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Wonderful Words We're Working With! {Vocabulary Instruction Resources}

By RaraDT

Vocabulary is critical to our students' reading comprehension. Your students will love to monitor and self-assess their vocabulary knowledge with the nonverbal hand response poster set that is included in this pack! You'll also get... *Hand

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$4.00

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Black and Brights Digraph Posters

By RaraDT

Make your classroom POP with this adorable digraph poster set. Catch your little learners' attention with the trendy black and brights colorful decor. If you love my alphabet freebie, make sure to scoop this additional resource up as well!12 digraph

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (26.39 MB)

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Reading Workshop Activity Set

By RaraDT

Get your students to show their thinking while reading! Use these great worksheets to promote higher order thinking skills in your kiddies. This pack includes: Book Bonanza Reading Celebration Directions & Photos Book Bonanza Survey Page Book

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (13.53 MB)

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*Editable* Classroom Supply Labels {White & Bright Theme}

By RaraDT

Don't want to waste your ink? Organize your classroom with these color popping library labels for all your supplies! Created with a white and bright theme, these labels will not only attract your kiddos, but will keep your room looking neat and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

$9.00

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Daily 5 Poster Set *FREEBIE* {Black and Brights Chalkboard Theme}

By RaraDT

Happy Summer! Here is a freebie to celebrate the end of a great school year. If you like this color theme, check out the rest of my black and brights products here: Classroom Decor {Black and Brights Chalkboard Theme} Number Line 0-120 {Black and

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

FREE

Digital Download PDF (35.20 MB)

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Common Core ELA Standards Posters {Today and Everyday Statements for 1st Grade}

By RaraDT

Sharing the Common Core State Standards language with your students allows them to take their learning into their own hands! Stating your exact expectations for lessons builds accountability, and helps your students to understand what they are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (182.54 MB)

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Common Core ELA Standards Posters {Today & Everyday Statements for Kindergarten}

By RaraDT

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten

Types:

Printables, Posters

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (167.31 MB)

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Nightly Reading Tracking Sheet Sample FREEBIE!

By RaraDT

Your students will become accountable for their nightly reading with this tracking sheet sample freebie! Make sure they log their reading every night with this handy resource. My students look forward to coloring and completing their sheets to

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

FREE

Digital Download PDF (2.17 MB)

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Black & Brights CAFE Posters *FREEBIE*

By RaraDT

Ready for Back to School Decor? Enjoy this CAFE Poster set freebie to kickstart your classroom theme. If you like these eye catching colors, check out my other black and brights products found here: **EDITABLE** Classroom Decor {Black and Brights

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (16.43 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