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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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Goodbye School, Hello Summer! {4 End of the Year Craftivities}

By RaraDT

**This product has received a fresh new look!Celebrate all that your kiddos have accomplished this year, and welcome the relaxing summer months with this end of the year unit! Discuss the very important topic of sun safety with an adorable

Subjects:

Writing, Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

$5.50

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Christmas Literacy Activities Super Pack! {Common Core Aligned}

By RaraDT

**This product has gotten a facelift. If you purchased this already, please go to your Purchases page and download this file again!** December is approaching quickly! Celebrate Christmas with your students using this loaded literacy SUPER pack.

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (13.69 MB)

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It's Fall, Y'all! {Writing Paper FREEBIE}

By RaraDT

In honor of my very FAVORITE season, enjoy this Fall writing paper FREEBIE with your kiddos! I have included different designs and paper options for you to choose from. Happy Fall, Y'all! Feedback is greatly appreciated!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

FREE

Digital Download PDF (9.56 MB)

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Stuck on a Word? {Posters to Improve Your Students' Writing}

By RaraDT

Give boring words the boot! Use this colorful classroom display to get your young writers using new words, rather than the tired out old ones. Word Posters Included Are... look said went then good bad happy sad and like angry scared Download the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

$5.00

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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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Writing Workshop Compliment Page FREEBIE!

By RaraDT

Celebrate the end of a writing workshop unit of study with this adorable compliment page. Your students will surely enjoy all the wonderful things their classmates have to say about their stories! This is a hit with my 2nd graders! For updates and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

FREE

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Daily Sentence Editing {January 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, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (4.61 MB)

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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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"St. Practice" Day Craftivities! {St. Patrick's Day Fun!}

By RaraDT

Show your Irish PRIDE with this St. Patrick's Day Fun Pack! Your students will "PRACTICE" with... *Lucky the Leprechaun Writing Craftivity (Photos/Directions/Templates) *4 St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts *My Pot of... Open-Ended Craftivity

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (18.45 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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President's Day Mini Booklet

By RaraDT

Have your students step into the shoes of the President of the Unites States with this cute little mini booklet. Their honest and creative responses will surely bring a smile to your face! Enjoy! **Download the preview for more information.

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Presidents' Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (1.92 MB)

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Fancy Words Writing Booklet

By RaraDT

Tired of reading the same old boring words in your students' writing pieces? Do your students overuse words like said, happy, and good? If so, this resourceful tool will help excite your kiddies' stories and differentiate the language they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (6.31 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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All About Dad {A Father's Day Simile Book}

By RaraDT

Here's a perfect and easy Father's Day writing activity book just for you! This print and go product has no prep work and is sure to make your kiddos' dads smile. I have included an All About Grandpa and All About My Uncle option to accommodate all

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (4.05 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