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

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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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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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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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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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*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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

160

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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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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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*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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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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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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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