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Sandy's Learning Reef

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Early Finisher Choice Board Activities (I'm Finished! What Do I Do Now?)

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Do you ever get tired of hearing "What do I do now?" Students will know what to do when they have their own Think-Tac-Toe activities to complete. Students will be able to pull out their Think-Tac-Toe choice board and choose from the activities to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.95

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Gingerbread Pirates Reading Comprehension Craftivity!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Your students "Arrr" going to love this cute reading comprehension craftivity! Gingerbread Pirates is one of my favorite stories to read during the holidays! After reading the story, choose which retelling treasure chest pages meet the needs of

Subjects:

Reading, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.95

114

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$2.MD.10 Graphs Galore! Common Core Differentiated Activiti$

2.MD.10 Graphs Galore! Common Core Differentiated Activities and Math Stations

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Graphs Galore Common Core Activity Pack is a fun way to teach your students about surveys, picture graphs, and bar graphs. This pack comes with 10 different graphing activities that you can use in your guided math groups, math stations, or

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Graphing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

2.MD.D.10

$7.95

501

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$2.MD.1, 2.MD.3 Measuring & Estimating Lengths Differentiat$

2.MD.1, 2.MD.3 Measuring & Estimating Lengths Differentiated Math Station

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Making Measurements is a fun differentiated math station where students estimate and measure the length of objects in the classroom! This station includes a direction card, math talk card, and 7 different independent practice worksheets to choose

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.00

166

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K.NBT.1, 1.NBT.2, 2.NBT.1 Pirate Place Value Differentiated Scoot Game

By Sandy's Learning Reef

What great differentiated common core resource to use to teach place value! This scoot game includes 3 leveled games to meet the needs of your students in your classroom. The games are aligned with the Common Core Standards for grades K-2. Students

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Games, Task Cards, Centers

$3.75

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Bloom's Taxonomy "I Can" Statement Posters for Higher Order Thinking

By Sandy's Learning Reef

These cute Bloom's Taxonomy posters will be a great addition to your classroom! Each poster includes a student-friendly "I Can" statement so your students can see which level of Bloom's they are achieving. Each poster also includes key words that

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.50

141

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Back to School with Your Favorite 1st and 2nd Grade Picture Books!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

What a great back to school resource for 1st and 2nd grade teachers! This pack contains reading comprehension activities, class books, a Splat the Cat Craftivity, and much more using your favorite back to school picture books! See below for a list

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.95

202

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Math Talk Questions & Activities Using Bloom's Taxonomy For Any Word Problem!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

What a fun and easy way to implement Bloom’s Taxonomy in your classroom and make sure your students are being challenged in math! These question cards are great because you can use them to discuss any word problem or math task during your whole

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Task Cards

$5.00

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Fun and Engaging Multiple Intelligence Common Core Reading Response Activities!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Incorporating multiple intelligences into the reading curriculum is a great way to motivate readers and increase their reading comprehension! In this kit you will receive a We are All Smart poster, Multiple Intelligence student survey, fiction and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

$4.95

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Wonders McGraw-Hill Differentiated 1st Spelling Homework Units 1-6 (Editable)

By Sandy's Learning Reef

If you use the McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading Series, these homework contracts will motivate your students by making spelling homework fun! Students choose 2 or 3 of the activities to complete to practice their spelling words in a fun and engaging way.

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Spanish

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

L.1.2d

$18.00

$12.95

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Myrtle Turtle's Consonant + le Word Game Literacy Station RF.1.3, RF.2.3

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Your students will have a great time helping Myrtle the Turtle and her babies read the words to get back to their home. Students roll the dice and read the word to his or her partner. He or she then writes the word in a sentence to earn a point.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Games, Centers

$1.99

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Trick-or-Treating for the Main Idea or Story Elements Fall Book Craftivities!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Here is a sweet Halloween themed book craftivity to capture your students' interest and enhance their reading comprehension! This is my students favorite Halloween themed book activity! They also look super cute hanging up for fall

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Halloween, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.95

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Cowboy Roy Oi and Oy Word Adventure Game Literacy Station RF.1.3, RF.2.3

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Your students will have a great time helping Cowboy Roy read the oi and oy words to get back to his ranch. Students roll the dice and read the word to his or her partner. He or she then writes the word in a sentence to earn a point. Whoever earns

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Games, Centers

$1.99

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Behavior Beach Ocean Themed Clip Chart, Editable Behavior Log, and Letter!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

What a fun way to encourage positive behavior in your classroom! Use this ocean/beach themed clip chart to monitor your students' behavior and choices. My students have really enjoyed it! The clip chart is divided into seven colored sections and

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.89 MB)

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$Ice Cream Money Bump Math Station Game$

Ice Cream Money Bump Math Station Game

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Your students will love adding money with Ice Cream Money Bump! Spin the money bump spinner twice. Add the money together. Place a counter on that value. If another player’s counter is on that number, BUMP it off. If your counter is on that

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Other (Math), Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Games, Centers

$2.00

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Let's Go Camping! Final _ng and _nk Literacy Station Word Game RF.1.3, RF.2.3

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Your students will have a great time helping Frank and Annie read the words to find their tent. Students roll the dice and read the word to his or her partner. He or she then writes the word in a sentence to earn a point. Whoever earns the most

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Games, Centers

$1.99

Digital Download PDF (0.38 MB)

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2.MD.8 Dino-mite Differentiated Small Group or Math Station Money Activities!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Dino-mite Differentiated Money Games is a great way to review and practice identifying coins and their values, counting coin combinations, and solving money word problems. The games and activities included in this pack are aligned with the Common

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

2.MD.C.8

$5.95

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Tell Me S'more About the Story Reading Comprehension Craftivity

By Sandy's Learning Reef

Students love making and eating S’mores so this activity will be perfect to use with any story! After reading or listening to a story, students will write a summary of the story on the marshmallow pattern. Next, they will draw or describe the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.7, RL.2.5

$3.00

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Bloom's Taxonomy Text Talk Cards & Activities to Use with Any Nonfiction Book!

By Sandy's Learning Reef

What a fun and easy way to implement Bloom’s Taxonomy in your classroom and make sure your students are being challenged in reading! These question cards and activities are great because they can be used with any nonfiction book during your whole

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Task Cards

$5.50

Digital Download ZIP (6.68 MB)

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Wonders McGraw Hil 2nd Grade Unit 2 Spelling & Phonics Games (RF.2.3, LCCR.2) l

By Sandy's Learning Reef

What a fun and engaging way to practice the spelling, phonics, and high frequency words from Wonders Reading Series Unit 2! This pack includes 15 games that help your students practice the phonics, spelling, and high frequency word skills for each

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Games, Centers

$15.00

$7.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 16 years experience teaching second grade, first grade, and Kindergarten. My favorite part of teaching is building a bond with each of my students and watching them grow into successful learners.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I differentiate my curriculum to meet the needs of every student. I love making fun and engaging activities for my students to use in my classroom! Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -- Benjamin Franklin

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2016 Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I currently have a Master's degree in education and received my gifted endorsement.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love finding and creating new strategies to use in my classroom!

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, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, World Languages, Spanish, Geography, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics