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Handmade First Grade

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 185 reviews

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Montana, United States

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I have taught first grade for the past three years in a bilingual international school in China. Before that I completed my Master in Teaching while working in a kindergarten class in Seattle. I got my start by teaching English overseas.

Differentiated Friendly Letter Writing Frames

Portfolio Binder Cover and Dividers

All About Books Expository Text Writing Frames

Back to School Self Portrait

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Animal Classification Project

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Handmade First Grade

This fun project is a great review of animal classification! Students get to create a fun 3D poster of their own imaginary animal. Skills reviewed include: - Classification (eggs vs. live birth, covering, etc.) - Inferring diet from tooth shape - Habitats - Adaptation - Plant interactions

1st - 2nd

Earth Sciences, Science

All About Books Expository Text Writing Frames

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Handmade First Grade

I use these writing frames to scaffold my emerging writers in an expository text unit. After teaching expository text features, and reading lots of non-fiction text, young writers are ready to write an "All About" book on the subject of their choice. These writing frames help them organize the different features of their books and include a box for page numbers. When I teach this unit my students go through the writing process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing for eac

K - 2nd

Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Goods and Services Project

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Handmade First Grade

This project is a great way to display and/or assess student learning about goods and services. It also makes a cute bulletin board! This packet includes templates and directions for students to create a poster about either a good or a service.

1st - 2nd

Economics , Social Studies

Portfolio Binder Cover and Dividers

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Handmade First Grade

These cute and colorful dividers will really dress up and organize your student portfolios! Simply print, laminate and hole punch and they are binder ready. I also add attachable binder tabs to mine for easier navigation. They make great displays for parents and administrators! Dividers included: - At the beginning of the year... - Reading Fluency - Reading Comprehension - Published Writing - Journal Writing - Math - Science - Social Studies - Specials - Character Education - At the end o

K - 5th

For All Subjects

Differentiated Friendly Letter Writing Frames

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Handmade First Grade

Use these frames to help students learn to write letters! There are three levels: Beginning - less lines on page, larger spaces, help with date, greeting, closing and signature placement. Intermediate - more lines on page, smaller spaces between lines, help with date, greeting, closing and signature placement. Advanced - more lines on page, smaller spaces between lines, help with date and greeting placement. Students must indent closing and signature on their own (and can use more than one pa

K - 3rd

Writing

Science Observation Journal for Class Pets

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Handmade First Grade

This fun packet teaches children about the scientific method and reinforces basic science skills while children observe your class pet! The journal begins with this set question - "What can we learn from animals by observing them?" and includes a materials checklist and plan for finding out. Students make a hypothesis, then observe and record for two weeks. Finally, students wrap up their learning by recording what they have learned. This packet includes a self-assessment rubric and a teache

K - 2nd

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Science

Back to School Self Portrait

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Handmade First Grade

A fun activity for back to school. I use it for my bulletin board display in the hallway. This is a great piece for portfolios, especially when paired with the last day of school self-portrait, which is included in the file. If you would like another specific grade (i.g. "This is me on the first day of 2nd grade") please message me. I would be happy to adjust it for any grade level you would like.

K - 3rd

Art, English Language Arts

First Day Self-Portrait for First Grade

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Handmade First Grade

1st

Art, English Language Arts

True or False? A Differentiated Math Game

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Handmade First Grade

A Differentiated Math Game to practice and reinforce Common Core Standards 1.OA.D.7, 1.NBT.C.4, and 1.NBT.C.6. This game is a fun way to practice and review addition and subtraction within 100, and evaluate if an equation is true or false.

1st - 2nd

Basic Operations, Math, Place Value

Classroom Jobs Squares

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Handmade First Grade

These jobs are on 3" by 3" squares because I re-purposed an old calendar pocket chart for my job chart! These cards fit perfectly into the pockets for most calendar pocket charts. There are 20 jobs listed.

PreK - 3rd

Math

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I believe in using differentiated instruction and an inquiry-based approach to learning to deepen comprehension and analytical thinking skills. I strive to provide each student access to the content and to challenge each student at an appropriate level. To ensure each student can be successful, I incorporate scaffolding and specific adaptations into each lesson plan. I create language objectives as well as content objectives for every lesson I teach. My teaching philosophy builds upon my experience in the business world; I am committed to using data from formative assessments to inform my instruction to best meet the needs of every student. I choose to teach at international schools because I believe in providing students with the global knowledge and skills necessary in today's interconnected world. By teaching in an international context, I infuse my instruction with the richness of cultural diversity and global competency.