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Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share
This homework product was designed to replace the traditional “rooting around in my closet...
Thanksgiving Song -A Shared Reading Singable. This book retells the story of the first Thanksgiving. Your students will delight in learning while...
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Butterfly Life Cycle - Butterfly, Butterfly Singable {Common Core Connections} This singable teaches the life cycle of a monarch butterfly using ...
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Thanksgiving Writing! This open-ended frame writing will introduce your students to the fine art of persuasive writing. The new Common Core Stan...
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Contraction Game: Birdie Contractions for Literacy Centers offers a variety of ways
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Farm! 1-2, A Farm For You - Shared Reading book will have the children reading about farm animals anxiously waiting to be fed. An innovation of t...
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Pirates Ahoy! 1 - 2 Yo! Ho! A Pirate Crew! Shared Reading book that will fit perfectly with your Pirate Unit. We have included numerous center ac...
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Columbus Day 1-2, Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue is a Shared Reading Book. This poem tells the story of Columbus sailing with 3 ships looking for...
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Spiders! Amazing Arachnids Shared Reading Non-Fiction Book This non-fiction book uses real photos to support the detailed information. Many spide...
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Presidents’ Day! Two Presidents A Shared Reading Singable. This book teaches children about the 2 February presidents: George Washington and A...
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Numbers Tricky Teen Bingo! Some kindergarten students get a little bit stuck when it comes to recognizing those "tricky teens"! This set include...
Winter Penguin Song! A Shared Reading Singable. This book tells the story of five little penguins who are busy with their winter activities . Thi...
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Thanksgiving Shared Reading - 1-2, Thanksgiving For You! This book is about the yummy Thanksgiving meal that everyone looks forward to on Thanksg...
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Insects: Creepy, Crawly Critters - A Singable with Common Core Connections uses opposites and action words to describe insects. The Little Reader...
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Insects and Spiders: Nature’s Superstars (with Common Core Connections) Shared Reading-This singable targets the use of adjectives to describe ...
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Pirate Loot! Five Greedy Pirates is a Shared Reading singable that tells the story of Captain Patch and his crew of pirates. They all have proble...
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Spring Time! 1-2, Spring is Warm! An Emergent Reader. This emergent reader engages the young reader in print. It is about the fun parts of spring...
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Ocean! 1-2, An Ocean For You! Shared Reading Book {with Common Core Connections}
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Ocean Crabs! Five Little Crabs, a Shared Reading Singable will fit into any ocean thematic unit. These lively crabs are busily scurrying around ...
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Zoo Animals: 1-2, A Trip to the Zoo! {Common Core Connections} This book may be used to spark excitement for a trip to the zoo or to introduce zo...
FEEDBACK
jarmdr
Love this product.
June 20, 2013
nthehir
A great reader to use on the MIMIO and reinforce on a pocket chart.
June 18, 2013
nthehir
Excellent everything with this one!
June 18, 2013
dobielynn
Cute!
June 17, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Have a super summer.
Jackie and Kylene
Have a super summer.
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013 
jrhorvath
This was great!
June 17, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback. We love to hear from our buyers.
Have a great summer vacation!
Jackie and Kylene
Have a great summer vacation!
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! We do enjoy singing this with the class.
Thanks again for the feedback!
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks again for the feedback!
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you sharing!
Have a super summer vacation.
Jackie and Kylene
Have a super summer vacation.
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
loretta32615
Awesome resource!
June 17, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback. Have a wonderful summer!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
jnbuemi
Perfect reader for my kids during our insect unit! :)
June 16, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! We love those bugs.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Have a great summer.
Jackie and Kylene
Thank you so much for sharing.
Have a great summer.
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
mtullos
Beautiful graphics
June 16, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I wish I found this a week ago for my camping week! However, all is not lost, I've already filed it for next June, and pinned it to my "Camping Theme" Pinterest page!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
June 16, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your comments.
Have a super summer!
Thanks for the pin.
Jackie and Kylene
Have a super summer!
Thanks for the pin.
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
risa12
So excited to use this tomorrow, thanks a bunch! What a fun way to get my son the needed practice!
June 15, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! Munch away on that popcorn!
Thank you for sharing.
Jackie and Kylene
Thank you for sharing.
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
stack052
Thanks!
June 14, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are very welcome.
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
BrandieNielson
Thanks!
June 14, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
We appreciate your feedback! Have fun performing this singable!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
BrandieNielson
Thanks!
June 14, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for feedback.
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
BrandieNielson
Thanks!
June 14, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing.
Jackie and Kylene
Thank you for sharing.
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
leannsue
So much fun with my summer school class!
June 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for sharing! We are always happy to hear back from our buyers.
Ahoy! And have a great summer.
Jackie and Kylene
Ahoy! And have a great summer.
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
leannsue
So much fun with my summer school class!
June 13, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! Thank you so much for the feedback!
We love those pirates!
Jackie and Kylene
We love those pirates!
Jackie and Kylene
June 18, 2013
nikkisj
Fit in nicely with my insect unit this year. Thanks for making our learning fun.
June 12, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! Thank you for sharing.
We had fun creating this singable about those cute critters.
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
We had fun creating this singable about those cute critters.
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
June 13, 2013
Erin Dunkle (TpT Seller)
This is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing. I can't wait to use it. =)
June 11, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback!
Have fun camping.
Jackie and Kylene
Have fun camping.
Jackie and Kylene
June 13, 2013
abeason
Awesome
June 11, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your feedback.
We appreciate it!
Jackie and Kylene
We appreciate it!
Jackie and Kylene
June 13, 2013
broussde
Great way to incorporate the senses in the fall. Thanks
June 11, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome. We do appreciate your feedback.
Happy Halloween- and have fun with Ooey Gooey Brew!
Jackie and Kylene
Happy Halloween- and have fun with Ooey Gooey Brew!
Jackie and Kylene
June 13, 2013
Cubby33
Brilliant - what a wonderful idea. My kids are so into monsters, spiders etc - they will have fun with this song & the activities :-)
June 10, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, the kiddos do love this one. Have fun with all the actions!
Thanks again for the purchase.
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks again for the purchase.
Jackie and Kylene
June 13, 2013
Tegraham
So much fun!
June 9, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
We had fun creating this one too! Glad you are enjoying it!
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
June 9, 2013
tamiteachk
My class LOVED the math addition game! Thanks for the great ideas!
June 9, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
So glad to hear that your students are enjoying this! Thanks for your feedback.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
June 9, 2013
sburdick6
Great for sight words!
June 7, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Our students really love this game! Glad you did too!
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
June 9, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback. We do appreciate it.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
June 9, 2013
kslewis54
Thanks, great product!
June 5, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are very welcome!
Thanks for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks for the feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
June 5, 2013
reano1187
Great for Kindergarten students!
June 3, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! We love those little bugs and so do the kids.
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
June 5, 2013
olg1
Well planned out and very parent friendly, will use it next year. Thanks
June 2, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for sharing. This is a fun way to connect home and school.
Have a wonderful new school year!
Jackie and Kylene
Have a wonderful new school year!
Jackie and Kylene
June 5, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback. We do love the ocean!
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
Have a great summer!
Jackie and Kylene
June 5, 2013
spaley
Love this!
June 1, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! Have a wonderful summer and a great new school year!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
June 5, 2013
iteach12345
Thank You!
May 30, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome. Enjoy the beach!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
June 5, 2013
iteach12345
Thank you!
May 30, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are welcome! Have fun this summer!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
June 5, 2013
mpelerine
Just printed this today and I am anxious to use it this fall...especially the puppet idea! Thank you!
May 28, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! The children do enjoy performing in front of their classmates.
Have fun,
Jackie and Kylene
Have fun,
Jackie and Kylene
May 29, 2013
utteacher
cute
May 28, 2013
usery1555
I am excited to use this in the new school year!
May 27, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback!
Have an exciting new school year.
Jackie and Kylene
Have an exciting new school year.
Jackie and Kylene
May 29, 2013
Elleymae5
My class had a blast! Great ideas.
May 27, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
We appreciate your feedback. We just love those zoo animals.
Thanks for sharing!
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks for sharing!
Jackie and Kylene
May 29, 2013
smarowitz
I love this...will always use around Valentines
May 27, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Super! Thank you for your feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 29, 2013
hrdickins
This will be great for next year!
May 25, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for purchasing our homework packet.
Have fun with it next year!
Jackie and Kylene
Have fun with it next year!
Jackie and Kylene
May 29, 2013
Neeney
great resource :)
May 25, 2013
suhrich
So Cute!
May 25, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thanks for taking time to leave feedback. So glad you enjoyed this product.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 27, 2013
AmyMBrock
My kinders loved this!!!! Thanks for the awesome resource!
May 24, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Students really do love the non-fiction facts! Thanks for your feedback.
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
May 26, 2013
dancemom9
Great addition to my files.
May 23, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback.
Enjoy the dinosaurs!
Jackie and Kylene
Enjoy the dinosaurs!
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
galem
I can't wait to use this next year!
May 22, 2013
heatherjp
This was absolutely fantastic! Great photos, great activities. My kids and I loved it. Thank you.
May 22, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
You are so welcome. We love using real photos with our products.
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
Thanks again,
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
iwafrmgrl
Just used this today and my kids loved it!
May 21, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great! Thank you so much for sharing!
Love those little birdies!
Jackie and Kylene
Love those little birdies!
Jackie and Kylene
May 24, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
jlbeasley417 re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
Hi! I downloaded your packet, and love it! However some of my pages printed out with big black boxes covering part of them. :/ It is not showing these boxes on the PDF file on my computers, but it happens when I print them. Any advice?
May 24, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Wow, I don't know what to tell you. No one has reported having any problems with printing this file. Did you try downloading it again? Maybe the first download got corrupted. I could email it to you if redownloading it doesn't work. Please let me know. Thanks
Jackie
Jackie
May 24, 2013
lisasunset re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
Do you have this for 2nd grade? I love this idea! I hated traditional "sharing" (who has the most expensive toys?)! I work in a low-income school.
May 12, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
As of right now we don't but we have been talking about possibly expanding it. This product came about for the very reason you stated. Kylene worked at a low- income school and saw a need for this. Thank you so much for your interest.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
May 12, 2013
KB Konnected (TpT Seller)
Hi! Just a quick note to let you know that I added the white apron. So glad you like the collection. :)
April 8, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
So great! Thank you sooo much. We are nearly done "illustrating" our Little Red Hen Song with your clipart and some other things and soon she will be ready to "publish"! Thanks again.
Jackie & Kylene
Jackie & Kylene
April 11, 2013
KB Konnected (TpT Seller)
Hello! I just wanted to let you gals know that I just added the "Little Red Hen" clip art to my TpT store. I hope you like it. Any changes just let me know and I'll see what I can do. Hope you like it. ~no pressure :) http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Little-Red-Hen-Clip-Art-Collection-Commercial-use
April 5, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you thank you sooooo much! We are loving what you did with Little Red Hen. Could you add a white apron to the one where she is standing with both wings spread open? We would so appreciate it! Thanks for being willing to take on this task. This is how the Little Red Hen should look..just like she did in the books we grew up with! Thanks again! We are excited to create our singable using this set. We already have the tune and lyrics written...we were just waiting for the right little "chick" to come alive and now she has! Thanks again! Jackie & Kylene
April 6, 2013
katec100 re: Groundhog Fun! I’m A Little Groundhog! A Shared Reading Singable
Hello! I love the Groundhog book! Do you think you might have time some dayto include a mini black and white version? I would be forever greatful!!! No rush as I won't need it until next year. Thank you! katec100
February 15, 2013
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Great idea! We will have it done for next year for sure! Jackie & Kylene
February 16, 2013
mjsmith55
Do you currently have a Valentine's day song book ?
December 27, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Yes, we have several and are currently adding extensions and revising them. They will be posted shortly. Stay tuned!
Jackie and Kylene
Jackie and Kylene
December 30, 2012
katec100 re: Thanksgiving Fun! Turkey Stomp A Shared Reading Singable
This is fantastic! Do you have any other dances (Christmas, maybe?). Thanks for sharing all of your talents!!!
November 9, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hello!
We are happy that you are enjoying the Turkey Stomp. We have a winter one called 5 Dancing Snowmen that we will be putting up soon.(This one is not new we are just adding to it so you will not get any notices.) However, we are going to try to write a Christmas one. It will be new so watch for it in your messages as a follower. Our present to you-- since we so appreciate ALL your support!
Thanks again, Jackie and Kylene
We are happy that you are enjoying the Turkey Stomp. We have a winter one called 5 Dancing Snowmen that we will be putting up soon.(This one is not new we are just adding to it so you will not get any notices.) However, we are going to try to write a Christmas one. It will be new so watch for it in your messages as a follower. Our present to you-- since we so appreciate ALL your support!
Thanks again, Jackie and Kylene
November 9, 2012
I am Bullyproof Music (TpT Seller)
Thanks for being so friendly, Kylene. You rock. Is there no way to have a simple conversation on TPT without writing on a question page? Should I just write you on your website? Sorry, clumsy newbie here! btw My better half is a sound engineer/speaker designer person. He'd be glad to assist you with any MP3 questions you ever have--just email us. He's a wiz at all that.
November 8, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for the help.
Here is my email address www.kyleneturner@me.com
Love to talk some more.
Take care,
Kylene
Here is my email address www.kyleneturner@me.com
Love to talk some more.
Take care,
Kylene
November 9, 2012
I am Bullyproof Music (TpT Seller)
Hi there! We're newbies at TPT and have been looking for other teachers who use music with students. We love to sing too! Just wanted to say hello -- what you do seems very wonderful. Also wondering if there's a place here where all music teachers say hello on a thread? Can't seem to find one. Seems like it might be a friendly thing to do...Maybe create a music teacher's TPT pinterest page we can share? Or are we just over-eager newbies haha with too many ideas? Either way, hello there! Love your philosophy.
November 7, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Fantastic to meet another song writer. Love your store.
Yes, we do need to do something to gather us together. What is the question?
You have some great ideas about where to begin.
We are trying to learn how to get Mp3 Audio Files up at TPT. This is our winter goal.
Your songs are very inspiring as well as your mission.
Take care,
Kylene
Fantastic to meet another song writer. Love your store.
Yes, we do need to do something to gather us together. What is the question?
You have some great ideas about where to begin.
We are trying to learn how to get Mp3 Audio Files up at TPT. This is our winter goal.
Your songs are very inspiring as well as your mission.
Take care,
Kylene
November 8, 2012
G1Teacher (TpT Seller) re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
Can you tell me what common core standards are covered in this file?
October 15, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Since it is primarily focused on Writing & Speaking, the CCS are mostly in Writing & Listening and Speaking areas:
Examples:
W1.2 Write information/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
W1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers.
W1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
SL1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
*Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (e.g listening to others with care, speaking one at a time aout the topics and texts under discussion)
*Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges
*ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion
SL 1.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
Hope that answers your question! :)
Examples:
W1.2 Write information/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
W1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers.
W1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
SL1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
*Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (e.g listening to others with care, speaking one at a time aout the topics and texts under discussion)
*Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges
*ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion
SL 1.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
Hope that answers your question! :)
October 15, 2012
katec100 re: Halloween Treats! 1 - 2, Trick or Treats For You! A Shared Reading Book
Hello! I was down loading 1-2 Trick or Treat and saw at the end a new book called ...This way and that way....I cannot find it for sale on your list of Tpt items. Where is it for sale? Thank you for every book/unit you sell. The are truly amazing! You both have soooo much creative talent. Thank you. katec100
September 23, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thanks sooooo much for all your encouragment! The song is called Halloween Friends Go This Way and That. I have copied the link below that should (fingers crossed!) take you to that product page. Thanks again!
Kylene and Jackie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Friends-Go-This-Way-and-That-A-Shared-Reading-Singable
Kylene and Jackie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Friends-Go-This-Way-and-That-A-Shared-Reading-Singable
September 23, 2012
Jennifer Findley (TpT Seller)
I love your shared reading resources! I teach 5th, but still love to shared reading! Any plans to create any resources for 5th?
September 19, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hi!
This is such an interesting question. Jackie and I will talk about it. Right now our current and future products are geared for the primary grades. This certainly gives us something to think about since shared reading is important at that grade level, too.
Thank you for your question.
Kylene
This is such an interesting question. Jackie and I will talk about it. Right now our current and future products are geared for the primary grades. This certainly gives us something to think about since shared reading is important at that grade level, too.
Thank you for your question.
Kylene
September 20, 2012
spepps re: Reading Strategies Chart for School & Home
Can you add a poster that says: cover up an ending and look for the word????
I've started you cards already, and realized that strategy was missing.
I've started you cards already, and realized that strategy was missing.
September 12, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Hi
I thought about your question a lot. I use the strategy of "chunk it out" to teach my students to "cover up the ending" since I teach them that "ing, ed, est" etc. are "chunks" they know....I don't like to have too many stategies to refer to so that is how I approach it. 6 is a good number to teach. We sing the Dr. Jean song "Tools of Good Readers" and the ones we made the free chart and cards for are those same ones. Hope that clears up why we did what we did! Jackie :)
I thought about your question a lot. I use the strategy of "chunk it out" to teach my students to "cover up the ending" since I teach them that "ing, ed, est" etc. are "chunks" they know....I don't like to have too many stategies to refer to so that is how I approach it. 6 is a good number to teach. We sing the Dr. Jean song "Tools of Good Readers" and the ones we made the free chart and cards for are those same ones. Hope that clears up why we did what we did! Jackie :)
September 18, 2012
sherrygraham re: Homework Packet for First Grade: Write & Share (Common Core aligned)
I'm very interested in this product. Out of curiosity, what other homework activities do you supplement it with? I'm looking for ideas, as copies in our school are incredibly limited this year.
August 26, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
I usually send home my week's homework packet on Friday. Along with asking parents to read with their child each day, I send home a weekly book bag with a sheet on outside where I list the name of books and their numbers. I numbered all my readers that I use for this. Easy & quick when one gets them back to switch out for new ones! You can give higher numbers to more difficult little readers.Then just exchange between same level until a child needs a harder level.But I always pick books that they will be successful with at home since this is practice. Sometimes inside the baggie that holds the books I put a paper (1/2 sheet). They would be asked to do something to extend one book. ex. Draw favorite part. Later, I will add more writing extensions/questions. On this half sheet --on the other side I have general questions for a parent to ask after reading a book. I explain that not all books need all these questions. As the year progresses I change out those discussion questions to other skill related questions.) Also, I send home a math practice worksheet. If you are short on paper maybe the math could go on the back side of the Write & Share. Later, I send a file folder game boards home. They are open-ended so that I can rotate the file folder games. I provide the list of words and/or math facts that the parents will use with the game. We have a free Halloween game posted now. It has the directions for the game. I use different looking kinds of file folder game boards but really all are played same way. (You know, if the CLIPART is different well...the children think that it is a different game --even if it is played the same identical way!!! Once the games are made in the file folders & laminated, they last for years.
I hope these ideas help you. It is hard writing all the details. Please do
write back if I can be of further help. Thank you for your questions. Also, thank you for buying Write & Share.
Kylene
I hope these ideas help you. It is hard writing all the details. Please do
write back if I can be of further help. Thank you for your questions. Also, thank you for buying Write & Share.
Kylene
August 26, 2012
mcolvin
Hello! I LOVE your shared reading sing alongs! I was wondering if you will be creating one about CAMPING...I'd love to have it at a center at the end of May.
Thanks for considering this request!
Thanks for considering this request!
May 4, 2012
JK Curriculum Connection (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the idea of camping. We actually created 2 camping themed books....a 1-2 Camping Yahoo! and A-Camping We Will Go! Hope you enjoy them both!
May 8, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
WE LOVE to sing! We create SINGABLES that connect Early Literacy learning with singable text. ALL our singables are sung to familar tunes like "Ity Bitsy Spider", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" etc.. Our students remember more and enjoy learning through music. Jackie has been teaching for 36 years and still LOVES it! She has been a Special Education teacher, taught Grades 1, 3 & 4 and is now in Kindergarten- her favorite grade! She was a mentor teacher and an Early Literacy coach. Kylene has taught for 33 years and was a Early Childhood teacher, Reading Specialist, a multi-age and 1st grade teacher before becoming an elementary principal. She was also an Early Literacy coach. Their collaboration started as first grade teachers when they discovered they both loved creating children's songs and curriculum activities for literacy and math! Together they have taught at the university level for Teacher extension classes in Early Literacy. They have presented many times at Reading and Kindergarten conferences and workshops.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Student-based learning with a focus on balanced literacy and hand-on math with a smile and a SONG! Lively activities incorporate all learning styles & get our little ones learning. We love to involve parents in supporting their children so we get them into our classrooms!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Both have been Teachers of the Year at their schools. Both have been involved in leadership in their district and helped win the California Distinquished School Award for each of their school sites!
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Jackie graduated with her B.A. from Western Michigan University & Master's degrees in Special Education from Oakland University (MI) before heading out to California to continue her teaching career. Kylene graduated with her B.A. from Humboldt State and her M.A. from Chapman University. Both have taken numerous workshops that have helped build their deep understanding of balanced literacy!
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Both Jackie and Kylene share a love of family and animals! Jackie has 2 spoiled mini Schnauzers, Gracie and Noddi! Kylene has a dog named Breia, lots of cats, and a pasture full of llamas....oh, and a hard-working hubbie named George! Both love to read while Jackie is an avid quilter and Kylene loves to garden!
GRADES TAUGHT
Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Homeschooler
SUBJECT AREAS
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Math, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Summer
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