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I have taught first grade for 34 wonderful years! Creating educational materials has been so much fun and I'm thrilled to be able to share them with other teachers here on TPT!! I specialize in resources to use in a k-2 classroom. My store has MANY differentiated comprehension question sets to use with a wide variety of children's picture books and I have created writing lessons for beginning writers that can be purchased individually, in bundles or as a complete program. My store has a wide variety of other resources for the k-2 teacher!! I hope my products will provide teachers with useful resources for their classrooms!
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Listening Center Response Forms for Primary Grades
My listening center response forms are a great way for your students to respond to a listening center story! You can model completing the listening center forms using this PDF on your interactive white board or by using a hard copy of the forms. The 4 forms are designed to be used through a school year (each form is a bit more challenging). You could also use the forms to differentiate or to give the students choices. Use them in the way that best suits YOUR class! Each form has 2 versions
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for the story Pete the Cat Goes Camping
The Pete The Cat story, Pete the Cat Goes Camping by James Dean, is a favorite in many primary classrooms. I created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set). The first set is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writing a sentence or a list). This set could be used for above level students in kdg. An additional version of this first set includes MORE lines for responding. This set could be used for higher performing students who are responding wi
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Sight Word Assessments (Dolch Lists) for Grades K, 1, 2
This file contains assessment forms for testing student mastery of the Dolch Sight words. Each assessment contains 20 words and 5 sight word sentences to individually assess a student's mastery of the Dolch sight words. Words were taken from the pre-primer, primer, first grade and second grade Dolch Word Lists. A master list and word cards for each level is provided and can be copied and sent home for parents to use. A tracking form for each list can be used to keep track of mastered and n
K - 1st
Reading
Learn to Write a Sentence, Writing Lesson for Beginning Writers
Help your students learn to write sentences with confidence! This lesson guides students through generating a sentence, counting the words in the sentence, and finally recording the sentence. Modeling pages are included for whole class instruction (can be printed or displayed on an interactive whiteboard). Two recording sheets are included (one for assessment and one for practice that could be used in a literacy center). A detailed lesson plan is provided for the teacher. Includes 2
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Writing
Also included in: Write My Way... lessons for beginning writers August September Bundle
Fix the Sentences for Second Graders
Need a daily activity to help your second graders strengthen their writing skills? My "Fix the Sentences" sheets will help your students learn about writing good sentences. The file contains teacher's notes (how to use the materials) and 33 Fix the Sentence printable worksheets. Each sheet contains 5 sentences (one for each day of the week) with errors appropriate for second graders. Each set of sentences are connected to a literature book (listed on the bottom of the sheet). Read the book
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Writing
Also included in: Fix the Sentences for First and Second Graders
All About Chameleons a non fiction book for beginning readers
This 8 page book will help your students learn some basic facts about chameleons. Use the book as a companion when reading chameleon themed fiction literature (i.e. A Color Of His Own by Leo Lionni or The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle) or as a stand alone non-fiction reader. There are 3 versions. Version 1 - Each page is a full sized page and has color illustrations (I use this version on my interactive white board). Version 2 - Same as above with black and white illustrations (so you
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Reading
Also included in: Non Fiction Animal Books for beginning readers THE BUNDLE
Function Machine (Addition and Subtraction problems) Worksheets
These worksheets are designed for students to practice solving function machine problems. Students use addition and subtraction strategies to solve the rule (addition or subtraction) and then apply the rule to remaining numbers in the chart. The first set of numbers indicates the rule (i.e. 5 goes “in” to the machine and 10 comes “out” of the machine indicates that the machine’s rule is +5). There are 6 “machines” on each page. Set 1 contains easier problems and includes the rule for the fi
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Elephant & Piggie Stories THE BUNDLE
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Elephant and Piggie Stories THE BUNDLEThe ELEPHANT & PIGGIE stories by Mo Willems, are a favorite in many primary classrooms. I created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set) for each of the books in this bundle. The sets are also sold individually (click the links below to view the sets individually AND to see previews of each set). The first set of questions is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writi
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
Learn to Write a Short Story lessons for beginning writers
Teach your beginning writers to write a simple, short story with my Learn to Write a Short Story lessons! The file includes: 1. Building Background Lesson (includes Short Story anchor poster and Beginning, Middle and Ending Events mini posters) 2. Modeling Lessons (includes sample story, title choices, and story starters to use for guided/shared writing) 3. Independent Writing Lesson 4. 5 Story Starter Printables 5. Rubric for Evaluation (with evaluation notes from me) 6. Directions
1st - 2nd
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Write My Way lessons for beginning writers March April Bundle
Roll and Write a game to practice spelling FREEBIE
Use this game to practice spelling ANY word or word list. My students practice spelling sight words and spelling words, but it could be used with any word list (months, colors, numbers etc.).
Students need a game board (there are 2 game boards on each sheet), a single die, words to practice (a list or maybe words posted in the classroom) and a way to record the words. My students use iPad apps for recording. Dry erase slates or the included recording sheet could be used as well.
The game bo
K - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Spelling
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for story The Doorbell Rang
The story The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins is a great story to use in a primary classroom. I use this story in my classroom and created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set). The first set is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writing a sentence or a list). This set could be used for above level students in kdg. A second copy of this set of questions has additional lines for responses (same questions as set one). This set could be used fo
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Also included in: Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Picture Books BUNDLE
Book Talk Lesson, Scoring Form & Certificate
Book Talks are a great way to check reading comprehension and to provide students with a chance to give an oral presentation! I use this program with my first graders, but second graders would benefit as well. *A lesson plan is included describing the book talk program. *A poster describing " how to give a book talk" can be printed for each student and posted in the classroom. * Printable certificate/evaluation forms can be used for feedback and to celebrate a completed book talk. Open
1st - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Speaking & Listening
Differentiated Comprehension Questions Where the Wild Things Are
The story Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is explored in many primary classrooms. I use this story in my classroom and created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set). The first set is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writing a sentence or a list). This set could be used for above level students in kdg. The second set is designed for kdg. (teacher reads questions aloud). It can also be used to differentiate in a 1-2 classroom. S
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Also included in: Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Picture Books BUNDLE
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Pete the Cat Too Cool for School
The Pete the Cat story, Pete the Cat Too Cool For School by James Dean, is a favorite in many primary classrooms. I created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set). The first set is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writing a sentence or a list). This set could be used for above level students in kdg. An additional version of this first set includes MORE lines for responding. This set could be used for higher performing students who are respon
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Silly Sentences for Handwriting Practice Aa-Zz grades k-2
Silly Sentences for handwriting Practice is a fun way for beginning writers to practice their handwriting from A-Z! There are 3 versions!D'nealian, manuscript and the original version of my resource posted in 2013. The d'nealian and manuscript versions include a silly sentence for each alphabet letter, upper and lower case letters to trace and practice, lines for copying the sentence and an illustration box. The illustration can be used for additional fine motor development. Students can trace
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Writing
All About Dinosaurs a non fiction book for beginning readers
This 8 page book will help your students learn some basic facts about dinosaurs. Use the book as a companion when reading dinosaur themed fiction literature (i.e. If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most) or as a stand alone non-fiction reader.
There are 3 versions.
Version 1 - Each page is a full sized page and has color illustrations (I use this version on my interactive white board).
Version 2 - Same as above with black and white illustrations (so you have the option of printing the
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Also included in: Non Fiction Animal Books for beginning readers THE BUNDLE
Differentiated Comprehension Questions Pete the Cat A Pet for Pete
The Pete The Cat story, A Pet for Pete by James Dean, is a favorite in many primary classrooms. I created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set). The first set is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writing a sentence or a list). This set could be used for above level students in kdg. An additional version of this first set includes MORE lines for responding. This set could be used for higher performing students who are responding with longer s
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Pete the Cat Play Ball
The Pete The Cat story, Play Ball by James Dean, is a favorite in many primary classrooms. I created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set). The first set is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writing a sentence or a list). This set could be used for above level students in kdg. An additional version of this first set includes MORE lines for responding. This set could be used for higher performing students who are responding with longer senten
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Reading Guide for Parents of Beginning Readers
Many parents want to help their beginning readers! They often ask their child's teacher for suggestions on ways they can help their little readers. I have created this Reading Guide to give the parents some "tools" for helping their children who are learning to read. This file contains a teacher's notes page, a 9 page guide that explains the basic reading strategies (supported with photographs), and 2 pages of guidelines for parents to use when working with their children. The pages can be
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Reading Guide For Parents Reading Strategy Posters BUNDLE
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Pete the Cat Stories THE BUNDLE
This bundle includes 17 differentiated comprehension question sets for Pete the Cat stories by James Dean. Each set has 2 different version of questions. The first set is designed for grades 1-2. Students answer with sentences. An additional version of this set with more answer lines is also included for students answering with longer, more complex, sentences. The second set is designed for kdg. (teacher reads question aloud). Students draw, label or color to answer the questions. This
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I have taught first grade for 34 wonderful years! Creating educational materials has been so much fun and I'm thrilled to be able to share them with other teachers here on TPT!! I specialize in resources to use in a k-2 classroom. My store has MANY differentiated comprehension question sets to use with a wide variety of children's picture books and I have created writing lessons for beginning writers that can be purchased individually, in bundles or as a complete program. My store has a wide variety of other resources for the k-2 teacher!! I hope my products will provide teachers with useful resources for their classrooms!
Teaching style
I want my students be excited to learn new things and to be proud of their accomplishments! My classroom is a busy, busy place! My students are encouraged to take risks and to make mistakes! When a student makes a mistake and learns something new, I always say "WOW, we just watched you get smarter!" I hope they will always feel safe enough to take risks and learn something new!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I am most proud of the relationships I've built with my students! Many of these students have grown up and are now sending their children to my classroom. It is such a delight!
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University
Master's Degree from Heidelberg University
30 additional graduate hours beyond the master's degree
Additional biographical information
I love creating resources that help TEACHERS save time, help STUDENTS learn and have fun and help them BOTH enjoy school every day! The feedback I've received on TPT has been amazing! I LOVE LOVE LOVE knowing that I'm helping both teachers and students... it inspires me to keep creating more resources!
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