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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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Fix the Sentences for First Graders
Need a daily activity to help your first 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 34 Fix the Sentence printable worksheets. Each sheet contains 5 sentences (one for each day of the week) with errors appropriate for first graders. Each set of sentences are connected to a literature book (listed on the bottom of the sheet). Read the book
1st
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Fix the Sentences for First and Second Graders
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
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
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
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
Differentiated Comprehension Questions for Picture Books BUNDLE
This product is a bundle containing differentiated comprehension questions for 42 children's picture books. These sets are also sold individually (for each story). There are 2 sets of questions for each story (2 pages for each set of questions). *The first set is geared for grades 1-2. This set could also be used for high performing kdg. students. The second set is the same as the first with MORE lines for students who are writing longer answers or complete sentences. *The third set is ge
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
Kindergarten Math Common Core Assessment Booklet
This simple assessment booklet is a relatively quick way to assess the KINDERGARTEN MATH common core standards. The booklet contains a problem to address each standard. The content is printed at the top and repeated at the bottom of each page (so that when you print the booklet you will have 2 sets). Staple the booklet on the left side (top /bottom) and cut it in half. Each kindergarten math standard is indicated by number (a reference sheet of all the kindergarten math standards is includ
Kindergarten
Math
Guided Reading Skills Modeling Pages Levels A-J
My Guided Reading Skills Modeling Pages for Small Group Instruction are a companion to my Guided Reading Skills Note Cards for Teachers (levels A-J, refers to Fountas/Pinnell leveling / a conversion chart is included for other various leveling programs). The Note Cards are a FREEBIE than can be downloaded by clicking the link below. Guided Reading Note Cards For Teachers FREEBIEAs with the Note Cards, these Modeling Pages are not intended to address every skill at each level. They focus on s
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
First Grade Math Skills Homework Sheets or Practice Pages
These homework activity sheets were created for high achieving first grade math students as an alternative to regular math homework activities. In my first grade classroom, I often have a handful of students who do not need extra practice on the math skills we are working on in class. These students learn quickly and often master skills after one lesson. In order to provide them with more challenging homework activities, I created these homework sheets. The first side follows a similar patter
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
First Grade Math Common Core Assessment Booklet
This simple assessment booklet is a relatively quick way to assess the FIRST GRADE MATH common core standards. The booklet contains a problem to address each standard. The content is printed at the top and repeated at the bottom of each page (so that when you print the booklet you will have 2 sets). Staple the booklet on the left side (top /bottom) and cut it in half. Each first grade math standard is indicated by number (a reference sheet of all the first grade math standards is included
1st
Math
Non Fiction Animal Books for beginning readers THE BUNDLE
These books will help your students learn some basic facts about alligators, chameleons, dinosaurs, fish, bugs, elephants, chickens, frogs and toads. Use the books as a companion when reading animal themed fiction literature or as a stand alone non-fiction reader. There are 3 versions of each book. 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 h
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Persuasive Writing, Should we get a pet? Lessons for Beginning Writers
This lesson will introduce your first or second graders to writing persuasively. The lesson includes: 1. Building Background Lesson2. Anchor poster (persuade) Anchor Poster (steps to write persuasively) 3. Modeling Lesson (printables for recording pros/cons) 4. Should we get a pet? Persuasive writing lesson 5. Pair and Share editing technique (because who has time to meet with 25 students during a writing workshop lesson?) 6. Rubric for evaluation (and my notes on evaluating stud
1st - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Write My Way lessons for beginning writers March April Bundle
Write My Way... lessons for beginning writers August September Bundle
This file contains 4 writing lessons for beginning writers. The August September bundle includes: 1. A Getting the Know Me book (I Like... ) Drawing and Labeling activity 2. Learn to write a Word 3. Learn to write a Sentence 4. Lois Ehlert Writing and Illustration Project Save when purchasing the bundle. Have fun with your little authors! Lisa Rombach
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Write My Way lessons for beginning writers JANUARY Bundle
This file is a bundle containing 3 of my writing lessons (and my editing technique). I use these lessons during January to teach about writing instructions. This file includes the following: Sequencing Instruction Cards and Lesson for beginning writers (lesson plan, instruction sequencing card printables, recording sheet, etc.) Writing Instructions Lessons for beginning writers (lesson plans, making deviled eggs project, ordering word anchor posters, blank instruction books to print and make
1st - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Writing
Vocabulary Packets for Beginning Readers
Do you have primary students who know all the sight words by the end of the first month of school? Are some of your students reading at levels where the focus is more on “reading to learn” rather than “learning to read”? Each year I have had students who are ready for something more challenging than the sight word lists (mine are first graders, but this packet may also work well for other grade levels who need to differentiate) . These students have a solid understanding of the reading stra
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Write My Way lessons for beginning writers March April Bundle
The March April bundle for Write My Way lessons for beginning writers includes 6 writing products (which are also sold individually). Save when purchasing the bundle. Persuasive Writing, Should We Get a Pet? (building background, modeling and independent writing lessons) Persuasive Writing Prompts for Beginning Writers (27 prompts for beginning writers) Write a Short Story (building background, modeling and independent writing lessons) Story Starters for Beginning Writers (25 simple story start
1st - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Flip Book Bundle for beginning blends short vowels and long vowels
Help your primary students recognize beginning blends, short vowel phonemes, long vowel phonemes and know their sounds with my flip books! This bundle contains 3 products bundled together. Save 1.76 when you buy the bundle!! Flip books are also sold individually. 2 pages are included on each sheet. Just copy on card stock, cut in half, laminate and your are ready to go. Comb bind at the top or bottom to secure your flip book and it is easy to grab and use with your students (or just flip t
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Differentiated Friendly Letter Forms BUNDLE of all 4 Themes
This product is a bundle of all 4 of my differentiated friendly letter forms. Each set has themed clip art for one of the 4 seasons. The cloze sentences and sentences with drawing boxes are slightly different in each set. These sets of differentiated friendly letter forms were designed to be used after students have had instructional lessons about the parts of a friendly letter. The forms can be used for shared writing, independent writing or at a center. There are 3 sets of letter forms
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing
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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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