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Nicole Rios

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I have been teaching for 29 years, and just finished my 16th year teaching 2nd graders. I have also taught Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. I am excited to take on the role of Reading Interventionist at my school site, next year!
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Preview of End of the Year Memory Book - Packing Up My Year in First Grade Writing Activity

End of the Year Memory Book - Packing Up My Year in First Grade Writing Activity

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Nicole Rios
This end of the year memory book is a fun and special activity that allows your students to reflect and write about the special time they have spent in 1st grade. This differentiated end of year suitcase-themed memory book will house many wonderful memories that both students and parents will treasure. Pick and choose the pages that work best for your students. This newly revised (2024) packet includes:A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -Front (2 font versions) A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -Back S
Preview of End of the Year Memory Book- Packing Up My Year in Kindergarten Writing Activity

End of the Year Memory Book- Packing Up My Year in Kindergarten Writing Activity

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Nicole Rios
This end of the year memory book is a fun way to have your students reflect and write about the special time they have spent in Kindergarten. This end of year suitcase- themed memory book will house many wonderful memories that both students and parents will treasure. I have included 3 levels of differentiation: Level 1 - Drawing, Level 2 - Drawing and Labeling, and Level 3 - Drawing and Sentence Level Writing. This newly revised (2024) packet includes:A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -FrontA M
Preview of Back to School | Beginning of the Year | First Day of School Activities Pack

Back to School | Beginning of the Year | First Day of School Activities Pack

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Nicole Rios
This back to school activities pack will engage your students in meaningful, interactive, and fun activities during the first day of school and beyond. This back to school pack includes interactive icebreakers, get to know you opportunities, and community building activities that will set a positive tone from the first day of school. This pack includes materials for 6 separate activities:* Classmate Scavenger Hunt (Primary and Intermediate-lined) AND * Find a Friend Scavenger Hunt (Prima
Preview of End of the Year Memory Book- Packing Up My Year in Second Grade Writing Activity

End of the Year Memory Book- Packing Up My Year in Second Grade Writing Activity

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Nicole Rios
This end of the year memory book is a fun way to have your students reflect and write about the special time they have spent in 2nd grade. This end of year suitcase-themed memory book will house many wonderful memories that both students and parents will treasure. Pick and choose the pages that work best for your students. This newly revised (2024) packet includes: A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -Front (2 font versions) A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -Back Suitcase Handles Template Suitcase Tag Te
Preview of Preschool End of the Year Memory Book - Packing Up My Year in Pre K Activity

Preschool End of the Year Memory Book - Packing Up My Year in Pre K Activity

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Nicole Rios
This end of the year memory book is a fun way to have your students reflect and write about the special time they have spent in Preschool. This Pre K end of year suitcase- themed memory book will house many wonderful memories that both students and parents will treasure. I have included 3 levels of differentiation: Level 1 - Drawing, Level 2 - Drawing and Labeling, and Level 3 - Drawing and Sentence Level Writing. This packet includes:A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -Front (2 versions each for
Preview of All About Me | Valentine's Day | The Many Pieces of My Heart Craftivity

All About Me | Valentine's Day | The Many Pieces of My Heart Craftivity

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Nicole Rios
This sweet All About Me packet includes materials and instructions for 3 separate activities. Perfect for the beginning of the year, back to school, or Valentine's Day!The first activity has the students create a puzzle about things that are dear to them. This puzzle can be cut, and then re-assembled and shared by a classroom friend. The second activity uses the puzzle template as a pre-writing/brainstorm activity. Students then use the puzzle to complete a writing piece about things that t
Preview of FREE Parts of Speech Flipbook - Primary Grades

FREE Parts of Speech Flipbook - Primary Grades

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Nicole Rios
Updated 7/22/23 This download is for a FREE Parts of Speech flip book that can be used as a fun introduction, or parts of speech review, with students in the primary grades. This flip book reviews the basics: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns, and can serve as a reference tool, all year long! There is an instructional mini-poster and write-in page, for each part of speech. NOTE: A full-sized (8.5x11) Parts of Speech Flip book with primary-friendly font, easier to assemble version, wit
Preview of Phonemic Awareness Task Cards: CVC Words

Phonemic Awareness Task Cards: CVC Words

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Nicole Rios
These task cards were designed to provide direct intervention to students who are struggling with phonemic awareness. These cards address short vowel sounds, and all the consonant sounds, except for k, q, y, and z. These cards can be used to address the following standards:RF.1.2d Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual soundsHave student look at the picture and say the word. Then, have the student place their finger in the series of boxes below, as they
Preview of Multiplication Around the Room Activity | SCOOT | Math Center

Multiplication Around the Room Activity | SCOOT | Math Center

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Nicole Rios
Your students will love this kinesthetic review of beginning multiplication. Students will be asked to write the multiplication number sentence for each Station Card. These materials can also be used to lead a SCOOT activity. This file includes:-20 Color Multiplication Review Station Cards (Conceptual, Repeated Addition, and Arrays) Note: The largest product is 30. -20 Black and White set of above Multiplication Review Station Cards -Student Response Sheet -Answer Key -These materials also
Preview of Counting Coins Study Guide | Money - Identifying Coins and Value

Counting Coins Study Guide | Money - Identifying Coins and Value

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Nicole Rios
This one-page coins study guide helps students identify coins and learn their value in preparation for counting coins/money. Includes realistic, dual-sided pictures of each coin, coin values, and a chant for each coin. You might have students place this study sheet in their math/homework/classroom folders. If you like this, please consider visiting my Tpt store to find the larger download: (" Counting Coins Made Easy with Differentiated Materials") Happy teaching! Nicole Rios
Preview of Parts of Speech Flipbook (Full-Size)

Parts of Speech Flipbook (Full-Size)

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Nicole Rios
This new version of my popular Parts of Speech flip book boasts a standard font, larger work space (finished product is 8 1/2 x 11), easier assembly, linking verb instructional page, and other page options that allow you to customize your flip books to meet your curricular and student needs! Your requests and suggestions have been heard! This flipbook is a great way to introduce, or review, parts of speech with your students. This booklet reviews nouns, verbs, linking verbs, adjectives, pronoun
Preview of Holidays Around the World (Non-Fiction Reading Passages and Strategies Unit)

Holidays Around the World (Non-Fiction Reading Passages and Strategies Unit)

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Nicole Rios
This informational text and reading strategies unit includes 1 passage each for the following holidays: Las Posadas (Christmas), Diwali, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. In addition to these passages, I have also included other non-fiction texts such as maps, diagrams, instructions, recipes, and more! You will also find a cute flip book included as a place for students to summarize and synthesize their learning. Finally, I have added several art and food extension suggestions! Click
Preview of 3D Shapes Flip Book and Posters

3D Shapes Flip Book and Posters

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Nicole Rios
This ready-made, easy-to-assemble, 3D shapes flip book covers sphere, cylinder, cone, pyramid, cube, and rectangular prism. It also presents illustrated examples, and definitions, for important vocabulary terms such as vertices, edges, and faces. (See a video with flip book assembly instructions in this blog post HERE ) This book will have your students circling vertices, highlighting edges, and counting faces. Each shape page also contains a tally chart to analyze the shape of the faces th
Preview of Counting Coins Made Easy | Money :  Differentiated Materials and Word Problems

Counting Coins Made Easy | Money : Differentiated Materials and Word Problems

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Nicole Rios
This counting coins packet is full of systematic, fun, and differentiated materials for helping your students in successfully identifying and counting coins. The Magic Money system is a sure fire way to scaffold counting coins for all students! Expanded content - contains 20 word problems aligned with Common Core for 2nd grade! This 111 page download includes:Teacher tips and ideas for how to use the materialsCoin posters (2 versions: regular, Magic Money)Coin fact student sheets (cloze acti
Preview of Editable Behavior Punch Cards | Owl Theme | Positive Classroom Management

Editable Behavior Punch Cards | Owl Theme | Positive Classroom Management

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Nicole Rios
As we all know, "One size doesn't fit all." These EDITABLE, DIFFERENTIATED and cute owl-themed behavior punch cards can be used to motivate a wide range of students, making classroom management positive and easy!When students accomplish a task or other goal, simply punch a hole in a number on the card. Don't want to use a hole punch? You can also use a unique stamp, or sticker. These can be used for behavior, homework, reading, and math achievement. Includes:3 pages of information on how
Preview of End of the Year Memory Book - Packing Up My Year in Third Grade Writing Activity

End of the Year Memory Book - Packing Up My Year in Third Grade Writing Activity

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Nicole Rios
This end of the year memory book is a fun and special activity that allows your students to reflect and write about the special time they have spent in 3rd grade. This differentiated end of year suitcase-themed memory book will house many wonderful memories that both students and parents will treasure. Pick and choose the pages that work best for your students. This newly revised (2024) packet includes:A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -Front (2 font versions) A Memory Book Suitcase Cover -Back Su
Preview of SMART Goal Setting for Back to School

SMART Goal Setting for Back to School

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Nicole Rios
Updated 7/22/23 Use this flip book to give your students the template they need to help them make SMART goals during back to school week, throughout the school year, or even as they anticipate the new year. The pages in the flip book have been designed to guide students in making goals that are realistic and attainable. Here is what is included: 1. Tips for using the downloadable materials. 2. Mini teaching posters for placing under document cameras or projecting. 3. Materials for teachin
Preview of I Have, Who Has Game - Segmenting and Blending  CVC Words Learning Set

I Have, Who Has Game - Segmenting and Blending CVC Words Learning Set

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Nicole Rios
NOTE: This CVC set is already included in my Short Vowel "I Have, Who Has" Bundle Set. This I Have, Who Has...Segmenting and Blending CVC words game set reviews all consonant sounds (except q) and all short vowels sounds. Each card will ask the reader to blend the first word, and segment the next. This set has 30 student cards and can be used as a daily, whole-class warm-up to your reading time, a ticket out the door, or as an intervention activity with a small group (each student would receiv
Preview of Reading Strategies | Posters | Thinking Stems | Response Sheets

Reading Strategies | Posters | Thinking Stems | Response Sheets

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Nicole Rios
These reading strategies posters and response sheets have been created to assist students in thinking about, discussing, and writing about their reading in a way that develops deeper comprehension. This download includes the following for Monitoring Comprehension, Making Connections, Questioning, Inferring, Visualizing, Determining Importance, Summarizing and Synthesizing: -definition poster (color and ink-friendly version) -thinking/sentence stems poster (color and ink-friendly version) -a va
Preview of Compound Word Flip Book I

Compound Word Flip Book I

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Nicole Rios
I have used this format with my students for years to have them practice compound words. But, I love having lines for my students to write on. This freebie has both a legal and letter-sized template, for your convenience. But, I prefer to use the legal-sized template as it provides more room for students to work on. I have also provided a teacher exemplar to use when modeling for students how to complete this activity. Enjoy! Nicole (NOTE: For more fun and interactive compound word acti
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching for 29 years, and just finished my 16th year teaching 2nd graders. I have also taught Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. I am excited to take on the role of Reading Interventionist at my school site, next year!

Teaching style

I love trying to find ways to reach all of the learners I teach. I want learning to be fun, authentic, and meaningful.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Two-time Teacher of the Year Award recipient

My own education history

I received my B.A. in Ethnic Studies/Sociology and Multiple Subjects/Bilingual/Cross-Cultural teaching credential from the University of California, Riverside. I also received my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Additional biographical information

I am a proud mom of two phenomenal young adults. I love to cook, bake, camp, hike, and read!