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Florida, United States
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I've been teaching for more than 20 years. I've had the opportunity to teach in middle school and elementary--with the majority of my teaching experience in elementary. I am currently teaching third grade.
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Preview of Second Grade Fluency for the YEAR {BUNDLE}

Second Grade Fluency for the YEAR {BUNDLE}

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Tamara Russell
Hello Fellow Educators! This is a BUNDLE of my popular Differentiated Fluency for Seconds Fluency Packs! Each month I will add a new pack of 12 passages to this bundle! It's a great way to have this resource at a fraction of the cost for them individually! Differentiated Fluency for Augustcontains passages on the following topics: Working Dogs Taking Care of a Pet Manatees Classroom Rules Differentiated Fluency for Septembercontains passages on the following topics. Labor Day Pen Pals Trip to
Preview of Third Grade Fluency: October Edition

Third Grade Fluency: October Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
***Need THIRD GRADE FLUENCY? Well...you've come to the right spot! :)*** This THIRD GRADE FLUENCY PACK is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Third Grade Fluency as well. RF.3.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've leveled each individual passage an
Preview of First Grade Fluency {August - November}

First Grade Fluency {August - November}

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Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is unique in that it is LEVELED! It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.1.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. Each month, there are four different themed passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages I've leveled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you can give your
Preview of First Grade Fluency BUNDLE {August - June}

First Grade Fluency BUNDLE {August - June}

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is unique in that it is LEVELED! It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.1.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. Each month, there are four different themed passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages I've leveled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you can give your
Preview of Move Up Day Activity Pack

Move Up Day Activity Pack

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Tamara Russell
Move Up Day is something my school does each year to give students a 'sneak peek' at the upcoming grade level. The activities included here would be good for teachers of firsties and seconds who are hosting kinders and firsties in their classes for this type of event. This pack contains: Suggested read aloud texts for firsties and seconds. Writing pages for firsties and seconds Short Vowel Memory Match for a collaborative group activity Graphic Organizers to aid in comparing grade levels Pencil
Preview of Second Grade Fluency: October Edition

Second Grade Fluency: October Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've lexiled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you
Preview of Second Grade Fluency: September Edition

Second Grade Fluency: September Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've lexiled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you
Preview of Character Education: Citizenship (Following the Rules)

Character Education: Citizenship (Following the Rules)

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Tamara Russell
Looking for a way to help children follow the rules? Need to curb tattling in a healthy way? Hoping to get your kids to use their words more? These citizenship lessons are designed to support your success in those areas! :) Lesson 1: Following the Rules Use anchor charts I've provided to lead a discussion on rules in the classroom. (SL.1; SL.3) Lesson 2: Tattling & Telling Use a video clip to discuss the differences between tattling and telling. Use anchor charts and role playing to help s
Preview of First Grade Fluency {December - March}

First Grade Fluency {December - March}

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is unique in that it is LEVELED! It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.1.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. Each month, there are four different themed passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages I've leveled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you can give your
Preview of Kindergarten Fluency: Short Vowel Pack

Kindergarten Fluency: Short Vowel Pack

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Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is lexiled and leveled. There are seven different passages for short vowel sounds: a, e, i, o, u. The sight words I've used in conjunction with the passages are for beginning kinders. The passages become more rigorous the higher the lexile score. I've used it in my first grade classroom for remedial firsties as an independent reading assessment and once a week fluency timing. They can be used as weekly comprehension or fluency for kinders as well. If you are a fan of my di
Preview of Second Grade Fluency: November Edition

Second Grade Fluency: November Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've lexiled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you
Preview of Third Grade Fluency: The Year Long BUNDLE

Third Grade Fluency: The Year Long BUNDLE

Created by
Tamara Russell
Hello Fellow Educators! This is a BUNDLE of my popular Differentiated Fluency for Thirds Fluency Packs! This pack has all the passages that I've posted individually: August through April. Here are the links to the individual packets and their topics. Differentiated Fluency for Augustcontains passages on the following topics: Great White Sharks Lemonade Stand Volcanoes Differentiated Fluency for Septembercontains passages on the following topics. Citizenship Kid Scientists The Constitution Cesa
Preview of First Grade Fluency {April - June}

First Grade Fluency {April - June}

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is unique in that it is LEVELED! It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.1.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. Each month, there are four different themed passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages I've leveled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you can give your
Preview of Third Grade Fluency: November Edition

Third Grade Fluency: November Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This THIRD GRADE FLUENCY pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.3.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've leveled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you can give your studen
Preview of Second Grade Fluency: January Edition

Second Grade Fluency: January Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've lexiled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you
Preview of Second Grade Fluency: February Edition

Second Grade Fluency: February Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've lexiled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you
Preview of Meet the Teacher Tri-fold Brochure {EDITABLE}

Meet the Teacher Tri-fold Brochure {EDITABLE}

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Tamara Russell
Happy Back to School Season! This trifold brochure is EDITABLE! There are SIX editable panels for you to use. The first panel just has the welcome and a place for you to put your grade level and school name. The second panel has a spot for you to put your schedule. The third panel has all of the important dates for parents to be able to see at a glance such as progress and report card dates, and break dates too! On the back there are three additional panels. The first one is for your enrichme
Preview of Kindergarten Fluency: Initial Blends Pack

Kindergarten Fluency: Initial Blends Pack

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Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is lexiled and leveled. There are 12 different passages initial blends. The sight words I've used in conjunction with the passages are for kinders. The passages become more rigorous the higher the lexile score. I've used it in my first grade classroom for remedial firsties as an independent reading assessment and once a week fluency timing. They can be used as weekly comprehension or fluency for kinders as well. If you are a fan of my differentiated fluency for firsties, this w
Preview of Second Grade Fluency: December Edition

Second Grade Fluency: December Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've lexiled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you
Preview of Second Grade Fluency: August Edition

Second Grade Fluency: August Edition

Created by
Tamara Russell
This fluency pack is differentiated and leveled to align with three different reading programs. It meets the Common Core Standard for Fluency as well. RF.2.4b Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. There are 12 passages. Three for each level - High, Medium and Low. I've provided a conversion chart that is specific to the passages. I've lexiled each individual passage and aligned them to AR, DRA & Fountas & Pinnell. Each week, you
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About the store

Experience

I've been teaching for more than 20 years. I've had the opportunity to teach in middle school and elementary--with the majority of my teaching experience in elementary. I am currently teaching third grade.

Teaching style

I'm a research based, standards driven type of teacher. I love parent involvement in the classroom and look for opportunities to engage them in their children's education early and often!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I received my National Board Certification as a Middle Childhood Generalist in 2011.

My own education history

I'm a graduate of Bob Jones University.

Additional biographical information

I've been married to my wonderful husband Chris. We enjoy traveling, reading on our Kindles and cuddling! :)