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Habitats
Habitats
By A First for Everything
This extensive resource on habitats covers grasslands, deserts, rainforests, woodlands, ocean, and the arctic. *************************************************************************** Included in this habitat resource: -Colorful posters
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Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
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Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
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Fact vs. Opinion
Fact vs. Opinion
By A First for Everything
Help your students distinguish between fact vs. opinion with this engaging resource. Fact or opinion can be a tricky skill to learn for youngers but the varied activities here are sure to not only help your students master this concept, it's sure to
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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Other (ELA)
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Classroom Camping Theme
Classroom Camping Theme
By A First for Everything
Classroom Camping: Welcome to Camp Learn Some More! Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies lessons are all incorporated in this engaging and educationally rich resource. Perhaps best of all....it's FUN! This is my absolute favorite
Subjects:
Writing, End of Year, Close Reading
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Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
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Close Reading Zoo and Safari Animals
Close Reading Zoo and Safari Animals
By A First for Everything
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading
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1st, 2nd, 3rd
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Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson
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Close Reading Tide Pools
Close Reading Tide Pools
By A First for Everything
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards.It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading
Subjects:
Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading
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1st, 2nd, 3rd
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Travel Journal
Travel Journal
By A First for Everything
Travel Journal: This comprehensive travel journal resource has activities for ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science that are aligned to the Common Core Standards. It is perfect when students travel. Students can share their completed travel journal
Subjects:
Graphing, Geography, Writing
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Types:
Activities, Printables
$3.00
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American Symbols
American Symbols
By A First for Everything
American Symbols: This engaging American symbols resource is sure to motivate students to learn about our nation's symbols. There is something for all learners here. American Symbols is one of my favorite
Subjects:
Government, U.S. History, Close Reading
Grades:
1st, 2nd
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Activities, Printables, Lesson
$3.00
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Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges
By A First for Everything
Ruby Bridges: Help your students learn about Ruby Bridges and her important contributions to our nation's history. ************************************************************************* Included in this Ruby Bridge's product: *A 5 page reading
Subjects:
Writing, Black History Month, Informational Text
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1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Cultural Activities
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Behavior Management Reward Coupons
Behavior Management Reward Coupons
By A First for Everything
Save time and money with this classroom management resource. No more prize box. This is a positive behavior management strategy that can be used as an individual or class wide behavioral incentive. This resources works great with a PBIS system or in
Subjects:
Classroom Management, Problem Solving, School Psychology
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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Activities, Printables
$3.50
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Close Reading Landforms
Close Reading Landforms
By A First for Everything
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading
Subjects:
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Close Reading
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Lesson
$6.50
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Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle
Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle
By A First for Everything
Close reading is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading comprehension. These are crucial concepts for growing
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Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading
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1st, 2nd, 3rd
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Guided Reading Books, Printables, Lesson
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Close Reading Weather
Close Reading Weather
By A First for Everything
Are you looking for your students to become more independent readers? Time constraints make it increasingly difficult for teachers to plan differentiation in their reading instruction aligned to the Common Core Standards. And yet you want your
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Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading
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1st, 2nd, 3rd
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Guided Reading Books, Printables, Lesson
$5.00
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Yearlong Morning Messages Bundle Projectable and Editable
Yearlong Morning Messages Bundle Projectable and Editable
By A First for Everything
Morning Messages are a simple and effective way of welcoming students into the classroom, setting the tone for the day, and reinforcing academic skills. One of the biggest challenges in writing morning messages though is....."what should I
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Other (Math), Other (ELA), Phonics
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st
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Interactive Whiteboard, Activboard Activities, Lesson
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Motivational Notes for Students
Motivational Notes for Students
By A First for Everything
Please note that this resource is best used in the classroom and is not intended to be a digital resource.Desk Notes: Do you need a little something to let your students know that you are proud of them? Does a student need a note of encouragement or
Subjects:
For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, For All Subjects
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Types:
Printables
$3.00
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Calm Down Corner
Calm Down Corner
By A First for Everything
Teaching students to self-regulate their behavior and mindfulness has never been more important. With the demands of standardized testing and the rigor of the Common Core to name a few, do you find yourself losing valuable instructional time due to
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Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
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$9.00
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Close Reading American Symbols
Close Reading American Symbols
By A First for Everything
Are you looking for your students to become more independent readers? Time constraints make it increasingly difficult for teachers to plan differentiation in their reading instruction aligned to the Common Core Standards. And yet you want your
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Balanced Literacy, Social Studies - History, Close Reading
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January Morning Messages Projectable and Editable
January Morning Messages Projectable and Editable
By A First for Everything
Morning Messages are a simple and effective way of welcoming students into the classroom, setting the tone for the day, and reinforcing academic skills. One of the biggest challenges in writing morning messages though is....."what should I
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Other (Math), Winter, Phonics
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st
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Interactive Whiteboard, Activboard Activities, Lesson
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Close Reading Reindeer
Close Reading Reindeer
By A First for Everything
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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Close Reading Dogs
Close Reading Dogs
By A First for Everything
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson
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Behavior Management Plan Bundle
Behavior Management Plan Bundle
By A First for Everything
With the rigor of the Common Core and the increased demands on students as well as challenging new teacher evaluation standards, you need a classroom management strategy that is clear, concise, consistent, and easy to implement. Substitutes,
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Classroom Management, School Counseling, Back to School
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Printables
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for 20 years. Most of the time has been in a private school teaching kindergarten. I have been teaching first grade in a public school for four years and I absolutely love it!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I would describe myself as a hands-on learner and educator. I believe in teaching to reach all children where they are at and to foster their growth and learning to their maximum potential.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Certificate of Recognition, from the Hope Foundation in recognition of significant contributions to the educational environment of the Hudson Public School district. (2000) Teacher Competency Award, awarded by Westfield State College for outstanding achievement in the field of Early Childhood Education. (1996) M.Ed in Early Childhood

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education: Westfield State University Master's in Early Childhood Education: Bridgewater State College

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a single mom to a teen son. I have been teaching for 24 years and I love it. I am an avid reader, sewer, and adventurer. I love exploring eclectic AirBnB's, writing, and sharing life with my 2 beagles and my love, Scott.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Graphing, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History, EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community

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