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I'm Done (Now What?) Early Finishers Jar

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

SAVE ON MY MONEY ON MY I'M DONE(NOW WHAT?) BUNDLE! I'm Done (Now What?) Bundle This packet is a great way to keep students who finish early busy all year long!! The I'm Done (Now What?) Jar is has 36 activity cards with various math, reading,

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English Language Arts, Math, Writing

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Centers

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Recess in a Jar: Activities for Indoor Recess

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Are you tired of trying to keep students busy during indoor recess? You need a "Recess in a Jar"! The jar is full of activities for inside when students can't go outside. Students simply choose a card from the jar and have fun doing the

Subjects:

Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Games

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Getting to Know You Jar- A Back to School Community Building Activity

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Need an activity to help students get to know each other and build community at the beginning of the year? The Getting To Know You Jar will help you do this. The jar can be used during community circle time, small groups, or pairs. Older students

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities

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Center Jar Common Core Writing Prompts for the 4 Types of Writing- Upper Grades

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

This is a collection of Common Core writing prompts that fit the four types of writing- expository, descriptive, narrative and persuasive. There are 48 prompts in all, 12 of each type. Also included in the download is a writing paper template, an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

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Comprehension Workstation and Centers Visualization Jar

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Everything you need to help students work on visualization! The visualization cards contain passages from various chapter books. Students pick a card from the jar and read it. As they read the card they are to create mental images in their mind.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Genre Jar for Workstations and Centers

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Everything you need to help students sort reading genres! Students pick a card from the jar and decide the genre (Realistic Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Traditional Literature, Informational, Biography, Autobiography). Genres are sorted into

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

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Fluency Workstation Voice Jar with 18 Emotions

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Help students improve fluency through expression using different voices! This jar activity includes 18 pictures of different facial expressions. Students choose an expression card from the jar and then read their book, poem, etc. using that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Centers

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Compare and Contrast Jar for Workstations and Centers

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

*EDITABLE CARDS INCLUDED!* Everything you need to help students work on comparing and contrasting! Students pick a card from the jar and think of ways the two items are the same and different. Next, choose one of the graphic organizers to complete.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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I'm Done (Now What?) Early Finishers BUNDLE

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

This is a bundle of all of my I'm Done (Now What?) Jars for Early Finishers. It will also include any future I'm Done Jars. You save $4.00 purchasing the bundle compared to purchasing each jar individually!Included are:I'm Done (Now What?) Back to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities

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Comprehension Workstation and Centers Book Talk Jar

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

This packet is a great way to improve comprehension!! The Book Talk Jar is has 24 talk cards with comprehension questions. The workstation jar can be used individually or with a buddy. The packet includes: -Instruction sheet -24 question

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Centers

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Cause and Effect Jar for Workstations and Centers

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Everything you need to help students work on cause and effect! Students pick a card from the jar and decide if it is the cause or the effect. Next, choose one of the graphic organizers to complete. This packet includes: -instructions for assembly

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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350

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Figurative Language Jar- Using Idioms, Similes and Metaphors

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Many students have a difficult time understanding figurative language. This jar activity helps them recognize idioms, similes and metaphors. Students can sort the three types of speech or complete a worksheet activity. This download includes the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

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196

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Story in a Jar Writing Workstation Activity

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Story in a Jar is a creative writing activity for students to do during workstations or as an early finisher activity. This activity can be differentiated to meet student need. For an advanced level, students choose 4 pictures from the jar and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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Center Jar Common Core Writing Prompts for the 4 Types of Writing- Primary

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

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Vocab Jar for Comprehension Centers

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

A rich vocabulary also improves students' ability to communicate through speaking, listening, and writing. The Vocab Jar is a fun way for students to learn new words. Students pull a word from the jar and complete the provided worksheet. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

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Writing Workstation and Centers Prompt Jar

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

SAVE $! You can purchase all 14 of my writing prompt jars at a discounted price! Bundle of 14 Writing Prompt Jars Seasons, Holidays and More This packet is a great way to improve writing through ideas!! The Prompt Jar is has 56 cards with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Centers

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Bundle of Short Vowel and Long Vowel Jars for Workstations and Centers

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

The Short Vowel Jar has CVC words and picture cards to help students sort medial vowel sounds. Students choose picture cards and word cards from the jar and add them to the correct jar mat. Students can also play memory with the cards or use a dry

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$7.00

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Writing Workstation Jar of Summer Writing Prompts

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

SAVE $! You can purchase all 14 of my writing prompt jars at a discounted price! Bundle of 14 Writing Prompt Jars Seasons, Holidays and More Write about summer all year long! This packet is a great way to improve writing through ideas!! The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Summer

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$4.50

118

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Writing Workstation Jar of Fall Writing Prompts

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

SAVE $! You can purchase all 14 of my writing prompt jars at a discounted price! Bundle of 14 Writing Prompt Jars Seasons, Holidays and More Write about fall all year long! This packet is a great way to improve writing through ideas!! The Prompt

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

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Fact or Opinion Jar for Workstations and Centers

By Aimee VanMiddlesworth

Everything you need to help students sort facts and opinions! Students pick a card from the jar and decide if it is a fact or opinion. Facts and opinions are sorted before writing them on the sort sheet. This packet includes: -instructions for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$4.50

109

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 22nd year teaching. My experience includes special education, Reading Recovery, gifted and talented, first, second, third and fourth grades.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Making learning fun and authentic to the learner

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2007-2008 Richmond Community Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Master's Degree in Special Education, Certification in Reading Recovery, Literacy Coach and Gifted and Talented

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Visit my blog at www.pencilsbooksanddirtylooks.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, Government, Arts & Music, Art History, Music, Music Composition, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, 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, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading

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