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“Oh, magic hour, when a child first knows she can read printed words.” ― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

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Rollin' Vocabulary

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Fry Sight Word Activity Pages: First 50

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There is a page for each word of the Fry's first 50 words. Each activity page includes the following: - trace the word - write the word - highlight the word - read the word - rainbow write/ladder write - small word search If you like the project,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$1.00

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Beginning Sounds Blends and Digraphs Packet (I-READ practice)

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This product was created to help prepare our 3rd graders for the Indiana I-READ assessment. This packet includes 30 individual sheets in which students have to match the beginning blend or digraph of a word to several other words. If you would

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Test Prep

$3.00

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$Algebraic Expressions Matching Math Center$

Algebraic Expressions Matching Math Center

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This product is a beginning algebra math center with 16 algebraic expressions with answers. There is also a corresponding word problem match for each algebraic expression. For example: Algebraic Expression Card: 3 + v = 15 Algebraic Expression

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Math Centers

$2.00

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Read and Write Whole Numbers MA.3.NS.1

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This packet follows the new Indiana Standard number MA.3.NS.1 and the Common Core CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.3. My goal was to create a differentiated packet that can used with your students who struggle all the way to those who are more advanced.

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Math Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.A.3

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Treasures Vocabulary Activities - 3rd Grade - Unit 1

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This download contains two different vocabulary activities based on the 3rd grade Treasures Reading series. Although these are 3rd grade words I have also used them for 2nd and 4th grade depending on their reading level. Match It Up: Match it Up

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

$1.50

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Treasures Vocabulary Activities - 3rd Grade - Unit 2

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Printables, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

$1.50

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Rollin' Vocabulary

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Rollin' Vocabulary is a vocabulary game that has students using words, pictures and actions to define words. My reading groups have enjoyed playing this game to reinforce vocabulary words.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

$2.00

6 ratings

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Chutes and Ladders Addition Cards

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These are addition facts 0-10 to be played along with a Chutes and Ladders board game or any other game in which you use a die to move your pieces. Instead of rolling the die players choose a card, answer the fact then move the number on the card.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Games, Math Centers

$1.50

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Rainbow Lane Fry Words Game Cards

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These cards are designed to be played with the Rainbow Lane board game. However, you can also use them to play with a Candy Land board! This card set includes all 10 Fry Words Lists. Every card is marked with the set it belongs to so you can print

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Literacy Center Ideas

$2.00

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Fry First 100 Connect Four

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In my quest to create interesting sight word games for my students I have created Connect Four boards for the Fry First 100 list. Each board has contains 10 Fry words. Students can use plastic chips to cover the words in an attempt to get four in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

$1.00

10 ratings

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Rainbow Lane Board Game

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Rainbow Lane is a board game, which includes 72 blank cards that can be customized to fit your needs. Write, laminate and play away! If you'd like a certain set of playing cards, please send me an email at mw84@evansville.edu. I'd be happy to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Fun Stuff, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

$2.00

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Treasures Vocabulary Activities - 3rd Grade - Unit 3

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Minilessons, Games

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Treasures Vocabulary Activities - 3rd Grade - Unit 4

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Build the Bear

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Build the Bear is a game designed to practice nonsense words. I like to think of it as backwards hangman. As students pronounce nonsense words correctly they build a bear. Build the Bear comes with two game boards. One is a bear and the other is

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

$1.50

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Treasures Vocabulary Activities - 3rd Grade - Unit 5

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

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Treasures Vocabulary Activities - 3rd Grade - Unit 6

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Fry Sight Word Activity Pages: Fry 100 Part 2

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There is a page for each word of the second 50 words on the Fry's First 100 list. Each activity page includes the following: - trace the word - write the word - highlight the word - read the word - rainbow write/ladder write - small word search If

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

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Match It Up

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This product is a set of Vocabulary Dominoes game based on vocabulary from Unit 1 of the 3rd Grade Treasures Series. This set contains all vocabulary words from Unit 1. After printing them on card stock and laminating them I use these during my

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Rainbow Lane Dolch Sight Word Game Cards

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These cards are designed to be played with the Rainbow Lane board game. However, you can also use them to play with a Candy Land board! This card set includes pre-primer through 3rd grade. Every card is marked with the set it belongs to so you

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Blank To Do List

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I'm a fool for a fabulous to do list! Here is my latest creation!

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Currently, I am Academic Interventionist for grades one through five in both reading and math. In previous years I've been a classroom teacher in first and fifth grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

As a interventionist I work in small group settings using mini-lessons and games to further student understanding in concepts they have no fully grasped in a full classroom environment.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University of Evansville - B.S. in Elementary Education - 2006

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My goal is to create products that are basic in design, but allow maximum student achievement. I would also like to provide teachers with resources that are easy to use and adapt as well as engage student learning. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns at any time.

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Numbers, For All Subject Areas, Place Value, Phonics

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