Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Math centers and math games are a perfect way to review and practice spiral-review math skills - addition, subtraction, place value, mental math skills. Designed for hands-on learning, these interactive math activities help first graders develop essential math skills while having fun. In this resource you will find 28 ready-to-print math centers, coordinating labels for your math center bins, and visual directions. Add math manipulatives and you are good to go! **To see sample math centers, pl

Strengthen algebraic thinking and math problem-solving skills with this Math Logic Puzzles Bundle—designed specifically for 1st and 2nd grade. These engaging brain puzzlers challenge students to think critically, reason abstractly, and build a strong foundation in addition and subtraction within 20. Perfect for math enrichment, algebraic thinking, early finishers, or math centers. Each puzzle invites students to use logic, test hypotheses, and work through multiple steps—all while practic

Build vocabulary and deepen word knowledge with Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes Morphology Puzzles—a hands-on, engaging way to explore how words work. Designed for 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade learners, this set includes 100 word work puzzles that reinforce understanding of Greek and Latin root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Perfect for morphology lessons, word work centers, or small-group morphology activities. These self-checking puzzles are ideal for independent practice, ea

Streamline your classroom communication with these 40+ Editable Newsletter Templates! These customizable designs are perfect for keeping families and students informed. Easily create professional and engaging newsletters tailored to your needs. In this resource, you’ll find 40+ newspaper templates to keep your classroom news fresh and interesting! These templates are available in both Google Slides and Microsoft Powerpoint formats, giving you flexibility and choice in how you share with families

Boost vocabulary skills with these Greek and Latin Roots of the Week curricular resources! This daily morphology practice helps students master root words and affixes, enhancing their understanding of language structure. Ideal for classrooms focused on vocabulary building and word study. Morphology and building vocabulary are important parts of our intermediate classrooms. RI.4 and RL.4 are all about determining the meaning of unknown words and phrases. Deep knowledge of a variety of Gree

Build strong number sense and mental math skills with these Making 10: Adding to 10 Lesson and Games! These engaging activities and math games help students master addition to 10, promoting math fluency and confidence. They are perfect for number talks, whole group lessons, and math centers. 10 becomes such an important benchmark for students, especially as we head into addition and subtraction. Becoming fluent in 10 is a fantastic tool for mental math, and when students begin adding larger

Develop strong number sense with our 120s Chart Center! This differentiated pocket chart math center helps students practice counting and understanding numbers up to 120. Perfect practice for place value, expanded form, and addition facts. When students place numbers on the 120’s chart, they are learning to notice patterns between numbers. As students become faster in completing the chart they ‘level-up’ to other card sets. 6 Levels of Cards Included:Level 1: Number CardsLevel 2: Place V

Support structured literacy instruction with this flexible, no-prep Science of Reading Word Work Centers—designed to be used with any word list. These phonics tasks and centers align with Science of Reading principles, making them a perfect fit for your small groups, literacy centers, or independent word work time. Whether you're targeting phonics patterns, syllable types, or morphology, these activities are easy to organize, engaging for students, and adaptable for differentiated instruct

Create a positive classroom environment with these vibrant We Believe statements! These visually appealing posters help establish clear behavior expectations, promote positive behavior, and enhance classroom management. These belief statements can change an entire classroom culture. Rather than introducing or creating ‘class rules’, these basic tenants are ideals my class holds about our classroom, our work together, and the world. Short, sweet, and easy to remember, these phrases have tremendo

Start the school year off right with this low-prep, high-impact back to school resource designed for 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. These first week of school lesson plans are packed with back to school activities, classroom procedures, and community-building tools that help establish routines, expectations, and connection from day one. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, this flexible guide ensures you're ready for a calm and confident start—without the overwhelm. Perfect for t

Kickstart your Writer's Workshop with these ready-to-print Writing Lessons for the Beginning of the Year! Tailored for 1st and 2nd graders, these engaging lessons help build foundational writing skills and inspire young writers. The explicit writing instruction, mentor texts, and sharing writing create a strong writing structure in your classroom My goals for the first few weeks of our writing together include…give students hands-on experiences to write aboutshow that everyone is a writerprovide

Make your math block more engaging and hands-on with this comprehensive set of 2nd grade math centers. With 28 low-prep activities, students will practice essential skills including addition and subtraction, place value, number sense, and comparing and ordering numbers—all with visual directions and ready-to-use materials. These second grade math center activities are perfect for small groups, early finishers, or independent practice. With clear instructions, built-in differentiation,

Enhance your students' number sense and mental math skills with these 1st Grade Number Talks Bundle! This comprehensive set of 300+ task cards encourages engaging math discussions and helps first graders build essential math fluency. Perfect for elementary classrooms and math centers. Number Talks can be built into your daily schedule as short, daily exercises aimed at building number sense. Number sense is the ability to understand numbers and quantities, to use numbers flexibly, and to pe

Boost algebraic thinking and challenge your students with this Math Logic Puzzles Set 1: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment pack. Designed to stretch learners who have mastered grade-level content, this resource targets critical thinking in 1st grade addition and subtraction and 2nd grade addition and subtraction. Perfect for higher-level practice in classrooms, centers, or small groups. What’s Included 18 Addition/Subtraction Logic Puzzles ideal for first grade and second

Boost reading comprehension with these 14 Nonfiction Main Idea and Supporting Details Comprehension Passages focused on Animals & Habitats! These engaging passages help students identify topics, main ideas, and supporting details, making reading practice fun and effective. The 14 passages range from 100-120 words and are intended for primary grade classrooms. The digital version of this resource is also included. Uploads work seamlessly with Google Classroom Included in this download…

Improve your students' writing skills with these 24 Paragraph Writing & Structure Puzzles! Designed for 1st and 2nd graders, these engaging puzzles help young learners understand and practice paragraph structure (cause and effect, problem/solution, sequence, description, and opinion), making writing fun and effective. Perfect for small group tasks and writing centers." A digital Google Slides version of the puzzles has been added to this resource. In this resource, there are 6 paragraphs for eac

Help students analyze how the central ideas are reflected in a text, and cite relevant implicit and explicit evidence (RL.2) with Main Idea in a Bag! This hands-on practice tool includes 10 information passages and card sets featuring engaging Social Studies and Science topics, helping students identify the main ideas and supporting details in an interactive way. Perfect for elementary classrooms seeking effective reading exercises. Teacher ResourcesNotes to the TeacherA Picture Tutorial – Usin

Point of view and perspective is more than pronouns (I, me, they, you) and numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd person). The true intent of our standards surrounding point of view and perspective is to consider how a narrator’s perspective impacts what a reader knows and understands about a text. Enhance your students' understanding of narrative perspective with our guided notes on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person point of view! These comprehensive resources provide clear explanations and engaging activities to help

Roots and affixes are essential building blocks of language, and helping students master them unlocks a deeper understanding of vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing precision. When students learn that a single root or affix can connect dozens of words, they become better at recognizing meanings, making inferences, and tackling unfamiliar terms with confidence. Grouping roots and affixes into categories, like time, numbers, movement, etc., strengthens retention by giving students meani

Master essential math skills with these Number Bonds Task Cards! Focused on strategies like Make 10 to Add, Make 10 to Subtract, and Doubles Plus 1 & 2, these addition and subtraction within 20 task cards help students build math fluency and confidence. Perfect for math centers and small group work. **This resource is a DISCOUNTED BUNDLE of my 3 Number Bond Task Card Sets. They can be purchased individually as - Making 10 Add Task Cards, Making 10 to Subtract Task Card Set, Doubles Plus One Tas