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Guided Reading Lesson Templates and Running...

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Marvin Redpost Alone in His Teacher's House Comprehension Questions

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I have created higher order thinking comprehension questions for each chapter of Marvin Redpost #4: Alone in His Teacher's House by Louis Sachar. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Guided Reading Books, Printables

$1.00

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The Stories that Julian Tells Comprehension Questions

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These are questions I've created to go with the book The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a question together. I then assign them the

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Literature Circles, Guided Reading Books, Printables

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Student Smart Goal Setting WITH Action Steps for Multiple Areas

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#BHBFLAGDOLLAR Do your students set individual goals? If so, this is just the product you need! I have struggled for the last year to find something that works to help my students set, monitor, and maintain individual goals. This product works

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms, Other

$5.00

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Mindful Learning Printables and Responses Bundle

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This is a bundle of the supplement lessons for the entire MindUp Curriculum. . Also, included in the bundle is a lesson checklist.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Specialty

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$12.00

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Mindful Learning Unit I- Getting Focused Printables & Student Responses

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I created this resource to supplement Unit I of the MindUp Curriculum. Even if you are not using the curriculum, the printables would be helpful for a teacher trying to implement mindful activities. Lesson 1- How Our Brains Work- 1 Printable/1

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook Comprehension Questions

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I have created higher order thinking comprehension questions for each chapter of Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook This is Chapter Book Number 9 in the Junie B. Jones Series. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Guided Reading Books, Printables

$1.00

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Stretch My Sentence

By Fit for Firsties

**NEWLY UPDATED** This organizer will help students to stretch out their thoughts and add details to their sentences. Now included in this pack are 5 different versions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Printables

$2.00

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Cam Jansen The Birthday Mystery Comprehension Questions

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I have created higher order thinking comprehension questions for each chapter of Cam Jansen The Birthday Mystery. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a question together. I

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Guided Reading Books, Printables

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$Math Journal adding with tens and ones$

Math Journal adding with tens and ones

By Fit for Firsties

This journal was created to match the Visual Learning section of the Envisions series but could easily be used with any other series. This aligns with Topic 10 in First Grade, though it is valuable for K and 2 also. It could be used as an

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Place Value

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Other

$2.50

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Running Record Forms for Fiction AND Non-Fiction!

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**UPDATED** I have been struggling to find a Running Record Form that meets all of my needs. I took the parts of all of my favorite running records and married them together in one form. I included places for MSV analysis, strategies observed,

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms, Other

$2.50

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Cam Jansen The Mystery of the Stolen Corn Popper Comprehension Questions

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I have created higher order thinking comprehension questions for each chapter of Cam Jansen The Mystery of the Stolen Corn Popper. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Guided Reading Books, Printables

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More Stories That Julian Tells

By Fit for Firsties

These are questions I've created to go with the book More Stories That Julian Tells by Ann Cameron. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a question together. I then assign them

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Guided Reading Books, Printables

$1.00

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Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days Comprehension Questions

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I have created higher order thinking comprehension questions for each chapter of Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days. This is Chapter Book Number 7 in the Judy Moody Series. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Guided Reading Books, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.47 MB)

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Word Work, Spelling, Vocabulary Sheets & More

By Fit for Firsties

I am always looking for engaging ways for my kiddos to practice Spelling words, Word Work skills, and Vocabulary words. The pack provides just that! No matter if you just need it for one or all; your students will love the activities. There are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Fun Stuff

$3.50

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Mindful Learning Unit II- Sharpening Your Senses Printables & Responses

By Fit for Firsties

I created this resource to supplement Unit II of the MindUp Curriculum. Even if you are not using the curriculum, the printables would be helpful for a teacher trying to implement mindful activities. Lesson 4- Mindful Listening- 1 Printable/1

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Behavior Think Sheet

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This behavior tool helps students to reflect on their choices and their behavior. It also works great as a communication tool to let parents know about their child's behavior choices. If you download, please leave some love! :) **I've updated

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Printables, Classroom Forms

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Five Food Groups Expository Research Writing

By Fit for Firsties

In this packet you will find just what you need to get your firsties ready for research! Included: Two versions of a cover- each in color & b/w A note sheet for each food group with 3 guiding questions An organizer to transfer notes for each

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Health

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Assessment

$2.50

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$Math Journal Intro to Time$

Math Journal Intro to Time

By Fit for Firsties

This journal was created to match the Visual Learning section of the Envisions series but could easily be used with any other series. This aligns with Topic 13 in First Grade, though it is valuable for K and 2 also. It could be used as an

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Other

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.58 MB)

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$Math Journal Intro to Subtraction- Includes Practice with$

Math Journal Intro to Subtraction- Includes Practice with Multiple Strategies

By Fit for Firsties

This journal was created to match the Visual Learning section of the Envisions series but could easily be used with any other series. This aligns with Topic 2 in First Grade, though it is valuable for K and 2 also. It could be used as an

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Other

$3.00

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Multiple Paragraph Graphic Organizer for Expository Writing

By Fit for Firsties

I have really been looking for something to help my firsties organize multiple paragraphs in their expository writing. I have created this to help them organize beginning,middle, and end of a longer piece. A breakdown: Page 1- For a 3 paragraph

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Printables

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for ten years.I taught third grade for two years, first grade for seven, and I am going into my second year of second grade.I love my job more than I could have ever imagined!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I use a Daily Five structure to implement Balanced Literacy in my classroom. I was asked to be one of the writers of the ELA common core curriculum for my district. I have a strong understanding of the ELA standards for 1st grade.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was my school's teacher of the year for the 2011-2012 school year. I won the elementary Emerson Excellence in Education award winner for my district for the 2014-2015 school year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have my Masters in Elementary Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a mommy to two perfect boys. I love every minute I spend with them!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Measurement, Other (Math), Science, Health, Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Halloween, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects

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