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Finding Proof - STAR Readers - Self-Monitoring...

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$27.00

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Writing Workshop Bundle - Personal Narrative -...

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$17.50

Part Part Whole Differentiated Math Printables

$6.50

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Kindness Unit - Let's Be Kind - Poems...

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Text Evidence Inferencing and Test Prep for Beginning Readers Digital Bundle

By Growing Firsties

Help your first and second graders cite text evidence and make inferences using context clues, whether you are teaching in person or virtually with distance learning (for use as Google Slides or in Google Classroom). Finding text evidence is a

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Test Prep, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

L.1.4, L.1.4a, L.2.4, L.2.4a, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$10.00

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Friendly Letter Writing Workshop Unit

By Growing Firsties

Writing friendly letters is valuable, fun and educational! Writers can practice capitalization and punctuation in this unit, as well as learn about letter writing format, how to write with intention, thinking about the purpose of their piece and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Minilessons, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4

$6.00

630

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Reading Activities for Self-Monitoring to Look Right Sound Right Make Sense

By Growing Firsties

Self-monitoring while reading is a strategic reading behavior that successful readers use to make sure that what they say looks rights, sounds right and makes sense (MSV). However, teaching readers to independently self-monitor can be tricky. These

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Test Preparation

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RF.1.3, RF.1.4a, RF.1.4b, RF.1.4c, RF.2.3, RF.2.4a, RF.2.4c, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$8.50

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Part Part Whole Differentiated Math Printables

By Growing Firsties

These no prep Part Part Whole Math printables provide extra practice for building understanding of part-part-whole relationships, also known as number bonds. They're great for test prep, morning work, RTI intervention, center work, homework,

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Math Test Prep

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Math Centers

CCSS:

1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.8

$6.50

484

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Personal Narrative Writing - Generating Ideas for Small Moments

By Growing Firsties

This Personal Narrative Writers Workshop unit will help launch, tweak and enrich narrative writing in your classroom. Ideas are the heart of good writing. It's essential to nurture your writers to generate ideas and see that writing topics are

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Unit Plans, Minilessons, Graphic Organizers

$7.50

558

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May Printables - ELA Common Core Crunch

By Growing Firsties

No prep, print and go May printables perfect for busy teachers! Use for morning work, test prep, centers, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very versatile! All printables are aligned with Common

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Test Prep, Printables, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.10, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.6, RI.1.10, RF.1.1, RF.1.3, L.1.1b, L.1.1c, L.1.1f...

$4.50

261

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Finding Proof - STAR Readers - Self-Monitoring - Reading Workshop Bundle

By Growing Firsties

Looking to build deep thinking readers that can cite evidence, self-monitor and love reading? This Reading Workshop Bundle contains printables, anchor charts, lesson ideas, projectables and more! Excellent for small group RTI intervention or guided

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Test Prep, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RI.1.1, RI.1.4, RI.1.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4

$32.00

$27.00

220

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April Printables - ELA Common Core Crunch

By Growing Firsties

No prep, print and go April printables perfect for busy teachers! Use for morning work, test prep, RTI (intervention), centers, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very versatile! All printables

Subjects:

English Language Arts, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Test Prep, Printables, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RF.1.2, RF.1.3, W.1.7, W.1.8, CCRA.L.1

$4.50

255

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Kindness Unit - Let's Be Kind - Poems Printables Projectables

By Growing Firsties

Looking to be more explicit when building kindness in your classroom community? This unit is perfect for Back to School or any time all year long whenever your students need a refresher. Near Martin Luther King, Jr Day, many teachers love to revisit

Subjects:

Character Education, Back to School, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Fun Stuff, Printables

$5.00

324

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Readers Workshop - Building STAR Readers - Study Think Ask Respond

By Growing Firsties

This Readers Workshop pack is full of reading response and reading activities for comprehension, goal-setting, perseverance, text evidence, partner reading and building stamina. The goal is to build S.T.A.R. readers that Study Think Ask &

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Minilessons, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.1.9, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.7, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2...

$8.50

247

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September Printables - ELA Common Core Crunch

By Growing Firsties

No prep, print and go September printables perfect for busy teachers! These printables are great for targeted practice during morning work, test prep, centers, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it –

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Test Prep, Printables, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, W.1.1

$4.50

363

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$March Printables - Math Common Core Crunch$

March Printables - Math Common Core Crunch

By Growing Firsties

No prep, print and go March printables perfect for busy teachers. Digital version included! Use for morning work, test prep, RTI intervention, centers, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very

Subjects:

Math, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Test Prep, Printables, Math Centers

CCSS:

1.MD.B.3, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.C.5, 1.NBT.C.6, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8

$4.50

192

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Initial Consonant Blends bl pl gl fl cl sl pr br dr tr cr gr

By Growing Firsties

This Blends Printables pack is differentiated and has everything you need to offer differentiated practice on Initial Consonant Blends (L-blends bl pl gl fl cl sl and R-blends pr br dr tr cr gr) for your students from pre-assessment and post

Subjects:

Spelling, ELA Test Prep, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.2b

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (7.89 MB)

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Opinion Writing Unit

By Growing Firsties

Opinion Writing is SO much fun for students! This Opinion Writing Workshop Unit includes everything you need for a 2-3 week genre study of Opinion and Review Writing with your first graders. Students have opinions about everything, which makes this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4

$6.00

106

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Writing Workshop Bundle - Personal Narrative - Opinion Writing - Friendly Letter

By Growing Firsties

This writing workshop bundle of personal narrative, opinion and friendly letter units is designed to help first grade writers grow in their writing. Each unit includes printable and projectable materials for 2-5 weeks of instruction, depending on

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Minilessons, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4

$21.50

$17.50

Bundle

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March ELA Printables and Digital

By Growing Firsties

No prep, print and go March printables perfect for busy teachers. Digital version included! Use for morning work, test prep, RTI (intervention), centers, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very

Subjects:

English Language Arts, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Test Prep, Printables, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.10, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.6, RI.1.10, RF.1.1, RF.1.3, W.1.1, W.1.2, L.1.1b...

$4.50

142

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Number Sense Activities - Differentiated Math Practice

By Growing Firsties

These Number Sense printables provide lots of extra practice and can supplement any curriculum! These no prep practice pages work great for morning work, RTI intervention, center work, homework, independent practice or test prep. There are 40

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Math Test Prep

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Math Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.D.7

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (20.60 MB)

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$Part Part Whole - Place Value - Number Sense - Math Practi$

Part Part Whole - Place Value - Number Sense - Math Practice Bundle

By Growing Firsties

These math practice printables are great for test prep, RTI intervention, differentiation, assessment, morning work, center work, homework and independent practice. Each pack includes 40 no prep, print and go printables with multiple practice

Subjects:

Numbers, Math Test Prep, Place Value

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Math Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.NBT.C.5, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.C.5...

$19.50

$17.50

Bundle

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October Printables - ELA Common Core Crunch

By Growing Firsties

No prep, print and go October printables perfect for busy teachers! Use for morning work, test prep, RTI intervention, centers, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very versatile! All printables

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Test Prep, Printables, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RF.1.1, RF.1.1a, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, W.1.1

$4.50

183

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$Sight Word Math with Look Alike Words - Set 1: Graphs & Patterns$

Sight Word Math with Look Alike Words - Set 1: Graphs & Patterns

By Growing Firsties

This item is now available as part of a BUNDLED set...which offers additional savings. This combination Math & Literacy pack was created in an effort to encourage readers to study the whole word closely while reading look alike sight words and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, 2.MD.D.10, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.C.6, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2

$6.00

166

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

In addition to being a wife and mom to two adorable (and semi-sassy kids)...I've been a 1st grade teacher, Reading Specialist, University Instructor and Freelance Literacy Consultant.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Committed to learning and growing together in an environment that accepts, honors and celebrating everyone.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Working with kids is reward enough for me!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree from University of WI-Madison; Master's Degree from University of WI-Milwaukee

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have taught for over 20 years - mostly first grade.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Numbers, Other (Math), Special Education, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, Phonics, Classroom Community

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