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Finding and Citing Text Evidence & Making Inferences using
Finding and Citing Text Evidence & Making Inferences using Context Clues
By Growing Firsties
Teaching reading comprehension strategies to beginning readers can be difficult. But with this scaffolded and differentiated resource, you will have everything you need to teach your students about finding text evidence, citing text evidence and
Subjects:
Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Assessment, Printables
CCSS:
L.1.4, L.1.4a, L.2.4, L.2.4a, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6
$6.50
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Decoding Reading Strategies Posters & Bookmarks - Science
Decoding Reading Strategies Posters & Bookmarks - Science of Reading Strategies
By Growing Firsties
Your beginning readers will love these Science of Reading aligned decoding reading strategies! The animals act as a scaffold for students to practice and learn decoding strategies. Great for use during whole group and small group instruction, as
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st
Types:
Printables, For Parents, Posters
CCSS:
RF.K.3, RF.1.3
$2.00
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At Home Reading Support for Parents - Parent Letter
At Home Reading Support for Parents - Parent Letter
By Growing Firsties
Parent support for reading at home is so important! Parents are so busy that this parent letter will provide support for students reading take home books. It features comments that parents can make to support their child's word-solving (decoding),
Subjects:
Reading Strategies, Back to School, Phonics
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Types:
Assessment, For Parents
CCSS:
RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RF.1.3, RF.1.4
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Self Monitoring Decoding and Reading Comprehension Strategies
Self Monitoring Decoding and Reading Comprehension Strategies
By Growing Firsties
We can help our beginning readers grow into independent readers with strong reading comprehension by teaching them important self monitoring skills they can use while reading. These self monitoring skills are great decoding strategies and reading
Subjects:
Reading, Reading Strategies, Test Preparation
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Handouts, Assessment, Lesson
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
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Text Evidence 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Bundle
Text Evidence 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Bundle
By Growing Firsties
Do you want to build deep-thinking readers that can correctly cite text evidence and self-monitor their reading? This 1st grade reading comprehension bundle is exactly what you need! This 1st grade reading bundle includes printables, anchor charts,
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Grades:
1st, 2nd
Types:
Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
RL.1.1, RI.1.1, RI.1.4, RI.1.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4
$22.00
$15.00
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Bundle - Building STAR Readers & Text Evidence for Readers
Bundle - Building STAR Readers & Text Evidence for Readers Workshop
By Growing Firsties
If you already own Teaching Readers to Self-Monitor pack, than this bundle will help you even more with your Readers Workshop because it includes Finding Proof and Building STAR Readers.Please go to each listing on TpT to download the previews for
Subjects:
Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.1, RL.3.2...
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$10.00
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Readers Workshop | Reading Comprehension Habits | STAR Rea
Readers Workshop | Reading Comprehension Habits | STAR Reader | Reading Workshop
By Growing Firsties
This readers workshop pack has everything you need to launch or refine readers workshop in your classroom! This pack focuses on building reading comprehension habits - STAR readers that Study Think Ask and Respond to reading. This is perfect for
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson
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...
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1st Grade Sight Word Practice - First Grade Look Alike Wor
1st Grade Sight Word Practice - First Grade Look Alike Words - Commonly Confused
By Growing Firsties
Teaching first grade look alike words can be really tricky! 1st grade students need lots of extra practice to master commonly confused sight words. This no-prep printable pack includes 43 pages of 1st grade sight word activities to help your early
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Math
Grades:
1st, 2nd
Types:
Printables, 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
$4.50
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Sight Word Math with Look Alike Words Bundle - coins, grap
Sight Word Math with Look Alike Words Bundle - coins, graph, tally, patterns
By Growing Firsties
Sight Words can look so much alike and be tricky to master. These packs help your readers look closely across the word from beginning to end and also practice some math skills!Please click either link above to check out the previews for each pack.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Math
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Types:
Printables, Centers
CCSS:
1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.OA.A.1, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3e
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$6.50
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1st Grade Self-Monitoring Reading Fluency MEGA BUNDLE | Lo
1st Grade Self-Monitoring Reading Fluency MEGA BUNDLE | Look Alike Sight Words
By Growing Firsties
Self-monitoring reading is an essential yet challenging skill for many 1st grade students. 1st grade “look alike” words and commonly confused sight words can trip up new readers and prevent reading fluency. Whether your students have difficulty
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Grades:
1st, 2nd
Types:
Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
RF.K.3c, RF.K.3d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.1.4a, RF.1.4c, RF.2.3, RF.2.4a, RF.2.4c
$22.50
$19.50
11
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Self-Monitoring Reading - Look Alike Sight Word Practice -
Self-Monitoring Reading - Look Alike Sight Word Practice - Reading Strategies
By Growing Firsties
Self-Monitoring reading is an essential yet challenging skill for many readers - including early and beginning readers! Yet, this is one of the most important reading strategies we can teach our students. Learning to self-monitor improves our
Subjects:
Reading, Spelling, Math
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st
Types:
Homework, Printables
CCSS:
RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.K.3d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3f
$4.50
28
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Self-Monitoring Reading Activities - Check It Slowly - Dec
Self-Monitoring Reading Activities - Check It Slowly - Decoding - Phonics
By Growing Firsties
Self-Monitoring reading is a difficult reading skill for many readers - including early and beginning readers! This pack has 20 practice printables to help readers look carefully at all the parts of the words! If you have readers that skip over
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling
Grades:
1st
Types:
Printables, Centers
CCSS:
RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.K.3d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3f
$4.00
16
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Fast Phonics - CVC 1 - Blending Practice - Short Vowels -
Fast Phonics - CVC 1 - Blending Practice - Short Vowels - Science of Reading
By Growing Firsties
This Fast Phonics practice pack includes 20 half page sized no prep printables to provide brief, focused practice on decoding CVC words. Fast Phonics is aligned with the Science of Reading in that it promotes beginning readers reading through a word
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st
Types:
Assessment, Printables, Centers
CCSS:
RF.K.1b, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.2.3
$3.00
3
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Self-Monitoring Reading BUNDLE - Read Carefully: Look Clos
Self-Monitoring Reading BUNDLE - Read Carefully: Look Closely + Check It Slowly
By Growing Firsties
This bundle is gives readers practice self-monitoring their reading. It contains two great no prep print and go packs to help slow your speedy readers down, nudging them to look carefully at all the word parts, beginning, middle and end! If you have
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling
Grades:
1st, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Centers
CCSS:
RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3d, RF.1.3g
$9.00
$8.00
5
Bundle
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Color Word Practice
Color Word Practice
By Growing Firsties
Color words show up in many books and can be tricky for beginning readers. This no prep pack of color word practice printables and student anchor charts has a variety of practice options and will help your readers learn to read their color words in
Subjects:
Reading, Back to School
Grades:
1st
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Centers
$3.25
9
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Self-Monitoring Reading BUNDLE - Look Alike Sight Words Practice
Self-Monitoring Reading BUNDLE - Look Alike Sight Words Practice
By Growing Firsties
Self-Monitoring reading is an essential yet challenging skill for many readers - including early and beginning readers! If your readers substitute words that look similar (such as on for no, saw for was, them for then or want for went), then this no
Subjects:
Reading, Spelling, Math
Grades:
1st
Types:
Homework, Printables
CCSS:
RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g
$9.00
$7.50
3
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First Grade Look Alike Words | Self Monitoring Reading | C
First Grade Look Alike Words | Self Monitoring Reading | Commonly Confused Words
By Growing Firsties
Self-Monitoring reading is an essential yet challenging skill for many readers, especially when working with first grade look alike words! If your students substitute commonly confused sight words (such as them for then or want for went), then this
Subjects:
Reading, Spelling, Math
Grades:
1st
Types:
Worksheets, Homework, Printables
CCSS:
RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.K.3d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3f
$4.50
3
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Self-Monitoring Reading Activities - Look Closely Across t
Self-Monitoring Reading Activities - Look Closely Across the Word - Phonics
By Growing Firsties
Self-Monitoring reading is a difficult reading skill for many readers - including early and beginning readers! If you have readers skip over beginning, middle and/or ending word parts when reading, this no prep print and go pack of 25 printables is
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling
Grades:
1st
Types:
Printables, Centers
CCSS:
RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.K.3d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3f
$4.00
5
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Fast Phonics - Blends & Short Vowels Practice - Decoding -
Fast Phonics - Blends & Short Vowels Practice - Decoding - Science of Reading
By Growing Firsties
This targeted Fast Phonics practice pack includes 20 half page sized no prep printables to provide brief, focused practice on decoding words with blends and short vowels. Fast Phonics is aligned with the Science of Reading in that it promotes
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st
Types:
Assessment, Printables, Centers
CCSS:
RF.K.1b, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.2.3
$3.00
1
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Monthly Reading Logs - Editable - 12 months
Monthly Reading Logs - Editable - 12 months
By Growing Firsties
Your students will love these fun and simple 12 monthly reading logs designed to track your students nightly reading and stay motivated to read at home. Each time they read a certain number of books or minutes (you decide) students color in a
Subjects:
Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Early Intervention
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Homework
$3.50
4
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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, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

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

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