I have taught first grade in Virginia for the past four years. I love first grade and can't imagine doing anything else!
My favorite subject to teach is reading! I am currently using a blend of the Daily Five, CAFE, and Words their Way programs during my language arts block. I strongly believe in differentiating my instruction to meet every student's needs and ability levels, and I love the flexibility that Words their Way allows for each student to learn phonics at his or her own zone of proximal development. I have spent a lot of time developing materials for my school and county to incorporate Words their Way in our classrooms.
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I graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood and Early Elementary Education.
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Math Test Prep, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Mental Math, Place Value