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Word Doctor - Inflections -ed and -ing

By Lisa Karas

This is a two page file that allows students to work with adding -ed and -ing word endings to root words. The first page is an empty chart for them to write in and add the endings as they go. The second page is a word bank of all the words they can

Subjects:

Grammar, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

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

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Harcourt StoryTown Second Grade Proofreading Bundle lessons 1-30

By Lisa Karas

In this pack, you will find all 30 proofreading lessons from the Harcourt Story Town curriculum for second grade. Each lesson consists of 5 days with writing lines to practice handwriting. This is a great way to make sure you're students are getting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Fantasy Writing

By Lisa Karas

I created this outline to help my students with fantasy writing in the classroom. The outline allows students to create their own story with a simple outline to help put the story together.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Harcourt Story Town Writing Lessons 1-10 First Grade

By Lisa Karas

This packet includes Writing lessons from the Harcourt StoryTown series (Lessons 1-10). Each lesson is a 5-page packet including cover pages for each lesson that display for the kids what they will be learning in writing and the different

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Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Proofreading First Grade Lessons 1-15 (StoryTown)

By Lisa Karas

In this document, you will find all days from lessons 1-15 of Harcourt Storytowns proofreading sentences for students to work on. An additional file contains lessons 16-30. Don't forget to check out my blog! www.mycolorfulclassroom.blogspot.com!

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities

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Fact Family House Primary

By Lisa Karas

This is a two page file that contains a fact family "house" for easier reinforcement (especially for the younger kiddos) and a page of fact family triangles for more practice :) We love to practice! :) Both pages can be printed off more than once or

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Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations

Grades:

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

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My Daily Report Classroom Management

By Lisa Karas

For my classroom management/ discipline routine, I have a color system of cards. Each child has 4 cards on in a pocket (all pockets...I use library pockets)... are placed together on tagboard and hung somewhere in my room that is easily accessible

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

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Harcourt StoryTown Lessons 11-20 First Grade Writing

By Lisa Karas

I use this file every day in my classroom. It contains 53 pages of Harcourt Writing Lessons that I created from my Harcourt teachers edition to make the writing process more kid-friendly. I print off each lesson each week and make packets for my

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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First Grade StoryTown Writing Lesson 21-30

By Lisa Karas

The final packet of my first grade writing lessons. This packet contains 53 pages of writing lessons that directly correlate with the writing lessons of the first grade Harcourt writing curriculum Story Town. I use these packets in my classroom

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Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Printables

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All Jumbled Up ABC Order StoryTown SECOND GRADE

By Lisa Karas

This file is one I use in my second grade classroom to not only practice spelling words, but to also practice putting words in ABC order. The spelling words are from the Harcourt curriculum Story Town for Second Grade.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Handwriting

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Test Prep, Printables

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Story Town Second Grade At Home Copies Spelling, Sight, Vocabulary Words

By Lisa Karas

If you need something to send home for parents and students to help them remember their spelling words, sight words, and vocabulary words, then this packet will be perfect for you. All 30 lessons from Harcourt Story Town, including spelling words,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

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Adding -ES Inflection Worksheet

By Lisa Karas

This file is 3 pages that help your kiddos understand when to add the ending -es. The file includes an anchor chart, a chart for your students to work on (either individual or whole group) and a word bank of words to work with! Great for any age for

Subjects:

Grammar, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, Projects, Printables

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$Math Eureka MathTake from Ten concept$

Math Eureka MathTake from Ten concept

By Lisa Karas

This is a pack compiled of 15 pages of worksheets that reinforce the "take from ten" concept used in EUREKA math. I created these worksheets to help my students better understand what is being taught. The first worksheets are guided, while the rest

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Handouts, Homework

$2.00

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Contractions are Out of this World! Contraction fun and games

By Lisa Karas

This 29 page packet is full of games and contraction practice to help reinforce the skill. 'Is' and 'Not' contractions are the main focus for this packet. The packet includes: * Two worksheets that help to begin the contraction learning process

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables, Games

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Proofreading First Grade Lessons 16-30 (StoryTown)

By Lisa Karas

This is the second part of my "Doctor It" proofreadng lessons found in Harcourts storyTown. For this activity, I print off each week at a time and complete one a day with my kids (I put mine on my smartboard for them to watch as they do it at their

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities

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Writing a Summary- Give me 5 Strategy Template

By Lisa Karas

My students LOVE to write summaries. I use this template to help them better organize their thoughts.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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$1.00

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$First Grade Monster Math Activities Common Core Aligned$

First Grade Monster Math Activities Common Core Aligned

By Lisa Karas

This pack is full of monster themed math activities that correlate with First grade common core standards. The pack includes: - Dice Roll and Count (0-6 & 7-12) - Place Value Identification - Extended Counting (to 120) - Math Journal Prompts

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Graphing, Numbers

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Math Centers

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StoryTown Home/School Spelling Lists Lessons 1-30 Second Grade

By Lisa Karas

This packet is compiled of 30 home/school spelling lists for you to use in your classroom and send home to parents for reference. I have my students cut them in half, and their school list goes into their binder, while their home list is sent home

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

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$1.50

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Second Grade Story Town Writing Pack Lessons 1-10

By Lisa Karas

Need help implementing your Story Town writing into your curriculum? This pack was created to help you implement writing into your normal writing routine. Each lesson has 5 pages to help you teach your students how to write the way that Story Town

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Handouts

$5.00

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Landforms and Geography I HAVE WHO HAS Game

By Lisa Karas

This I have Who Has game is geared towards primary grades to help with identifying landforms and certain geography vocabulary words. Students can do this individually, in small groups, or during whole group discussion.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Geography, Study Skills

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables, Games

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I will be starting my fifth year of teaching in August...I have taught several grades including Kindergarten, First grade, third grade... last year I was back in Kindergarten and next year I will be back in first grade. I really enjoy being a "floating teacher"...I learn learn a lot and it keeps me on my toes!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to have my classroom be a mixture of student centered as well as teacher directed. I strive to make my classroom a fun, safe learning environment for all of my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have recently graduated from Capella University with my Masters degree in Reading and Literacy. I look forward to implementing my new ideas and learnings into my everyday classroom

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my Bachelors degree from Mayville State University in 2008. I graduated with a major in Elementary Education, minor in early childhood education, with a Kindergarten endorsement. I graduated from Capella University in 2012 with my Masters degree in Reading and Literacy.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I work in a small school in small town North Dakota. I have taught Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade. Last year I was back in Kindergarten and what an exciting year it was! Next year I will be back teaching first grade and I am so looking forward to it! :)

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Numbers, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, Music, Other (Specialty), Geography, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Place Value, For All Subjects, Handwriting

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