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First Week Ready! {Getting-to-Know You...

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**EDITABLE** Classroom Decor {Black and...

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*Editable* Classroom Supply Labels {Black &...

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*Editable* Classroom Rules {Black & Brights Theme}

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Veteran's Day & Memorial Day Activities

By RaraDT

**TOP 50 Bestseller!** This product has gotten a fresh new look. If you have already purchased this pack, go to your "Purchases" section and download it again. =)This pack has been updated to include a mini unit on Memorial Day as well as Veteran's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.00

864

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Summer Puzzles}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This SUMMER pack contains puzzles for...The BeachCampingFather's DayFlag

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Summer

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

163

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Spring Puzzles}

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My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This SPRING pack contains puzzles for...Spring"Reading" DaySt. Patrick's

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

198

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**EDITABLE** Classroom Decor {Black and Brights Chalkboard Theme}

By RaraDT

**NEW EDITABLE UPDATE JULY 2016**You've been asking for it, so here it is! This product is now EDITABLE to fit all your needs!This ready-to-use SUPER pack is jammed with all you need for your back to school classroom setup! It's as easy as print,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$18.00

577

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Show, Don't Tell Posters! {Common Core Aligned}

By RaraDT

**This product has received a brand new look!Expressing oneself in writing can be tough for some, especially young writers. Encourage your students to "show, and not tell" what their characters are feeling, doing, etc. These posters will serve as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$6.50

437

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Interactive Reading Response Journal {First Grade}

By RaraDT

I love using graphic organizers with my kiddos to teach reading strategies! I always run into the same problem.... deciding what to do with their sheets after my students are finished. Many times even when they are supposed to go to designated

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.8, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3...

$10.00

530

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Fall Puzzles}

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My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This FALL pack contains puzzles for...Labor DayBack to

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Autumn

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.69 MB)

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Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs {Common Core Aligned Activities}

By RaraDT

**THIS PRODUCT HAS RECEIVED A FACELIFT AND MORE!**This ELA bundle will be a great resource to teach the parts of speech to your little ones. Filled with Common Core Aligned activities, this pack will become an integral part of your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$9.00

553

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New Year's Eve Around the World Printables!

By RaraDT

Ring in the New Year with this collection of GROWING nonfiction printables! Explore some of the New Year's celebrations that take place around the world! Your students will be exposed to traditions in the United States, Greece, Ecuador, Spain,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, The New Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.50

234

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*Editable* ELA and Math Focus Wall Headers {Black and Brights Chalkboard Theme}

By RaraDT

This bright set includes loads of color and options for your ELA and Math Focus Walls! I have created cards with a rainbow theme font, rainbow color sequence font and white font for you to choose from!Included you will find header cards

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$7.00

221

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Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs Posters

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Noun PosterVerb PosterAdjective PosterAdverb PosterNina Noun PosterVictor Verb PosterAdam Adjective PosterAddy Adverb Poster

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Posters

$3.50

180

Digital Download PDF (19.42 MB)

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {THE BUNDLE}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This BUNDLE pack contains puzzles for A FULL YEAR!Included you will

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$11.00

121

Digital Download PDF (28.72 MB)

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Interactive Reading Response Journal {Second Grade}

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Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.7, RL.2.9, RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3...

$10.00

376

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Fun-When-Done Word Searches {Winter Puzzles}

By RaraDT

My kiddos LOVE to work on word searches when they have free time or if they finish early. This pack contains 12 seasonal word searches that will keep your eager learners busy!This WINTER pack contains puzzles for...WinterHanukkahChristmasReindeerNew

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (7.03 MB)

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Summer Calendar Homework Challenge {For 1st Graders Entering 2nd Grade}

By RaraDT

**This product has received a fresh new look and activities!** 5-3-15 This Summer Calendar Homework Challenge is a set of daily activities that will help to keep your students' skills sharp over the summer months. They have worked so hard all year

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Summer

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$7.00

163

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March Craftivities {Lion, Lamb & Leprechaun}

By RaraDT

Get a head start on celebrating the month of March with these adorable craftivities! Teach your students about March's wacky weather by using the lion and lamb writing craftivity set. Right around the corner is St. Patty's Day, and your students

Subjects:

Writing, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (21.33 MB)

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Winter Holidays! {Learning All About Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas!}

By RaraDT

Not sure how to discuss the December holidays with your students? This easy-to-use set is a great tool to introduce your students to different cultures and holiday traditions. This set includes... *15 Christmas Vocabulary Cards *8 Hanukkah

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (19.01 MB)

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Flip Flop Facts! {Number Bond Craftivity}

By RaraDT

Enrich your students' number sense and addition fact fluency with this cute craftivity! Your students will be able to see the relationship between 2 flip flop facts using this hands on and creative activity.Enjoy!Download the preview for a look at

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

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

$4.00

283

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*Editable* Classroom Rules {Black & Brights Theme}

By RaraDT

Keep your kiddos on track with these adorable and color-popping set!I received so much wonderful feedback from my WBT Classroom Rules Freebie, that I had to make an editable version for y'all! Editing these rules are easy, simply follow the few

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

136

Digital Download PPTX (17.58 MB)

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Speller's Choice/Word Study Activities (Monthly Ideas for Homework or Centers!)

By RaraDT

The pages in this activity set are great practice for your students, as well as a time saver for you! I use these activities as homework assignments and/or center activities with my kiddies. From my experience, my students have enjoyed the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$6.50

Digital Download PDF (10.61 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching for 15 years altogether. In September, I will start my 11th year in 1st grade! I've taught 2nd grade for a total of 7 years and first grade for 2 years. In my early teaching career I taught Spanish to K-8 students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas College with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education. I also have a Masters Degree in Reading and Literacy. This program also focused on action research and brain-based teaching strategies,

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World Language, Spanish, Health, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Basic Math, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Classroom Community

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