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36 Pages of Primary Reading Comprehension : Who, What, Where, When, Why and How!

By The Wisest Owl

I'm excited to add this product for customers! I've been using it in my classroom and LOVE it!! Students read a short story, then answer basic comprehension questions by cutting out the answers along the bottom and gluing them to the answer sheet

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

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First Grade Phonics Plans Second Edition

By The Wisest Owl

First Grade Fundations Plans simplified. Second Edition. Will make your life much easier!! This file is an independent product and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Wilson Language Training

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Phonics

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Lesson

$6.50

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Lego Themed Back to School Activities

By The Wisest Owl

A cute variety of activities for Back to School. Includes getting to know you activities, how do you feel, all about me, identifying letters to build your name, and chat with a friend prompt. Enjoy!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities

$1.75

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Addition BINGO Adding 1-20

By The Wisest Owl

Each BINGO board has a unique combination of addition problem with sums up to 20. Each board also has a 1-20 number line on the bottom. See the sample!! You'll love it! Has a number-line on the bottom to help children with the addition.

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities

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Wordwall and Letter Key Word Sound Flashcards

By The Wisest Owl

This product includes a Wordwall and flashcards aligned with Fundations. Digraphs (ch, ck, sh, th, & wh), glued sounds (am, an, all, ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk & unk).Several different sizes included.Great for center work, word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Flash Cards, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

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Indian in the Cupboard Project

By The Wisest Owl

This project ties in with Indian in the Cupboard. Children select an object that they would bring to life in Omri's cupboard. The project outlines requirements, including a writing prompt. Children are asked to say why they chose their object,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

$1.50

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Free Rainbow Writing Template

By The Wisest Owl

I love using Rainbow Writing with my students when it's time to practice Trick Words. It sure beats doing 3x each!! To get more great Freebies visit TheWisestOwl.org teaching blog.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Activities

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Storytime Passages with Scooping Indicators

By The Wisest Owl

All the Storytime Passages with Scooping Indicators from Fundations First Grade- Second Edition.(The pictures have been removed because a Wilson trainer indicated that students should create their own mental images when reading the story whether

Subjects:

Reading, Phonics

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities

$2.00

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Adorable At Home Pumpkin Book Project

By The Wisest Owl

It's Fall and that means there are pumpkin everywhere! Using the symbol of the season for a fun learning experience. Children select a book and bring one of the characters to life on a pumpkin! The writing aspect entails character analysis

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.25

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Hide Zero Cards

By The Wisest Owl

Just like in the Module. I laminate one sheet per student then cut them out and keep them in baggies. They really come in handy- especially with beginning Place Value.

Subjects:

Math, Mental Math, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Flash Cards

$1.00

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Features of Non-Fiction Text: Headings

By The Wisest Owl

Teach your students about headings with this fun activity! The kids cut out facts and then glue them under the heading that it goes with. I initially made two of these but my kids enjoyed it so much I made some more. There are four sets. I used

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$1.75

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Phonics Scavenger Hunts- First Grade

By The Wisest Owl

Includes all Fundations Storytime passages, each with a unique Scavenger Hunt that asks students to find specific items in each passage. Students will look for digraphs, glued sounds, bonus letters and more. The Scavenger Hunts are aligned to the

Subjects:

Phonics

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Homework

$1.50

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Putting Pumpkins in Order: Ordering Numbers 1-20

By The Wisest Owl

Children color and cut out the pumpkins labeled 1-20. Then they glue them down in order on green paper. Simple, fun and adorable!!

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities

$1.00

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No Prep "Where I Live" Flipbook

By The Wisest Owl

Help your students little ones more about where they live with this great flipbook. Teacher will provide information on their state and country (president, governor, state bird, state flower). It's a no prep activity that can be used in a variety

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.75

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Glued Sounds Turkey: No Prep Thanksgiving Center

By The Wisest Owl

Your students will gobble up this activity! They cut out the glued sounds feathers then glue to the corresponding turkeys. Makes an adorable final project when glued onto green construction paper. Aligns with Fundations!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.00

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Rhyming Cones : Glued Sounds

By The Wisest Owl

A unique activity that I don't think you'll find anywhere else!!Students determine rhyming patterns then cut out ice cream scoops and glue them to their corresponding cones.Includes Fundations blends ank, ink, onk, unk ang, ing, ong, ung and it,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities

$1.50

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ABC Alphabet Poems for Poetry Journals / Notebooks

By The Wisest Owl

This ABC Poetry Journal encourages: Letter Recognition, Letter Sounds, Picture/Letter Association, Visualization, Rhyming and Rhythmic Reading. All original poems. I use as morning work. The kids glue the poem on one page and the task list on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Centers

$1.25

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Mini Polar Bear Book with Fact and Opinion Activity

By The Wisest Owl

Comes with a full color double sided "mini-book" on Polar Bears along with a Fact and Opinion organizer. Print the mini-books for the whole class (laminate and keep forever) or just make a set for Guided Reading. You can keep the Fact and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

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$1.75

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32 Mini Boggle Boards & Recording Sheet (Color or Black & White)

By The Wisest Owl

Your students will love this center. I printed all 32 boards in color, then laminated them and put them in a baggie. The kids go to the center pick a board and get a recording sheet then go to work building words. They love it! All boards have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$2.00

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Close Reading Task : The Making of a Scientist Independent, Group or Center

By The Wisest Owl

This is a challenging article for students. Read in large group, post the large colored versions of the questions on chart paper around the room. Have children work together to answer the questions by writing their answers directly onto the chart

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.25

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

22 years of regular education spent at a Blue Ribbon School in New York State. For the past 5 years I have worked in an integrated classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style constantly evolves based on research and current education trends and philosophies. However, at the heart of my beliefs is that children should enjoy coming to school each day and that they will love to learn if you love to teach.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2011-2012 and 2010-2011 New York State Winner- Disney's Planet Challenge: Authentic Teaching of Science Curriculum in a Meaningful Setting 2012 Blue Ribbon School Staff Recipient 2005-Recipient of over $10,000 in grant materials for curriculum use in the classroom due to innovative instructional methodology.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS- Rutgers University MS- Dowling College

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I constantly research new methodologies to bring modern teaching into my classroom.

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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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History, Arts & Music, EFL - ESL - ELD, ELA Test Prep, Australian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading

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