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Coleman, Wisconsin, United States
About the store
My mother and I combined have 20+ years in education. My mother (Judy Brown) worked in the special education field and the 2nd grade classroom. She is still involved with children through systematic testing 3 times a year. She also tutors students in reading. I (Rachel Thiry) will start my 5th year in the 3rd grade classroom. It's been a pleasure to have taught many students over the years.
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Preview of Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk

Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Here is another fantastic book by Megan McDonald! Ms. McDonald has outstandingly connected Stink and his classmates right to your classroom and school! Your students will thoroughly enjoy walking with the zombies in this book. Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk is book seven in the Stink series. The format is half page (my s
Preview of Hard and Soft g and c

Hard and Soft g and c

This list of hard and soft g and c words is a great resource for learning centers. Each list includes over 25 words at various levels of difficulty.
Preview of Singular and Plural Nouns Flip Book

Singular and Plural Nouns Flip Book

A quick activity for students to practice identifying singular and plural nouns. Enjoy this freebie and don't forget to leave a comment!
Preview of Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown

Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown is book six in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I print the pages on one side of the paper. This allows the back of the page available to use for additional notes or vocabulary work. Included in the packet: -comprehension q
Preview of Short Vowels Bundle

Short Vowels Bundle

This short vowel bundle includes six engaging activities . Each activity is hands on and a great skill reinforcement. Activities are included for a, e, i, o, u. Here is what you’ll download: -Read and Trace activity with a twist (answer keys included) -Letter Switch & Draw -Clue, Cut & Glue -Short Vowel Bump -CVC Baseball -Beat the Card (whole or small group activity) The Read & Trace activities can be slid into a plastic sleeve and written on with dry erase markers. Or copy the pages an
Preview of Compound Words -- Two Card Games

Compound Words -- Two Card Games

~Your students will enjoy working on compound words with these two different card games. ~Over 25 compound words are used in this packet. ~The cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity. ~The game is designed to be printed on colored cardstock to save colored ink.
Preview of Reindeer Printables

Reindeer Printables

The activities in this packet offer great practice for your students during the sometimes hard to focus month of December. Just print and go! The activities include: -identify types of nouns -syllable count -word shape -subject and predicate match -suffix -ful -suffixes -less and -ness -suffix -ly -expanded form -2-digit addition with regrouping -3-digit addition without regrouping -3-digit addition with regrouping -greater than, less than sort This packet
Preview of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  takes the reader on an terror filled adventure through a hurricane.  Floating houses, water moccasins, smashing through roofs, what will happen next?  Read to discover the bravery of the Tucker family. Sharing a book with a close group of friends is a special time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Included in the packet:  -comprehension questions for each chapter  -vocabulary word for mos
Preview of CKLA Unit 1 - Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Mentor Sentence Freebie

CKLA Unit 1 - Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Mentor Sentence Freebie

Mentor sentences are a great way to teach authentic grammar and writing skills. In this freebie you will get mentor sentences for the first 3 chapters in CKLA's Unit 1 - Classic Tales Reader. There is a ton of different ways to use mentor sentences within your classroom. -Large Group -Small Group -Indepenent Work Includes an answer key! Thank You, Rachel and Judy
Preview of Prefixes

Prefixes

Interactive notebook flip flap for the prefixes re-, mis-, pre-, un-.
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About the store

Experience

My mother and I combined have 20+ years in education. My mother (Judy Brown) worked in the special education field and the 2nd grade classroom. She is still involved with children through systematic testing 3 times a year. She also tutors students in reading. I (Rachel Thiry) will start my 5th year in the 3rd grade classroom. It's been a pleasure to have taught many students over the years.

Teaching style

I love having a classroom where my students explore and discover! Through a combination of large group, small group, and individual lessons I work with my students.

Awards & shining teacher moments

My mother had the pleasure of being a 2011 Kohl Fellowship State Finalist.

My own education history

I (Judy Brown) have earned degrees in Elementary Education grades 1-8, Cross Categorical PreK-12, and Learning Disabilities 1-12. Recently I've been enjoying taking classes focusing on technology. I (Rachel Thiry) have earned a degree in Elementary Education grades 1-8. I have also recently been enjoying taking classes that focus on the integration of technology in the classroom.