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First Grade Gems

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
About the store
Welcome to First Grade Gems! Many years ago, I wanted to find a way to create educational resources and share them with other Educators. Joining the TPT family has helped me accomplish that goal. I hope my 32+ years as an educator is evident in my resources and that you find what you are looking for!
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Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Picnic Back to School

Getting to Know You Activity Picnic Back to School

It is so important to help your students get to know each other at the beginning of the year or anytime throughout the school year! It helps them build relationships, make friends, and identify things they have in common with each other!Help your students get to know each other by letting them participate in this Getting to Know You activity with a picnic or summer theme! Great for back to school or summer school!Using the picnic themed circle cards and question poster, students will throw
Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Monkey Jungle

Getting to Know You Activity Monkey Jungle

It is so important to help your students get to know each other at the beginning of the year or anytime throughout the school year! It helps them build relationships, make friends, and identify things they have in common with each other!Help your students with this important step by letting them participate in this Getting to Know You activity with a cute monkey or jungle theme!Using the monkey or jungle themed circle cards and question poster, students will throw a bean bag, stuffed animal,
Preview of Bee Editable Classroom Posters

Bee Editable Classroom Posters

These fun bee classroom subject posters are essential for your bee themed classroom or any classroom! These 18 classroom posters will label the areas around your classroom in a fun bee themed way! I have included 3 editable posters to add any areas that I haven't thought of in your classroom! I have included:18 posters3 Editable PostersSubject/Areas Included Are:Social StudiesReading GroupsSpellingArtCentersReadingMathScienceWritingField Trip LunchHandwritingSmall Groups (2 different)Mornin
Preview of Editable Name Tags or Labels Christmas

Editable Name Tags or Labels Christmas

⭐These editable Christmas classroom name tags or labels are the perfect addition to your classroom for name tags and labels as you decorate your classroom for Christmas!They can be used as name tags for your door to greet students or to label tables, supply bins, book boxes, coat hooks, etc. Use for things such as lunch check in or for your classroom door or bulletin board or even to display work on a bulletin board! I have included:⭐ Labels or name tags are in 18 different Christmas the
Preview of Parent Teacher Conference Positive Notes

Parent Teacher Conference Positive Notes

Is it time for Parent-Teacher conferences? What a great time of the school year to connect with the parents of your students and share everything that is happening in the classroom! If you are looking for a way to share a positive note with parents about their child, then these parent-teacher conference notes are just what you need and the parents of your students will love them! Such a great way to start your conference or finish your conference in a positive way!I have included 3 differen
Preview of Classroom Management Number Sticks Bundle

Classroom Management Number Sticks Bundle

Use these pencil number cards in your classroom as a management tool for choosing partners, lining up, answering questions, random drawings, etc.The uses are endless!I couldn't go a day without using my number cards! Such a great way to get students focused when asking questions, perfect for partnering students who don't know each other well, etc.I printed the numbers I needed twice, cut them out, and glued them together prior to laminating. This way the # on the pencil can be seen from both
Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Circus Theme

Getting to Know You Activity Circus Theme

It is so important to help your students get to know each other at the beginning of the school year! It helps them build relationships, make friends, and identify things they have in common with each other!Help your students with this important step by letting them participate in this Getting to Know You activity and writing project with a fun circus theme!Using the circus themed circle cards and question poster, students will throw a bean bag, stuffed clown, etc. onto the "Circus" (blue o
Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Summer

Getting to Know You Activity Summer

It is so important to help your students get to know each other! It helps them build relationships, make friends, and identify things they have in common with each other!Help your students with this important step by letting them participate in this Getting to Know You activity with a fun summer theme!You can use this resource in 2 ways!This activity is perfect for summer school kids to get to know their summer school classmates OR this activity is fun for students at the end of the school y
Preview of End of Year Superhero Classroom Door Bulletin Board Decor Editable

End of Year Superhero Classroom Door Bulletin Board Decor Editable

Get ready for the end of the school year or summer with this classroom door or bulletin board Superhero display!Students will love seeing their name displayed on the classroom door or bulletin board! This Superhero themed classroom decor kit would be an adorable door display, bulletin board, or good work display board!This pack is full of options! Use for door, good work, lunch board, helpers, tables, supplies, etc.I have included the following choices:** Header Options: It Has Been a Super
Preview of Editable Name Tags or Labels Easter

Editable Name Tags or Labels Easter

⭐These editable Easter classroom name tags or labels are the perfect addition to your classroom or classroom door. They can be used as name tags for your door to greet students or to label tables, supply bins, book boxes, coat hooks, bulletin boards etc. I have included:⭐ Labels or name tags in 17 different options! You can print, laminate, and write student names or name of materials with a marker OR use the editable file to type names, etc.You will receive a Zip file. When opened, 2 file
Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Woodland Animal Theme

Getting to Know You Activity Woodland Animal Theme

It is so important to help your students get to know each other at the beginning of the year or anytime! It helps them build relationships, make friends, and identify things they have in common with each other!Help your students with this important step by letting them participate in this Getting to Know You activity with a fun woodland or forest animal theme!Using the woodland or forest animal themed circle cards and question poster, students will throw a bean bag, stuffed animal, ball, et
Preview of Editable Name Tags or Labels Space Theme

Editable Name Tags or Labels Space Theme

⭐These editable space classroom name tags or labels are the perfect addition to your space themed classroom. They can be used as name tags for your door to greet students or to label tables, supply bins, book boxes, coat hooks, etc. Use the smaller size for things such as lunch check in or the larger size for your classroom door or bulletin board or even to display work on a bulletin board! Your students will love the fun space characters and enjoy seeing their name displayed in the cl
Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Space Theme

Getting to Know You Activity Space Theme

It is so important to help your students get to know each other at the beginning of the school year! It helps them build relationships, make friends, and identify things they have in common with each other!Help your students with this important step by letting them participate in this Editable Getting to Know You activity and writing project with a fun space theme!Using the space themed circle cards and question poster, students will throw a bean bag, stuffed star, etc. onto the "space" (b
Preview of Space Birthday Classroom Materials Editable

Space Birthday Classroom Materials Editable

Classroom Birthdays - Space Theme- EDITABLE!!There is nothing more fun for students than to celebrate their birthdays at school!This space themed classroom birthday resource gives you everything needed to help make your classroom birthdays special!Students will love seeing their name displayed on the classroom monthly display, making a birthday book for a friend, getting a birthday certificate from the teacher, and a crazy straw or pencil with a fun bright colored space tag attached!Use th
Preview of EDITABLE Space Theme Classroom Rule Posters Neon Colors

EDITABLE Space Theme Classroom Rule Posters Neon Colors

⭐Editable Classroom Rules Posters Space Theme- Neon ColorsBehavior Management⭐Developing the classroom rules at the beginning of the year is key to success for your students!These editable rule posters and student booklet will help you and your students develop a consistent classroom environment to help all students reach their potential!Great for displaying all year in your Space Themed Classroom!⭐I have included:⭐9 Editable Rule Posters - 2 sizes of rule posters - 8 1/2x11 and 5.9x7.75⭐He
Preview of Dinosaur Editable Decor and Labels

Dinosaur Editable Decor and Labels

⭐These editable Dinosaur classroom name tags or labels are the perfect addition to your Dinosaur themed classroom. They can be used as name tags for your door to greet students or to label tables, supply bins, book boxes, coat hooks, etc. Use the smaller size for things such as lunch check in or the larger size for your classroom door or bulletin board or even to display work on a bulletin board! I have included:⭐ Labels or name tags in 2 different sizes - ALL EDITABLE!⭐ Labels or na
Preview of Zoo Animals Editable Name Tags or Labels

Zoo Animals Editable Name Tags or Labels

⭐These editable Zoo animal classroom name tags or labels are the perfect addition to your zoo animal themed classroom. They can be used as name tags for your door to greet students or to label tables, supply bins, book boxes, coat hooks, etc. Use the smaller size for things such as lunch check in or the larger size for your classroom door or bulletin board or even to display work on a bulletin board! I have included:⭐ Labels or name tags in 2 different sizes - ALL EDITABLE!⭐ Labels or
Preview of Farm Classroom Labels | Bulletin Board | Door Editable

Farm Classroom Labels | Bulletin Board | Door Editable

⭐ These Farm classroom door or bulletin board⭐ labels would be a perfect addition to your classroom to welcome students before your Farm unit, to kick off a field trip to the Farm, or anytime of the year! Use it to highlight a Science farm unit you are working on!Students will love seeing their name or picture displayed on the classroom door or bulletin board with the cute farm characters!This Farm themed classroom decor resource would be an adorable door display, bulletin board, or good wo
Preview of Spring Parent Teacher Conference Forms Folder Covers EDITABLE

Spring Parent Teacher Conference Forms Folder Covers EDITABLE

Is it time for Parent Teacher Conferences? Giving parents a sample of their students' work or assessment pieces just got easier! I like to fold a piece of large construction paper in half and place student work inside to present to parents at conferences. Students color and glue one of these sheets to the front of the folder.Parents can take the folder (and work you want to go home) with them when finished with their conference. Any work you need to keep can easily be set aside as you conferen
Preview of Fall Editable Name Tags or Labels

Fall Editable Name Tags or Labels

⭐These editable Fall or Autumn classroom name tags or labels are the perfect addition to your Fall Classroom decor!They can be used as name tags for your door to greet students or to label tables, supply bins, book boxes, coat hooks, etc. Use for things such as lunch check in, for your classroom door or bulletin board, or even to display good work on a bulletin board! I have included:⭐ Labels or name tags are in different pencil colors⭐ Labels include 14 different Fall themed kids and Fal
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About the store

Experience

Welcome to First Grade Gems! Many years ago, I wanted to find a way to create educational resources and share them with other Educators. Joining the TPT family has helped me accomplish that goal. I hope my 32+ years as an educator is evident in my resources and that you find what you are looking for!

Teaching style

My teaching style is to use a good variety of activities including small group, large group, and fun activities to stimulate learning. I love to use centers for both reading and math. Learning must be fun and interactive!

Awards & shining teacher moments

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My own education history

Bachelor Degree in Education from Wayne State College.

Additional biographical information

My husband and I have been married for 40 years and we live in Omaha, Nebraska. We have two sons and one adorable Shih Tzu named Gracie.