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First Grade Gems

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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 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 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 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 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 Woodland Animal Tags or Labels Bundle

Woodland Animal Tags or Labels Bundle

⭐These editable woodland or forest animal classroom name tags or labels are the perfect addition to your woodland or forest 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! This is a bundle of round labels/tags and pencil labels
Preview of Pick a Partner Pairing Cards

Pick a Partner Pairing Cards

These adorable animal themed partner pairing or matching cards are a fun way to group your students for activities and learning! This set of animal cards includes 15 different pairs (enough for 30 students!)Great for small group work, centers, cooperative learning, buddy projects, etc.Print, laminate, and have ready to use all year long! I have included 2 sizes of covers for storage envelopes to store your cards.This set includes:15 different animal sets of partner pairing cards (30 total c
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Student Crowns

St. Patrick's Day Student Crowns

St. Patrick's Day is a very special day to celebrate all things Irish and green!!Use these fun crowns to help your students celebrate St. Patrick's Day!I have included 6 different options all in color and black and white choices! Color, Black and White, Girls, Boys, and St. Patrick's Day clip art.How to Use:Print out the crown of your choice (or let students choose!) and staple a strip of construction paper to the crown and fit to your student's head! I hope you and your students enjoy St. Pa
Preview of Read America Student Crowns

Read America Student Crowns

Read Across America Day and Dr. S's birthday is a very special day to celebrate reading! Use these fun crowns to help your students celebrate National Read America Day!I have included 8 different options all in color and black and white choices! Color, Black and White, Girls, Boys, Blank at the top so students can add their name.How to Use:Print out the crown of your choice (or let students choose!) and staple a strip of construction paper to the crown and fit to your student's head! I even
Preview of Fall Editable Classroom Door Decor

Fall Editable Classroom Door Decor

Get ready for back to school or Fall with this fun classroom door or bulletin board Fall display!Students will love seeing their name displayed on the classroom door or bulletin board!This Fall 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: A Class to Crow About!- (not editable)
Preview of Apple Editable Classroom Decor

Apple Editable Classroom Decor

Get ready for back to school, Fall, your classroom apple unit or anytime with this fun classroom apple themed door or bulletin board display!Students will love seeing their name on the classroom door or bulletin board! This Apple themed classroom decor resource 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/ Poste
Preview of Classroom Helper Job Cards Editable

Classroom Helper Job Cards Editable

⭐Classroom Job Helper Cards- Dog Themed and EDITABLE! ⭐Classroom Management and DecorThis is a zip file to include everything listed as well as an editable file of the job cards and student name cards!Giving our students classroom responsibility is one of the best ways to build a classroom community as well as student self esteem! These job or helper cards will help give students different jobs in the classroom. I have included:**28 job cards (editable file included) - 7 different cute dog
Preview of Superhero Classroom Door Bulletin Board Decor Editable

Superhero Classroom Door Bulletin Board Decor Editable

Get ready for back to school or anytime of the year with this classroom door or bulletin board Superhero display!Students will love seeing their name displayed on the classroom door or bulletin board! This display will make your students feel like Superheroes! 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
Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Dog Theme

Getting to Know You Activity Dog Theme

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 dog theme!Using the dog themed circle cards and question poster, students will throw a bean bag, stuffed dog, bone, etc. onto the "grass"
Preview of Getting to Know You Activity Back to School Ocean Themed

Getting to Know You Activity Back to School Ocean Themed

It is so important to help your students get to know each other at the beginning of the 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 Ocean activity!Using the ocean themed circle cards and question poster, students will throw a bean bag, stuffed fish, starfish, etc. onto the "ocean" (blue bulletin board paper or I like to use a
Preview of Space Theme Classroom Rule Posters

Space Theme Classroom Rule Posters

⭐Classroom Rules Posters Space ThemeBehavior Management⭐Developing the classroom rules at the beginning of the year is key to success! These 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 Rule Posters - 2 sizes of rule posters - 8 1/2x11 and 5.9x7.75⭐Header (Our Classroom Rules)- 3 different options⭐Blank Teach
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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.