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!
Gove students their ticket to reading success with these Dolch First and Second Grade word cards. Knowing high frequency words gives students the confidence needed to be a successful reader! I have included many ways to use these word cards to give students fun options for learning these Dolch First and Second Grade words!Your students will using these Dolch Primer and First Grade word cards!So many uses for these cards!1. Use as a Read the Room activity - Recording pages included2. Spell the Wo
This resource contains word cards with long vowel word patterns. They are simple cards that can be used in a variety of ways to help students practice long vowel patterns.Each vowel sound has a different color background!4 words on each page.Just copy, cut (leave a small border of color), laminate, and they are ready! Perfect for easily cutting on the paper cutter! These cards DO NOT include pictures! I made these so my students would have an opportunity to work on the long vowel patterns WIT
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
n/a
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.
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