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First Grade Kate

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Michigan, United States
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I LOVE teaching first graders! They love to learn and have fun, and their progress from September to June is HUGE! It always amazes me how far they come!
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Preview of Alphabet & Phonics Sound Charts (First Grade Phonics)

Alphabet & Phonics Sound Charts (First Grade Phonics)

These alphabet and phonics sound charts are great references for your Kindergarten phonics, 1st Grade phonics, and 2nd grade phonics skills. I put them in my kiddo's writer's workshop folders, and they use them alllll the time! You could also enlarge them to hang on the wall, or shrink them a little to glue into notebooks. Interested in more phonics resources? Check out my Ready, Set, Phonics FREEBIES to see samples of other phonics resources I offer. Included Charts: - Alphabet - Blends &
Preview of Number Sense: Rekenrek Cards & Activities

Number Sense: Rekenrek Cards & Activities

Rekenreks are a great visual tool for building number sense and practicing addition and subtraction strategies! If you do not currently use them, I highly recommend that you check them out! Rekenreks are strings of ten beads, with each string having 5 red beads followed by 5 white beads. They help kids see numbers 5 and 10 as "anchor numbers" when composing and decomposing numbers. For example, when adding 8+6, kids can see 8 as "5 and 3 more" and 6 as "5 and 1 more". Because both sets of 5
Preview of First Grade Math Centers BUNDLE

First Grade Math Centers BUNDLE

If you've ever needed to review something or differentiate for a student, you know the benefits of having centers that are non-seasonal. This first grade math center bundle has over 160 non-seasonal math centers included. With this bundle, you'll have your math activities covered from the first week of school all the way to the end of the year! ***There are now TWO ways you can access the games. The first way is still by months, with a variety of skills covered each month. The second way is
Preview of Number Bond Task Card BUNDLE

Number Bond Task Card BUNDLE

Number bonds are a great way to help kids see the relationships between numbers in a part-part-whole situation. Help your students practice using number bonds with these fun seasonally themed task cards! You will not only save money by getting the bundle, but you will also save yourself stress by having all your number bond activities ready to go. From back to school season all the way to the end of the year, this bundle has you covered!! **Want to try before you buy? Download a FREE set her
Preview of Math Fact Fluency for Addition & Subtraction BUNDLE (0 to 10)

Math Fact Fluency for Addition & Subtraction BUNDLE (0 to 10)

Fact fluency is very important, but it's hard to find fun ways to practice math facts. That's why I've created these math fact fluency sorts. They are a fun, quick way to practice math facts in centers, stations, guided math groups, or as independent practice. There are 12 addition and subtraction sorts included in this bundle (one for each month of the school year, plus an "anytime of the year" sort). I've included numbers 0-10 so you can differentiate for students' needs. Choose 2 or 3 sum
Preview of Number Sense: I Have, Who Has for 1 More & Less, 10 More & Less

Number Sense: I Have, Who Has for 1 More & Less, 10 More & Less

My kids love "I Have, Who Has" games, and I love the active listening that this game promotes! This file contains an "I Have, Who Has" game to practice 1 more/1 less (with numbers 1-30) and a game to practice 10 more/10 less (with numbers 1-120). Each game contains 30 cards, so your whole class can play together! Also included is a blank template for each game so you can create your own to differentiate for your learners! ****Please note that these games are part of my "Number Sense....All Y
Preview of Addition Math Fact Puzzles BUNDLE for Facts 0 to 20

Addition Math Fact Puzzles BUNDLE for Facts 0 to 20

These connecting block puzzles are a great way to combine math with something that kids are crazy about! This BUNDLED set features all addition facts with sums 0-20. They meet the CCSS fluency standards for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. ***This bundle includes all of the addition puzzle sets. Grab both the addition and subtraction bundles at an even bigger savings HERE! Looking for subtraction puzzle sets? You can find them by clicking the links below. Subtraction: - Subtracti
Preview of Short Vowels CVC Interactive Activities BUNDLE (First Grade Phonics)

Short Vowels CVC Interactive Activities BUNDLE (First Grade Phonics)

This interactive phonics bundle for kindergarten and first grade contains over 40 engaging, interactive phonics activities for short vowel words. Most words are CVC Words and are part of common CVC Word Families, but there may be an occasional blend included. The centers include teacher directions and kid friendly "I Can" cards with audio QR codes. They are an awesome supplement to your phonics instruction! Sample Ready, Set, Phonics by checking out these FREEBIES here!Included Activities: -
Preview of Number Anchor Charts and Posters

Number Anchor Charts and Posters

These number anchor charts go from 0-20 and make great back to school and first week of school math activities. With these student created (or "make your own") number charts, you can combine hands-on, valuable number exploration with something every primary classroom needs: number anchor charts for your classroom decor! *Both English and Spanish included!* My students LOVED creating these last year, and they became a valuable reference for us. They took a lot of pride in the fact that THEY had
Preview of Green & Blue Number Posters for Classroom Decor

Green & Blue Number Posters for Classroom Decor

Number Posters - Looking to add some color to your math display? These number posters will be a cheery resource for your kiddos to refer to all year long! Each poster shows a numeral, number word, ten frame, finger counting, and tally representation. **Update: Both manuscript and D'Nealian options are now included!** Please ask any questions before purchasing! Thank you! :) - Katy Looking for more classroom decor? See ALL my classroom decor items here or check out specific themes below
Preview of Addition Math Fact Puzzles for Doubles & Near Doubles

Addition Math Fact Puzzles for Doubles & Near Doubles

These connecting block puzzles are a great way to combine math with something that kids are crazy about! This set features doubles and near doubles facts from 0-10. They meet the CCSS fluency standards for Kindergarten and 1st grade, and they are great for 2nd graders needing some extra review. ***This product is part of a larger bundle. You can save BIG by purchasing my Addition BUNDLE for Sums 0-20 OR grab both the addition and subtraction sets at an even bigger savings HERE!** Looking fo
Preview of Subitizing (Number Sense)

Subitizing (Number Sense)

This subitizing resource includes picture cards for subitizing with dice, dominoes, ten frames, dot patterns, and fingers. Both perceptual subitizing and conceptual subitizing patterns are included. It also provides numeral cards for matching objects with a number as well as "draw what you saw" cards so students can share their thinking with you! It is great to use over Zoom meetings or other forms of distance learning! Not sure what "subitizing" is? Subitizing is recognizing an amount of ob
Preview of Green & Blue Manuscript Alphabet Posters for Classroom Decor

Green & Blue Manuscript Alphabet Posters for Classroom Decor

Alphabet Posters - Looking to add some color to your classroom? These alphabet posters will be a cheery resource for your kiddos to refer to all year long! Each poster shows the uppercase letter, lowercase letter, and a labeled picture that has the letter's beginning sound. (There are 2 poster options for x: a xylophone and a fox.) Please ask any questions before purchasing! Thank you! :) - Katy Find matching number posters here! Looking for more classroom decor? See ALL my classroom de
Preview of Number Sense Activities BUNDLE

Number Sense Activities BUNDLE

This bundle includes seven of my bestselling number sense resources. It is just what your kiddos need to practice number sense. From the first week of back to school all the way to the end of the year, this bundle has you covered! Your students will get practice with subitizing, working with rekenreks (bead racks), finding more and less, using number lines, and they will get some fun seasonally themed 120 charts and number lines for each month of the year to keep things exciting! I use these
Preview of Number Bond Part Part Whole Task Cards Fall Pumpkins

Number Bond Part Part Whole Task Cards Fall Pumpkins

Number bonds are a great way to help kids see the relationships between numbers in a part-part-whole situation. They also work to build fact fluency and increase confidence with solving word problems because students better understand how the numbers in the word problems fit together. Help your students practice using number bonds with these fun pumpkin themed task cards! Check out the other sets of seasonal number bond task cards here: - Number Bond BUNDLE- Apples- Pumpkins- Turkeys- Orn
Preview of Dinosaur Make Ten FREEBIE

Dinosaur Make Ten FREEBIE

Kids LOVE dinosaurs, so this "Make Ten" center is sure to be a hit! If you enjoy the freebie, please check out the full Dino-RAUR (Dinosaur Themed) Math Centers resource! Your feedback is very much appreciated! Thank you! - Katy The Common Core Standards were developed and written by the NGA. © Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.
Preview of Number Bond Task Cards Thanksgiving Turkeys

Number Bond Task Cards Thanksgiving Turkeys

Number bonds are a great way to help kids see the relationships between numbers in a part-part-whole situation. Help your students practice using number bonds with these fun turkey themed task cards! Check out the other sets of seasonal number bond task cards here: - Number Bond BUNDLE - Apples - Pumpkins - Turkeys - Ornaments - Elves - Snowflakes - Snowmen - Hearts - Shamrocks - Chicks - Easter Eggs - Flowers - Ladybugs - Ice Cream Cones - Suns ----------------------------------------------
Preview of Graphing FREEBIE

Graphing FREEBIE

Analyzing and interpreting data can be a big task for first graders! I've found that my kiddos need LOTS of practice in order to be proficient with this standard. This file contains 2 graphs ("Coolest Robot" and "Favorite Zoo Animal") with 3 differentiated versions of each. There are easier "Who has the most/least" questions, more complex "How many more/less" questions, and a version that includes a spinner for kids to create their own data and ask their own question. If you enjoy this produ
Preview of First Grade Math Centers - Month 1 Back to School

First Grade Math Centers - Month 1 Back to School

**Check out a free sample here!** 1st grade teachers, these guided math centers are perfect back to school math activities for the first weeks of school! They are just the thing to help start your math workshop off on the right foot! Let me ask you this...have you ever needed to review something with a student, only to realize that the activities you have for that skill are out of season? Have you ever had students that are either ahead or behind of where you are in the unit? (Ha, of cours
Preview of Green & Blue Classroom Decor Poster Pack

Green & Blue Classroom Decor Poster Pack

Looking for cute and colorful reference posters that go along with your green and blue classroom decor? This pack includes alphabet, number, color, and shape posters in calming colored backgrounds. They will be resources that your kiddos refer to all year long! The PDF file includes BOTH Manuscript & D'Nealian versions of all posters! Also, please note that the color posters have matching colored backgrounds instead of the green and blue backgrounds. ***If you need the posters to be a diffe
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About the store

Experience

I LOVE teaching first graders! They love to learn and have fun, and their progress from September to June is HUGE! It always amazes me how far they come!

Teaching style

I believe in the value of kids talking and working through problems together. I love Common Core's focus on showing perseverance in solving problems and also on explaining the thinking behind a solution. I think that kids are the most engaged when they are "doing", so there's a lot of hands-on practice in my room. Looking for quality hands-on activities was actually how I discovered TPT, and I am so glad I did!

Awards & shining teacher moments

My own education history

Bachelors Degree: Hope College Masters Degree: Carroll University

Additional biographical information

I am originally from West Michigan but moved to Wisconsin in 2011, where I taught 1st grade for 9 years. In 2020, I took the leap to teaching overseas in the UAE, where I continued teaching 1st grade and then moved into elementary math intervention.