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Hello! My name is Megan and I'm so excited you are here. I am a wife, mother to 7 children, and a teacher. I began my teaching career in 4th grade, but my calling was for the younger grades. After 3 years, I moved to first grade and never looked back. I have 20 years of teaching experience in first grade. I loved first grade because the amount of growth that happens over the year is so rewarding. I think all teachers are heroes, but K-2 teachers work so hard planning multiple subjects, differentiating, and engaging young minds. Kudos to you! I hope my work as a curriculum writer eases some of your load and brings happiness and engagement to your students.
In addition to teaching, life has taught me many valuable educational lessons. In 2013, I was blessed with my daughter Charlie who has Down Syndrome. She is the center of our family and definitely a shining star. She has helped me reflect on my curriculum to ensure I am meeting the needs of a variety of learners.
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Beach Day End of the Year Theme Activities Last Week of School Countdown Summer
Pack your beach towels and enjoy a day filled with fun activities. Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year beach theme day. It is filled with literature activities, math fun, word work, crafts, and more! Your students will be so excited to come to school and enjoy this day with you. This would also make great summer camp activities for a week filled of fun. Beach Day Activities Included:Beach Day LetterBeach Day QuestionnaireFiction Activities:If you Ever Want to Bring
K - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Math
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, 1.NBT.C.4
, RL.1.1
+5
Also included in: ABC Countdown to Summer End of the Year Last Weeks Days of School Crafts
The Pigeon Has To Go To School Read Aloud Book Activities & Comprehension Craft
This adorable story by Mo Willems is a perfect back to school read aloud for your students. I LOVED doing these activities the first week of school. There are reading comprehension, math games, word work, writing activities, sorts, a pigeon craft, and a school bus craft. It is all you will need to have some fun extensions to this AMAZING story. Posters:Poster/anchor chart to ask students about questions they still have (after the 1st day of school)6 Comprehension Question CardsCards to
K - 2nd
Math, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.9
Also included in: Back to School Read Aloud Book Activities & Reading Comprehension Set 2
Mooseltoe Christmas Holiday Reading Comprehension Read Aloud Book & Activities
Bring the holiday magic of Mooseltoe into your classroom with this comprehensive reading companion packed with literacy, math, vocabulary, and hands-on activities! This Mooseltoe book companion is perfect for December read-alouds, Christmas theme days, literacy centers, or whole-group lessons. Your students will love following Moose’s perfectly perfect holiday mission while practicing essential reading comprehension and writing skills. This resource includes differentiated reading strategies,
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+1
Friendship Snack Activity Writing First Day of School Foodie Friendsgiving
Are you looking for a perfect friendship building activity for Back to School, the First day of School, Valentine's Day or Thanksgiving? Friendship in a cup is the perfect snack to make with your students. You could also use this for Friendsgiving, foodie Friday or fun Friday! You can use the mini book provided and/or original poem to learn about the qualities of a good friend and to follow the directions to make this yummy snack. While you make it, you will read directions, work on team
K - 3rd
Graphing, Informational Text, Writing-Expository
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, RI.1.7
, RI.1.10
+3
Gingerbread Man Boy Holiday Christmas Theme Day Activities Writing Math Craft
Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with Gingerbread Day, the perfect themed learning experience to keep your students engaged, excited, and learning through all the December fun! This comprehensive resource is packed with literacy, math, STEM, writing, crafts, poetry, and word work activities designed around your favorite Gingerbread stories. Whether you choose to run centers or complete activities together as a class, you’ll find endless options to fill an entire day—or
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations
Apple Orchard Dramatic Play Center Activities Apple Craft, Lifecycle, Games
Who doesn't love Fall and all the fun things it brings. Going to the apple orchard is a yearly activity that my family participates in so we brought the fun to our home. I am a first grade teacher and YES, I would put this in my classroom. First graders still need to play! Not only is this goody a dramatic play tool kit, but it also offers center extensions, open ended activities, a few multi-level math activities and games and step by step directions on how I made the pieces I used in this des
PreK - 1st
Creative Writing, Drama, Math
Also included in: Dramatic Play Growing Bundle Imaginary Play, Centers, Exploration & More
Holiday Christmas Theme Day Elf Reindeer Candy Cane Santa Tree Gingerbread Craft
Are you trying to find a way to keep your student's engaged and learning? Themed days may be just for you. I am so excited to use these PAPER HOLIDAY THEME activites in December. This bundle includes elf, reindeer, candy cane, Santa, Christmas Tree and gingerbread activities. Each day provides letters to send home, banners, literature activities for the book of your choice, writing extensions, crafts, word work activities, scoots, math games and activities, and so much more. With the holida
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+16
Gingerbread Bakery Holiday Christmas Dramatic Play Center Activities and Games
Who doesn’t love gingerbread and all the excitement December brings? My first graders adore baking (and so does my daughter, Charlie!), so I created this Gingerbread Dramatic Play Center to combine festive fun with meaningful learning. With this set, your students can shop at the gingerbread market for cookies and milk, prepare and bake pretend gingerbread cookies, and follow directions to build their very own gingerbread cookie. The kit also includes two crafts—a gingerbread and a gingerbread h
PreK - 1st
Creative Writing, Math
Also included in: Dramatic Play Growing Bundle Imaginary Play, Centers, Exploration & More
END of the Year Activities Math & ELA Solve the Mystery Task Card Bundle
I am so excited to share this END OF THE YEAR MATH & ELA CHALLENGE BUNDLE. Since it is the end of the year I thought it would be helpful to review both subject areas separately with 2 different cases. You will begin this activity with a short Youtube video that will challenge your students to solve the case of the missing awards. They will have to find out who took them, when they took them, and where they put them. To solve the case, students will work to complete 9 different task cards. The
1st - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Math
Halloween Solve the Mystery Math & ELA Task Card Activity 1st Grade | Google
I am so excited to share this Halloween MYSTERY CHALLENGE with you and your students! You will begin this activity with a short video that will challenge your students to solve the case of the missing candy. They will have to find out who took the candy, when they took it, and where they put it. To solve the case, students will work to complete 9 different task cards. The task cards are based on first grade standards in both math and language arts. Once they complete a task card, they will recei
1st
Basic Operations, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.G.A.2
, RF.1.1a
+2
Fall Harvest Market & Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play Center Activities Crafts Games
Who doesn't love Fall and all the fun things it brings. Charlie LOVES the Fall and so do my first graders. Why not embrace the fun with loads of learning? This harvest market or pumpkin patch was designed for your students to shop at the market for flowers, snacks, or pumpkins. You can simplify this or make it as shown in the pictures. I am a first grade teacher and YES, I would put this in my classroom. First graders still need to play! Not only is this goody a dramatic play tool kit, but it a
PreK - 1st
Creative Writing, Math
Also included in: Dramatic Play Growing Bundle Imaginary Play, Centers, Exploration & More
Calendar Daily 1st Grade Independent Math Review Practice Journals Yearlong
Would you like all of your students to participate in calendar each day? Each day your students will write the date, go over the weather, the number of the day, work on place value, and practice math skills based on the CCSS for first grade. In addition there are counting activities, a whole calendar, weather to graph and songs to sing to build your number sense! Each month builds off of the previous month and increases in difficulty. I hope your students enjoy this as much as mine do! It h
1st
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+2
Thanksgiving Turkey Solve the Mystery Math & ELA Task Card Activity 1st Grade
I am so excited to share this Thanksgiving Turkey MYSTERY CHALLENGE with you and your students! You will begin this activity with a short video that will challenge your students to solve the case of the missing turkey. Don't worry he is a missing guest, not dinner. They will have to find out who took the turkey, when they took him, and where they took him. To solve the case, students will work to complete 9 different task cards. The task cards are based on first grade standards in both math and
1st
Basic Operations, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.G.A.2
, RF.1.1a
+2
Reindeer Theme Day Holiday Christmas Activities Writing Phonics Math Crafts
Celebrate the magic of winter with Reindeer Day, the perfect themed classroom activity to keep students excited, engaged, and learning throughout the holiday season! This fun-filled resource includes everything you need for a full day of hands-on literacy, math, writing, phonics, and craft activities centered around reindeer. Students will enjoy reading suggested reindeer stories and completing the included reading comprehension pages, writing organizers, word work extensions, and math games. R
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
+3
Pajama Day Theme Activities Winter Holiday Writing Phonics Math Craft Centers
Do you ever have a pajama day in your classroom? This packet is filled with activities to go with your day. Many center based activities are included. Students will work on writing, poetry, math, literature extensions, word work, and more. There is a fun pajama kid craft too. It can also be used in connection to books related to bedtime, sleepovers, or sleeping. Set-UpPajama Day BannerPajama Day LetterPoetry ActivitiesPajama Day PoemRhymingIllustrateFill in the BlankSequenceTime for Bed BookB
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+7
Also included in: ABC Countdown to Summer End of the Year Last Weeks Days of School Crafts
Polar Express Theme Day Holiday Christmas Read Aloud Book Activities Crafts
Are you looking for a fun and memorable way to celebrate Christmas in your classroom? This packet could be used over the entire month of December, for a Polar Express Day or a North Pole Express Train Party! There are literature connections, writing activities, colorful and black and white center activities, no prep center activities, a pajama craft and a train craft. Also included are polar express tickets and believe bell tags. It is jam packed with goodies to make December magical. Read mor
K - 2nd
Math, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+7
Candy Cane Theme Day Holiday Christmas Activities Writing Phonics Math Craft
Bring holiday excitement and meaningful learning together with this festive Candy Cane Theme Day! This low-prep resource is packed with hands-on literacy, math, science, crafts, and word work activities to pair with your favorite candy cane read-alouds—including Katie the Candy Cane Fairy & How Candy Canes are Made. Students will practice key comprehension skills such as sequencing, retelling, character analysis, problem and solution, main idea and details, and fiction vs. nonfiction. The day
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+5
Snow Day Activities Digital Winter Theme Google Slides
Are you trying to find a way to keep your student's engaged and learning? Themed days may be just for you. I am so excited to use this digital mini SNOW THEME Day. This is a smaller version of my theme days. It provides jokes for the day, literature read aloud links, comprehension activities, a movement break, math activities, phonics activities, language activities, a writing activity, and more. With the holiday excitement, this themed day will engage your learners and be perfect for online me
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2b
+11
Also included in: Winter Digital Theme Day Activities Bundle Google Slides
St. Patrick's Day Solve the Mystery Math & ELA Task Card Activity
I am so excited to share this St. Patrick's Day CHALLENGE with you and your students! You will begin this activity with a short video that will challenge your students to solve the case of the missing pot of gold. They will have to find out who took them, when they took them, and where they put them. To solve the case, students will work to complete 9 different task cards. The task cards are based on first grade standards in both math and language arts. Once they complete a task card, they will
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2c
, 1.NBT.C.5
, 1.NBT.C.6
+7
January Calendar Daily 1st Grade Independent Math Review Practice Journals
This January DAILY packet allows ALL your students to participate in calendar every day. It reviews the date, weather, days of school, tallies, money number, number words as well as reviewing a different math strategy each day. There are also poems and counting to practice at the beginning of this packet. This is a great way to start your day as an alternative to morning work! It is repetitive to allow for independence. Do you need 2nd Grade?January 2nd Grade CalendarYou may also like my DIGIT
K - 2nd
Math, Numbers
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+1
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Experience
Hello! My name is Megan and I'm so excited you are here. I am a wife, mother to 7 children, and a teacher. I began my teaching career in 4th grade, but my calling was for the younger grades. After 3 years, I moved to first grade and never looked back. I have 20 years of teaching experience in first grade. I loved first grade because the amount of growth that happens over the year is so rewarding. I think all teachers are heroes, but K-2 teachers work so hard planning multiple subjects, differentiating, and engaging young minds. Kudos to you! I hope my work as a curriculum writer eases some of your load and brings happiness and engagement to your students.
In addition to teaching, life has taught me many valuable educational lessons. In 2013, I was blessed with my daughter Charlie who has Down Syndrome. She is the center of our family and definitely a shining star. She has helped me reflect on my curriculum to ensure I am meeting the needs of a variety of learners.
Teaching style
In first grade modeling, being prepared, and consistency were the key to my success. I believe students learn best by being exposed to information in multiple ways. I also embraced the "I Do", "We Do", "You Do" method of teaching.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I won "Teacher of the Year" three times in my school district. However my most gratifying shining moments were the success I saw at the end of each school year.
My own education history
I attended Bowling Green State University for Undergraduate school and The University of Toledo for Graduate school.
Additional biographical information
I am the mother of triplets. I have two girls and a boy. I also have three step-children who I absolutely adore. Together my husband and I have a little girl who was born with Down Syndrome. She has changed all of our lives in the most amazing way. She is the center of our entire family, a little piece of all of us! Life is busy but I wouldn't have it any other way!
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