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Fran Sauer

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Toms River, New Jersey, United States
About the store
I taught for 28 years, 8 years in a private school and 20 years in the public school environment. In my teaching journey, I have taught Art Education to grades K to 5, 4th grade, and 1st grade. A few of the years in 1st grade were in a literacy intervention class which I enjoyed immensely. 1st grade has been the most rewarding experience of my career.
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Preview of Word Work Choice Board for Literacy Center

Word Work Choice Board for Literacy Center

Created by
Fran Sauer
This choice board is to be used in small group settings during literacy center time. It may be used as the main menu as a reference for the center or individual copies may be used by each student in the group. Although this choice board is designed for use with weekly spelling words, it is compatible with robust vocabulary words, words family activities, and content area words. This product correlates to Common Core State Standards 1.RFS.3 Thank you for your interest in this product. Fran Sa
Preview of Rubric (Visual Writing Rubric for Firsties)

Rubric (Visual Writing Rubric for Firsties)

Created by
Fran Sauer
This rubric was created to be used as a visual display to assist young children with improving their writing. Knowing that we are moving to Common Core guidelines, this product will provide your kiddos another way to understand just what is expected of them in the writing process. Not everyone can draw. I have seen many writing rubrics for younger children with adult drawn pictures. They do get the message across. However if you are one of those teachers who can’t draw a straight line with a rul
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards and Flash Cards Combo Set (Pirate Kids Theme)

Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards and Flash Cards Combo Set (Pirate Kids Theme)

Created by
Fran Sauer
Got Pirates? Sign Language Alphabet Pirate Combo Set set includes both Wall Cards and Flash Cards with Pirate Kids. This double set is offered at a discounted price. Let your kiddos know that pirates can have a 'silent' language. Research shows that using sign language improves student motivation, letter sound reconnection, and retention. Whether your kiddos are Pre-K, K or Firsties, they will have fun practicing their alphabet, word wall words and eventually spelling words all while learning s
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards and Flash Cards Combo Set (Super Hero Theme)

Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards and Flash Cards Combo Set (Super Hero Theme)

Created by
Fran Sauer
Teach your kiddos to be Super Heroes! Sign Language Alphabet Combo Set. This set includes both Wall Cards and Flash Cards with Super Hero Kids. This double set is offered at a discounted price. Let your kiddos know that they can be heroes to others with a 'silent' language. Research shows that using sign language improves student motivation, letter sound reconnection, and retention. Whether your kiddos are Pre-K, K or Firsties, they will have fun practicing their alphabet, word wall words and e
Preview of Sign Language Number Card Combo Set

Sign Language Number Card Combo Set

Created by
Fran Sauer
Get those little Super Heroes counting..... This small set of number wall cards and flash cards for practice will get the kiddos interested in learning numbers in sign language. The set only contains numbers 1 to 10 because higher numbers require the hand to move. If interested see lifeprint.com for free lessons on numbers to 100. Stay calm and sign on.... try it!
Preview of Literacy Choice Boards for Every Month of the School Year

Literacy Choice Boards for Every Month of the School Year

Created by
Fran Sauer
Work smarter not harder!!!! These spelling choice boards were created for use in small group settings during literacy center time. They provide a variety of activities for your spelling center for the entire year. No need to have different choices every week. If your spelling list changes weekly the kiddos will do the same activities with different words! These choice boards can be changed monthly thus providing new activities. They may be used as the main menu as a reference for the center o
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards (Pirate Kids Theme)

Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards (Pirate Kids Theme)

Created by
Fran Sauer
Arrrh! Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards with Pirate Kids to display on your wall. Use them as a fun header for your word wall. Let your kiddos know that pirate kids have fun learning with a 'silent' language. Research shows that using sign language improves student motivation, letter sound reconnection, and retention. Whether your kiddos are Pre-K, K or Firsties, they will have fun practicing their alphabet, word wall words and eventually spelling words all while learning sign language. Postin
Preview of 1 to 1 Correspondence ~ Treasure Match Up!

1 to 1 Correspondence ~ Treasure Match Up!

Created by
Fran Sauer
Counting and one to one correspondence will improve with this fun game! Kiddos can match gold coins to the treasure chest with the corresponding number and number word.Beginning learners can start with numbers 1 to 5. Add in more numbers as the skill becomes secure. This can be used as an independent assessment to determine kiddos ability to count, show one to one correspondence or demonstrate the ability to put numbers in the correct order. This item may also be used as a math center to rein
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Flash Cards (Super Hero Theme)

Sign Language Alphabet Flash Cards (Super Hero Theme)

Created by
Fran Sauer
Teach your kiddos to be Super Heroes! Sign Language Alphabet Flash Cards with Super Hero Kids show kiddos that they can be heroes to others with a 'silent' language. Research shows that using sign language improves student motivation, letter sound reconnection, and retention. Whether your kiddos are Pre-K, K or Firsties, they will have fun practicing their alphabet, word wall words and eventually spelling words all while learning sign language. This can become a beginning center with a great
Preview of CVC Short A Words (Sign Language)

CVC Short A Words (Sign Language)

Created by
Fran Sauer
Great teachers know that their students learn in many different ways. Open their world to signing with the use of these CVC short A practice cards. Students practice fingerspelling and at the same time are learning short vowel sound a CVC words. Focus combines sound and hand sign bringing together hearing and non-hearing worlds. This set for short A includes 216 cards. Cards are color coded; hand sign cards with all capital letters, hand sign cards with lower case letters and hand sign cards wi
Preview of Odd and Even Classroom Posters

Odd and Even Classroom Posters

Created by
Fran Sauer
All the kiddos love Superheroes! This two poster set of Even Steven and Odd Todd are for you to display in your math center/area of your classroom. They will serve as a great tool for the kiddos when they need to reference even and odd. I have also included three worksheets as practice for this skill. This product correlates to CCSS math 1.NBT. Thank you for your interest in this product. Fran Sauer
Preview of CVC Short E Words (Sign Language)

CVC Short E Words (Sign Language)

Created by
Fran Sauer
Great teachers know that their students learn in many different ways. Open their world to signing with the use of these CVC short E practice cards. Students practice fingerspelling and at the same time are learning short vowel sound a CVC words. Focus combines sound and hand sign bringing together hearing and non-hearing worlds. This set for short E includes 108 cards. Cards are color coded; hand sign cards with all capital letters, hand sign cards with lower case letters and hand sign cards wi
Preview of Desk Fairy ~ Monster Theme

Desk Fairy ~ Monster Theme

Created by
Fran Sauer
The desk fairy has been infiltrating classrooms all around the country. Maybe, just maybe, you decided to be daring and use the monster theme in your class this year! You can still inspire clean desks in your ‘monstropolis’ with these adorable monster ‘desk fairies’. When your kiddos leave a neat and organized desk the little monsters make a visit, leave their calling card and a treat. The only problem is you never know when they will show up, so the desks must always be clean and neat! Hang t
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards (Super Hero Theme)

Sign Language Alphabet Wall Cards (Super Hero Theme)

Created by
Fran Sauer
Teach your kiddos to be Super Heroes! Sign Language Alphabet with Super Hero Kids shows kiddos that they can be heroes to others with a 'silent' language. Research shows that using sign language improves student motivation, letter sound reconnection, and retention. Whether your kiddos are Pre-K, K or Firsties, they will have fun practicing their alphabet, word wall words and eventually spelling words all while learning sign language. This can be a great kinesthetic approach to word work! It
Preview of Literacy Center Classroom Wall Posters

Literacy Center Classroom Wall Posters

Created by
Fran Sauer
These posters were created to assist classroom organization and student learning. Each poster has a visual for emergent readers as well as a "we can" statement for focus of learning at each particular center. Disclaimer: This Daily 5 resource is an unofficial adaptation of the Daily 5 by Gail Boushey & Joan Moser. These posters and charts are not endorsed by the 2 Sisters. Included in this packet are the following wall posters: * Technology Center * Read with the Teacher * Read to Self * Rea
Preview of Sequencing and Counting Puzzles for Halloween

Sequencing and Counting Puzzles for Halloween

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Fran Sauer
Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for Halloween Your kiddos will enjoy putting these cute Halloween pictures together during math time. They will practice counting to 100, skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s! This set includes sequenced numbers from 1 to 100. Kiddos will also complete a Halloween picture while they practice their numbers. Pages are color coded by sequence group; counting 1 to 100, skip counting by 2s to 100, skip counting by 5s to 100 and skip counting by 10s to 100. A number g
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Skip Counting Sequencing Puzzles

Sign Language Alphabet Skip Counting Sequencing Puzzles

Created by
Fran Sauer
Sign Language Alphabet Skip Counting Sequencing Puzzles These Super Hero Kids are doing double duty! They will help your kiddos practice their alphabet signs while they also practice skip sequencing of numbers. This set includes sequencing numbers from 1 to 100. Kiddos must also make certain the alphabet and hand signs match as well! Pages are color coded by sequence group; counting 1 to 100, skip counting by 2s to 100, and skip counting by 5s to 100. Correlates to standard CCSS1.NBT.A.1
Preview of Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for March/St.Patrick's Day

Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for March/St.Patrick's Day

Created by
Fran Sauer
Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for March/St. Patrick's Day Your kiddos will enjoy putting these cute holiday pictures together during math time. They will practice counting to 100, skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s! This set includes sequenced numbers from 1 to 100. Kiddos will also complete a cute March/St. Patrick's Day picture while they practice their numbers. Pages are color coded by sequence group; counting 1 to 100, skip counting by 2s to 100, skip counting by 5s to 100 and skip coun
Preview of Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for Thanksgiving

Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for Thanksgiving

Created by
Fran Sauer
Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for Thanksgiving Your kiddos will enjoy putting these cute Thanksgiving pictures together during math time. They will practice counting to 100, skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s! This set includes sequenced numbers from 1 to 100. Kiddos will also complete a Thanksgiving picture while they practice their numbers. Pages are color coded by sequence group; counting 1 to 100, skip counting by 2s to 100, skip counting by 5s to 100 and skip counting by 10s to 100. A
Preview of Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for February/Valentine Day

Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for February/Valentine Day

Created by
Fran Sauer
Sequencing and Skip Counting Puzzles for February/Valentine Day Your kiddos will enjoy putting these cute Valentine pictures together during math time. They will practice counting to 100, skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s! This set includes sequenced numbers from 1 to 100. Kiddos will also complete a cute Valentine picture while they practice their numbers. Pages are color coded by sequence group; counting 1 to 100, skip counting by 2s to 100, skip counting by 5s to 100 and skip counting by 10s t
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About the store

Experience

I taught for 28 years, 8 years in a private school and 20 years in the public school environment. In my teaching journey, I have taught Art Education to grades K to 5, 4th grade, and 1st grade. A few of the years in 1st grade were in a literacy intervention class which I enjoyed immensely. 1st grade has been the most rewarding experience of my career.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year 2010-11

My own education history

I am dual certified with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Elementary Education and Art Education. I am a Hard of Hearing adult. I have taken courses in American Sign Language which enables me to bring another dimension to my classroom and my life.

Additional biographical information

I currently live in Toms River, NJ. My husband passed away suddenly in 2013. We were married for 40 years. He was my high school sweetheart and remains my forever love. We have two awesome children with wonderful spouses. We are the proud grandparents of four beautiful grandchildren!