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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 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 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 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 Move It! Make It! Monthly Packet

Move It! Make It! Monthly Packet

Created by
Fran Sauer
If you liked the single worksheet freebie from "Read Across America" day in your school, you will love this monthly worksheets packet. Set in two different styles it will accommodate the ability of the individual learner. Your kiddos will have fun as they learn to build words. Increase their focus by creating a 'team' competition. Winning team gets 10 minutes of 'free' reading time! These worksheets may also be done as a whole group shared lesson, allowing each child have a turn to build a wo
Preview of Alphabet Activities ~ Ready... Set... Print!

Alphabet Activities ~ Ready... Set... Print!

Created by
Fran Sauer
Looking for an really versatile Alphabet Handwriting Set for your kindergarten or first grade students? Well, look no further! This set provides plenty of opportunities to differentiate. Included are 26 single sheets, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each sheet provides space to print both Upper and Lower Case letters, a graphic that begins with that letter as well as space to print the word the graphic represents. The first 26 pages may be used individually or collated into book form. The
Preview of Hand Sanitizer Labels ~ Germ Juice ~ Monsters

Hand Sanitizer Labels ~ Germ Juice ~ Monsters

Created by
Fran Sauer
These boy/girl bathroom passes can be laminated and used as traditional passes.I printed them on full sheet sticker paper, adhered them to hand sanitizer bottles, protected them with packing tape and used as the kiddo's bathroom pass. When they used the bathroom they took the appropriate bottle and placed it on their desk. When they returned they one pumped the sanitizer, cleaned hands and returned the bottle to its original location. GREAT way to keep track of who is in the bathroom... no sign
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Simple Sequencing Puzzles

Sign Language Alphabet Simple Sequencing Puzzles

Created by
Fran Sauer
These Super Hero Kids are doing double duty! They will help your kiddos practice their alphabet signs while they also practice simple sequencing of numbers. This set is very basic and only includes sequencing numbers from 1 to 10. However, kiddos must also make certain the alphabet and hand signs match as well! Separated pages will allow for very basic practice. Each page can be introduced as the letter is introduced. Combine letters in groups to present more difficulty. Correlates to standa
Preview of Daily Writing Journal Covers and more...

Daily Writing Journal Covers and more...

Created by
Fran Sauer
Want a great collection of data to show student growth? Want to keep your kiddos excited about writing? Your search is over! Every month give your kiddos a 'new' journal containing words that spark ideas for writing. I have also included two different style writing papers in this packet. I start my year with the picture/writing style and move to the full page of writing style when the students seem to be ready. I save the first journal, a midyear journal and the last journal to send home at th
Preview of Making Words Worksheet ~ Move It! Make It!

Making Words Worksheet ~ Move It! Make It!

Created by
Fran Sauer
Calling all Dr. Seuss fans! This freebie has two worksheets to use when you celebrate "Read Across America" day in your school. Set in two different styles it will accommodate the ability of the individual learner. Your kiddos will have fun as they learn to build words. Increase their focus by creating a 'team' competition. Winning team gets 10 minutes of 'free' reading time! This may also be done as a whole group lesson, allowing each child have a turn to build a word. How many words will you
Preview of Word Family Houses: Long and Short /a/

Word Family Houses: Long and Short /a/

Created by
Fran Sauer
This product was created for practice and/or assessment for long and short vowel a sound in single syllable words. It was designed in both color and grayscale to accommodate different printing needs. When printed using the color pages it is suggested to print on card stock and laminate for durability. It then may be used in a literacy center for individual or partner work. When printed using the grayscale pages it may be used as a follow up lesson or assessment to working with particular wor
Preview of Desk Fairy Note

Desk Fairy Note

Created by
Fran Sauer
If you like this product, check out Desk Fairy Monster Theme... Desk Fairy ~ Monster Theme Teaching little kiddos to keep their desks clean is not an easy task. In our classroom the 'Desk Fairy' visits to check for neat and orderly desks. The kids never know when the 'Desk Fairy' will be visiting and inspecting their desks. If the 'Desk Fairy' sees that everything is in its place she leaves this little note on their desk along with special treat. Our kids love this. Some will even ask,"Do yo
Preview of Hand Sanitizer Labels ~ Germ Juice!

Hand Sanitizer Labels ~ Germ Juice!

Created by
Fran Sauer
These boy/girl bathroom passes can be laminated and used as traditional passes.I printed them on full sheet sticker paper, adhered them to hand sanitizer bottles, protected them with packing tape and used as the kiddo's bathroom pass. When they used the bathroom they took the appropriate bottle and placed it on their desk. When they returned they one pumped the sanitizer, cleaned hands and returned the bottle to its original location. GREAT way to keep track of who is in the bathroom... no sig
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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!