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Current first grade classroom teacher loving structured literacy, viewing children from a strength-based perspective and carefully designing student and teacher-friendly resources for deep learning...former Reading Specialist, University Instructor and Freelance Literacy Consultant...but my heart is in the classroom. I'm also a wife and mom to two terrific, spunky, quirky and awesome kids and one amazingly cuddly dog.
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Preview of Part Part Whole Worksheets with Number Bonds & Missing Addends Fact Families

Part Part Whole Worksheets with Number Bonds & Missing Addends Fact Families

Help your students build a strong understanding of addition and subtraction concepts by starting with Part Part Whole relationships ( aka Number Bonds ). By having a solid foundation with part part whole concepts students will have the skills needed to move forward with more complex addition, subtraction and problem solving. These NO PREP Part Part Whole Worksheets will provide your students with lots of practice using number bonds to develop a solid understanding of decomposing numbers into s
Preview of Tally Marks Practice Worksheets No Prep Tally Mark Number Sense Back to School

Tally Marks Practice Worksheets No Prep Tally Mark Number Sense Back to School

These no prep Tally Marks practice pages provide extra practice reading and writing tally marks to build number sense, visually represent numbers, practice subitizing and collect and interpret data. These tally marks worksheets are scaffolded to increase in difficulty so you can differentiate or give tiered practice during whole group, small group or intervention. Everything you need to support your students growth with understanding and using tally marks is included. Supplements any curriculum
Preview of Part Part Whole Bonds Addends Number Sense Place Value 1st Grade Math Bundle

Part Part Whole Bonds Addends Number Sense Place Value 1st Grade Math Bundle

This 1st grade math bundle is perfect for teaching part part whole, number sense, and place value to your 1st grade students. This 1st grade math bundle includes 40 no-prep printables for teaching part part whole, number sense, and place value. Students will get lots of practice on these important 1st grade math skills with this 1st grade math bundle! The printables include multiple practice options in a variety of formats! This 1st grade math bundle includes:Part Part Whole Worksheets wit
Preview of January No Prep Math First Grade Winter New Years 2024 Printables

January No Prep Math First Grade Winter New Years 2024 Printables

No prep, print and go January printables perfect for busy teachers looking for New Years, Winter or January themed practice! The page formats are simple, clean and predictable to build student independence and give teachers more time to do what they need to do. Use for morning work, test prep, RTI intervention, centers, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very versatile! This themed monthly printable ELA and Math series is most specifically ai
Preview of Number Sense Activities Morning Work Worksheets | First Grade Number Sense

Number Sense Activities Morning Work Worksheets | First Grade Number Sense

Building a strong number sense is crucial to math success!  These no prep morning work number sense activities provide lots of extra practice at Back to School or any time of the year for your first grade students and can supplement any curriculum! Your first grade students will get hands-on practice with numbers as they do matching activities, tally worksheets, and more! They will learn number sense as they work with numbers in many different forms. These number sense activities are perfect f
Preview of First Grade Place Value Practice Worksheets to 100 | Tens and Ones Included Too

First Grade Place Value Practice Worksheets to 100 | Tens and Ones Included Too

Make teaching place value easier with these First Grade Place Value Worksheets. This resource includes a variety of engaging place value practice for tens and ones and also place value practice to 100. These place value printables are just what your students need to become proficient in identifying place value! With different place value activities your students will never get bored practicing this important and foundational math skill. This resource includes place value sorts, cut and past m
Preview of January to May No Prep Math Printables Bundle for First Grade

January to May No Prep Math Printables Bundle for First Grade

150 Monthly printables bundle perfect for busy teachers! Use for morning work, test prep, centers, RTI intervention, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very versatile! All printables are aligned with Common Core State Standards, but pages are not individually marked with the standard, so if you’re in a state or district without CCSS, you can still use them easily! This Common Core Crunch ELA and Math series is most specifically aimed at first
Preview of Tally Marks Practice Worksheets Find Tally Graph No Prep Monthly Practice

Tally Marks Practice Worksheets Find Tally Graph No Prep Monthly Practice

This bundle of no prep Tally Marks practice pages with Monthly Find Tally Graph activities provides more than 50 worksheets of extra practice reading and writing tally marks to build number sense, visually represent numbers, practice subitizing and collect and interpret data. The tally marks worksheets are scaffolded to increase in difficulty so you can differentiate or give tiered practice during whole group, small group or intervention. The Monthly Find, Tally, Graph Printables give students a
Preview of Self-Monitoring Reading - Look Alike Sight Word Practice - Reading Strategies

Self-Monitoring Reading - Look Alike Sight Word Practice - Reading Strategies

Self-Monitoring reading is an essential yet challenging skill for many readers - including early and beginning readers! Yet, this is one of the most important reading strategies we can teach our students. Learning to self-monitor improves our students reading fluency and reading comprehension. If your readers substitute words that look similar (such as no for on or saw for was), then this NO PREP print and go phonics pack of 25 sight word look alike pairs worksheets is perfect for you! Your rea
Preview of September to December No Prep Math Printables Bundle for First Grade

September to December No Prep Math Printables Bundle for First Grade

This September to December Monthly Math bundle of 120 monthly printables is perfect for busy teachers! Each month includes 30 paper pencil practice pages that are great for morning work, test prep, centers, RTI, assessment, sub plans, independent work, working with words, homework and you name it – very versatile! With similar formatting, students are able to be independent, which gives you time to do more of what you need. This ELA and Math series is most specifically aimed at first graders, t
Preview of True False No Prep Math Differentiated Sorts

True False No Prep Math Differentiated Sorts

These no prep True False Math Sorts printables practice pages provide extra practice with addition, subtraction, inequalities and number representations. Great for building conversations around numbers, fine-motor skills, number talks and developing number sense. They can supplement any curriculum and are great for morning work, RTI intervention, center work, homework, independent practice or test prep. 48 printables included and you can easily provide differentiation, as there are a variety of
Preview of Skip Counting Worksheets Skip Count by Even 2's Odd 2's, 5's, On Off-Decade 10's

Skip Counting Worksheets Skip Count by Even 2's Odd 2's, 5's, On Off-Decade 10's

This bundle of skip counting worksheets and tools are helpful to practice skip counting by 2's, 5's, and 10's. Both advanced skip counting (odd 2's, off-decade 10's) and simple skip counting (even 2's, 5's, decade 10's) worksheets are included. With over 100 printables included, your students will have plenty of skip counting practice of even and odd 2's and on and off-decade 10's! These no-prep worksheets help lay a foundation for base 10 place value understanding and are perfect for extra prac
Preview of Skip Counting Worksheets - Simple Skip Count Even 2's, 5's, Decade 10's

Skip Counting Worksheets - Simple Skip Count Even 2's, 5's, Decade 10's

These skip counting worksheets and tools are so helpful to practice skip counting by 2's, 5's, and 10's. With over 40 printables included, your students will have plenty of skip counting practice! These no-prep worksheets help lay a foundation for base 10 place value understanding and are perfect for extra practice, morning work, assessment, math centers, intervention, homework, and review. They're designed with a scaffolded approach to provide practice that builds understanding and makes learni
Preview of First Grade Look Alike Words | Self Monitoring Reading | Commonly Confused Words

First Grade Look Alike Words | Self Monitoring Reading | Commonly Confused Words

Self-Monitoring reading is an essential yet challenging skill for many readers, especially when working with first grade look alike words! If your students substitute commonly confused sight words (such as them for then or want for went), then this 1st grade sight word practice pack is for you!  This NO PREP, print and go pack of 25 commonly confused sight word pairs is perfect for mastering first grade look alike words! Your students will gain plenty of practice in self-monitoring reading and
Preview of Domino Addition Worksheets - Addition Practice Missing Addends Dominoes

Domino Addition Worksheets - Addition Practice Missing Addends Dominoes

Make addition practice fun and hands-on with this Domino Addition Within 18 including Missing Addends Pack! Designed for use with double-six and double-nine dominoes, this engaging resource helps students build fluency with addition facts, find missing addends, and strengthen number sense. In addition to worksheets for double-six and double-nine dominoes, number formation practice is included at the top of many pages to help ensure that students are practicing number writing correctly. These
Preview of Skip Counting Worksheets - Advanced Skip Count Odd 2's, 5's, Off Decade 10's

Skip Counting Worksheets - Advanced Skip Count Odd 2's, 5's, Off Decade 10's

These skip counting worksheets and tools are so helpful to practice advanced skip counting by odd 2's and off-decade 10's. With over 40 printables included, your students will have plenty of advanced skip counting practice! These no-prep worksheets help lay a foundation for base 10 place value understanding and are perfect for extra practice, morning work, assessment, math centers, intervention, homework, and review. They're designed with a scaffolded approach to provide practice that builds und
Preview of Find Tally Graph Themed Monthly Printables Yearlong

Find Tally Graph Themed Monthly Printables Yearlong

This monthly themed set of Find, Tally, Graph Printables gives students a chance to practice counting, making tally marks and building a simple graph all on one page per month for all year long. These activities help build counting 1-10, fine motor skills, visual spatial awareness, eye-tracking and discernment skills. There are twelve printables, one for each month of the year, January to December. Great to use in centers, morning work, sub plans, assessment, warm-ups and more!
Preview of Self-Monitoring Reading BUNDLE - Look Alike Sight Words Practice

Self-Monitoring Reading BUNDLE - Look Alike Sight Words Practice

Self-Monitoring reading is an essential yet challenging skill for many readers - including early and beginning readers! If your readers substitute words that look similar (such as on for no, saw for was, them for then or want for went), then this no prep print and go bundle pack of 50 sight word pairs printables is perfect for you! Your readers will get extra practice working with sight word pairs that look alike. Fabulous for word work, assessment, centers, morning work, vacation work and test
Preview of Calendar Math - Find Tally Graph with Monthly Calendar Number Writing Practice

Calendar Math - Find Tally Graph with Monthly Calendar Number Writing Practice

This bundle combines two monthly activities to double the fun of beginning each new month. It includes the monthly themed set of Find, Tally, Graph Printables gives students a chance to practice counting, making tally marks and building a simple graph all on one page per month for all year long. These activities help build counting 1-10, fine motor skills, visual spatial awareness, eye-tracking and discernment skills. There are twelve printables, one for each month of the year, January to Decemb
Preview of September to December No Prep Math and ELA Printables Bundle for First Grade

September to December No Prep Math and ELA Printables Bundle for First Grade

240 no-prep print and go January, February, March, April and May Monthly Printables for Math and ELA that are cleanly formatted and built for students to be independent in order to save you tons of time! They work beautifully for morning work, assessment, test prep, centers and independent practice. As a special bonus, this ultimate yearlong math and ELA includes my full Math Skill Builder pack for Number Sense!! All of my monthly printables and skill builder packs are designed for first graders
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Experience

Current first grade classroom teacher loving structured literacy, viewing children from a strength-based perspective and carefully designing student and teacher-friendly resources for deep learning...former Reading Specialist, University Instructor and Freelance Literacy Consultant...but my heart is in the classroom. I'm also a wife and mom to two terrific, spunky, quirky and awesome kids and one amazingly cuddly dog.

Teaching style

Deeply committed to learning and growing together in a predictable, structured, fun, creative environment that celebrates, honors, appreciates and includes every individual.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Working with kids is reward enough for me, yet I'm not going to lie that having a former first grader become my student teacher all those years later was pretty incredible!

My own education history

Bachelor's Degree from University of WI-Madison; Master's Degree from University of WI-Milwaukee

Additional biographical information

Most of my decades-long career has been in first grade. First graders are the best!