GrowingKindnessFirst
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Irvine, Kentucky, United States
About the store
Welcome to GrowingKindnessFirst! 🌱
Hi there! I’m so glad you stopped by. I’m an elementary educator with over eight years of classroom experience, and I’ve also served as a mentor and instructional coach. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about creating meaningful, engaging, and standards-aligned resources that support both teachers and students.
At GrowingKindnessFirst, my mission is to make your job easier by providing bright, practical, and student-centered materials that bring joy and clarity to your instruction. Whether you're looking for time-saving lesson plans, classroom decor, or hands-on activities, you’ll find tools here designed with real classrooms in mind.
I believe in the power of kindness, creativity, and community—and I’m here to support YOU. Thanks for all you do for your students, and thank you for visiting my store!
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Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Slides Unit 4 Lesson 12-14
Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Lessons 12-14 Google Slide Decks work through the first 5 sessions of each lesson. Scaffolding questions have been built in throughout as suggested by the teacher's guide. I have also included pictures, maps, and videos to build background knowledge about the text!
3rd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Slides Lesson 12
Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Lesson 12 Google Slide Deck works through the first 5 sessions. Scaffolding questions have been built in throughout as suggested by the teacher's guide. I have also included pictures, maps, and videos to build background knowledge about the text!
3rd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
+1
Also included in: Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Slides Unit 4 Lesson 12-14
Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Slides Lesson 13
Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Lesson 13 Google Slide Deck works through the first 5 sessions. Scaffolding questions have been built in throughout as suggested by the teacher's guide. I have also included pictures, maps, and videos to build background knowledge about the text!
3rd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
+1
Also included in: Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Slides Unit 4 Lesson 12-14
Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Slides Lesson 14
Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Lesson 14 Google Slide Deck works through the first 5 sessions. Scaffolding questions have been built in throughout as suggested by the teacher's guide. I have also included pictures, maps, and videos to build background knowledge about the text!
3rd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.4
, RL.3.7
Also included in: Grade 3 Magnetic Reading Slides Unit 4 Lesson 12-14
EDITABLE Fish Valentine - Goldfish Valentines
These little editable Valentine cards are perfect to add to an individual snack bag of goldfish or even a ziplock baggie with goldfish! TO EDIT: Click under the "Love," on the document of each card and simply type your name! Enjoy!
Not Specific
Binder Covers Editable Black & Brights
Hello organization! These binder covers will allow you to organize all those important papers you've been dying to file and manage! Each page includes 3-7 tabs in bright colors, and allows you to add your own text and even a bitmoji! To add bitmoji to your browser, go to https://www.bitmoji.com/ and click the "add to browser button," sign in, and your bitmoji will be available to copy and paste into the document.
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Editable Bulletin Board Banner - Reading
This Editable Reading Banner allows you to draw attention to your content bulletin boards super easily!
For emphasis, print out this banner in black and white, cut out each shape, then cut out a larger shape for each letter on ASTROBRIGHT cardstock! Glue together, laminate, hole punch the corners, run ribbon through the holes, and you have a fabulously bright banner!
Example picture in thumbnails. This file can also be edited for any word or phrase. Check back often for updates to re-downloa
PreK - 12th
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to GrowingKindnessFirst! 🌱
Hi there! I’m so glad you stopped by. I’m an elementary educator with over eight years of classroom experience, and I’ve also served as a mentor and instructional coach. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about creating meaningful, engaging, and standards-aligned resources that support both teachers and students.
At GrowingKindnessFirst, my mission is to make your job easier by providing bright, practical, and student-centered materials that bring joy and clarity to your instruction. Whether you're looking for time-saving lesson plans, classroom decor, or hands-on activities, you’ll find tools here designed with real classrooms in mind.
I believe in the power of kindness, creativity, and community—and I’m here to support YOU. Thanks for all you do for your students, and thank you for visiting my store!
Teaching style
My teaching style is student-centered, engaging, and rooted in building strong relationships. I believe that when students feel safe, supported, and inspired, they thrive academically and socially. I strive to create a warm, structured classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged and learning is active. Whether it’s through hands-on projects, collaborative discussions, or meaningful real-world connections, I aim to make each lesson impactful and accessible. I also value supporting fellow educators and believe in sharing resources that save time while still delivering high-quality instruction.
My own education history
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
University of the Cumberlands
Literacy Specialist
University of the Cumberlands
Special Education - LBD
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