About the store
Hard to believe it but this will be my 17th year teaching! In those 17 years, I have taught kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in 2 very different school districts. After 11 years in kindergarten, I will be moving back to 2nd grade and I'm looking forward to the change (and challenge!).
Thirteen years ago, I was selected to participate in a unique science professional development opportunity along with 50 other local teachers. For 3 years, we improved our content knowledge and teaching instruction to strengthen our students experiences in science. I am now so lucky to say that I was selected for the same grant, this time focusing on refining our math content knowledge and instruction for the next 5 years!
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Then & Now Emergent Reader!
This Then & Now Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce or supplement a unit on 'Past & Present'! These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, or fast finishers. The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! This reader focuses on the sight words: then, we, now. I have also included a bonus Then & Now item sort to use along with your reader. If you like
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Holiday Emergent Reader Growing Bundle!
4th of July Emergent Reader!
This 4th of July Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce or supplement a unit on this holiday and it's vocabulary! These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, small group, or fast finishers. The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! This reader focuses on the sight word: we Vocabulary cards are included with this reader for a rich discussion with yo
PreK - 1st
Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
My Emotions Emergent Reader!
This emotion emergent reader will help you teach students about their emotions. I love using this reader during our 'All About Me' unit at the beginning of the year!
There are 10 emotions featured in this reader and I have included 2 versions of the reader - 'I am...' and 'I feel...' to fit your classroom. At the end of each reader is a place for students to draw and label their current mood. As a bonus I have also included emotion cards for you use place in your 'time-out' area or for individ
PreK - 1st
Character Education, Reading, School Counseling
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Emergent Reader Endless Bundle! 60+ Readers Included
Kwanzaa Emergent Reader - Holidays Around the World
This Kwanzaa Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce or supplement a unit on this holiday! Not only are these easy to read, but they emphasize the vocabulary of Kwanzaa as well. These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, small group, or fast finishers. The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! This reader focuses on the sight word: the, is, a, of
PreK - 1st
Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Holiday Emergent Reader Growing Bundle!
Read Across America Addition and Subtraction Freebie
Celebrate Read Across America with this addition and subtraction freebie! I have included 3 different options for your classroom: addition, subtraction, and mixed operations. All you need to do is print and hand out fish crackers to your students!
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
Hanukkah Emergent Reader - Holidays Around the World
This Hanukkah Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce or supplement a unit on this holiday! Not only are these easy to read, but they emphasize the vocabulary of Hanukkah as well. These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, small group, or fast finishers. The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! This reader focuses on the sight word: we. If you l
PreK - 1st
Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Holiday Emergent Reader Growing Bundle!
Cause and Effect Picture Freebie
Are you introducing cause and effect to your littles? This freebie is the PERFECT way to provide some concrete practice for them! I have included two versions - one that allows students to find the effect and for your higher-level thinkers - pictures that has them find the cause. Both versions contain the same clip art. I'd love to hear your feedback on this freebie! Please let me know what you like about this freebie or how I can improve.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Diwali Emergent Reader - Holidays Around the World
This Diwali Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce or supplement a unit on this holiday! Not only are these easy to read, but they emphasize the vocabulary of Diwali as well. These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, small group, or fast finishers. The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! This reader focuses on the sight word: we. If you like
PreK - 1st
Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Holiday Emergent Reader Growing Bundle!
My 5 Senses Emergent Reader!
This 5 Senses reader is a fun way to engage students in learning about their 5 senses! I love to use these while learning about the 5 senses during science, but they also work well in centers, in a small group, for fast finishers, or whole group lesson. They also are perfect for students to read during independent reading! This reader focuses on the sight words: I, use, my, to. If you like this 5 Senses Emergent Reader, please check out my other emergent readers here. Please email me at thetea
PreK - 1st
Reading, Science, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Emergent Reader Endless Bundle! 60+ Readers Included
Veteran's Day Emergent Reader!
This Veteran's Day Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce your students to this national holiday! The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, or fast finishers! This reader focuses on the sight words: our, are. I have also included 3 bonus letter writing templates for letter writing to Veterans, vocabular
PreK - 1st
Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Holiday Emergent Reader Growing Bundle!
Book Fair Wish List Freebie
Is your school having a BOOK FAIR? Encourage more sales with this student wish list freebie or gather donations for your classroom library with the classroom wish list page! Simply print, give each student a copy and have them write down their dream wish list to take home to share with their family.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Colorful Number Charts 0-20! Mint Chip Design
These colorful number charts are perfect for instructing students on the many ways to represent numbers or as a visual reminder once students become independent on number identification. Also included are mini posters for use at math centers or for each student to have their own copy at their desk. Look for more Mint Chip classroom decor coming soon! I hope they add a little cheer to your classroom décor!
PreK - 2nd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.B.4
Colorful Number Charts 0-20! - Flamingo Design
These colorful number charts are perfect for instructing students on the many ways to represent numbers or as a visual reminder once students become independent on number identification. Also included are mini posters for use at math centers or for each student to have their own copy at their desk. Look for more Flamingo classroom decor coming soon! I hope they add a little cheer to your classroom décor!
PreK - 2nd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.B.4
Fairy Tale Position Word Reader
This Fairy Tale reader focuses on reviewing position words with students and is perfect for students to keep in their book boxes to read independently or take home to read to their family! The position words in this reader are: above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to, under, in, and between. This reader focuses on the sight words: the, is. If you like this Fairy Tale Emergent Reader, please check out my other emergent readers here. Please email me at theteachingnest@gmail.com if you
PreK - 2nd
Geometry, Math, Reading
CCSS
K.G.A.1
Also included in: Emergent Reader Endless Bundle! 60+ Readers Included
New Year's Eve Emergent Reader!
This New Year's Eve Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce or supplement a unit on this holiday! These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, small group, or fast finishers. The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! This reader focuses on the sight word: I, can. I have also included a *bonus* resolutions and counting backwards pages - perfect for pr
PreK - 1st
Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Holiday Emergent Reader Growing Bundle!
Arctic Animals Position Word Reader
This arctic animals reader focuses on reviewing position words with students and is perfect for students to keep in their book boxes to read independently or take home to read to their family! The position words in this reader are: *above *below *beside *in front *behind *next to *under *in *between This reader focuses on the sight words: the, is Please view the preview for samples of more pages! If you like this Arctic Animals Emergent Reader, you can find my Position Word bundle here.
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Reading
CCSS
K.G.A.1
Also included in: Emergent Reader Endless Bundle! 60+ Readers Included
Bossy R - R Controlled Vowels Emergent Readers!
These Bossy R readers are a fun way to engage students in practicing these tricky vowel sounds! I love to put these out for my fast finishers, but they also work well in centers, in a small group, or whole group lesson. When I teach students to read these readers, I have them say, “(the r-controlled sound) is in (the word).” So the picture below would be, “-UR (say the -ur sound) is in nurse.”
Each reader has 5 items for each letter/sound. Feel free to leave off pages that don't work for you or
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3b
, RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
+1
Also included in: Emergent Reader Endless Bundle! 60+ Readers Included
Student Sight Word Data Tracker Freebie
This freebie allows students to independently keep track of their learning! The sight words included in this freebie are from Fountas and Pinnell's First 25 Sight Words List. Students can color in a gumball as they master each sight word or you can use the round sticky labels available at any office supply stores. If you have any questions, please email me at theteachingnest@gmail.com Lauren
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Reading
Christmas Emergent Reader - Holidays Around the World
This Christmas Emergent Reader is the perfect way to introduce or supplement a unit on this holiday! These readers are perfect for independent work, centers, small group, or fast finishers! The great thing about this reader is that it is truly customizable! Use all the pages or only Include the pages of the tools you use in YOUR classroom - it's up to you! This reader focuses on the sight words: I. If you like this Christmas Emergent Reader, please check out my other emergent readers here. Thi
PreK - 1st
Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
Also included in: Holiday Emergent Reader Growing Bundle!
Alphabet Emergent Readers!
These alphabet readers are a fun way to engage students in practicing letter recognition and sound identification! I love to put these out for my fast finishers, but they also work well in centers or as a small group or whole group lesson. Each reader has 5 items for each letter/sound. Feel free to leave off pages that don't work for you or if you need to save on paper! I have tried to make these as holiday-free as possible so all students can use the readers. These readers focus on the sight w
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.2
, RF.K.3
+1
Also included in: Emergent Reader Endless Bundle! 60+ Readers Included
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About the store
Experience
Hard to believe it but this will be my 17th year teaching! In those 17 years, I have taught kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in 2 very different school districts. After 11 years in kindergarten, I will be moving back to 2nd grade and I'm looking forward to the change (and challenge!).
Thirteen years ago, I was selected to participate in a unique science professional development opportunity along with 50 other local teachers. For 3 years, we improved our content knowledge and teaching instruction to strengthen our students experiences in science. I am now so lucky to say that I was selected for the same grant, this time focusing on refining our math content knowledge and instruction for the next 5 years!
Teaching style
I have a very diverse group of students every year that all come with very different educational backgrounds. No two students are the same and neither should my teaching! I am constantly trying to create or find new ways to instruct and influence my students so they become inspired to continue learning for a lifetime!
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor's degree from Missouri State University and a Master's Degree in Education from Rockhurst University. I currently am a student in the Curriculum and Education department at the University of Kansas - Rock Chalk!
Additional biographical information
I love movies, music, baking, interior design, and DIYing. I also love the Kansas City Royals, KC Chiefs, organizing, and school supplies (like any other teacher!).
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