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I have spent the past 25 years teaching in the same large, urban school district where I was once a student. My own educational experience in this district inspired me to return and support the learning of future generations. Throughout my career, I have taught first, second, third, and fourth grade, with the majority of my time spent in third grade. Most recently, I requested a move to first grade. I wanted the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the foundational standards that support students as they begin their journey into reading and develop as mathematical thinkers.
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Fluency Builder - Fundations - MEGA Bundle - 1st Grade - Units 1-14
Each Fluency Builder is crafted to be: · Interactive and fun – Keeping young readers motivated through repetition, rhythm, and meaningful text. · Developmentally appropriate – Designed to meet early readers where they are with simple sentence structures, predicable patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary. · Teacher-friendly – Easy to implement in small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice with minimal prep time.
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+1
Fluency Builder - Fundations - MEGA BUNDLE - 2nd Grade
Each Fluency Builder is crafted to be: · Interactive and fun – Keeping young readers motivated through repetition, rhythm, and meaningful text. · Developmentally appropriate – Designed to meet early readers where they are with simple sentence structures, predicable patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary. · Teacher-friendly – Easy to implement in small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice with minimal prep time.
1st - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+1
HMH into Reading - Vocabulary Books Mega Bundle - 1st Grade
These vocabulary books go with the HMH Into Reading 1st grade reading series. This bundle includes vocabulary books for Modules 1-10, weeks 1, 2, & 3. The vocabulary cards are great discussion starters and fit nicely in pocket charts. You can choose to put all the vocabulary words in your vocabulary books or choose a few words to study. A great way for students to build connections and increase vocabulary use in everyday conversations!
1st
Reading, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.1.4
, L.1.4a
, L.1.5
+4
Sound Alike Word Cards - Fundations 3rd Grade - Homophones Visual Cards
A collection of al the “sound alike words” introduced in Fundations – Level 3. How I use this in my classroom…These sound alike word cards help introduce homophones to the class and give students visual support to distinguish differences in the meanings of the words. This product is organized to follow Fundations’ introduction order of homophone from units 1–14. Each page includes the homophone set in large print, a colorful image for visual support, and is labeled by each unit. A useful set of
2nd - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.5
, L.3.5b
+1
Also included in: Fundations - Sound Alike Words BUNDLE - 3rd Grade
Fluency Builder - Fundations - 1st Semester MEGA Bundle - 1st Grade -Units 1-7
Each Fluency Builder is crafted to be: · Interactive and fun – Keeping young readers motivated through repetition, rhythm, and meaningful text. · Developmentally appropriate – Designed to meet early readers where they are with simple sentence structures, predicable patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary. · Teacher-friendly – Easy to implement in small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice with minimal prep time.
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+1
HMH into Reading - Vocabulary Book Bundle - Module 1 - 1st Grade
These vocabulary books go with the HMH Into Reading 1st grade reading series. The stories Try This!, My School Trip, and Big Dilly's Tale can be found in Module 1. The vocabulary cards are great discussion starters and fit nicely in pocket charts. You can choose to put all the vocabulary words in your vocabulary books or choose a few words to study. A great way for students to build connections and increase vocabulary use in everyday conversations!
1st
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.1.4
, L.1.5
, L.1.5b
+3
Fluency Builder - Fundations - 2nd Semester MEGA Bundle - 1st Grade Unit 8-14
Each Fluency Builder is crafted to be: · Interactive and fun – Keeping young readers motivated through repetition, rhythm, and meaningful text. · Developmentally appropriate – Designed to meet early readers where they are with simple sentence structures, predicable patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary. · Teacher-friendly – Easy to implement in small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice with minimal prep time.
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+1
Fluency Builder - Fundations - 1st Semester MEGA Bundle - 2nd Grade - Units 1-9
Each Fluency Builder is crafted to be: · Interactive and fun – Keeping young readers motivated through repetition, rhythm, and meaningful text. · Developmentally appropriate – Designed to meet early readers where they are with simple sentence structures, predicable patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary. · Teacher-friendly – Easy to implement in small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice with minimal prep time.
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+1
Fundations - Sound Alike Words BUNDLE - 3rd Grade
These cards are ideal for helping students distinguish between homophones—words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. With visual cues and targeted vocabulary practice, students can better understand how different letter combinations can create the same sound but represent different meanings.
3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.3.2f
, L.3.3b
, L.3.4
+3
Fluency Builder - Fundations - 2nd Semester MEGA Bundle - 2nd Grd - Units 10-17
Each Fluency Builder is crafted to be: · Interactive and fun – Keeping young readers motivated through repetition, rhythm, and meaningful text. · Developmentally appropriate – Designed to meet early readers where they are with simple sentence structures, predicable patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary. · Teacher-friendly – Easy to implement in small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice with minimal prep time.
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+1
"Sound Alike Words" - Fundations 3rd Grade - Homophone Intervention Task Cards
These cards are ideal for helping students distinguish between homophones—words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. With visual cues and targeted vocabulary practice, students can better understand how different letter combinations can create the same sound but represent different meanings.
2nd - 4th
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.3.3
, L.3.3
, L.3.4
+2
Also included in: Fundations - Sound Alike Words BUNDLE - 3rd Grade
HMH into Reading - Vocabulary Book Bundle - Module 4 - 1st Grade
These vocabulary books go with the HMH Into Reading 1st grade reading series. The stories So You Goal!, Get Up and Go!, and If You Plant a Seed can be found in Module 4. The vocabulary cards are great discussion starters and fit nicely in pocket charts. You can choose to put all the vocabulary words in your vocabulary books or choose a few words to study. A great way for students to build connections and increase vocabulary use in everyday conversations!
1st
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.1.4
, L.1.5
, L.1.5c
+2
Fluency Builder Bundle - Fundations Unit 7 - Weeks 1, 2, & 3 - 1st Grade
Each Fluency Builder is crafted to be: · Interactive and fun – Keeping young readers motivated through repetition, rhythm, and meaningful text. · Developmentally appropriate – Designed to meet early readers where they are with simple sentence structures, predicable patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary. · Teacher-friendly – Easy to implement in small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice with minimal prep time.
1st
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+1
Fluency Builder - Fundations - Unit 8 - Week 2 - 3rd Grade
Unlock reading confidence with Fluency Builders for emergent readers. Fluency Builders are powerful, engaging tools designed specifically to support emergent readers in third grade as they transition from decoding words to reading with confidence, expression, and comprehension. At this critical stage, students are developing foundational literacy skill-but without regular, targeted fluency practice, their progress could stall. Fluency Builders provide structured, age-appropriate activities that
3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+1
Fluency Builder - Fundations - Unit 8 - Week 1 - 3rd Grade
Unlock reading confidence with Fluency Builders for emergent readers. Fluency Builders are powerful, engaging tools designed specifically to support emergent readers in third grade as they transition from decoding words to reading with confidence, expression, and comprehension. At this critical stage, students are developing foundational literacy skill-but without regular, targeted fluency practice, their progress could stall. Fluency Builders provide structured, age-appropriate activities that
3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+1
HMH into Reading - Reading Response Journal - Module 6 - 3rd Grade
This Reading Response Journal is designed to go with the HMH Into Reading third grade, Module 6. It includes response prompts aligned with the stories from weeks 1, 2, & 3. This journal has become an essential teaching tool in my classroom. The writing my students produce using these prompts is meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and often insightful. While students are working, I circulate around the room to support them – answering, discussing their ideas, and listen to them read t
3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.3.4
, W.3.10
+3
HMH into Reading - Vocabulary Book Bundle - Module 2 - 1st Grade
These vocabulary books go with the HMH Into Reading 1st grade reading series. The stories Dan Had a Plan, On the Map, and Who Put the Cookies In the Cookie Jar? can be found in Module 2. The vocabulary cards are great discussion starters and fit nicely in pocket charts. You can choose to put all the vocabulary words in your vocabulary books or choose a few words to study. A great way for students to build connections and increase vocabulary use in everyday conversations!
1st
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.1.4
, L.1.5
, L.1.5c
+2
HMH into Reading - Module 9 - Week 2 - Vocabulary Cards & Activities - 3rd Grade
These vocabulary cards are designed to fit into a pocket chart and support vocabulary development through clear, engaging visual cues. The accompanying teacher note page provides student-friendly definitions, synonyms, and antonyms to enrich classroom discussions and deepen understanding of the vocabulary words introduced in HMH Into Reading – Module 9, Week 2.
3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.3.4a
, L.3.4b
, L.3.4d
+4
HMH into Reading - Module 9 - Week 1 - Vocabulary Cards & Activities - 3rd Grade
These vocabulary cards are designed to fit into a pocket chart and support vocabulary development through clear, engaging visual cues. The accompanying teacher note page provides student-friendly definitions, synonyms, and antonyms to enrich classroom discussions and deepen understanding of the vocabulary words introduced in HMH Into Reading – Module 9, Week 1.
3rd
Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4b
, L.3.4d
+4
HMH into Reading - Reading Response Journal - Module 3 - 3rd Grade
This Reading Response Journal is designed to go with the HMH Into Reading third grade, Module 3. It includes response prompts aligned with the stories from weeks 1, 2, & 3. This journal has become an essential teaching tool in my classroom. The writing my students produce using these prompts is meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and often insightful. While students are working, I circulate around the room to support them – answering, discussing their ideas, and listen to them read t
3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+9
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About the store
Experience
I have spent the past 25 years teaching in the same large, urban school district where I was once a student. My own educational experience in this district inspired me to return and support the learning of future generations. Throughout my career, I have taught first, second, third, and fourth grade, with the majority of my time spent in third grade. Most recently, I requested a move to first grade. I wanted the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the foundational standards that support students as they begin their journey into reading and develop as mathematical thinkers.
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Education 2001
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership 2008
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