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Polka Dot Junction

Rated 4.9 out of 5, based on 208 reviews
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Rusk, Texas, United States
About the store
I spent 9 years teaching History at the High School level. After taking some time off, I returned to teaching at the elementary level before retiring from pubic school where I spent my days homeschooling my youngest and helping coordinate our local homeschool co-op. This fall I will be begin my 29th year in education and third year as a 4th grade ELAR teacher.
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Preview of The Kissing Hand Print & Go Pack

The Kissing Hand Print & Go Pack

That's right! Simply print & go make copies! No prepping with this 8 page pack which includes story recall pages, sequencing, color by number, and crafts to go along with The Kissing Hand.
Preview of Chester's First Day - The Kissing Hand FREEBIE

Chester's First Day - The Kissing Hand FREEBIE

A great follow-up to The Kissing Hand Check out my Kissing Hand Print & Go Pack for more great printables here - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Kissing-Hand-Print-Go-Pack-2018965
Preview of Kindergarten Homework Pack

Kindergarten Homework Pack

Make homework easy for you and your kiddos! This pack includes 36 complete weeks of kindergarten homework including a cover sheet and reading log for each week. Simply print and go! Want to try it before you buy it? Get the first week FREE here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Homework-Packet-Sampler-3956123
Preview of Two Dimensional Shapes Scoot

Two Dimensional Shapes Scoot

24 cards include shape identification, sides & vertices, congruence, symmetry, and shape drawing. Answer Document and Answer Key. -Circle -Square -Triangle -Rectangle -Pentagon -Hexagon -Heptagon -Octagon -Nonagon -Decagon -Hendecagon -Dodecgagon -Trapezoid -Rhombus -Quadrilateral -Polygon
Preview of Kindergarten Homework Packet Sampler

Kindergarten Homework Packet Sampler

Try out the first week of my Kindergarten Homework Packet for FREE! You will receive the complete first week (without the "SAMPLE" watermark) to use with your class. The complete Kindergarten Homework Packet includes 36 weeks of Print-and-Go homework perfect for Kindergarten! Each week contains a cover page (with Reading Log), Math page, Reading Readiness page, Phonics page, and Writing page.
Preview of States of Matter Booklet

States of Matter Booklet

5 page booklet full of information and activities including a review.
Preview of 2D Shape Posters

2D Shape Posters

These bright, fun, chevron shape posters are perfect for decorating your classroom walls! They are large enough for students to view from all parts of the room and include the following shapes: circle, square, rectangle, oval, triangle, diamond, star, hexagon, pentagon, octagon, trapezoid, and heart. They are 8 1/2 x 11 and can be printed on standard cardstock or paper.
Preview of A Year of Missing Letters

A Year of Missing Letters

A whole year of great Missing Letter worksheets that would be perfect to add to your sub folder or use as exit tickets in an Alphabet Center. You will receive 12 themed pages which include apples, pumpkins, acorns, presents, snowmen, hearts, umbrellas, bunnies, sunshine, beach balls, stars, and pencils.
Preview of Alphabet Bingo

Alphabet Bingo

Perfect practice for Letter Recognition or Phonemic Awareness Can be used in small group instruction, as a workstation/center, or even as a whole group game. You will receive 5 full-color, student BINGO cards and one set of full-color teacher call cards.
Preview of Polka Dot Balanced Literacy Workstation Signs

Polka Dot Balanced Literacy Workstation Signs

Brightly colored posters in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink polka dots. Includes posters for Computer Station, Listening Station, Word Work, Reading Station, Writing Station, Phonemic Awareness, and Fluency Station. Simply print, laminate, and display. Don't forget to leave feedback! And please go like my Facebook page to see my latest creations: www.facebook.com/PolkaDotJunction
Preview of Sight Word Trace, Build, & Write

Sight Word Trace, Build, & Write

This set contains all of the Fry Sight Words for kindergarten as well as a blank page to add your own. Print and laminate pages back-to-back for extra practice at Literacy Workstations. Also available as a Word Document file in my store.
Preview of A Year of Ten Frames

A Year of Ten Frames

12 Pages of Ten Frame Worksheets to use in a variety of ways - manipulatives, coloring, bingo daubers, play-dough mats, stickers, stamps, and so much more! You will receive the following pages - apples, pumpkins, acorns, Christmas trees, snowmen, hearts, umbrellas, bunnies, sunshine, beach balls, stars, and pencils.
Preview of Apple Ten Frames

Apple Ten Frames

This is the apple page from my Year of Ten Frames Collection - 12 Pages of Ten Frame Worksheets to use in a variety of ways - manipulatives, coloring, bingo daubers, play-dough mats, stickers, stamps, and so much more! Like this page? Check out the whole collection here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Year-of-Ten-Frames-1968743
Preview of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Flash Cards

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Flash Cards

Simple palm tree alphabet flash cards. Simply print on cardstock, cut, and laminate. Perfect for individual practice, ABC stations, and more! Each card measures 4.25" x 5.5".
Preview of Multiplication Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

16 different pages of multiplication practice including singe digit by single digit multiplication, double digit by single digit multiplication, and word problems. Perfect for homework, extra practice, early finishers, and math stations
Preview of Blue Cat Print & Go Pack

Blue Cat Print & Go Pack

That's right! Simply print & go make copies! No prepping with this 11 page pack which includes color words, labeling, ten frames, addition, and a craft to go along with those famous Blue Cat books. Also includes my Blue Cat Color Word Matching Workstation!
Preview of Pumpkin Alphabet Match-Up Mats

Pumpkin Alphabet Match-Up Mats

These adorable pumpkin mats make a perfect addition to your small group lessons and workstations. Simply print, cut out the uppercase letter cards, and laminate. Each full-page mat contains 11 lowercase letters. Uppercase letter cards are included for students to match to the lowercase letters.
Preview of A Year of Missing Lowercase Letters

A Year of Missing Lowercase Letters

A whole year of great Missing Lowercase Letter worksheets that would be perfect to add to your sub folder or use as exit tickets in an Alphabet Center. You will receive 12 themed pages which include apples, pumpkins, acorns, presents, snowmen, hearts, umbrellas, bunnies, sunshine, beach balls, stars, and pencils.
Preview of Blue Cat Color Words Matching

Blue Cat Color Words Matching

Kiddos LOVE this famous Blue Cat! Now, you can use that love to reinforce their knowledge of colors. You will receive 2 sets of 11 colored shoe cards, 1 set of colored sentence cards, and 1 set of black sentence cards. Simply print on cardstock, cut, laminate, and let the kiddos match away.
Preview of Alphabet Matching Cards

Alphabet Matching Cards

Alphabet Matching Cards is a fun hands-on learning puzzle geared toward students in Pre-K-1st grade who are working on matching uppercase letters to their lowercase partners. This download includes self-checking puzzles for each letter of the alphabet. PREP: Print, laminate, and cut.
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About the store

Experience

I spent 9 years teaching History at the High School level. After taking some time off, I returned to teaching at the elementary level before retiring from pubic school where I spent my days homeschooling my youngest and helping coordinate our local homeschool co-op. This fall I will be begin my 29th year in education and third year as a 4th grade ELAR teacher.

Teaching style

Student-led, positive reinforcement, and lots of hands-on learning

Awards & shining teacher moments

Volunteer of the Year Award

My own education history

I hold an Associate of Arts degree in Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. I also hold Texas Teaching Certificates for History 6-12, Generalist EC-4, and ESL.

Additional biographical information

I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have two amazing children. I am an artist as well as a former volunteer firefighter and public school teacher.