Polka Dot Junction
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Rusk, Texas, United States
About the store
Hi! I'm JC, a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience teaching everything from Pre-K to high school, with a little special education and a lot of adventures in between! I'm currently a 5th grade Reading teacher in Texas.
The resources I create aren't just ideas—they're the tools, organizers, and lessons I actually use in my own classroom. I believe good resources should save teachers time, reduce stress, and make life in the classroom a little easier.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you find something that makes your teaching day just a little bit smoother.
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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.
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Reading Strategies
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
PreK - 1st
Literature, Numbers
One-Page Weekly Reading Planner (Landscape Layout)
Looking for a teacher planner that is simple, practical, and actually designed for real classroom use?This printable one-page weekly planner was created by a veteran classroom teacher who wanted an easy way to organize each week without bulky lesson plan books or unnecessary pages. Designed in a landscape layout, the entire instructional week is visible on a single page, making it easy to see your plans at a glance.FeaturesOne-page weekly layoutMonday-Friday across the top for an easy week-at-a-
Not Specific
Reading, Vocabulary
One-Page Weekly Reading Planner (Landscape Layout)
Looking for a teacher planner that is simple, practical, and actually designed for real classroom use?This printable one-page weekly planner was created by a veteran classroom teacher who wanted an easy way to organize each week without bulky lesson plan books or unnecessary pages. Designed in a landscape layout, the entire instructional week is visible on a single page, making it easy to see your plans at a glance.FeaturesOne-page weekly layoutMonday-Friday across the top for an easy week-at-a-
Not Specific
Reading
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
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.G.A.2
, K.G.A.3
, K.G.B.4
 +27
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.
PreK - K
Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
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.
PreK - 2nd
Geometry
States of Matter Booklet
5 page booklet full of information and activities including a review.
2nd
Chemistry, Physics, Science
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.
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Writing
CCSS
L.K.1a
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
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Other (Math)
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.
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PreK - 5th, Not Specific
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
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.
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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.
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary
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.
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Other (Math)
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".
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.C.7
 +6
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!
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
 +21
Color Words Bulletin Board Set
Eleven half-page, chalkboard posters with matching stitched border on each page. You will receive the following colors: -red -orange -yellow -green -blue -purple -pink -brown -gray -black -white Just print, laminate, and display
Not Specific
Art, English Language Arts
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.
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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.
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Writing
CCSS
L.K.1a
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm JC, a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience teaching everything from Pre-K to high school, with a little special education and a lot of adventures in between! I'm currently a 5th grade Reading teacher in Texas.
The resources I create aren't just ideas—they're the tools, organizers, and lessons I actually use in my own classroom. I believe good resources should save teachers time, reduce stress, and make life in the classroom a little easier.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you find something that makes your teaching day just a little bit smoother.
Teaching style
Student-led, positive reinforcement, and lots of hands-on learning
Awards & shining teacher moments
Volunteer of the Year Award
Teacher of the Year Finalist
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.
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