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Seriously First

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Illinois, United States
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It doesn't seem possible, but I have been teaching for 9 years! I began my career as a Kindergarten teacher in an extended day setting. I taught Kindergarten for 2 years. The other 7 years I have been in a first grade classroom. My first 4 years of teaching were in an extended day school in a major city. My last 5 years, I have been in teaching in a suburban school district.
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Preview of Common Core Math Writing Journal

Common Core Math Writing Journal

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This Common Core Math Writing Journal allows your students to be completely independent learners during math center or Daily 3 time. The journal has several levels of many of the sheets so you can differentiate the students Math Journals or so you can change the printable sheets you use throughout the year. It has "The Number of the Day" sheets that reinforce and allow students to practice all Numbers & Operations in Base Ten standards. Also included are pages to assist students with problem
Preview of Differenciated Math Journal or Notebook Pages

Differenciated Math Journal or Notebook Pages

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These journal pages are meant to be used everyday as morning work or for math writing activities. At the beginning of the year, students begin with basic concepts. As the year progresses the expectations become more rigorous. All of the 1st Grade Common Core Number Sense skills are covered throughout the year.
Preview of Common Core Graphic Organizers for Reading Literature

Common Core Graphic Organizers for Reading Literature

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These graphic organizers allow you to see your students thinking. I use them as I model and record my thinking. Then, I have the students use it during our mini-lessons for guided practice. Once students have demonstrated the ability to use the graphic organizer, I assess them using it. Later, I add it to their reading journals so they can show their thinking during independent reading time. If a student struggles with a standard, I pull the graphic organizers and use them in small group ti
Preview of Thought Bubble

Thought Bubble

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This graphic organizer allows students to record their questions and answers for fiction stories. This is a wonderful way to assess RL.1.1.
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About the store

Experience

It doesn't seem possible, but I have been teaching for 9 years! I began my career as a Kindergarten teacher in an extended day setting. I taught Kindergarten for 2 years. The other 7 years I have been in a first grade classroom. My first 4 years of teaching were in an extended day school in a major city. My last 5 years, I have been in teaching in a suburban school district.

Teaching style

I would say that I am "serious" about making sure all of my students grow and meet their goals. I focus on creating a strong classroom community and structured routines, so that my students feel safe to learn, grow, and explore their thinking.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have been honored to speak at several Professional Development sessions within my district. I am also happy to be serving on my district's Language Arts Committee as well as the School Improvement Team. I have been awarded the "90% Growth" award from my previous school. This award was given to me for having 90% of my students grow a year and a half according to their NWEA MAP scores.

My own education history

University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign with a B.A. in Elementary Education. Concordia University with a MA in Reading

Additional biographical information

I am a mother of two adorable baby boys, wife, and education enthusiast.