Shared Teaching

This Year Long Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write but still include them in the center process with key themes you are teaching. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled

This simple, easy to use puzzle is great for centers or early finisher activities during a Kwanzaa or Holidays Around the World Unit. Product includes the 7 Kwanzaa symbols plus the flag for 8 mini puzzles (matching picture to word). Matches perfectly as a follow-up to my Kwanzaa Symbols Emergent Readers! Don't forget to leave me feedback on this freebie so I can continue to be encouraged to make useful products. Thanks! Teaching Doodles

This Halloween Color the Room activity is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead. I ne

This December Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead. I neede

This January Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead. I needed

This March Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead. I needed a

Need a quick one-day lesson for Veterans Day? This is it! This is an original reader written by me and is accompanied with a teaching lesson using PowerPoint or Google Slides to project or assign to students. The reader while meant for lower elementary students is not recommended for use as an emergent reader. Students will likely need support to read the book. Reasons to Love these Veterans Day Reader and Lesson: ♥ Use as a digital book or printable book using only 2 pieces of paper per st

This April Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead. I needed a

This October Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write but still include them in the center process with key themes you are teaching. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled w

This Gingerbread Color the Room is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead. I needed

Teach the history of Kwanzaa and its meaning with this original student book. Students will interact with the story using crayons or colored pencils to "light" their kinara. This makes a great introduction lesson to a mini unit on Kwanzaa. It also goes well with my other original student book, Kwanzaa Symbols. A teacher guide is included.

This February Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead. I neede

This November Color the Room bundle is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write but still include them in the center process with key themes you are teaching. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled

This fun Bats and Spiders Color the Room activity is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ah

This Thanksgiving Day the Room activity is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. Best of all it can tie into your Social Studies by introducing Thanksgiving Day concepts to your primary students. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spect

Teach the 7 symbols of Kwanzaa with this original, ink saving book. It makes a great lesson for a mini Kwanzaa unit and can be used with my other original student book called The History of Kwanzaa. A teacher guide is included with several extension activities. I have used this book with first graders but I feel it is more suited to second and third graders.

This Cinco de Mayo Color the Room activity is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead.

This Mother's Day card makes a great gift and is made from a paper lunch bag! Mom's (or Grandma's) will love receiving this handmade card complete with a mini book detailing things their child/grandchild loves, a student picture, and bookmark. Some of the mini book page topics include the perfect day and a favorite memory. It's sure to delight! From the Doodlette of Teaching Doodles

This Valentine's Day Color the Room activity is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were several reading levels ahead.

This Fire Safety Color the Room activity is a great way to introduce write the room to your early learners who are struggling to form letters, read or write while celebrating Fire Safety Week. Students are asked to find a card and color it to match on the recording sheet, testing their observation and coloring skills. As a first grade teacher in a low socio-economic setting, I often had a very skewed classroom spectrum of students who could read, struggled with letter names, and others who were