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SimplyLauraDee

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Colorado, United States
About the store
I have 10 years of classroom teaching experience, 8 years of freelance curriculum development experience and am now a homeschool mom! I've taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th grade. As a Literacy Specialist, I'm highly trained in developing rigorous instructional tools for your classroom. I specialize in elementary literacy and gifted and talented education.
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Preview of STEM Challenge Task Cards | Christmas Themed

STEM Challenge Task Cards | Christmas Themed

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SimplyLauraDee
Challenge your students' creativity and critical thinking with STEM Challenge Task Cards! This product includes 2 STEM challenges and 2 LEGO challenges. These challenges can be used in a whole group setting or as a center. Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are
Preview of WINTER Themed Scavenger Hunts

WINTER Themed Scavenger Hunts

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Be a detective this Winter! The winter scavenger hunt includes 4 hunts that are ready to print and use. Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to download and use these files. Don’t miss out on freebies, flash sales, m
Preview of Word Wall | Primary Chevron Word Wall Alphabet Headers {A to Z}

Word Wall | Primary Chevron Word Wall Alphabet Headers {A to Z}

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Decorate your classroom with this fabulous chevron word wall header pack! This pack includes word wall headers in circle format with upper and lowercase letters. Files are saved in PDF format at 300 dpi Requirements:• You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to
Preview of SPRING Themed Scavenger Hunts

SPRING Themed Scavenger Hunts

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SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of FEBRUARY Count and Color I SPY Activity | Valentine Themed

FEBRUARY Count and Color I SPY Activity | Valentine Themed

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SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of WINTER Snowman Glyph | No Prep Craft and Bulletin Board Activity

WINTER Snowman Glyph | No Prep Craft and Bulletin Board Activity

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SimplyLauraDee
Are you looking for an engaging snowman craft for the winter season? This Snowman Glyph activity is a fun way to incorporate math and literacy skills in your classroom, while students think they are just doing a fun craft! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You a
Preview of WINTER Sight Word Literacy Center | Word Work

WINTER Sight Word Literacy Center | Word Work

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Your students will be begging you to play this fun Sight Word Game! This sight word center is the perfect activity to help your beginning readers recognize, read, and write sight words. This sight word game includes all 220 Dolch Sight Words AND seasonal WINTER vocabulary, making differentiation easy. PLUS 5 word work activities to choose from. Include this fun and engaging word work activity into your literacy centers today! Files are saved as Adobe PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint format at 3
Preview of WINTER ABC Activities | Alphabet Book

WINTER ABC Activities | Alphabet Book

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These easy-to-prep letter books are perfect alphabet activities for your kids in kindergarten and first grade. The Winter themed ABC book gives students an opportunity to practice letter identification, letter formation and thematic vocabulary. Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them
Preview of WINTER Write the Room | 4 Winter Themed Activities | Winter Vocabulary

WINTER Write the Room | 4 Winter Themed Activities | Winter Vocabulary

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Get your students out of their seats with a fun and interactive Write The Room activity! This is a great way to help students get the wiggles out, while also practicing handwriting and transcription. Each theme has 12 themed word cards and one recording sheet. All students need is a pencil and clipboard to rock this activity! To prepare this activity simply print, cut, and laminate the themed cards and then print a recording sheet. Recording sheets are in black and write. Place cards around t
Preview of CHRISTMAS Roll A Story | Creative Writing | Literacy Center

CHRISTMAS Roll A Story | Creative Writing | Literacy Center

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SimplyLauraDee
Use this Roll A Story printable in your literacy centers to get student's creative writing brains flowing! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to download and use these files. Don’t miss out on freebies, flash sales
Preview of CHRISTMAS ABC Activities | Alphabet Book

CHRISTMAS ABC Activities | Alphabet Book

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SimplyLauraDee
These easy-to-prep letter books are perfect alphabet activities for your kids in kindergarten and first grade. The Christmas themed ABC book gives students an opportunity to practice letter identification, letter formation and thematic vocabulary. Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use t
Preview of DECEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Christmas Themed

DECEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Christmas Themed

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SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of CVC Word Work | Short Vowel Practice | CVC Popcorn Word Literacy Center

CVC Word Work | Short Vowel Practice | CVC Popcorn Word Literacy Center

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SimplyLauraDee
Your kiddos will love completing these interactive literacy activities in independent or small group settings. This pack features 5 C-V-C word building centers and 25 C-V-C word practice worksheets to practice short vowels. All of the activities are easy to set up - simply print, laminate and cut. This is what's included:C-V-C Word Building Literacy Centers (5 sets) 5 Worksheets for each short vowel (25 total) Color by Vowel SoundI Can Read Short ___ WordsBeginning and EndingWrite the WordSort t
Preview of Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | December Early Finisher Project | Santa's Route Challenge

Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | December Early Finisher Project | Santa's Route Challenge

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SimplyLauraDee
Are you searching for a challenging project that will engage and challenge your early finishers, gifted students or to just use for fun? This bundle includes a two part research project to engage your students in creative and critical thinking. Activities are cross-curricular, including challenges related to math, art, reading, and science! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. •
Preview of NOVEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Thanksgiving Themed

NOVEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Thanksgiving Themed

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SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of MATH BUNDLE | Ordinal and Positional Words | Thanksgiving and Christmas

MATH BUNDLE | Ordinal and Positional Words | Thanksgiving and Christmas

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SimplyLauraDee
Combine problem solving with reading ordinal numbers and positioning items correctly in these math activities and games! This is a great bundle for THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS themed centers, independent thinking and problem solving to master ordinal numbers and positional words! Files are saved as Adobe PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint format at 300 dpi. Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs a
Preview of THANKSGIVING Ordinal and Positional Words | Task Cards and Activities

THANKSGIVING Ordinal and Positional Words | Task Cards and Activities

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SimplyLauraDee
Combine problem solving with reading ordinal numbers and positioning items correctly in these math activities and games! This is a great activity for THANKSGIVING themed centers, independent thinking and problem solving to master ordinal numbers and positional words! Files are saved as Adobe PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint format at 300 dpi. Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own.
Preview of CHRISTMAS Ordinal and Positional Words | Task Cards and Activities

CHRISTMAS Ordinal and Positional Words | Task Cards and Activities

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Combine problem solving with reading ordinal numbers and positioning items correctly in these math activities and games! This is a great activity for CHRISTMAS themed centers, independent thinking and problem solving to master ordinal numbers and positional words! Files are saved as Adobe PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint format at 300 dpi. Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. •
Preview of Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | November Early Finisher Project | Engineering Challenge

Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | November Early Finisher Project | Engineering Challenge

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SimplyLauraDee
Are you searching for a challenging project that will engage and challenge your early finishers, gifted students or to just use for fun? This bundle includes a three part engineering project to engage your students in creative and critical thinking. Activities are cross-curricular, including challenges related to math, art, reading, and science! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your o
Preview of LITERACY BUNDLE | Sight Word Center Games | Thanksgiving and Christmas

LITERACY BUNDLE | Sight Word Center Games | Thanksgiving and Christmas

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SimplyLauraDee
Your students will be begging you to play this fun Sight Word Game! This sight word center is the perfect activity to help your beginning readers recognize, read, and write sight words. This sight word game includes all 220 Dolch Sight Words AND seasonal vocabulary, making differentiation easy. PLUS 5 word work activities to choose from. Include this fun and engaging word work activity into your literacy centers today! Files are saved as Adobe PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint format at 300 dpi.
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About the store

Experience

I have 10 years of classroom teaching experience, 8 years of freelance curriculum development experience and am now a homeschool mom! I've taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th grade. As a Literacy Specialist, I'm highly trained in developing rigorous instructional tools for your classroom. I specialize in elementary literacy and gifted and talented education.

Teaching style

The goal in my classroom is to meet a student where he/she is at and create opportunities for student-centered learning through exploration, technology and investigation. I love seeing students challenged and pushed beyond what they thought they were capable of.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012

My own education history

I have a Bachelor's Degree from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX in Biblical Studies and hold a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Additional biographical information

I've been married for 10 years to the love of my life, Sean. We have two boys and have built a wonderful life in Colorado.