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This work reflects two things. My work as a reading & dyslexia specialist and OG-T in both a private and public school settings. 🤩 My seven years as an early intervention practitioner working with children from 0-3. I wrote and administered ABA programs, planned and delivered speech therapy interventions. 🐣 Experience teaching literacy skills to children from preschool to high school. Want to know more? http://www.readnis.com/
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Preview of Self-Regulation Books About School Behavior

Self-Regulation Books About School Behavior

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A regulated body is the first step to learning. Teach little learners mindfulness with Start Here's "School Rules Big Book." Three original behavior books with follow up activities. Each story uses pictures and phrases to label proper behaviors. This bundled download includes three main "for learning" behaviors with visuals, desk reminders, books, activities, and printables. Download includes: -Six Domain Information -Desk Strips -Multiple Forms of Instruction Visual -On Proper Sitting
Preview of "Ten Minute Circle Time" Book

"Ten Minute Circle Time" Book

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Start the day off right! 10 minute daily review of date, day, month, weather, songs, number skills, sight words, and two games. Download includes: -Executive function information -Circle Time procedure and sample flow -Example room layout -Editable Cover -Seasonal cues on "month" strips -Calendar Cut-Outs (day, date, holidays) -Eight weather visuals and student choice board -17 song Cut-Outs and student choice board -Numbers 1-10 Cut-Outs and 0-129 Finger Point Board -Number Sense Game -20 Si
Preview of Improve Self-Control - Play Freeze Dance

Improve Self-Control - Play Freeze Dance

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Pump up your Freeze Dance with these high interest post cards. Kids have to move! Have fun and work on following directions, impulse control and memory. Includes an auditory processing activity. Download includes: -executive function information -procedure and materials -lesson objectives and data sheets -16 Jane pose cards (yellow/pink/black) -16 Jim pose cards (green/blue/brown/black) -Stop and Go cards -craft activity pages EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they
Preview of Pre-K Bundle - year long learning - 679+ pages of plans, games, and activities

Pre-K Bundle - year long learning - 679+ pages of plans, games, and activities

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Everything you need for a successful year of skill building and developmental activities. "Daily Schedule and 36 Center Ideas" (*with editable files) All you need to set-up a perfect Pre-K classroom. This download targets preparing the environment and controlling the rate of activities for the best outcome, happy engaged preschoolers. Whole child focus on language, social and adaptive skills, gross and fine motor targets, and cognitive skills. A developmentally appropriate enriching daily sc
Preview of Planning For the YEAR! PreK-K Schedules, Center Ideas and more! (editable)

Planning For the YEAR! PreK-K Schedules, Center Ideas and more! (editable)

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All you need to set-up a perfect PreK - K classroom. This download targets preparing the environment and controlling the rate of activities for the best outcome, happy engaged preschoolers. Whole child focus on language, social and adaptive skills, gross and fine motor targets, and cognitive skills. A developmentally appropriate enriching daily schedule, visual classroom set-ups, visual room layout plans, year-long centers, rotating play centers, sensory and gross motor centers, play stages.
Preview of Build a Better Reader! Sub-skill Development - BUNDLE (LOW PREP)

Build a Better Reader! Sub-skill Development - BUNDLE (LOW PREP)

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Three month's of instruction! The development of literacy sub-skills directly affect a student’s reading ability. This program is intended to be used daily by students in groups and independently. Unit 1 - Farm/Weather Theme *Recommended book for Unit 1 – “Otis and the Tornado” by Loren Long* Unit 2 - Food Theme *Recommended book for Unit 2 – “How Did That Get In My Lunch Box” by Chris Butterworth Unit 3 - Friends Theme *Recommended book for Unit 3 – “Friends” by Eric Carle Did you know th
Preview of Build a Better Reader! Literacy Sub-Skills Practice (Valentine's Day Theme)

Build a Better Reader! Literacy Sub-Skills Practice (Valentine's Day Theme)

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The development of literacy sub-skills directly affect a student’s reading ability. This program is intended to be used daily by students in groups and independently. *Recommended book for Valentine's Theme – “Crankenstein" by Samantha Berger Did you know that research shows traditional phonics programs over-target short vowel sounds and don’t do enough to teach the variety of sounds that an early reader will encounter. Interactive Essentials is built on supporting learners in a natural way a
Preview of Evaluation and Reasoning Skills GAME - "You can('t) wear that!"

Evaluation and Reasoning Skills GAME - "You can('t) wear that!"

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Practice reasoning skills (directly influences reading comp and writing) in a FUN way! Object: Learner will formulate and express a reasonable arguments as to why an article of clothing is or is not appropriate for the given weather. Print & Play games save you time! All you need is a color printer and a scissor and you have high-interest, vibrant games based in best educational practice. These targeted "brain games" will fit into any type of classroom set-up (morning work, early finishers,
Preview of Functions & Attributes Game - "Sort Challenge"

Functions & Attributes Game - "Sort Challenge"

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What do a "tangerine, keys, a lightswitch, and a tool" have in common? Challenge young learners to sort this set of 60 real-picture cards into categories by function or attribute. Need extra support? Differentiate instruction easily with the target-word work-mats. Download includes: -Executive function information. -Attribute definition poster. -Function definition poster. -How-to-play example visual. -Attribute and function example cards. -60 real-picture sorting cards. -15 attribute/fu
Preview of Center Signs, Cards, and Plans - Transition Materials

Center Signs, Cards, and Plans - Transition Materials

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Get your little learners on the right track! Use this pack to help you with the logistics of your class from circle time to centers. This download includes: -Executive function information. -How to use this pack. -15 “Who’s Here” - center and work name cards. -16 Common Center Signs ( 3 blank). -Two Center Occupancy Cards. -Two Play Planners with Center Icons. -References. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow dire
Preview of Bee Themed Activities

Bee Themed Activities

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Don't let the price fool you! This pack is perfect to keep those little bodies moving while learning the basics about bees. The info-bunting doubles as a book and a decoration - it will make any classroom feel like Spring! Download includes: *What is a bee information posters *Three kinesthetic “Be a BEE” games *one full color play dough mat *name signs for desks *Make Your Own Bee – (color and blk/wht) cut and paste *Color your own Bee – coloring page EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children
Preview of "All On One Page" - Preschool Schedule & Activities

"All On One Page" - Preschool Schedule & Activities

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What do toddlers and preschoolers do? What activities can I use in my daycare or preschool? Use this tips page to plan a years worth of developmentally appropriate and enriching activities. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance of free play and structured play is critical in developing the kinds of skills that will make them more flexible, resilient, and persistent. Daily engagement in these c
Preview of Build a Better Reader! Literacy Sub-Skills Practice (St. Patrick's Day Theme)

Build a Better Reader! Literacy Sub-Skills Practice (St. Patrick's Day Theme)

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The development of literacy sub-skills directly affect a student’s reading ability. This program is intended to be used daily by students in groups and independently. *Recommended book for St. Patrick's Day Theme – “Jaime O'Rourke and the Big Potato” by Tomie DePaola Did you know that research shows traditional phonics programs over-target short vowel sounds and don’t do enough to teach the variety of sounds that an early reader will encounter. Interactive Essentials is built on supporting le
Preview of Selfie Sight-Word Practice - FUN Games, Cards, & Activities

Selfie Sight-Word Practice - FUN Games, Cards, & Activities

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So much fun you can do it everyday! An innovative sight word pack! Keep the kids engaged with these "selfie sight word" cards, long lists, and block activities! Download includes: Game, activity, and word wall visual mobile phone sight-word props 17 “selfie sight-word” flashcards 63 full page “selfie sight-word” cards/posters Printable pacing strips Ten horizontal sight-word lists 2 sight-word blocks 17 sight-word floor blocks level - preK-K 68 words Post your word wall! #myteache
Preview of Literacy Posters (BUNDLE)

Literacy Posters (BUNDLE)

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This quality bundle has it all! Well-rounded and based on current research. These are the posters you want your students to use. Buy once and have forever! The literacy posters included: -Reading 101 - Brain Science for kids (How you learn to read) (student notes included) -Blue Cat Reading Targets (from the alphabet to comprehension) -Reader Response Posters (prompts to keep your students on targets) (student notes included) -Before, During, and After Reading Questions -All kinds of writing
Preview of Build a Better Reader! Birthday Theme (Mini Giveaway)

Build a Better Reader! Birthday Theme (Mini Giveaway)

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Celebrate Birthday's with Start Here! literacy sub-skill development is ESSENTIAL to building a better reader. Start practicing today with this mini giveaway. Watch our YouTube video to learn more On Building a Better Reader HERE Use this mini themed download to check if your students need literacy sub-skill practice. -rhyme -sound study -syllables -circle the sound Do your students need more of this type of work? Check out the Interactive Essential Units Here. ************************S
Preview of "Handy Dandy Pantry" List - A Complete List of MULTI-SENSORY Materials

"Handy Dandy Pantry" List - A Complete List of MULTI-SENSORY Materials

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Use this "Handy Dandy Pantry" List to stock your home or classroom. This list will make it easy for you to turn ordinary lessons and activities into MULTI-SENSORY learning experiences. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance of free play and structured play is critical in developing the kinds of skills that will make them more flexible, resilient, and persistent. Daily engagement in these criti
Preview of K-1st Goals in Reading - Printable Anchor Chart

K-1st Goals in Reading - Printable Anchor Chart

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Make reading goals clear with this cute and cool Blue Cat Reading Anchor Chart. Blue Cat notes the major goals in reading! Use these bright and inviting posters to educate your students on the reading process! Post in a literacy center, classroom library, or hallway!
Preview of A Visual Paragraph Outline

A Visual Paragraph Outline

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This outline is targeted to kids who enjoy playing video games. The picture prompts help the writer "SEE" how a paragraph is organized. example topic sentences: Video games are beneficial (educational) for kids. The new video game ______________ is out and I need it today! EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance of free play and structured play is critical in developing the kinds of skills that
Preview of Homework Passes

Homework Passes

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Printable homework passes for birthday treats.
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About the store

Experience

This work reflects two things. My work as a reading & dyslexia specialist and OG-T in both a private and public school settings. 🤩 My seven years as an early intervention practitioner working with children from 0-3. I wrote and administered ABA programs, planned and delivered speech therapy interventions. 🐣 Experience teaching literacy skills to children from preschool to high school. Want to know more? http://www.readnis.com/

Teaching style

Flexible, research based, and developmentally targeted.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Graduated college with honors (Magna Cum Laude)

My own education history

Certified / highly qualified reading specialist, OG-T, structured literacy dyslexia specialist, elementary and special education teacher in New Jersey. Additional certifications in middle school L.A. & Social Studies.

Additional biographical information

Note to parents: these materials are not intended to replace professional evaluation and treatment. If your child is exhibiting any signs of autism spectrum or speech-language delay, they will be best served by being evaluated and treated by a licensed and certified professional.