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Editable Newsletter Templates for Parent and Family Communication (PPT, Slides)

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Routinely changing the appearance of newsletters keeps families engaged and keeps them reading about our classrooms. It is so frustrating to spend the time creating a newsletter only to have families not read it! In this resource, you’ll find 40+

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, For Parents

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Classroom Expectations and Belief Subway Art: We Believe Bulletin Board Display

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

These belief statements can change an entire classroom culture. Rather than introducing or creating ‘class rules’, these basic tenants are ideals my class holds about our classroom, our work together, and the world. Short, sweet, and easy to

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Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Comprehension Passages: Animals & Habitats

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Introduce and practice main idea, details, and topics through non-fiction animal/habitat passages. The 14 passages range from 100-120 words and are intended for primary grade classrooms. The digital version of this resource is also included.

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English Language Arts, Science, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.2.2, RI.3.2

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Open House, Meet the Teacher Editable Station Signs & Forms for Back to School

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

**See this resource in action in my classroom here.**Back to School Night or Open House, is the first time we meet students and their families. With so much going on, it’s important to be organized, so families know what to do. Having a clear

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Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Classroom Forms, Google Apps

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Editable Desk Tags for Cooperative Learning: Classroom Management & Organization

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Assigning students table numbers, as well as, a partner letter (A or B) is an easy management tool. These editable desk labels allow for simple material distribution, an easy partnering tool, as well as, an effortless way to call on groups of

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Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Winter Break Challenge for Elementary Classrooms! *UPDATED FOR 2023*

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

**November 20, 2023 File was Updated with 2023 Calendars**The thought that my kiddos might go 2 or 3 FULL weeks without picking up a book breaks my heart. Knowing that many of my kids might revert back to their non-reader habits, I created this

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English Language Arts, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities

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Sounds & Vibrations for 1st Grade: NGSS Unit with Lessons, Experiments, Writing

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Adopting the Next Generation Science Standards, one of my favorite units is our Sound Unit. NGSS asks that students conduct experiments to explain that vibrations make sounds and sound can make materials vibrate. This resource will help make your

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English Language Arts, Science

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

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End of Day Behavior & Learning Reflection: Family Communication Think Sheet

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Research shows that reflection plays a critical role in student mastery and retention of learning. Each week, my students use 3 reflection sheets – a plus and delta sheet, as well as, two general Learning Reflection sheets (one for math and one for

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Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables

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Back to School Classroom Organization and Storage Labels, Editable: Blue & White

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

With the new school year approaching, organization is the mission! This pack of blue and white labels will help you stay organized and all areas of your classroom match. To see a detailed preview, click 'Preview' above!Included in this dark-blue

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Clip Art

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Classroom Library Organization & Book Bin Labels for the Intermediate Classroom

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Organize your classroom library with these 78 colorful and student-friendly book-bin labels. The labels are postcard sized (3.5 x 5 inches) Included in this pack (Labels are NO LONGER being added to this pack.)....Nonfiction Labels:AmericaAmerican

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Clip Art

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818

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$Math Enrichment Puzzles Set 3: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic T$

Math Enrichment Puzzles Set 3: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking, Number Jars

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to show

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

GATE, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

MP1, MP2

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279

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Editable Classroom Organization & Management Labels: Black, White, Yellow

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

With the new school year approaching, organization is the mission! This pack of black, white, and *a hint* of yellow labels will help you stay organized and all areas of your classroom match. Included in this pack…*Storage Container Labels (8.5 x

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Clip Art

$5.00

305

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Article Worksheets & Reading Centers for A, An, The: Grammar Resources for K2

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Introduce, practice, and assess articles through engaging and easy prep-activities. Included in this download… Anchor Charts (pg. 3-5) *Articles! *A *An *The Centers *Plate [a] Fish (pg. 6-12) *Spin an Article (pg. 13-14) *Hike Around the Room

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Posters, Centers

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256

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Parts of Speech: Grammar Bundle {Articles, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Pronouns}

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

NOTE: This is a discounted, BUNDLED pack of my five grammar units! The pages included in this bundle are the same as the ones in the individual units listed below: An Article Adventure: {a, an, the} Activities, Posters, and Printables *Anchor

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Posters, Centers

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$17.75

246

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Classroom Library Book Bin Labels for Back to School | Themes and Book Levels

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Accessible and easy-to-use classroom libraries matter. This 150+ library bin labels are inclusive, simple to read, include eye-catching graphics, and are ready-to-print. Labels Included...school

Subjects:

Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Posters, Clip Art

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

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Graphing Activities and Data Collection: Anchor Charts and Surveys for Littles

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Collecting data and creating surveys are two of the most 'social' parts of math in primary grades! This resource includes anchor charts for introducing ways to show data, as well as, printables for collecting/analyzing data. Included in this

Subjects:

Math, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Posters, Centers

$4.50

263

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End of the Year Memory Book: Last Days of School Activities and Year Book

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

A Student Memory Book is a perfect way to celebrate a fabulous school year and the growth students have made. This memory book will become a keepsake for families and makes a great end-of-year gift. To ensure high-quality writing and illustrations,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Presidents Day: Symbols of America Anchor Charts, Interactive Notebook Activity

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

In this download, there are 6 anchor charts and 6 student-friendly passages displaying & explaining 6 symbols of America, as well as, an interactive notebook template for student journals!The American FlagThe White HouseThe Bald EagleThe Statue

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Presidents' Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

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Classroom Expectations and Belief Subway Art: We Believe (Neon)

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Posters, Clip Art

$5.00

300

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$December Math Logic Puzzles: Addition & Subtraction within 20$

December Math Logic Puzzles: Addition & Subtraction within 20

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Addition and Subtraction Logic Puzzles for December and Christmas. Perfect for practicing doubles, missing addends, and early finishers! These holiday-themed puzzlers are ideal for math enrichment and challenge! So often it seems that finding

Subjects:

Math, Gifted and Talented, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

1.OA.B.3, 1.OA.B.4, 1.OA.C.5, 1.OA.C.6, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8, 2.OA.B.2

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi, friends! I am Catherine Reed, and I am just beginning my journey in education. My first year I taught 5th grade ELA in a 1:1 classroom. Then, I explored 1st grade in my dream district for two years, have taught K/1 and 1/2 combination classes, was a literacy consultant for 3 years, and now work at Green River Regional Education Cooperative as a Professional Learning Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

With 30 iPads and 30 kiddos in each of my classes, technology and hands-on learning rule! Everyday I teach 3 classes of reading, 1 class of writing, and 1 class of Reading Intervention.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in the public school system and attended a lovely private, liberal arts school in Kentucky. While in college, I had the opportunity to live abroad (London) where I earned a double major in Elementary Education and Government!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am from Providence, Rhode Island but have grown up in the wonderful bluegrass state of Kentucky! I am a proud foster Mom, love beautiful old barns, and spend much of my time hanging out with my cat, Staples.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Numbers, Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Physical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, End of Year, Phonics