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Build A Story

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15 Reader's Theater Plays: Holiday & Seasonal Pack

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Author Studies Mega Bundle: 43 Authors and...

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Author Studies Mega Bundle: 43 Authors and Activities + Bonus Book Pendants!

By Playful in Primary

***JUST UPDATED*** 6 universal author reflection activities just added to this Author Study and BONUS Book Pendants! Author Studies MEGA BUNDLE! SAVE 50% by purchasing all at once. This pack highlights 27 picture book authors and 16 chapter book

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Bibliographies, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$40.00

$18.00

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Reader's Theater for Literacy Centers: 10 Original plays/ 2 Roles

By Playful in Primary

•10 Fun and original Reader’s Theater Plays •2 roles per Reader's Theater play with a highlighted script for each character •Perfect for your independent Literacy Centers, Language Arts activities, fluency practice, as Read to Someone during Daily 5

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3...

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Author Studies All Year Long and Activities: Pack 1

By Playful in Primary

Start your year off right with this ready-to-go pack of 9 top children's authors: 1) David Shannon (No David!) 2) Mo Willems (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus) 3) Helen Lester (Tack the Penguin) 4) Laura Numeroff (If You Give a Mouse a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Centers

$6.00

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Build A Story

By Playful in Primary

**JUST UPDATED** Your students will love showing off their creativity with this interactive activity. The 54 picture cards feature 18 plot cards, 18 character cards and 18 setting cards that can be combined to make countless stories. It fits

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.3, RL.1.7

$5.00

232

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Step-by-Step Origami plus Creative Writing

By Playful in Primary

Step-by-Step Origami combined with creative writing! This activity is a perfect motivator for getting little writers excited about creating. This pack comes with 3 easy to follow origami projects with accompanying writing paper: fox, whale and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2

$3.50

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Reader's Theater Plays: Thanksgiving: 2 Parts/ 2 Plays

By Playful in Primary

2 Original and engaging Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Plays •2 roles per play with a highlighted script for each of the characters •Perfect for your independent Literacy Centers, Language Arts activities, fluency practice, as Read to Someone

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3

$4.50

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Reader's Theater Plays: Winter and Christmas: 2 Parts/ 2 Plays

By Playful in Primary

*****RECENTLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE BONUS CHRISTMAS PLAY***** 3 Original and Engaging Winter Reader's Theater Plays made for partners. •2 roles per play with a highlighted script for each of the characters •Perfect for your independent Literacy

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3

$4.50

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15 Reader's Theater Plays: Holiday & Seasonal Pack

By Playful in Primary

•15 Fun and Original Reader’s Theater Plays that cover 8 holidays and seasons throughout the year. •2 roles per play with a highlighted script for each character •Perfect for your independent Literacy Centers, Language Arts activities, fluency

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$15.00

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Author Studies All Year Long and Activities-Pack 2

By Playful in Primary

**JUST UPDATED** This pack now includes 6 universal author reflection activities! 9 authors + 1 BONUS Shel Silverstein study This pack includes: • Black or white background versions for your preference • Labels for all 10 authors • Ideas for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

$6.00

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Mo Willems Author Study and Activities

By Playful in Primary

Want a fun way to celebrate everyone’s favorite author, Mo Willems? Check out this author spotlight pack focusing on the creator of the pigeon books! This set includes: -Mo Willems picture poster -Mo Willems biography/fun facts poster -A published

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Literature Circles

$3.50

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Vocabulary Word Of The Week

By Playful in Primary

40 vocabulary cards with picture clues! There are tons of options for these vocabulary cards. We introduce them at our Monday morning meeting and have students use the word at least one time in their writing and one time in their conversations

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.4, RF.2.4

$3.00

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FREEBIE! Roll and Chat: Reading Comprehension Dice Game

By Playful in Primary

This is a great activity to spice up book talk. Students love to roll a dice and find out what they are going to be discussing next. The chart comes in 2 colors options. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3

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Laura Numeroff Author Study and Activities

By Playful in Primary

Want a fun way to celebrate the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and many more? Check out this author spotlight pack focusing on Laura Numeroff. This set includes: -An author picture poster -Biography/fun facts poster -A published books

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Bibliographies, Posters

$3.50

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Reader's Theater Plays: Halloween: 2 Parts/ 2 Plays

By Playful in Primary

2 Original and engaging Halloween Reader's Theater plays •2 roles per play with a highlighted script for each of the characters •Perfect for your independent Literacy Centers, Language Arts activities, fluency practice, as Read to Someone during

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (1.66 MB)

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Thoughtful Thinkers Comprehension Sticks: Bloom's Taxonomy

By Playful in Primary

“Thoughtful Thinker” comprehension sentence starters are perfect for encouraging your students to work on their comprehension skills while reading. They are fun, engaging and hands-on. Included are 24 Bloom’s Taxonomy thinking stems for:

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$3.50

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How are you Feeling? Morning Meeting Anchor Chart

By Playful in Primary

Great addition to your morning meeting routine. Students hold up a finger to let you know how they are feeling as they arrive at school. Great discussion starter and community building activity! Links to other products from Playful in

Subjects:

School Counseling, Oral Communication, School Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters, Rubrics

FREE

Digital Download PDF (4.82 MB)

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Literacy Center Mega Pack Bundle

By Playful in Primary

This is a must have if you are revamping your literacy centers! It combines our 2 Mega Packs into a money saving bundle. 88 ready to go activities that will be a breeze to implement so you will have the freedom to meet with small reading groups.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.8, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$15.00

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David Shannon Author Study

By Playful in Primary

Want a fun way to celebrate the author of No, David!, Duck on a Bike, A Bad Case of Stripes and many more? Check out this author spotlight pack focusing on David Shannon. This set includes: -An author picture poster -Biography/fun facts poster -A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Posters

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (1.56 MB)

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Chris Van Allsburg Author Study

By Playful in Primary

Want a fun way to celebrate the author of Jumanji and many more? Check out this author spotlight pack focusing on Chris Van Allsburg. This set includes: -An author picture poster -Biography/fun facts poster -A published books poster -3 comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bibliographies, Posters

$3.50

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Helen Lester Author Study

By Playful in Primary

Want a fun way to celebrate the author of Tacky the Penguin and many more? Check out this author spotlight pack focusing on Helen Lester. This set includes: -An author picture poster -Biography/fun facts poster -A published books poster -3

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bibliographies, Posters

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (9.55 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Allison and Alisha have been teaching 1st grade for the past 18 years. We are kids at heart and our love for learning continues to inspire us to grow professionally!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on, multi-sensory approach. We love to include Whole Brain Teaching into our lessons and hope to share that with you!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teachers at a Blue Ribbon Honor school. Featured in Newsweek Magazine for work with gender learning. 5280 Magazine's Top Colorado Schools

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

MA in Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We have four wonderful kids between us and two incredibly supportive husbands.