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Amanda Klopping

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$First Grade Common Core Math - NBT Counting and Place Valu$

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Meaning of the Equal Sign for First Grade...

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Too Many Pumpkins Thematic Unit with...

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First Grade Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity -...

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First Grade Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity - Pilgrims

By Amanda Klopping

"If I Were a Pilgrim" Writing Craftivity is suitable for first graders, as part of a Thanksgiving unit. It would especially work well alongside trade books that discuss pilgrim life, such as "Sarah Morton's Day" or "Samuel Eaton's Day." (My

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.1.2, W.1.5, W.1.7, L.1.1a, L.1.2a, L.1.2b, L.1.2d, L.1.2e

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First Grade Place Value Calendar Chart

By Amanda Klopping

This is a chart that covers several different First Grade Common Core NBT and OA Math standards for a given number. It was designed for use on a calendar wall. It could also be used for seatwork or a center. Dice are rolled to get the two digits

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

FREE

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Meaning of the Equal Sign for First Grade - Common Core OA 1.7

By Amanda Klopping

This packet includes 10 worksheets intended for Guided/Independent Practice on Common Core OA 1.7 - addition equations and the meaning of the equals sign. Also included is an assessment. Contents: - 2 Basic Equals Sign Worksheets (1 = 1) - 2

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Basic Operations

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

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$First Grade Common Core Math - NBT Counting and Place Valu$

First Grade Common Core Math - NBT Counting and Place Value Standards

By Amanda Klopping

This product is a 52 page packet of worksheets that are designed to supplement the First Grade Common Core NBT Math Standards for Counting and Place Value. The worksheets would be good for review, seatwork, assessment, or as independent practice

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

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$First Grade Common Core Math - Kindergarten Review (Counti$

First Grade Common Core Math - Kindergarten Review (Counting and Cardinality)

By Amanda Klopping

This is a 16 page packet that covers most of the Kindergarten Counting and Cardinality Common Core Math Standards. It is designed for a review unit at the beginning of First Grade. It would also work well as a beginning-of-year readiness

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Lesson

$3.00

$2.00

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Too Many Pumpkins Thematic Unit with Craftivity - First Grade Common Core

By Amanda Klopping

This is a cross-curricular thematic unit based on the read-aloud book "Too Many Pumpkins," by Linda White. It is a 3-4 day unit, and includes language arts, writing, math, and science. It is designed around the First Grade Common Core

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Halloween

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.2, 1.OA.C.6, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, W.1.2, W.1.3...

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December Writing Prompts for First or Second Grade

By Amanda Klopping

This product includes 12 writing prompts for Christmas (secular). Each prompt has lined paper that goes with it. The lines are suitable for a mid-year first grader. Most of the prompts also include planning sheets. The prompts are suitable for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$4.00

$3.00

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Meaning of the Equal Sign for First Grade (Higher Numbers) - Common Core OA 1.7

By Amanda Klopping

This packet is intended as a mid-year review of Common Core OA 1.7. It includes higher numbers through 100, as well as equations with sums through 10. For lower numbers through 50 and equations with sums through 5, see my TPT store for a similar

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

1.OA.D.7

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$2.00

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First Grade New Year's Day Unit - Common Core

By Amanda Klopping

This is a one week language arts unit for New Year's Day. It was designed for first grade, but would be appropriate for second grade, as well. The unit includes: 1. An original nonfiction article about New Year's Day, at mid-first grade

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, The New Year, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

$2.00

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Veterans Day Activities for First or Second Grade

By Amanda Klopping

This product includes Veterans Day activities. It was designed for first grade, but would also be appropriate for second grade. The writing activity goes along with Common Core standards for an informational report. Included are: - 1 original

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.10, RI.2.1, RI.2.10, W.1.2, W.1.5, W.2.2, W.2.5, L.1.2, L.1.2a, L.1.2b...

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First Grade Chrysanthemum Unit, Aligned to Common Core

By Amanda Klopping

This is a cross-curricular unit based on the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. It was designed for first graders, but would also work for second grade. Included in the unit are: -2 Vocabulary Activities including an Interactive Notebook page

Subjects:

Graphing, Literature, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.6

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Meaning of the Equal Sign for First Grade (Lower Numbers) - Common Core OA 1.7

By Amanda Klopping

This packet includes 10 worksheets intended for Guided/Independent Practice on Common Core OA 1.7 - addition equations and the meaning of the equals sign. This packet includes addition problems only, and is suitable for the mid-way point of your

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Basic Operations

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

1.OA.D.7

$3.00

$2.00

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All Short Vowel Word Sorts

By Amanda Klopping

This product includes 9 CVC word sorts to help early readers categorize word family words. These are very helpful in allowing students to distinguish between initial, medial, and final sounds in words, as well as to recognize patterns in words. It

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.00

$1.00

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2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Unit for First Grade

By Amanda Klopping

This product is a one-day unit on the 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. It was meant to be taught before the ceremony airs on television. However, it would also be appropriate for the day after, as well. The product includes: - 1 original

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Geometry, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

1.G.A.2, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.10, W.1.2, W.1.5

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Teddy Bear Book Report Template for First Grade - COMMON CORE

By Amanda Klopping

This product includes: - 1 book report template in a teddy bear design. There is space on the teddy bear for students to write the book title. There are also questions that relate to the first grade Common Core Writing Standard for an opinion

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching fourteen years. I have taught special education K-5, first grade, and fourth grade. I have also taught extra courses to gifted learners in the areas of creative writing, drama, and Spanish.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in hands-on learning and direct instruction. I believe in incorporating technology, science, and social studies into as much of the curriculum as possible.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was nominated by my colleagues for my district's Golden Apple teaching award.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. I hold a California Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential with a CLAD certificate that qualifies me to teach English Language Learners. I have a dual Master's degree in Educational Administration and Curriculum/Instruction. I hold a California Administrative Certificate.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My hobbies include creative writing, photography, hiking, and amateur radio. I also have a blog on which I review both fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children.