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Science of Reading Small Group Binder with Small Group Lesson Plan Templates

By Amanda Richardson

Easily organize your science of reading small groups with this binder to support your structured literacy classroom! It has everything from science of reading small group lesson plan templates to charts to reading group pages and reading conference

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Printables

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Back to School Read Aloud Books and Activities: First Week of School Activities

By Amanda Richardson

These back to school read aloud books and activities are PERFECT for your first two weeks of school! These interactive read aloud activities will help you get to know your students and teach procedures. All you have to add are your favorite back to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Activities, Printables

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641

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All About Pumpkins Unit- Pumpkin Life Cycle- Pumpkin Investigation-Pumpkin Craft

By Amanda Richardson

Use this BEST SELLING unit as you explore all about pumpkins during science and integrate them during literacy! It is filled with activities to learn about the pumpkin life cycle, do a pumpkin experiment, have a pumpkin investigation, and enjoy all

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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447

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New Years 2024 Activities, Resolutions, Writing, Flip Book, Goals

By Amanda Richardson

This BEST SELLING New Years 2024 activities flip up book is sure to engage students as they return to school and work on their 2024 New Years Resolution! This activity encourages thoughtful writing as students reflect on last year and set new goals

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, The New Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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All About Birds Unit, Bird Research, Bird Craft, Life Cycle of a Bird

By Amanda Richardson

This All About Birds unit is perfect for helping your learners conduct bird research all about different birds and their characteristics! It is filled with bird activities for your students--graphic organizers, an interactive reader, bird research

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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All About Reindeer Activities, Writing, Craft, Science, Literacy, Research

By Amanda Richardson

This easy-to-use unit all about reindeer makes learning engaging and simple to plan! It is filled with reindeer activities that integrate literacy into science for your students--graphic organizers for research, reindeer writing, reindeer craft, an

Subjects:

Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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519

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Arctic Animals Unit: Research, Habitat, Reading, Science

By Amanda Richardson

This unit is perfect for teaching your little scientists all about the Arctic and Arctic animals found there as you integrate literacy! It is filled with activities for your students--Arctic animals graphic organizers, an Arctic animals interactive

Subjects:

Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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382

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What is a Scientist Unit: Scientist Tools, Science Safety, and Being a Scientist

By Amanda Richardson

Are you ready to dive into science with your students? This unit is perfect for teaching your students about the scientific method, science safety, science tools, and what it means to be a scientist! They are sure to have fun learning how they will

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Posters

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186

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Farm Animals Unit and Activities

By Amanda Richardson

This engaging science and literacy unit is perfect for teaching your little learners all about farms, farmers, and farm animals! It has science, writing, and reading activities for your students--graphic organizers, vocabulary, real images,

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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276

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All About Turkeys Unit: Turkey Life Cycle, Turkey Writing, Turkey Craft

By Amanda Richardson

This All About Turkeys unit integrates science and literacy! It is perfect for teaching your little ones all about turkeys! It is filled with activities for your students--graphic organizers, an interactive reader, the turkey life cycle, real

Subjects:

Science, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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337

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Apples Activities, Apple Life Cycle, Apple Tasting, Apple Craft

By Amanda Richardson

Get your 5 senses ready as you investigate with these apple activities, explore the apple life cycle, apple tasting, how we use apples, create an apple craft, and more! Easily integrate literacy with this unit that is packed with activities for your

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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212

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Living and Nonliving Things, and Plants BUNDLE

By Amanda Richardson

This bundle is filled with engaging activities to teach your little learners! Begin with discussing the attributes of living and nonliving things and then transition into plants. It is filled with several whole-group activities and individual

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Pineapple End of Year Writing Craft, End of Year Craft and Craftivity

By Amanda Richardson

The Pineapple End of Year Writing Craft is perfect for your K-2 students to self-assess their own writing! For each writing convention, the students earn a part of their pineapple end of year craft. It's the perfect way to integrate some meaningful

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$3.25

194

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The First Thanksgiving Activities, Thanksgiving Activities First Grade

By Amanda Richardson

These First Thanksgiving Activities are perfect to help teach your little ones about the first Thanksgiving! This resource is filled with accurate information but is also light-hearted and appropriate for Kindergarten- First Grade learners. It has

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

$5.50

264

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Christmas Around the World Unit, Holidays Around the World 1st Grade Research

By Amanda Richardson

The Christmas Around the World Unit of Flip Up Books are the perfect activities for students to be engaged as they learn about Christmas Around the World or Holidays Around the World! Each flip book includes reading, sorting, and writing! It is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Fish Unit: Fact Pages, Life Cycle, Interactive Notebook Pages, and More

By Amanda Richardson

Explore fish and the various types in this fun, engaging science unit that easily integrates literacy! It has real life images, flip books for interactive notebooks, graphic organizers, a mini-reader, an adorable writing craftivity, and much

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Science, Summer

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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286

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All About Insects Activities, Insect Research and Study, Insect Craft

By Amanda Richardson

These bugs and insects activities are perfect for the K-2 learner to complete insect research about insect attributes, insect life cycle, and insect facts! It is filled with real pictures, insect study pages, interactive activities, anchor charts,

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$8.00

530

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Fall Unit for First Day of Fall: Leaf Life Cycle, Leaf Investigation

By Amanda Richardson

Are you looking for fall science and literacy activities to teach all about the season that are engaging and simple to implement? This All About Fall unit is great for the first day of fall! It's perfect for the kindergarten and first grade learner

Subjects:

Biology, Earth Sciences, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$8.50

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Launching Literacy Centers and Stations: A Simple to Use Guide

By Amanda Richardson

Do you want to start literacy centers or literacy stations as part of your structured literacy block, but don't know how? Do you want to make sure your students are engaged in meaningful literacy centers while you do guided reading or small group

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities, Centers

$5.50

281

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Groundhog Day Activities, Craft, Writing, Hat, Kindergarten, Prediction Activity

By Amanda Richardson

These Groundhog Day Activities are perfect for a celebration! Guide your students in making predictions, writing, creating a mini-book, a Groundhog Day craft, hat, and more as they learn about groundhogs! It's perfect for the Kindergarten and 1st

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$4.25

143

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Amanda was in the classroom for several years as she taught both kindergarten and first grade. With a heart for the inner city, she has experience teaching both mainstream and two-way dual language. All of her teaching experience is with ELL students. She is passionate about all things literacy. Amanda provides professional development on literacy, reading small groups, and integrating science. She creates engaging teaching resources and provides helpful teaching tips on her blog, Mrs. Richardson's Class.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Amanda's number one goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for her students. She enjoys creating activities that challenge her students and also help scaffold them as needed.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Texas A&M University- Interdisciplinary Studies Stephen F. Austin- Master Reading Teacher courses

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Amanda is a wife, mother, and always a teacher! She loves crafting, all things vintage, spending time with friends and family, and Jesus!

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, Homeschool

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Economics , Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Handwriting, For Administrators, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading