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Sneezy the Snowman Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension & Crafts

By First Grade Roars

Sneezy the Snowman is the sweetest story written by Wright. It takes you on an imaginative adventure of snowman who can't get warm. This fun rhyming book is a great story to share with your students during December and Christmas or in January

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$6.00

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Squirrel's New Years Resolution Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

This adorable story is a perfect way to bring in the new year. I will be reading this story on our first day back from winter break. There are loads of literature connections, word work activities, a fun squirrel resolution craft and many teaching

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$6.00

183

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The Good Egg Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Good Egg is an absolutely adorable story that teaches a great message to the readers. This fun book will engage your students as they follow the Good Egg's journey to finding happiness. This Good Egg activity pack is filled with comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$6.00

112

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The Great Eggscape Mini Unit Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Great Eggscape is a fun story to read along side The Good Egg. The main character, Shel is back with a fun grocery store adventure. This story would be great to read in the Spring or around Easter too. This activity pack is filled with

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$6.00

212

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Pig the Pug Mini Unit Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft

By First Grade Roars

This Unit is part of a larger bundle on developing growth mindset by teaching kindness and sharing. The feature text Pig the Pug is used to focus on message and character traits. Many other strategies are included as well such as cause and effect,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, W.1.3

$5.50

128

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Our Class is a Family Activity Book Companion Back to School

By First Grade Roars

Our Class is a Family written by Shannon Olsen and illustrated by Sandie Sonke is a beautiful story about embracing and redefining what a family can be. This story is perfect for the beginning of the school year, first week of school, or even the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.6, RL.1.9

$4.00

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Pig the Elf Activities | Distance Learning

By First Grade Roars

This mini unit is perfect to teach in December during the Christmas season. It will help your students realize that being greedy isn't what Christmas is all about. Pig the Pug is a greedy little elf in this story. It is a rhyming back that will make

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$6.00

163

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The Bad Seed Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Bad Seed is an absolutely adorable story that teaches a great message to the readers. This fun book will engage your students as they follow the Bad Seed's journey to finding happiness. This Bad Seed activity pack is filled with comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (9.57 MB)

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Those Shoes Mini Unit Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft

By First Grade Roars

This Unit is part of a larger bundle on developing growth mindset by teaching kindness and sharing. The feature text Those Shoes is used to focus on message and character traits. Many other strategies are included as well such as cause and effect,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, W.1.3

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (19.69 MB)

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The Smart Cookie Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Smart Cookie is an absolutely adorable story that teaches a great message to the readers. This fun book will engage your students as they follow the Smart Cookie's journey to finding happiness. This Smart Cookie activity pack is filled with

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (61.53 MB)

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A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School Book Companion

By First Grade Roars

A Letter from your Teacher on the First Day of School written by Shannon Olsen and illustrated by Sandie Sonke is a wonderful story to read on the first day. This story lays out expectations and lets children know what to expect about being in their

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.6, RL.1.9

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (11.72 MB)

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The Good The Bad & The Spooky Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Good The Bad & The Spooky is an absolutely adorable Halloween story that teaches a great message to the readers. This fun book will engage your students as they follow the Bad Seed's journey to finding the true meaning and spirit of

Subjects:

Character Education, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (35.92 MB)

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Too Many Carrots Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension Writing & Craft

By First Grade Roars

Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson is absolutely adorable. The story has a wonderful message of sharing and the illustrations are beautiful. This story is a perfect springtime read or right before Easter. This activity pack is filled with

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (9.55 MB)

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Strictly No Elephants Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft

By First Grade Roars

Strictly No Elephants is the perfect book to work on developing self esteem and teaching kindness and caring. The feature text is used to focus on message and character traits. Many other strategies are included as well such as cause and effect,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (46.57 MB)

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Snowmen at Christmas Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension & Craft

By First Grade Roars

Snowmen all Christmas is the sweetest story written by Caralyn & Mark Buehner. It takes you on an imaginative adventure of what snowmen might do on Christmas Eve. This fun rhyming book is a great story to share with your students during

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (58.60 MB)

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Pig the Pug Aaron Blabey BUNDLE Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

Aaron Blabey never disappoints. This bundle of 6 stories is filled with comprehension strategies to focus on the Common Core State Standards. There are also writing and word work activities. Students will have fun creating all of the Pig and Trevor

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$48.00

$32.00

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Camping Theme Classroom Decor KINDNESS POSTERS

By First Grade Roars

Where are my happy campers? This camping decor set is filled with rainbow color tones, wood, trees, and loads of camping goodies. It will brighten your classroom and fill it with happiness. This packet contains 8 custom posters that are 11 by 8 1/2.

Subjects:

Specialty, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (11.58 MB)

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The Couch Potato Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

The Couch Potato is an absolutely adorable story that teaches a great message to the readers. This fun book will engage your students as they follow the Potato's journey to finding the outdoors and a whole new world of experiences. This Couch

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (59.26 MB)

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Giraffes Can't Dance Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

By First Grade Roars

Giraffes Can't Dance is a great story to celebrate being different and finding the own beat to whatever music moves you. This adorable story focuses on growth mindset, encouraging others, accepting everyone the way they are, and believing in

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, W.1.1, W.1.3

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (26.44 MB)

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Snowmen all Year Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Writing & Craft

By First Grade Roars

Snowmen all Year is the cutest story written by Caralyn & Mark Buehner. It takes you on an imaginative adventure of what snowmen might do if they were around all year. This fun rhyming book is a great story to share with your students during

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (12.73 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching in Elementary School for 23 years. I was a fourth grade teacher for my first 3 years. Then I switched to first grade. I will probably retire in first grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

In first grade I have students of all levels. I try to meet the needs of all of my students by doing a variety of things in the classroom. I teach guided reading in a large group and a small group setting. I incorporate the Daily 5 into my classroom as well. I try to integrate all of my subject areas on a daily basis.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I won "Teacher of the Year." I won Teacher of the Year three times.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended Bowling Green State University for Undergraduate school and The University of Toledo for Graduate school.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am the mother of triplets. I have two girls and a boy. I also have three step-children who I absolutely adore. Together my husband and I have a little girl who was born with Down Syndrome. She has changed all of our lives in the most amazing way. She is the center of our entire family, a little piece of all of us! Life is busy but I wouldn't have it any other way!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Special Education, Drama, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning