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Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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Welcome to my store! My name is Laurie Kraus and I am a literacy coach in Hollywood, Florida. My store is dedicated in memory of my mom, Sandra Rosen. Because I knew you, I've been changed for good.

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Metaphors Activities | Figurative Language | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about metaphors and figurative language? These 35 Boom Cards are perfect for kids to practice identifying sentences with metaphors, determine the meaning of metaphors, and create sentences with metaphors. Students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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Personification Activities | Figurative Language | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about personification and figurative language? These 35 Boom Cards are perfect for kids to practice identifying sentences with personification, determine the meaning of personification, and create sentences with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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Figurative Language Bundle | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about figurative language? This bundle includes BOOM card activities for idioms, similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and personification. This BOOM bundle is perfect for kids to practice identifying figurative language and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, CCRA.L.5

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$12.00

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Hyperboles Activities | Figurative Language | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about hyperboles and figurative language? These 35 Boom Cards are perfect for kids to practice identifying sentences with hyperboles, determine the meaning of hyperboles, and create sentences with hyperboles. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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Multiplying by 0 - 12 BOOM Cards Bundle | Multiplication Practice

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

This BOOM card bundle is a fun way for students to practice multiplying by 0 - 12. This BOOM bundle has 6 Boom Stacks for multiplication facts 0 to 12. This BOOM bundle is perfect for kids to participate in math drills with 0 to 12 multiplication

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$19.00

$14.00

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3D Shapes Activities | Geometry | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to identify 3D shapes? This BOOM stack has 30 cards that will help students identify 3D shapes. This BOOM stack is for kids to practice identifying 3D shapes and their attributes in a fun way.This resource can only

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

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Similes Activities | Figurative Language | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about similes and figurative language? These 35 BOOM cards will help students practice identifying sentences with similes, determine the meaning of similes, and create sentences with similes. Students will enjoy this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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Idioms Activities | Figurative Language | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about idioms and figurative language? These 35 Boom Cards are perfect for kids to practice identifying sentences with idioms, determine the meaning of idioms, and create sentences with idioms. Students will enjoy this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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$Multiplying by 8 and 9 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice$

Multiplying by 8 and 9 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

These BOOM cards are a fun way for students to practice multiplying by 8 and 9. This BOOM stack has 65 cards that are perfect for kids to participate in math drills with 8 and 9 multiplication facts. Students will use mental math to solve

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

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Order of Operations Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to use order of operations while solving math problems? This BOOM stack has 40 cards that are perfect for kids to practice multiplying, dividing, adding, subtracting. This BOOM stack provides a fun way for students

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Order of Operations

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

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CVC Short Vowels Bundle | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Do your PreK, kindergarten, or first-grade learners need additional practice with CVC Short Vowels? If so, your students will love this BOOM card bundle. These digital activities are for kids to use during literacy centers, independent work, or

Subjects:

Spelling, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RF.K.2d, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b

$10.00

$8.00

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2D Shapes Activities | Geometry | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to identify 2D shapes? This BOOM stack has 32 cards that will help students identify squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, octagons, hexagons, pentagons, and diamonds. This BOOM stack is for kids to practice

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

K.G.A.1, K.G.A.2, 1.G.A.1

$3.00

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$Multiplying by 0 and 1 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice$

Multiplying by 0 and 1 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

These BOOM cards are a fun way for students to practice multiplying by 0 and 1. This BOOM stack has 65 cards that are perfect for kids to participate in math drills with 0 and 1 multiplication facts. Students will use mental math to solve

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

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$Multiplying by 6 and 7 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice$

Multiplying by 6 and 7 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

These BOOM cards are a fun way for students to practice multiplying by 6 and 7. This BOOM stack has 65 cards that are perfect for kids to participate in math drills with 6 and 7 multiplication facts. Students will use mental math to solve

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

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Beginning Letter Sounds | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to identify beginning letter sounds? This spring-themed beginning letter sound BOOM activity will help students learn beginning sounds in a fun and engaging way. There are 26 BOOM cards for each letter of the

Subjects:

Spelling, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RF.K.2, RF.K.2d, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.1.2, RF.1.2c, RF.1.3

$2.50

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Counting Numbers 0-20 Ducks | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to count to 20? This 0-20 BOOM counting activity will help students identify their numbers by counting ducks. Students will enjoy this engaging and fun BOOM counting activity.This resource can only be used with

Subjects:

Math, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.69 MB)

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Counting Numbers 1-10 Buttons | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to count objects? This BOOM stack will help your students counting objects from 1-10. Students will enjoy this fun BOOM stack of 20 cards.This resource can only be used with Boom Cards. To use Boom Cards, you must

Subjects:

Math, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.67 MB)

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$Multiplying by 2, 3, and 4 Boom Cards | Math Multiplicati$

Multiplying by 2, 3, and 4 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

These BOOM cards are a fun way for students to practice multiplying by 2,3, and 4. This BOOM stack has 65 cards that are perfect for kids to participate in math drills with 2, 3, and 4 multiplication facts. Students will use mental math to solve

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

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Rhyming Words Activities | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to identify rhyming words? This rhyming words BOOM activity will help students practice reading words that rhyme. This fun deck will engage students while they identify rhyming words.This resource can only be used

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RF.K.2, RF.K.2a, RF.1.3

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.44 MB)

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$Multiplying by 11 and 12 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication$

Multiplying by 11 and 12 Boom Cards | Math Multiplication Practice

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

These BOOM cards are a fun way for students to practice multiplying by 11 and 12. This BOOM stack has 65 cards that are perfect for kids to participate in math drills with 11 and 12 multiplication facts. Students will use mental math to solve

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.59 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

At my school I currently serve as the literacy coach. This job provides me with the opportunity to work with both students and teachers. In prior years I have taught first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. I also have taught gifted/high achieving students in first, second, and third grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style enables students to have an active role in their learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Finalist for Broward County's Teacher of the Year Teacher of the Year - Hollywood Hills Elementary Target Grant Recipient City of Hollywood Grant Recipient Broward Education Foundation Disseminator/Adapter

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from the University of Florida with my Masters in Elementary Education (Go Gators!).

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have Reading, Media Specialist, and Gifted endorsements.

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Career and Technical Education, Health, Canadian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community