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Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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United States - Florida
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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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
Make learning fun for your students with this FREEBIE back to school themed color by number addition and subtraction activities. Students will practice their addition and subtraction skills, fact fluency, and recall of math facts while completing
Subjects:
Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Printables
CCSS:
K.OA.A.5, 1.OA.C.6, 2.OA.B.2
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
Printable and TpT digital activities included for your students to learn how to write poetry. Poems included are acrostic, cinquain, couplets, diamante, and haiku. Students will write poems and will have a poetry book as their final product.This
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
L.2.3, L.3.3, L.4.3, L.5.3
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
These Valentine's Day activities are FREE for students to use. Students will enjoy printable and TpT digital activities including graphing, writing acrostic poems, solving math problems, and creating words.This resource has a Easel Activity for
Subjects:
Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables
FREE
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
Check out these FREE back to school activities for the first few weeks of school. These quilts are perfect for getting to know your students and display on a back to school bulletin board. This resource is recommended for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers
FREE
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
What is a Monument Museum? A Monument Museum is a live interactive museum where students represent monuments and symbols of the United States. It also happens to be one of my favorite activities of the school year. This freebie will provide you
Subjects:
Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, U.S. History
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Types:
Research, Projects, Activities
FREE
16
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
FREEBIE for HALLOWEEN including printable and TpT digital activities! These Halloween activity sheets will provide your students with fun worksheets. Students will participate in writing activities including poetry, vocabulary activities, and math
Subjects:
Math, Writing, Halloween
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Printables
FREE
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
FREE Acts of Kindness activities and posters for kids to use. Provide your students with a kindness challenge to encourage them to display acts of kindness. Posters and certificate included.This resource includes:Our Class's Random Acts of Kindness
Subjects:
Character Education, Writing
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
FREE
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
Are you teaching your students about Jesse Owens? This FREE RESOURCE has activities for kids to use during Black History Month and when researching information about Jesse Owens. Bulletin boards can be created using pennant, timeline, and graphic
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers
FREE
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
Are you teaching your students about Elizabeth Blackwell? This resource has activities for kids to use during Women's History Month and when doing research. Bulletin boards can be created using pennant, timeline, and graphic organizers.This resource
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Women's History Month
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers
FREE
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
FREEBIE! Enjoy these FREE desk fairy passes to encourage your students to keep their desks clean. These desk fairy cards are perfect to use as positive reinforcement for back to school. Your students will love being spotlighted for having a clean
Subjects:
Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Printables
FREE
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
FREEBIE! Are you looking for FREE classroom management tips? These back to school classroom management tips are provided for elementary teachers to use with their students to promote positive behavior in the classroom. Also included is a poster
Subjects:
Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Printables, Posters
FREE
2
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By Kraus in the Schoolhouse
Are you looking for an activity for distance learning? This literacy bingo activity is perfect for students to complete at home. Students will have fun while practicing their reading, writing, and listening skills.Check out these other reading and
Subjects:
Reading, Writing
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Games
FREE
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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.