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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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Mo Willems Author Study Activities and Worksheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading written by Mo Willems. These Pigeon, Elephant and Pig, and Knuffle Bunny activities and worksheets are perfect for your students. These resources are ideal for kindergarten and first grade students.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

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$12.95

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Knuffle Bunny Activities and Worksheets | Mo Willems Book Study

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading Knuffle Bunny books written by Mo Willems. These Knuffle Bunny activities and worksheets are perfect for your students. This resource is ideal for kindergarten and first grade students. Digital

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$5.95

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Elephant and Pig Activities and Worksheets | Mo Willems Book Study

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading Elephant and Pig books written by Mo Willems. These book study activities and worksheets are perfect for your students. This resource is ideal for kindergarten and first grade students. Digital

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$5.95

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Grammar Worksheets and Activities Parts of Speech Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching grammar! This grammar bundle includes adjectives, adverbs, verbs, nouns, plural nouns, and prepositions. These worksheets and activities are perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.K.1, L.K.1b, L.K.1e, L.1.1, L.1.1b, L.1.1c, L.1.1e, L.1.1f, L.1.1i, L.2.1, L.2.1b...

$29.70

$22.95

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Apple Unit & Johnny Appleseed Activities

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your primary students with these engaging apple and Johnny Appleseed activities! This apple unit is perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students to practice their reading, writing, math, and science skills.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

$5.95

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Spelling Test Templates for Entire School Year | 10, 12, 15 & 20 Words

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while students take spelling tests all year long. These spelling test templates have options for 10, 12, 15, and 20 words. There are at least four templates for each month of the year. Dictation sentence template

Subjects:

Spelling, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$4.95

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Sequencing Activities | Laura Numeroff

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. These sequencing activities and worksheets are perfect for your students. This resource is ideal for pre-k, kindergarten and first grade

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.2, RL.1.2

$3.50

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Chrysanthemum Activities Back to School | Kevin Henkes Book Study

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students with Chrysanthemum activities by Kevin Henkes! These back to school activities and worksheets are perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade students to practice their reading comprehension, writing, and

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1...

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If You Give a Moose a Muffin Sequencing Activities | Laura Numeroff

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff. These sequencing activities and worksheets are perfect for your students. This resource is ideal for pre-k, kindergarten and first grade

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.2, RL.1.2

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (4.95 MB)

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Pigeon Activities and Worksheets | Mo Willems Book Study

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading Pigeon books written by Mo Willems. These Pigeon activities and worksheets are perfect for your students. This resource is ideal for kindergarten and first grade students. Digital activity included

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9

$5.95

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The Crayon Box that Talked Book Study | Back to School

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students after reading aloud The Crayon Box that Talked! These back to school activities and worksheets are perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade students. Great read aloud book for the first day or first weeks

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.7

$4.50

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Wemberly Worried Activities | Kevin Henkes Book Study

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students after reading Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes! These Wemberly Worried activities and worksheets are perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade students to practice their reading comprehension and writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1...

$4.95

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Color by Number Addition | Fall Theme October November | Adding Digits 0-18

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students with fall themed color by number addition activities. Students will practice their addition skills, fact fluency, and recall of math facts while completing October and November color by number addition worksheets.

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

K.OA.A.5, 1.OA.C.6, 2.OA.B.2

$3.95

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Laura Numeroff Book Study Activities & Bundle | Sequencing Activities

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading books by Laura Numeroff. This bundle has sequencing activities for 7 Laura Numeroff books including If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, If You Give a Dog a Donut, If You Give

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables

$24.50

$18.95

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Star Light Star Bright Nursery Rhyme Activities

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while using nursery rhymes! Star Light Star Bright nursery rhyme activities are perfect for PreK and kindergarten students. Nursery rhymes increase literacy skills including phonological and phonemic awareness,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (14.01 MB)

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Julius the Baby of the World Activities | Kevin Henkes Book Study

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students after reading Julius the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes! These activities and worksheets are perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade students to practice their reading comprehension and writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1...

$4.95

Digital Download PDF (5.81 MB)

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Corduroy Book Activities | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities are included for kids to use after reading Corduroy. Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students will enjoy these fun activity sheets. This book study provides your students with reading, writing, and

Subjects:

Graphing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (5.18 MB)

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Owen Activities | Kevin Henkes Book Study

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students after reading Owen by Kevin Henkes! These activities and worksheets are perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade students to practice their reading comprehension and writing skills. Digital activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1...

$4.95

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Kevin Henkes Book Study Activities & Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students after reading books written by Kevin Henkes! This bundle includes Chrysanthemum, Julius the Baby of the World, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Wemberly Worried. These activities and worksheets include are

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1...

$24.75

$18.95

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FREEBIE Color by Number Addition and Subtraction Facts

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, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

K.OA.A.5, 1.OA.C.6, 2.OA.B.2

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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