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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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U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you looking for activities to teach your students about U.S. history? This bundle has NINE resources and many American history activities and worksheets to help students learn about important events in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$44.65

$34.95

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Compare and Contrast Frogs and Toads Worksheets & Activity Sheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to compare and contrast frogs and toads! These comparing and contrasting activities are perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students. Engaging activities are included to

Subjects:

General Science, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.9, RI.2.9, RI.3.9, W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2

$4.00

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Compare and Contrast Insects & Spiders Worksheets & Activity Sheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to compare and contrast insects and spiders! These comparing and contrasting activities are perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students. Engaging activities are included to practice

Subjects:

General Science, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.9, RI.2.9, RI.3.9, W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2

$4.00

102

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Journalism Newspaper Unit Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about Journalism! These activities and worksheets are perfect for students learning to write a newspaper or for a journalism club. This resource is perfect for 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$36.00

$29.99

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Compare and Contrast Dogs and Cats Worksheets & Activity Sheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to compare and contrast dogs and cats! These comparing and contrasting activities are perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students. Engaging activities are included to practice

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.9, RI.2.9, RI.3.9, W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2

$4.00

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Compare and Contrast Alligators and Crocodiles Worksheets & Activity Sheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to compare and contrast alligators and crocodiles! These comparing and contrasting activities are perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students. Engaging activities are included

Subjects:

General Science, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.9, RI.2.9, RI.3.9, W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2

$4.00

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U.S. Historical Documents Activities and Worksheets Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you looking for ways to teach the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Liberty Bell, and Gettysburg Address?. These activities and worksheets are perfect for students to learn about these important U.S. historical documents and symbols.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$13.85

$9.95

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U.S. Symbols and Monuments Activities and Worksheets | American Symbols

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you looking for activities to teach your students about U.S. symbols and monuments? This U.S. symbols unit has activities and worksheets to help students learn all about symbols and monuments of the United States. This resource is perfect for

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (11.00 MB)

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Compare and Contrast Arctic and Antarctica Worksheets & Activity Sheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to compare and contrast the Arctic and Antarctica! These comparing and contrasting activities are perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students. Engaging activities are included

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.2.9, RI.3.9, RI.4.9, W.2.2, W.3.2, W.4.2

$4.00

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Opinion Writing Best Pet | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Opinion writing printable and digital activities included for kids to write about the best pet. 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students will use graphic organizers, planning sheets, and informational sheets to write opinion essays.This resource

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.2.1, W.3.1

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (16.62 MB)

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Compare and Contrast Activities and Worksheets Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun with this compare and contrast activity bundle. These ready-to-use resources include 7 different topics for students to practice comparing and contrasting. These reading and writing activities are perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade,

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.1.9, RI.2.9, RI.3.9, W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2

$28.00

$20.00

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Habitats and Animal Adaptations Activities and Research Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about habitats? This habitat activities bundle is for kids and has tons of activities for the Arctic, Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, and Woodland Forest. It includes habitat worksheets, graphic organizers, and posters.

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$29.95

$19.99

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American Flag Pledge of Allegiance | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students about the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance? Printable and TpT digital activities are included for kids to learn about these symbols of the US. Graphic organizers are included to use for research.This

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.4, RI.3.4, RI.4.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (18.37 MB)

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Florida BEST Standards ELA Fourth Grade

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you using the Florida B.E.S.T. ELA Standards with your fourth grade students? These I Can statement posters, vocabulary posters, parent newsletters, and bookmarks will make it much easier to communicate the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards to your 4th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, For Parents, Posters

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (58.13 MB)

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Opinion Writing School Uniforms

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Opinion writing printable activities included for kids to write their opinion about school uniforms. 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students will enjoy using graphic organizers, activity sheets, and planning sheets to write opinion essays.This

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.2.5, W.2.8, W.3.1, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.1, W.5.1a...

$3.50

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Florida B.E.S.T. Standards ELA 5th Grade

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you using the Florida B.E.S.T. ELA Standards with your fifth grade students? These I Can statement posters, vocabulary posters, parent newsletters, and bookmarks will make it much easier to communicate the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards to your 5th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, For Parents, Posters

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (69.77 MB)

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Kindergarten Common Core ELA Activities | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities included for kindergarten students focusing on the Common Core ELA Standards. These graphic organizers address the English Language Arts Standards in Reading for both Literature (RL) and Informational Text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.4, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RI.K.1, RI.K.2, RI.K.3...

$4.50

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Florida BEST Standards ELA Third Grade

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you using the Florida B.E.S.T. ELA Standards with your third grade students? These I Can statement posters, vocabulary posters, parent newsletters, and bookmarks will make it much easier to communicate the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards to your 3rd

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, For Parents, Posters

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (58.17 MB)

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Rainforest Habitat | Animal Adaptations | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities for kids to learn about the Rainforest and animal adaptations. Students will use habitat activities, worksheets, graphic organizers, and posters to learn about Rainforest animal adaptations and facts.This

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$5.99

Digital Download PDF (22.65 MB)

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ELA Rubrics and Scales Common Core 3rd Grade

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching third grade? These rubrics and scales address the Common Core standards for Informational Text (RI) and Literature (RL). It is important for students to understand what the standards are and how they can master them. The scales

Subjects:

Literature, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Rubrics

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (2.01 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