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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

202

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Teaching Theme The Lion and the Mouse | Aesop's Fable

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to identify the theme of a story while reading Aesop's fables! These teaching theme activities and worksheets for The Lion and the Mouse are perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$3.50

562

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Hey Little Ant Activities | Teaching Point of View and Opinion Writing

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading Hey, Little Ant and teaching about point of view and opinion writing. These activities help students practice reading comprehension skills including summarizing, retelling, identifying character

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4, 2.MD.D.10, 3.MD.B.3, RL.1.6, RL.2.6, RL.3.6

$4.95

188

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study | Read & Respond Activities

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This novel study has activities and worksheets to help students read and respond to the chapters. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4...

$5.50

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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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Teaching Theme with Aesop's Fables Bundle Volume One

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching how to identify the theme of a story while reading Aesop's fables! These teaching theme activities and worksheets are perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Students will enjoy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$17.50

$12.75

230

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Teaching Theme The Hare and the Tortoise | Aesop's Fable

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to identify the theme of a story while reading Aesop's fables! These teaching theme activities and worksheets for The Hare and the Tortoise are perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$3.50

245

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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

153

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Teaching Theme for Any Story Activities | Moral Lesson Central Message

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while having them identify the theme of any story. This teaching theme activities and worksheets is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Students will enjoy identifying the theme, moral,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$3.50

213

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Teaching Theme The Ants & the Grasshopper | Aesop's Fables

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to identify the theme of a story while reading Aesop's fables! These teaching theme activities and worksheets for The Ants & the Grasshopper are perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (4.71 MB)

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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

Digital Download PDF (19.98 MB)

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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...

$4.95

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Teaching Theme with Aesop's Fables Bundle - Volume One & Volume Two

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$35.00

$28.00

Bundle

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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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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study Chapter Activities and Worksheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This novel study has activities and worksheets to help students read and respond to the chapters. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade and 4th grade students.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4

$4.95

Digital Download PDF (36.72 MB)

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Teaching Theme The Boy Who Cried Wolf | Shepherd Boy and Wolf | Aesop's Fable

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to identify the theme of a story while reading Aesop's fables! These teaching theme activities and worksheets for The Boy Who Cried Wolf also known as The Shepherd Boy & the Wolf are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (4.24 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

Digital Download PDF (7.93 MB)

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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

Digital Download PDF (7.87 MB)

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Teaching Theme Town Mouse & Country Mouse | Aesop's Fable

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to identify the theme of a story while reading Aesop's fables! These teaching theme activities and worksheets for Town Mouse & Country Mouse are perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (4.46 MB)

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Teaching Theme with Aesop's Fables Bundle Volume Two

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them how to identify the theme of a story while reading Aesop's fables! These teaching theme activities and worksheets are perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$17.50

$14.00

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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