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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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Color by Word Families

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

These fun word family activity sheets will help your students practice reading words with short and long vowels. Each color by word family worksheet focuses on a specific short or long vowel and at least four word families for that letter.This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$3.50

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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

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$8.00

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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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Coloring Sheets Alphabet Letter Recognition

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

These alphabet recognition coloring sheets are a wonderful way for students to learn the letters of the alphabet and recognize words that begin with that letter. Students will enjoy these fun coloring A-Z coloring sheets. Check out these other

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RF.K.1d

$3.00

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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

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CVC Short O Reading Words | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students to read and write CVC short o words? This fun BOOM activity will help students practice reading and writing CVC short o words. This stack includes 19 BOOM cards for students to practice reading and writing short o CVC

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

$2.00

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CVC Short I Reading Words | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to read CVC short I words? This BOOM stack is fun for kids to practice reading CVC words with the short I vowel sound. 20 cards are included with this stack.This resource can only be used with Boom Cards. To use

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

$2.00

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CVC Short A Words | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students to read and write CVC short a words? This fun BOOM activity will help students practice reading and writing CVC short a words.This resource can only be used with Boom Cards. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to

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

$2.00

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CVC Short I Words | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students to read and write CVC short i words? This fun BOOM activity will help students practice reading and writing CVC short i words.This resource can only be used with Boom Cards. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to

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

$2.00

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CVC Short A Reading Words | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students how to read CVC short A words? This BOOM stack is fun for kids to practice reading CVC words with the short A vowel sound. 20 cards are included with this stack.This resource can only be used with Boom Cards. To use

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

$2.00

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CVC Short U Reading Words | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students to read and write CVC short u words? This fun BOOM activity will help students practice reading and writing CVC short u words. This stack includes 20 BOOM cards for students to practice reading and writing short u CVC

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

$2.00

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CVC Short E Words | Read and Write | Boom Cards

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you teaching your students to read and write CVC short e words? This fun BOOM activity will help students practice reading and writing CVC short e words.This resource can only be used with Boom Cards. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to

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

$2.00

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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