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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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Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans

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Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth

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Vocabulary, Social Studies - History, Geography

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

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299

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Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets

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Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitution Day. These activities and worksheets help students learn about these important U.S. documents. This resource is perfect for

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Government, U.S. History, Writing

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

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American Revolution Activities and Worksheets | Revolutionary War | U.S. History

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Are you looking for ways to teach your students about the American Revolution? These activities and worksheets help students learn about the Revolutionary War and this important event in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th

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U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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13 Colonies Activities and Worksheets | Thirteen Colonies Unit

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Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 13 Colonies. This Thirteen U.S. Colonies resource is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern

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U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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3 Branches of Government Worksheets and Activities | U.S. Government Unit

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Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 3 branches of government. This U.S. Government Unit is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial

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Government, U.S. History, Writing

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

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Declaration of Independence | Liberty Bell | U.S. History

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Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the Declaration of Independence and Liberty Bell. These activities and worksheets help students learn about this important U.S. document and U.S. symbol. This resource is perfect for 2nd

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Writing

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

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

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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

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

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

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Lewis and Clark Expedition Activities and Worksheets | Westward Expansion

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Are you looking for activities and worksheets to teach your students about the Lewis and Clark Expedition? These activities and worksheets are perfect for students to learn and research about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Meriwether Lewis, William

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Creative Writing, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Jamestown Colony Activity and Worksheets | U.S. History

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Are you looking for activities to teach your students about the Jamestown Colony? These unit has activities and worksheets to help students learn all about Jamestown. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Digital

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U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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U.S. Historical Documents Activities and Worksheets Bundle

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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.

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

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

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Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Civil War Activities | Easel Activity Distance Learning

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Are you looking for activities to teach your students about the Civil War? These Civil War activities and worksheets help students learn about this historical event in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 4th grade and 5th grade students.

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U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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American Revolution & Civil War Activities and Worksheets Bundle | U.S. History

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Are you looking for activities to teach your students about the American Revolution and Civil War? This bundle has many activities and worksheets to help students learn about these important events in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 3rd

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U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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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

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U.S. History, Writing, Informational Text

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$6.00

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World War 1 Activities | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities included for kids to learn about World War 1. Graphic organizers, maps, vocabulary cards, writing activities will help students research information about World War 1. This resource has a Easel Activity for

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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W.4.2, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.2, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.6.2, W.6.7, W.6.8

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Black History Biography Activities Bundle

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Are you teaching your students about outstanding individuals who have had a positive impact on U.S. history? These Black history biography activities are for kids to research and learn about these important individuals. Bulletin boards can be

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

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

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Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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War of 1812 Activities | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities are included for your kids to learn about the War of 1812. Teachers can use these worksheets for students to research about this war in history. Vocabulary, graphic organizers, writing activities, and answer keys

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Writing

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Famous Americans Biography Activities Bundle

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Are you teaching your students about Famous Americans in U.S. history? This resource has 36 famous Americans for students to research. Bulletin boards can be created using pennant, timeline, and graphic organizers.This resource includes the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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$35.00

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Gettysburg Address Activities and Worksheets | U.S. History

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Are you looking for a way to teach your students about the Gettysburg Address? These activities and worksheets help students learn about this important U.S. document. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Digital

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Writing

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$3.95

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Community Helpers | Careers | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities included for students to learn about community helpers and careers. This career unit has ideas for kids and can be used with kindergarten and first grade students. Wide variety of jobs included.This resource has

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Career and Technical Education, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Posters

$5.99

Digital Download PDF (18.29 MB)

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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

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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.

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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