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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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Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

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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

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$4.95

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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

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$4.95

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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

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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

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$6.95

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

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$3.95

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Metaphors Activities and Worksheets | Figurative Language

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching about metaphors and figurative language. These metaphors activities and worksheets help students practice writing using figurative language. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5, L.5.5a, CCRA.R.4

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Idioms Activities and Worksheets | Figurative Language

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching about idioms and figurative language. These idioms activities and worksheets help students practice writing using figurative language. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.4.5, L.5.5, CCRA.L.5

$4.95

370

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Personification Activities and Worksheets | Figurative Language

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching about personification and figurative language. These personification activities and worksheets help students practice writing using figurative language. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.4, L.3.5, L.4.5, L.5.5, CCRA.L.5

$4.95

150

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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...

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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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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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Hyperboles Activities and Worksheets | Figurative Language

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching about hyperboles and figurative language. These hyperboles activities and worksheets help students practice writing using figurative language. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.5.5, L.5.5a, CCRA.R.4

$4.95

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Figurative Language Activities Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching about figurative language. These figurative language activities and worksheets help students practice writing using figurative language. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.4, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b...

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$29.95

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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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Winter Similes Activities and Worksheets | Figurative Language

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching about winter similes and figurative language. These winter similes activities and worksheets help students practice writing using figurative language. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.4, CCRA.R.4

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.31 MB)

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Journalism Newspaper News Articles | Unit 6

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Posters

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (21.62 MB)

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Jamestown Colony Activity and Worksheets | U.S. History

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$4.95

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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 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