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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

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Social Studies - History, Geography

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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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

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Writing

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

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Research, Activities, Printables

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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

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

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Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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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

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Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

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

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Activities, Printables

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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...

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Knuffle Bunny Activities and Worksheets | Mo Willems Book Study

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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

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Vocabulary, Literature, Reading Strategies

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Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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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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Elephant and Pig Activities and Worksheets | Mo Willems Book Study

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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

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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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Apple Unit & Johnny Appleseed Activities

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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.

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Balanced Literacy, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

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Lewis and Clark Expedition Activities and Worksheets | Westward Expansion

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

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.

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Pigeon Activities and Worksheets | Mo Willems Book Study

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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

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Desert Habitat Activities | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities included for your students to learn about Desert animals, and their adaptations. This resource if for kids and has habitat activities, worksheets, graphic organizers, and posters to learn about Desert animal

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Science, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

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

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$9.90

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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

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

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Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Properties of Addition and Properties of Multiplication Bundle

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching about the properties of addition and properties of multiplication. These activities and worksheets help students practice and understand the properties of addition and properties of multiplication.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Posters

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2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5

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Stone Fox Novel Study | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

This Stone Fox novel study will provide students with printable and TpT digital activities to practice their reading skills. Students will demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary and comprehension by completing activity sheets. Students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.00

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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

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Jungle Classroom Decor | Safari Theme Classroom Decorations

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you looking for Jungle theme decor for your classroom? These Jungle decorations are perfect for your students. This decor can be used in kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade classrooms. Posters, nametags,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$9.95

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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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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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Duck for President | Election Unit | Easel Activity Distance Learning

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Printable and TpT digital activities included for kids to use after reading Duck for President by Doreen Cronin. These fun activities are for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. Activity sheets and worksheets are included for

Subjects:

Graphing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

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Dog Theme Classroom Decor

By Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you looking for Dog theme decor for your classroom? These dog theme decorations are perfect for your students. This decor can be used in kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade classrooms. Posters, nametags,

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$9.95

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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