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Take Home Folder Covers and Labels with Homework Helpers

By Polka Dots Please

Ready to stay organized this year? These Take Home Folders are unlike any other homework helper option out there! Get everything you need to support students and families, including literacy tools, math reference sheets, editable covers, labels, and

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Other (Math), Classroom Management, Back to School

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Sight Words Practice with Decodable Sentences Cards with Assessments BUNDLE

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You understand the importance of sight words and decoding practice! These high frequency word flashcards help children read sight words in isolation and in decodable sentences! Every card helps readers improve their word recognition, fluency, and

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Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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

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Flash Cards, Word Walls, Printables

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Pencil Box Name Tags with Take Home Folders | Student Supply BUNDLE

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Get organized this back to school season! Save BIG on everything you need, including pencil box name tags, take home folders, homework helpers, math tool kits, and personal word walls! With tools for school and home you can master classroom

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Reading, Math, Back to School

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Homework, Printables, For Parents

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$15.99

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Homework Helper with Editable Student Login and Teacher Contact

By Polka Dots Please

If you're looking for the best Homework Helpers, you will love Fridge Friend! This unique home learning resource includes important literacy and math reference sheets. You can also personalize with student logins and teacher contact information to

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Math, Classroom Management, Back to School

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Classroom Behavior Management and Parent Communication

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You know the importance of establishing classroom routines and behavior expectations in your classroom. Before you can begin any type of classroom reward system, it's important to really TEACH what you want to see in your classroom! I created this

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Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

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Letters Homework Worksheets & Alphabet Activities

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Practicing alphabet letters and letter sound correspondence should be fun for kids and families! This family friendly product gives clear learning goals with simple directions and hands-on activities!Activities for each letter:trace and write

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Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

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Homework, Printables, For Parents

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Editable Personal Word Wall for Writing Folders and Centers

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Personalized Student Word Walls guarantee that your students always have access to their sight words or spelling words. These are the perfect addition to student writing folders or homework folders.Want to get this resource for FREE? Click

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Reading, Spelling, Writing

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Word Walls, Printables, For Parents

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Phonics Homework for the YEAR

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As a teacher, you understand the importance of quality phonics instruction. This skill based phonics homework helps families understand what their children are learning at school! "Fuss Free Phonics Homework" incorporates decoding, reading,

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Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

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Homework, Printables, For Parents

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Short Vowel Worksheets & Decodable Passages 1st grade & Kindergarten Homework

By Polka Dots Please

If you're looking the best phonics homework for your kindergarten or first grade classroom, this is it! These short vowel worksheets include word family practice and decodable passages with comprehension questions. If you don't assign homework,

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Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, For Parents

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.4, RI.K.1, RI.K.4, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b, RF.K.3c...

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Sight Word Practice with Decodable Sentences | High Frequency Words Set 2

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You understand the importance of sight word practice! These sight word flashcards help children read high frequency words in isolation and in decodable sentences! Every card helps readers improve their word recognition, fluency, and decoding skills!

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

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

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Flash Cards, Word Walls, Printables

$6.00

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Kindness Tree | Classroom Behavior Management | Christmas Activity

By Polka Dots Please

A Classroom Kindness Tree is the perfect way to encourage kindness with your students. ❤️ Create a positive classroom environment and improve your management! When a student performs an act of kindness, he or she can help decorate by dragging an

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Classroom Management, Classroom Community

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

$4.00

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FREE Back to School Parent Survey | Parent Communication

By Polka Dots Please

Don't wait to start positive parent communication! Families love this unique Back to School Survey or Conference Survey that sets the tone for a great year! The questionnaire allows parents to share information about what makes their child special.

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Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Classroom Forms, For Parents

FREE

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Long Vowels Worksheets Homework and Activities

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Practicing long vowels and word families should be fun for kids! These printables give clear learning goals with simple directions with engaging hands-on activities!Activities for each word family:trace and write wordsbrainstorm and write words with

Subjects:

Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Homework, Printables, For Parents

$5.00

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Open House Power Point

By Polka Dots Please

Make your open house event fun, memorable, and informative! This editable presentation includes 50 different slides that are colorful and beautifully designed. Simply add your own text about your classroom and your students. I also like to add

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, For Parents

$5.00

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FREE Parent Teacher Conference Form | Parent Survey

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Take the stress out of parent teacher conferences for you and families! This conference form helps you feel prepared and confident. Use the parent survey and student survey to get insight and avoid surprises at your meetings. Parents can answer the

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For All Subject Areas

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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For Parents

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FREE Alphabet Letter M Homework Worksheets and Activities

By Polka Dots Please

Practicing alphabet letters and letter sound correspondence should be fun for kids and families! These printables give clear learning goals with simple directions with engaging hands-on alphabet activities!This is a FREE sample to try for letter M

Subjects:

Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Homework, Printables, For Parents

CCSS:

RF.K.1d, RF.K.2, RF.K.2d

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Reading Homework Vowel Teams

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Do parents thank you for sending home meaningful homework?!! I created "Fuss Free Phonics Homework" because I have been using this type of homework in my classroom for 8 years, and teachers, families, and kids love it! Each page clearly

Subjects:

Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, For Parents

$5.00

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Mathematical Practices Posters and Parent Letter

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Make the 8 Mathematical Practices easy to understand for kids...and their parents! These posters explain the 8 Mathematical Practices using words that little learners can easily understand. There is also a letter for parents to help explain the

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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For Parents, Posters

$3.00

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Diphthongs and R controlled Vowels Worksheets Homework & Activities

By Polka Dots Please

Practicing dipthongs and r controlled vowels should be fun for kids! These printables give clear learning goals with simple directions with engaging hands-on literacy activities!Activities for each pattern:trace and write wordsbrainstorm and write

Subjects:

Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, For Parents

$4.00

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Reading Comprehension Strategies

By Polka Dots Please

Make reading an interactive and exciting experience for learners in your classroom and their families at home! Poppin' Reading has everything you need to promote interactive reading and critical thinking at school and home. I created this product

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.6, RL.K.7, RL.K.10, RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.2.1, RL.2.5, RL.2.7

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught first grade for over 12 years before becoming a homeschooling mom! Now I teach future TEACHERS as a graduate instructor of Emergent Language and Literacy. As a certified elementary, early childhood, and special education teacher, I find ways to engage all learners!

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My classroom runs on routines, movement, kindness, and FUN!

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning