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Swannanoa, North Carolina, United States
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I began my teaching career in 4th grade where I spent 4 years teaching. I am now a 1st grade teacher. This is my 6th year teaching 1st grade. I create resources all the time for my own classroom so I can have exactly what I want. I decided it was time to list the things I create on my own teachers pay teachers account.
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Pete the Cat School Tour
Do you love Pete the Cat as much as me? Chances are the kids in your class do as well. This is a great resource for kids to be able to see all the places they will be going this year. This would be perfect for kindergarten or even first grade (where I will use it). New kids to the school will appreciate this and even the kids who came in kindergarten will appreciate knowing how to get places from their new classroom. First thing I will do is read the book Pete the Cat Rockin’ in my School Shoe
PreK - 2nd
Cute Class List Template
Want to impress your new students and families with the cutest class list in the Meet the Teacher lineup? Or need a list for your door to keep up year-round? This is the perfect resource for you!
PreK - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom School Tour
UPDATED VERSION WITH LETTER H This is the perfect activity for those kindergartners or 1st graders who are new to the school or just need a reminder where things are. Start in the classroom after you read the book “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”. After each clue the letters for that clue are larger if you want to print them to have your students searching for them! The stops are -The library -The gym -The music room -The art room -the Playground -The cafeteria -the office Then back to the classroo
PreK - 2nd
Back to School Centers- MONTH LONG
Let me take all the stress and pressure off of planning centers that will keep students engaged all month long. This month of centers includes all you need to not have to plan anything. It is all in one place and all standards aligned. It also includes pintables and activities for a school store! The weekly themes are: Back to School (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom) FriendshipWeatherApples Each Week includes activities for Word workReading/Listening Math Blocks/ STEM Dramatic Play (School Store) You
Kindergarten
Handwriting, Numbers, Reading
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, RF.K.1
+2
October Dramatic Play - Harvest Bakery
Everything you need to transform your Dramatic Play area in your classroom for October or other Fall months. This has everything you need for a Harvest Bakery. Pendant sign Item labels Menu with prices that include real money picturesClipart to print if you do not have items to add in your bakery already. An Open and Closed sign. Badges for role-play (Barista, Baker and customer) Your kids are going to love this and it will give your classroom all the cozy fall vibes.
PreK - K
Classroom Community
Friendship Centers - Easy prep!
4Weekly centers all in one place. This week is all about Back to school and focused on FRIENDSHIP Each week contains a activity for the following centers: Word workReading/ ListeningMathBlocks/ LegosPair each center with my monthly dramatic play theme - September is School Store.
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.C.7
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
+1
Also included in: Back to School Centers- MONTH LONG
School Store Dramatic Play
If you are anything like me centers can be sometimes overwhelming when you are trying to make them meaningful. After years of just having a “house center” I am ditching that and creating a monthly store. The first month will be a school store where students can play and pretend to work in a school store. This will teach them taking turns, their school supplies, and allow them to use their imagination. Please check for my weekly center tasks as a part of this centers bundle. I hope this makes our
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Money Math, Writing
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, CCRA.SL.1
Also included in: Back to School Centers- MONTH LONG
"The Good Egg" SEL Activities- EASY Prep!
This resource is perfect for back to school or any time during the school year to talk about how to deal with emotions. Kids have big feelings. I love this book so much! It teaches that you can’t put so much pressure on yourself and when you do, you need to talk time for yourself. Maybe a lesson I need to remember myself. This resource was made to reach the younger kids. This is a great resource to teach about the calm spot (if you have one in your classroom). Read the book and discuss what y
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Miss Nelson is Missing- A Good Teacher vs. A Bad Teacher
I LOVE the book Miss Nelson is Missing. I usually bring it out after a few weeks of school when the “honeymoon phase” is over. This year I am going to do things a little differently. I spend the whole week teaching expectations for them. I often do not think about their expectations for ME. I am going to read them the book “Miss Nelson is Missing” and have a class discussion about a good teacher, vs. a bad teacher and create an anchor chart. Then they are going to think about what they can do
K - 5th
Classroom Community
Weekly Centers- Apples
This week is all about Back to school and focused on APPLES This week contains a activity for the following centers all Apple related: Word workReading/ ListeningMathBlocks/ LegosPair each center with my monthly dramatic play theme - September is School Store.
Kindergarten
Alphabet, Classroom Community, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
+3
Also included in: Back to School Centers- MONTH LONG
Weather Centers- Easy Prep!
This week is all about Back to school and focused on WEATHER This week contains a activity for the following centers all weather related: Word workReading/ ListeningMathBlocks/ LegosPair each center with my monthly dramatic play theme - September is School Store.
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, W.K.1
, CCRA.L.1
+1
Also included in: Back to School Centers- MONTH LONG
Centers - Back to School, Week 1 EASY PREP
Weekly centers all in one place. This week is all about Back to school and focused on the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Each week contains a activity for the following centers: Word workReading/ Listening Math Blocks/ Legos Pair each center with my monthly dramatic play theme - September is School Store.
PreK - K
Numbers, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+14
Also included in: Back to School Centers- MONTH LONG
First Week of School Morning Work (no prep)
The first week of school is stressful enough. Let this make your mornings start with a little more ease. This is great for first grade or kindergarten. The first day picture is something that is great to hold on to until the end of the year. Give it to back them on the last day of school with the last day of school picture. This resource has •First day picture •Last day picture •Practice writing the alphabet (capital and lowercase) •Writing numbers 1-20 •My favorite part of school is_______
K - 1st
Missing Treasure Hunt- End of Year 1st Grade Math review
End of the year math review can be SO boring for all the kids, and teachers. Make this fun by finding the missing treasure by solving math problems. You can hide some type of "Treasure" in the final location. I hid cookies in the final location when my class did this. They are begging for more math review with this fun resource.
1st
Math Test Prep
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+12
Halloween Spook-Tacular Narrative
This resource aligns with 1st grade Wit and Wisdom Module 1. This is laid out for students to be successful with a fun piece of narrative writing. While practicing the skills they are working on already. •Students will choose from one of the settings first and finish the sentence starter. It all started in____________. •Then students will choose a character they want their story to be about. They will give their character a name. For example, When Boo the Ghost. •Students will create their o
K - 2nd
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.K.3
, W.1.3
, CCRA.R.2
+2
Meet the Teacher Slides. Editable Resouce
Meet the Teacher day doesn't have to stress you out. These stations make it as easy as possible to help your families navigate their way through this day without skipping any steps. There are editable and non editable slides in this PowerPoint template. You can edit in PowerPoint or upload this to Google Slides to edit. Enjoy!
K - 6th
Other (Arts), Other (ELA)
Take Home Folder- PONY Folder
Take-home folders do not need to be complicated, but it can always be cute! This PONY folder gives your students and families a place where they can find everything! Easily add names to these by adding a text box or just write your student names in the blank spot. Either works perfectly! This is how I set up my P.O.N.Y. Folder- •I print these on this sticker paper and stick it to a folder with brads. • Inside the folder I add a sticker on the left (Left at home) and on the right (right back t
PreK - 5th
Elf Daily Activity and Classroom Management
Do you use the Elf to help with classroom management in your class in December. Do you forget to move it and need a helpful reminder. This product will help you move the elf and make each day magical. Most of the tasks are things you already have in your classroom but some things you can buy. There are 18 different options of things for your elf to do each day in December. Use this as the lazy teacher guide to classroom management for the last few weeks before Christmas break. There is an optio
PreK - 2nd
Beginning of Year Bulletin Board
Download all you need for the cutest back to school bulletin board! This resource even has a page to use where you will display student work. Just print, laminate and cut for use year after year! LettersFruit cut-outsvegetable cut-outsSweetest work coming soon poster
Not Specific
No Prep Morning Meeting Week 2
Week 2 of no prep morning meeting to start out your school year. I am adding each week for the entire year along with the editable resource in a bundle. This will work perfectly as a smartboard activity to get your day off on the right track. To add your own information insert a text box or image. Each day begins with directions for their morning routine. Then you can enter in morning work of your choice. The second slide is a calendar to discuss the date. And days of school The third slide
PreK - 3rd
Classroom Community
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About the store
Experience
I began my teaching career in 4th grade where I spent 4 years teaching. I am now a 1st grade teacher. This is my 6th year teaching 1st grade. I create resources all the time for my own classroom so I can have exactly what I want. I decided it was time to list the things I create on my own teachers pay teachers account.
Teaching style
I love giving children options. Not all students learn in the same way or on the same day. It is important to me to make everything fun and engaging. With county mandates for curriculum it is hard to put my own flair on teaching but I work hard to do that every day.
Awards & shining teacher moments
WLOS Thanks for teachers recipient
My own education history
Bachelors in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
Additional biographical information
I am a Christian, a fire wife, a mom of two amazing little girls and two rowdy chocolate labs. I am a North Carolina teacher and I bleed Black and Gold for App State. Sundays are for church and football. Shopping, sweets, craft beer and crafting can heal any bad day.
Growing up both of my parents were teachers. My mom taught elementary and my dad taught 8th grade Social Studies. Wanting to be different and forge my own path I started as a Interior Design major. I quickly realized my calling for teaching overpowered my desire to be different. The rest is history. I recently transferred schools within my county to the school closest to my home, also the school my mother retired from. I was lucky enough to be placed in her old classroom with her amazing assistant that she retired with.
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