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With a passion for teaching literacy in primary grades, I bring over 20 years of experience in education. My journey includes: ⭐13 years teaching first grade ⭐2 years teaching kindergarten ⭐2 years teaching third grade ⭐Adjunct Professor: Developed and taught a course on teaching writing in K-2 ⭐Teaching Spanish to educators and children in grades K-3 ⭐Mentoring new teachers ⭐Hosting student teachers and observers
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Preview of Sight Words Practice Fluency Flash cards: Reading High-frequency FRY Words

Sight Words Practice Fluency Flash cards: Reading High-frequency FRY Words

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Brenda Tejeda
Ever have students who are just not learning their high-frequency sight words fast enough, despite everything you've tried? How about students who can read sight words on flashcards, but have difficulty recognizing them in context? These cards provide fluency, recognition, and sight word practice in context! ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ "THANK YOU! This is such a fantastic resource, especially for a first-year teacher! I feel like I have a million things to learn and keep track of, and this resource made my life
Preview of Phonics Worksheets | Science of Reading | Word Work Center CVC Digraphs Blends

Phonics Worksheets | Science of Reading | Word Work Center CVC Digraphs Blends

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Brenda Tejeda
This is a bundle of phonics picture sorts, perfect for K-2 science of reading centers, morning work, homework, or word work. Includes all phonics skills from beginning sounds, CVC, Blends, Digraphs, VCE, R-controlled Vowels, Vowel Teams, and Diphthongs. **NO PREP** Simply copy the sorting page you want to use, place in your word work center, and students cut and glue into notebooks. So easy to change this center from week to week! **Differentiate by assigning different numbers of categories (c
Preview of Coloring Pages Color by Sight Word Practice Worksheets Fry Words Morning Work

Coloring Pages Color by Sight Word Practice Worksheets Fry Words Morning Work

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Brenda Tejeda
Looking for a fun way to practice sight words? These color by sight word activity worksheets are perfect for centers or morning work! Now includes editable pages!Save over 50% with the bundle: ***The ULTIMATE Sight Word Bundle***Kids love being little detectives, and they will love using magnifying lenses to reveal these mystery pictures. These sight word practice sheets incorporate recognition, discrimination, coloring and handwriting practice, as well as a little sleuth work! ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My
Preview of Sight Word Sentences Flash cards and Assessment Fry Sight Words Practice

Sight Word Sentences Flash cards and Assessment Fry Sight Words Practice

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Brenda Tejeda
Looking for an easy way to assess and keep track of your students' sight word knowledge? Need an effective, fun way for them to practice their sight words? This pack is for you! ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved these sight word cards as an alternative to just the sight word on a card. I loved that the word was used in context and this allowed students to use more strategies than just memorization to read the word. “ -Telena H.Part of a bundle that includes 6 sight word packs OR part of a huge growing bundle
Preview of Phonics Intervention Decodable Passages Small Group Reading Intervention BUNDLE

Phonics Intervention Decodable Passages Small Group Reading Intervention BUNDLE

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Brenda Tejeda
These phonics worksheets make planning for small group reading so easy! Aligned with the science of reading, each 2-page lesson incorporates phonics, decoding, fluency, comprehension, writing and high-frequency sight word practice! Phonics intervention pages are part of my Phonics and Fluency Decodable Lessons Bundle, so please do not purchase this if you own that bundle. These all-in-one lessons provide no-prep, targeted instruction for small groups that includes all of the below skills in jus
Preview of Sight Word Practice Activity Worksheets for High Frequency Words

Sight Word Practice Activity Worksheets for High Frequency Words

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Brenda Tejeda
Sight word practice pages- Fry high-frequency words 1-100 Have your students learn sight words in context with these fun, multi-sensory sight word sheets! Includes Fry Words 1-100. For other sight word lists, see below. ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this fun way to get extra practice in on our sight words. We used these weekly! My kids were able to catch on quickly to what each section was and to complete with little or no help. They loved these and looked forward to them.” -Amanda N.For a Word-Mapping
Preview of Main Idea and Supporting Details PowerPoint Reading Comprehension Activities

Main Idea and Supporting Details PowerPoint Reading Comprehension Activities

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Brenda Tejeda
Teach finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details with our interactive PowerPoint and engaging activities! Help your students improve reading comprehension with graphic organizers, reading passages, and task cards. *Available in DIGITAL version here: Main Idea for Google SlidesIdentifying the Main Idea is such an important skill, but can sometimes be hard for young learners to grasp. This interactive PowerPoint introduction and engaging follow-up activities not only make teaching this skill eff
Preview of Labeling Pictures Kindergarten Short Vowels - CVC Words CVC Word Families

Labeling Pictures Kindergarten Short Vowels - CVC Words CVC Word Families

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Brenda Tejeda
Labeling pictures with CVC words worksheets! Perfect for kindergarten and first grade. Lined and unlined for writing sentences. Stretching out a word can be a difficult strategy for beginning writers. These pages encourage students to label and stretch out words, but they also include a phonics component so kids can apply the spelling patterns they learn. ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students really enjoyed this activity because the word chosen were easy to sound out independently as they were able to tap th
Preview of Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension Passages Venn Diagram

Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension Passages Venn Diagram

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Brenda Tejeda
These compare and contrast reading passages and writing printables are perfect for teaching this reading comprehension skill! Includes nonfiction passages and worksheets. Part of a Comprehension Strategy Bundle. Please click here for a look:Compare and Contrast Cami*3 passages, 2 versions of each (6 total) -Version 1- Students cut and paste picture-supported words to complete Venn diagram -Version 2- Students highlight to compare, color-code pictures to contrast TOPICS: cats vs. dogs apples
Preview of Labeling Pictures Kindergarten 1st Grade | PHONICS Writing Paper CVC Digraphs

Labeling Pictures Kindergarten 1st Grade | PHONICS Writing Paper CVC Digraphs

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Brenda Tejeda
Stretching out a word can be a difficult strategy for beginning writers. Like my original Labeling pack, these pages encourage students to label and stretch out words, but these include a phonics component so kids can apply the spelling patterns they learn! ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This resource was definitely helpful and proved to be a solid tool in helping to build better writing and word recognition skills. The different picture scenes provided lots of enjoyment." -Carri B.SAVE 50% with the Writing Bundl
Preview of Main Idea and Details Reading Comprehension Passages and Graphic Organizers

Main Idea and Details Reading Comprehension Passages and Graphic Organizers

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Brenda Tejeda
Teach main idea and details with these reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, and writing pages. Perfect for practicing this comprehension skill. Part of a Comprehension Strategy Bundle. Please click here for a look:Main Idea & DetailsThis pack includes reading passages and printables to practice the Main Idea & Details comprehension strategy. 5 passages, 3 versions of each (15 total) -Version 1- Students color-code the passage, then cut and paste the main idea and details -Vers
Preview of New Years 2026 Coloring Pages and New Year Bulletin Board Countdown Ball

New Years 2026 Coloring Pages and New Year Bulletin Board Countdown Ball

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Brenda Tejeda
Grab these New Years posters 2026 and bulletin board for your kindergarten and first grade classroom! Includes several one-page activities! Happy New Year 2026 poster for goals, resolutions, and favorite memory! (different kid options + draw your own)New Year one-page writing craftCountdown to the New Year (count and find the objects)Countdown versions (match number to clock or ten-frame)Rhyming Countdown**Also includes bulletin board pieces.**Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE, which includes over 65 act
Preview of Phonics Posters Anchor Charts Spelling Rules Posters Interactive Notebook

Phonics Posters Anchor Charts Spelling Rules Posters Interactive Notebook

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Brenda Tejeda
These phonics anchor charts include over 150 posters with kid-friendly definitions, visuals, and examples for K-2 phonics skill, perfect for small group or whole-group instruction! Use these charts to explicitly teach, review, and revisit key spelling patterns. Just glue them into student notebooks and flip back when needed to warm up, review, or reteach! Students can write words and sentences on the facing page for practice and ongoing review. I included word lists/ sentences for dictation, so
Preview of Phonics I Spy Hidden Pictures Games CVC Worksheets 1st Grade Kindergarten

Phonics I Spy Hidden Pictures Games CVC Worksheets 1st Grade Kindergarten

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What better way to practice phonics than playing I Spy using hidden pictures? This bundle of phonics worksheets will have your students practicing CVC, Blends and Digraphs, VCE, Vowel Teams and more while having fun! You can use these phonics pages to practice phonics skills during centers, morning work, or assign as homework! Or, display on your whiteboard and work on them together! ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These are brilliant. These are a great way to encourage reading for a reluctant reader without them r
Preview of Dolch Sight Words Fluency Flash cards Sight Word Practice Activities & Sentences

Dolch Sight Words Fluency Flash cards Sight Word Practice Activities & Sentences

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Brenda Tejeda
Boost your students' sight word vocabulary and reading fluency with these high-frequency sight word cards from the Dolch word list! Sight word practice in context, with a word bank to review previously-covered words. Now available for use with Google Slides as well! Click here for the Digital + Printable Dolch BundleEver have students who are just not learning their sight words fast enough, despite everything you've tried? How about students who can read sight words on flashcards, but have dif
Preview of Labeling Pictures Kindergarten Writing and Coloring Pages Winter Writing

Labeling Pictures Kindergarten Writing and Coloring Pages Winter Writing

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Brenda Tejeda
Labeling Pictures for Kindergarten; This bundle has labeling writing and coloring pages for the entire year. Perfect as a writing center or morning work in kindergarten and first grade. Stretching out a word can be a difficult strategy for emergent writers. These labeling sheets are great practice for your beginning writers and will help increase their confidence to become risk-takers with spelling. ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students love these labeling pages. It has really helped in our writing process a
Preview of How to Writing Pages: Hands-on Sequencing Kindergarten Writing Paper Prompts

How to Writing Pages: Hands-on Sequencing Kindergarten Writing Paper Prompts

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Brenda Tejeda
Engage your students in your How-to writing unit with these hands-on pages! In our how-to writing unit, we loved using little kits to act out the steps for a topic. Doing it first helps students when it comes to writing the steps.⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Love these how-to writing activities! My students enjoy being able to choose their topic and it is helping them improve their writing using transition words! ” -Brittany S.Similar to my Story Pop-ups, students use the pieces to ACT OUT the steps!Cut out
Preview of Area and Perimeter Project Design a Theme Park Project-Based Learning 3rd grade

Area and Perimeter Project Design a Theme Park Project-Based Learning 3rd grade

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Brenda Tejeda
Use this project-based learning activity to review area and perimeter in a meaningful way! Students design a theme park by following area and perimeter guidelines. **Directions and suggestions **Student directions page **Grid paper **Icons for attractions/ amenities **Map key and area/ perimeter chart **Expense sheet **Sample pictures ***** STAY CONNECTED!*****Have questions?Email me at brenda@brendatejeda.com Want my FREE weekly teaching tips and access to my FREE resource library?Sign up her
Preview of Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st Grade 2nd Grade Worksheets

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st Grade 2nd Grade Worksheets

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Brenda Tejeda
Reading comprehension passages to boost your students' comprehension skills in 1st and 2nd grade! These passages and worksheets cover 4 skills- main idea, compare and contrast, sequencing, making inferences. They are part of my complete bundle, which includes PowerPoint presentations, posters, center activities, and more! If you own my Comprehension Strategy Bundle , please do not purchase, as you already own these. Included (please see previews for more detail):⭐ Sequencing6 Reading comprehens
Preview of Dolch Sight Word Flash Cards DOLCH Sight Words Lists First Grade High Frequency

Dolch Sight Word Flash Cards DOLCH Sight Words Lists First Grade High Frequency

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Brenda Tejeda
These high-frequency sight word flashcards allow students to practice sight words in context. They're perfect for warming up before guided reading, independent fluency practice, centers, and more! *NEW* Now available for use with Google Slides!Click here for the Dolch 1st Grade set or Save with the printable + digital bundle!Ever have students who are just not learning their sight words fast enough, despite everything you've tried? How about students who can read sight words on flashcards, but h
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About the store

Experience

With a passion for teaching literacy in primary grades, I bring over 20 years of experience in education. My journey includes: ⭐13 years teaching first grade ⭐2 years teaching kindergarten ⭐2 years teaching third grade ⭐Adjunct Professor: Developed and taught a course on teaching writing in K-2 ⭐Teaching Spanish to educators and children in grades K-3 ⭐Mentoring new teachers ⭐Hosting student teachers and observers

Teaching style

I love teaching effective lessons that blend learning with fun. In my classroom, I incorporate movement, song, cooperative learning, and problem-solving strategies whenever possible. My goal is to differentiate my lessons to reach every student effectively. I enjoy using humor and silliness to help students remember concepts and create a lively learning environment!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Inspirational Teacher Award- 2019 Outstanding Teacher Award -June, 2011 Recommended for News 12 Long Island Teacher of the Month in September 2011 by my Superintendent

My own education history

M.S. in Elementary and Special Education- Hofstra University B.A in Psychology and French- Hofstra University

Additional biographical information

I love hearing from you! P{lease feel free to email me at Brenda@BrendaTejeda.com with any questions or suggestions! :) Brenda Tejeda (c) 2025