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Polar Animals Research & PLAY!

By Sarah Cooley

Informational writing and polar research can be overwhelming at times for little learners! This packet provides a few ways for beginner writers to share their new information--by creating a booklet, puppets, or through dramatic play!Students will

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.7

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"ar" art doodle book: fun with r-controlled vowel a

By Sarah Cooley

Doodling in class can be educational! With this unique addition to your r-controlled a vowel phonics study, your students will have a blast adding their own "ar" doodles to their very own doodle books--which will serve as a great "ar" reading

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

$2.50

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Inspiration for the Writing Station

By Sarah Cooley

Are you a K-1 teacher looking for a writing station resource that will keep your students engaged in writing all year long? This resource includes 36 reusable printables that can be used day 1 and throughout the rest of the year with your class.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.3, W.K.5, W.K.7, W.1.3, W.1.7, W.1.8, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

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Troll-rific Tallies: a tally unit

By Sarah Cooley

Teaching your students about tally marks will be troll-rific! This huge unit is full of great tally practice--it comes with posters, a variety of fun station games, work pages, and journal activities. Download the preview to see more of what is

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

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The Day it Rained Hearts: A Book Companion

By Sarah Cooley

One of my absolute favorite books to read around Valentine's Day is The Day it Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond. This book companion is full of meaningful and interactive comprehension activities, 2 adorable crafts based on the book, writing lesson

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Valentine's Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

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{-all} Baseball Games: 7 Literacy Activities to Teach Variant Vowel O

By Sarah Cooley

"Take me out to the bALLgame..." 7 baseball themed phonics activities to help you teach variant vowel o {-all}! Activities included in this packet can be used during guided reading, whole group reading, or literacy stations. Your students will

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

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Reading Briefcase: A school-to-home reading kit

By Sarah Cooley

UPDATED 8/5/15 A reading briefcase is simply a poly folder (or bag) that holds any reading materials that need to travel home with students everyday for additional reading practice at home! I have been using the reading briefcase in my own

Subjects:

Reading, Classroom Management, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Homework, Guided Reading Books, For Parents

$4.00

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$5 Little Pumpkins Math$

5 Little Pumpkins Math

By Sarah Cooley

Use the 5 Little Pumpkins poem across the curriculum--introduce the poem during reading, and then use the pocket chart pieces for students to build the poem again for rereading with pointers! Introducing the 5 Little Pumpkins poem will set the stage

Subjects:

Geometry, Word Problems, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

$4.00

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Word Work for the Sounds of /oo/

By Sarah Cooley

This word work packet is perfect for use in stations or for whole group review/practice for spelling and reading words with /oo/. This set includes very easy prep activities and ideas, ready to print and implement in the same day. Printable

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

$4.00

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January Imagination Building Writing Prompt Cards

By Sarah Cooley

Your students will be inspired to write stories, create recipes, imagine up new characters, invent winter games and create advertisements for imaginative items like "Snow Shampoo" using these 30 original prompts! These prompt cards can be laminated

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

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Dot Day Activity Booklet

By Sarah Cooley

A quick, easy to print booklet of art activities and station ideas to go along with Peter H. Reynolds' The Dot.

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Arts), Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Centers

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$Egg-tivities: Math, Writing, and Literacy with Easter Eggs$

Egg-tivities: Math, Writing, and Literacy with Easter Eggs

By Sarah Cooley

The weeks leading up to Easter will have your kids hoppin' with learning with these "Egg-tivities!" All you need is a supply of plastic eggs to get started!This Easter Egg themed activity pack comes with the following:"What's in the Egg?" A

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations, Easter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

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Q and U Quints Baby Shower

By Sarah Cooley

Shower your students with fun as you throw a q and u baby shower for the "quints"! This baby shower/literacy station kit comes with a variety of activities that can keep your students engaged for a week of learning.This packet includes:*A "Special

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$5.00

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Mommy You're My Everything {Mother's Day Booklet}

By Sarah Cooley

This Mother's Day your students can show their moms how much they care by completing this adorable rhyming prompt booklet. The finished product will make an 8 page mini-book, and it is sure to be something moms will treasure and keep forever!

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

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Bat-tastic Contractions

By Sarah Cooley

Your students will go batty for contractions with these 4 engaging contraction activities: 1. Contraction Match Up--students will match bats to contractions. This is a great write the room station, or perfect for the pocket chart! 2. Contraction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

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March Imagination Building Writing Prompt Cards

By Sarah Cooley

Refresh journal writing and the writing station with these 29 imagination-building writing prompts! Perfect for the month of March, your students will be eager to begin writing with fun March themed topics—St. Patrick’s Day, Spring, and Easter. A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Task Cards

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Alphazoo: Alphabet Posters, Flash Cards, & More!

By Sarah Cooley

This 92 page set comes with all your classroom alpha decoration needs:1. "BIGGIE" uppercase and lowercase letters: perfect for bulletin board lettering, alphabet reference walls, uppercase/lowercase matching activities. You can also attach magnets

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Flash Cards, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

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We {Heart} Our Earth {An Earth Day Unit}

By Sarah Cooley

This Earth Day, your students will read, write, craft, and sort their way into learning more about our planet and how to take care of it! This literacy, writing, and science packet is full of these great ideas, printables, and unique

Subjects:

Environment, Writing, Earth Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

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Daring Doubles: A Doubles Addition Unit

By Sarah Cooley

Dare to be different: “Daring Doubles” will help to build addition fluency and number sense with a variety of engaging activities!Included in this Doubles Addition Unit:*Doubles poster*Super fun super hero flash cards*Ten frame pocket chart cards

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Games

$3.50

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Snow Sensory Tub

By Sarah Cooley

Engage your class with this fully-immersive, winter-themed sensory tub - just add "SNOW"-- (cotton balls)! Students will enjoy "playing" in the snow while participating in meaningful math and literacy activities. I recently introduced this sensory

Subjects:

Reading, Basic Operations, Winter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a 1st grade teacher who loves to create memorable learning moments for students! This will be my 10th year in the classroom--I taught 4th grade for 2 years, and this will be my 8th year in 1st.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Learning should be an adventure! My classroom is very hands-on and interactive. I enjoy integrating my unit theme into all aspects of the curriculum. Creativity and imagination are highly encouraged in my room!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Proud graduate of Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Education Collaborative.

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Visit my classroom blog to see pictures of fabulous first grade classroom activities and other great ideas: www.firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com *Inspired by Junie B., but created for the real first graders..."

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Handwriting, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community