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KinderWriting Curriculum Bundled

Well, hello!  Thank you for joining me today to talk all things WRITING!  KinderWriting is a bundle that is so near and dear to me!  My first couple of years in the classroom I was constantly changing my writing approach.  One day I would give them a sentence starter.  The next day I didn't.  At the … [Read more...]

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KinderSocialSkills Curriculum

Thanks so much for stopping in!  As teachers we set goals and we do everything we can to CRUSH THEM.  Every year I set the goal: work on social skills.  It sounds EASY... so I can CRUSH this.  The year is off to a good start, you are taking your time to teach each routine step-by-step, going over … [Read more...]

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Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum

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Hello there!   Today we are taking a little slice of our day to talk all about my kindergarten SOCIAL STUDIES curriculum!  I am beyond thrilled to share with you my kindergarten social studies curriculum and give you an up close look at the units!  Today I will share with you units 1-5!    It's a … [Read more...]

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April Step by Step!

Hi there!  It's new for a new set of Step by Step weeks!  This round is all about life cycles and rabbits AKA Easter week!  All of the  lesson plans shared below are from my KinderLiteracy units!  Unit 6 of KinderLiteracy is all about life cycles!   Up first let's talk butterflies!  The butterflies … [Read more...]

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KinderReaders + a FREEBIE!

Kindergarten guided reading

    Hello and thank you so much for stopping by today!  I am so thrilled to be able to share my brand new program, KinderReaders™.  I will do a mix of typing and videos!  I hope not to repeat myself a ton!  If you are curious about starting guided reading, have taught guided reading … [Read more...]

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KinderMath: The Complete Math Curriculum $30 Off Sale!

  So, let's run out a little scenario... You sit down to do your lesson planning for the week.  You open up your "big box curriculum" math teacher's manual and you turn to the lesson you will be teaching next week.  You read through the lesson from the beginning to the end.  Then, you pause. … [Read more...]

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Bringing HEALTH back!

Heeeeey!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Let's jump right in shall we?   In my classroom I've always tried to teach to the standards as you know...some of them forwards, backwards and even in circles HA!  However, there are some standards that for sure took a backseat *cough, cough, cough* HEALTH … [Read more...]

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February Step by Step!

Hey and hello February! Whoops...a few days late for that, ha!  So sorry that this post is coming a little later into the month, my apologies!  Today I will be sharing the ins and outs of four KinderLiteracy themes!  President's Day/American Symbols, Dental Health, Kindness and Bodies!  I'm going to … [Read more...]

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CENTERS: ORGANIZATION, FREEBIES AND CENTER SKILL MAPS

Happy Wednesday and thanks so much for stopping by!  Today I will be talking all about CENTERS! I will be sharing my favorite center time tips an organizational ideas.  You will also have a chance to download a ton of FREEBIES so keep your eyes peeled for those as they'll be throughout the … [Read more...]

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📢 Complimentary Guided Phonics + Beyond profess 📢 Complimentary Guided Phonics + Beyond professional development is LIVE! The PD is web-based so you can click on and off as needed. I cover an introduction to Guided Phonics + Beyond, a detailed explanation of the scope, high frequency words, whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, and more! View the PD linked in my Instagram profile or drop a comment below and I’ll message you the link! #sor #guidedphonics #kindergarten #iteachk #scienceofreading
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❤️🧡💛GUIDED PHONICS + BEYOND DIGITAL Bund ❤️🧡💛GUIDED PHONICS + BEYOND DIGITAL Bundle!💚💙💜 Did you hear about the latest and greatest addition to the Guided Phonics and Beyond family? This is a HUGE SOR digital bundle! It will include 275 teaching slide decks! That’s 25 for unit 1 and then 50 per units 2-6! WHOA! It also will have digital drag & drop games and digital task cards! It’s currently at an amazing buy-in price as well! It will include well over $150 in SOR aligned digital material! Teaching slides are available in ppt, pdf, and google! Games are in seesaw and google slides! Grab it on sale linked in my Instagram profile! #iteachk #sor #tpt #guidedphonics #iteachtoo
❤️🧡💛Guided Phonics + Beyond Starter Tool ❤️🧡💛Guided Phonics + Beyond Starter Tool Kit💚💙💜 Download a starter tool kit for Guided Phonics + Beyond.

This free download offers Guided Phonics + Beyond Tool Kit cover labels (in multiple styles and sizes) and Task Card Say It, Tap, Map It, Write It boards. *The CVC cards and letter word building cards are also FREE. Snag this linked in my Instagram profile! #sor #guidedphonics #tarawest #scienceofreading #tptfreebie #iteach #iteachk
❤️🧡💛ON SALE💚💙💜 Did you get a ch ❤️🧡💛ON SALE💚💙💜 Did you get a chance to snag this new sor aligned resource? This is a set of decodable fluency phrases! The bundle covers my Guided Phonics + Beyond curriculum units 2-6! The bundle includes 240 task cards with 6 phrases on each card for a total of 1,440 phrases! Place these on a ring, left loose for small groups, or placed in a task card box for center time! Snag the bundle ON SALE linked in my Instagram profile! #sor #guidedphonics #tpt #scienceofreading #iteachk #iteachtoo
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6. SOR aligned gameboards
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🟩🟨🟥 Tile line up freebie! 184 cards inclu 🟩🟨🟥 Tile line up freebie! 184 cards includes in this download. Use magnetic tiles or plastic square tiles. Great for a tactile approach to word mapping! Snag it linked in my Instagram profile! 👏🏼 #guidedphonics #tpt #sor #scineceofreading #iteachk #tptfreebie
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🚌🍎✏️ The Back to School Survival packet was carefully designed for Pre-K, TK, Y5's, and Kinder! This program is busting with amazing material for your first week of school! It's a MUST! Check it out here: bit.ly/3bzBqVu✏️ 5 days of scripted lesson plans✏️ 12 custom books (circle time, block center, coloring, restroom, lunchroom, snack, markers, classroom library dramatic play, watercolors, Pip the Pup, meet the teacher)✏️ First day/week crowns✏️ "Certified" badges✏️ Manipulative mats & math game mats✏️ Playground safety poster & cards✏️ Morning greeting cards✏️ Bus craft✏️ AND SO MUCH MORE!Melanie says, "This is perfect for getting the year off to a great start with implementing procedures. THANK YOU!"View an overview here: vimeo.com/347180500Snag the packet on TPT here: bit.ly/3bzBqVu ... See MoreSee Less

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🚌🍎✏️ FREE kindergarten back to school writing PD! View the free PD here 👉 bit.ly/3BIco1c ... See MoreSee Less

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🏫🚌🍎 Eliane has her first week back prepped and ready to go! She is pairing KinderSurvival with the freebie KinderMath Getting Started unit!KinderSurvival: bit.ly/2Voc0MzKinderMath Getting Started FREEBIE: bit.ly/2lHumvBFirstieSurvival: bit.ly/2VGa0ExPreK Survival: bit.ly/2UAaPzn(The freebie is zipped so you'll want to download on a computer or using the free iZip app!) ... See MoreSee Less

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✏️🚌🍎 YOU HEARD RIGHT! The annual TPT back to school sale kicks off TOMORROW! Use the checkout code: BTS22 at checkout 8/2-8/3! My shop will be on sale too of course! View my shop HERE: bit.ly/2EUpwBX (winner: Steph Tantillo Eudy) ... See MoreSee Less

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