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Pumpkin Math - True or False?

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Hamburger Writing Template

By Squirrely Kids

This is a great tool to use to encourage proper five sentence paragraph writing.This template features a checklist for conventions and has two lines for each section of the "Storyburger".

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$2.00

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CORE Phonics Survey AutoSum Recording Sheet

By Squirrely Kids

The CORE Phonics Survey is an essential benchmarking tool for most ES teachers. Use this Google Sheet to make recording student data a breeze. Input a "1" for each correct answer and a "0" for each incorrect answer. This sheet comes with color

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$4.00

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Google Sheets™

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Hamburger Writing Template

By Squirrely Kids

This template can be used for any grade level to help students learn to write a 5 sentence paragraph.

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets

$2.00

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100th Day of School Shirt Project

By Squirrely Kids

This letter is one that can be sent home to parents requesting students to make a shirt for the 100th day of school. There are two files included: one shirt is for older students that requests shirts made of 10 groups of 10 to help with place

Subjects:

Winter, Place Value

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$1.00

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft and Writing Project (Differentiated)

By Squirrely Kids

Contents: -Writing Paper (2 big lines with sentence starter)-Writing Paper (2 big lines)-Writing Paper (3 medium lines with sentence starter)-Writing Paper (3 medium lines)-Templates to make caterpillar: -Head -Body -Eyes -Pupils

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$3.95

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Halloween Play or Reader's Theater

By Squirrely Kids

Great fro kinder, first, or second grade! In this quick and cute Halloween play the small pumpkins learn that it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside! They learn everyone and everything can have a purpose and make a difference! Even

Subjects:

Reading, Drama, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Games

$2.00

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Hamburger Writing - Without Handwriting Lines

By Squirrely Kids

This is perfect for older grades! Kids who need structure to write a paragraph but without the handwriting lines.

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homework, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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Comparing Fiction Vs. Nonfiction Chart and Sorts

By Squirrely Kids

This colorful flow map is a great tool for kids of any age to use to help them to understand the difference between fiction and nonfiction. Included: Chart and two skill sorts

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.9, RL.1.9, RL.2.9, RL.3.9, RI.K.9, RI.1.9, RI.2.9, RI.3.9

$3.50

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Retelling Story Elements

By Squirrely Kids

This page can be used with primary aged students who are working on retelling major plot points in a story. Handwriting lines and traceable sentence starters reinforce proper handwriting and picture boxes provide additional support for students who

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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Opinion Journal: Forming an Argument about the Best...

By Squirrely Kids

This document has 10 fun and relatable opinion prompts that can be used to encourage students of any age to write. You can use it as a journal or print pages individually. All questions ask students to form an opinion and create an argument about

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.1.1, W.1.5, W.2.1, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d...

$3.00

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$First Grade Common Core Math Assessments$

First Grade Common Core Math Assessments

By Squirrely Kids

This bundle takes care of all of your math assessments for the entire year! One test for every single first grade common core standard. The tests have also been aligned in order to prepare students for the SBAC. Great for standards-based report

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 1.MD.B.3, 1.MD.C.4, 1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.NBT.C.4...

$12.00

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Differentiated Digital Short a Word Work: Works w/ Reach for Reading (Nat Geo)

By Squirrely Kids

Differentiated interactive google slides for spelling word work for short /a/. Works great for Google Classroom, Canvas, and distance learning. Word list includes spelling words from Unit 1 - Week 1 of Reach for Reading (National Geographic -

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Differentiated Digital Short e Word Work: Works w/ Reach for Reading (Nat Geo)

By Squirrely Kids

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Differentiated Digital Short i Word Work: Works w/ Reach for Reading (Nat Geo)

By Squirrely Kids

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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$Pumpkin Math - True or False?$

Pumpkin Math - True or False?

By Squirrely Kids

Students can use the fun Fall template to practice identifying true and false equations. These activity pages are also a great way to review parts of 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Great for 1.OA.7 in the Common Core!

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

$1.00

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Narrative Elements, Story Elements

By Squirrely Kids

Teachers can use this for homework, book reports, thinking maps, or during centers. Students can track the book they are reading. It is also great to use as a way to copy multiples to make journals to record student thoughts for chapter book studies.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Outlines, Printables

$2.00

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Hamburger Writing - Fill the Middle with Juicy Details

By Squirrely Kids

This helps students write a topic and closing sentence, but also gives freedom to add many details in the middle!

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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Sight Wook Book - Fry's First 300

By Squirrely Kids

This book is designed so teachers can make a book for each student. Fry's first 300 words are broken down into units of 10 words to make all children feel successful. Students can learn words at their own pace.

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.58 MB)

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End of the Year Brochure: The Old Welcoming the New

By Squirrely Kids

This is an AMAZING end of the year project for any grade & a WONDERFUL way to start a new year too! The kids you have had all year know you best. This brochure allows the students you have had all year to do something nice for the upcoming

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Printables

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.27 MB)

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100th Day of School Activity Packet

By Squirrely Kids

This packet is full of many different activities and ideas for teachers and students to use to celebrate the 100th day of school! This packet can be used as seatwork, centers, and just as a way to have fun throughout the day! There are ELA, math,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have a Masters Degree in Education. I have been teaching since 2006 in schools from Michigan to Nevada. My favorite kids are always the "Squirrely Kids" in first grade!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Find a way to reach and teach all kids!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Heart of Education Nominee (2016) Heart of Education Nominee (2017) Heart of Education Nominee (2018) Heart of Education Nominee (2019) Heart of Education Nominee (2020)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Child Development, Math and Language Arts MAT in Education

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GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Numbers, Arts & Music, Drama, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Place Value, Informational Text, Phonics