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The Teaching Texan

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  • Do you teach a Lucy Caulkins style Writers Workshop? This publishing party idea aligns perfectly with teaching writing skills to children in Kindergarten up to 4th grade! Kids will LOVE celebrating the growth of their skills with these fun writing tips!
  • DIY Digraph Paint Sticks. Awesome idea for a more hands-on practice with digraphs! Perfect for literacy or reading centers, intervention, or extra practice!
  • Apple investigations are such a fun way to introduce early science concepts to Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade students. I love that this fun project allows students to experiment with an everyday item as they explore weight, circumference, and more. Engage the 5 senses with this hands-on unit!
  • Get organized in style with a personalized teacher planner! Customize your cover, add your name and school name, and choose either a bright or neutral interior. No need to stress with printable options, simply receive a ready to go planner in the mail!
  • Do you use reading centers during guided reading time? These Thanksgiving inspired games target SKILLS while making practicing fun and engaging! These literacy activities are sure to please, while also hitting those standards! This resource practices the following skills: ***Identifying initial word sounds ***CVC word families ***Beginning blends ***Counting syllables ***Sight words (this game is editable to fit your current word or letter list)
  • Looking for a beginning of year math assessment for Kindergarten? This free resource will help you track student data and help you form guided math groups for center time!
  • Looking for a hands-on activity for your pumpkin unit? I love that this investigation incorporates STEM, Math, Science, and so much more! What a perfect idea for Kindergarten, First Grade, and more!
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Drop a 🙋‍ if you'll be joining me for Guided Reading Academy! The doors will shut tight at 11:59 pm CST, so be sure to grab your spot now. If you ... 😖 Feel like there is never enough time to fit everything into small group reading.😖You struggle to plan and prep in a reasonable amount of time.😖Your instruction is being interrupted over and over to give redirection to students.😖You feel pressure to help students reach their goals but aren't sure where to start.😖You've wanted to try small groups to experience the magic they can bring.This workshop is for YOU! You can work at your own pace, but the materials are yours FOREVER. It's an opportunity you will not regret! We will not be running this workshop again until next year, so be sure to get in on it now! Join us here: theteachingtexan.com/success ... See MoreSee Less

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The Teaching Texan

3 days ago

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I. Am. Excited. Y’all!!!! We have such a great group of teachers who are making the incredible choice to make small group literacy in the 22-23 school year…🧡 easier to manage💚 more effective💖 less chaotic💙 truly differentiated💛 low prepAnd we’ve extended to window to sign up through Sunday evening! If you’ve been considering joining GRA this is your time! Let’s do this y’all! www.theteachingtexan.com/success ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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LAST CALL ⌛️I have decided to extend the closing of the Guided Reading Academy a FEW MORE HOURS. If you are nodding your heading to any of these:👉You feel like there is never enough time to fit everything into small group reading.👉You struggle to plan and prep in a reasonable amount of time.👉Your instruction is being interrupted over and over to give redirection to students.👉You feel pressure to help students reach their goals but aren't sure where to start.👉You've wanted to try small groups to experience the magic they can bring.This workshop is for YOU! So come and join me and let's make small group reading your favorite time of the day.www.theteachingtexan.com/success ... See MoreSee Less

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