Sub Plans for the WIN!

Need a day off? Don't sweat it! Let my emergency sub plans work their magic! Whether it's an unexpected sick day or you just like to plan ahead for a scheduled day off, my no-prep, ready to print math and literacy worksheets will have your class engaged and learning all day! 

SUB PLANS FOR THE WIN! 

I have common-core aligned sub plans for FIRST GRADE and SECOND GRADE, as well as UK English versions for GRADE ONE and GRADE TWO. Each sub plan is a growing resource, meaning I add pages from time to time for free.  Currently the majority of my plans are sitting around 50 pages each! That's a LOT and will certainly grow larger over time. 

While you're grabbing those time-saving sub plans, be sure to also snag my Substitute Teacher Contact Sheet! It's a free resource in my store that further helps your sub on the days you're out! 

...I will create sub plans for third/grade 3 in the very near future. I have heard your requests and promise to do so! However, it likely won't start with 50 pages, so please note that the first edition will likely be around 20 pages. As always, my sub plans are growing so it will be at a discount and pages will be added over the course of the following weeks.  Thanks for your patience, and please keep the requests coming! 

Happy teaching!❤
@jen_rece

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Kindergarten and First Grade Easter Centers

Every Spring our school focuses on Lent and Easter, so over the years I've created and modified numerous resources for the season. I'm going to briefly cover a couple of them here so you can see how they might enhance your literacy center. :) 

First off is my Kindergarten Read it, Write it & Wipe it Literacy Center! I designed this center with 3 parts:

• Solid words for reading, referencing, pocket charts and salt trays
• Traceable word cards for practice printing
• Letter boxes to help with appropriate letter formation and spacing

This particular literacy center is very diverse and can be utilized in many ways. No matter how I use it, I always laminate the cards so they are durable....because, you know - #kindergarten. ;)

Next up is my First Grade Easter Math and Literacy Pack! It covers first (and second) grade common-core standards:

• filling in the missing lowercase and uppercase letters
• Skip counting by 5's and 10's
• Adding and subtracting single digits (up to 20)
• Answering writing prompts to demonstrate knowledge
• Coloring by sight word and numbers
• Patterning (both completing and creating)
• Using nonstandard measurements
• Coloring

The best thing about this pack (in my opinion) is that it is covers some actual religious material. I know that may sound obvious, but I've found that it's not as common as you'd think! So there are writing prompts about Jesus and Church along with standard Easter themed math and language worksheets :) 

If you have any of these sets (or wish to get them) please let me know what grade you teach and which one you'd enjoy most! :)

Happy Easter! 🐰🐣
@jen_rece

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Learning French Game {Co-operative Learning}

Learning a second language can be tough! Fortunately with this fun learning game, children can learn French through turn-taking cooperative play! Get it Now: http://bit.ly/FrenchGame

French "I Have, Who Has?" Game

Game Details:

► 17 Pages ‣ 63 sight word cards in total (in PDF format)

► Distribute all the cards ‣ double/triple up the cards if desired and begin playing with the starting card in the deck

► Loads of fun, all while reinforcing numerous sight words & phrases

► Can be used as an assessment tool, too!

Download it here: http://bit.ly/FrenchGame

Related Resources: 

►Fall French: 1-20 Matching Number Word Cards/Puzzles

►French Math Games: 0-20 Matching Number Word Cards/Puzzles

►French Francais Word Wall Sight Word Cards with Header

►French Colours - Crayon Word Wall

►French "Days of the Week" Cards - Français

►French "Months of the Year" Cards - Français

►French Numbers: Wall and Student Reference Cards

►French "I Have, Who Has?" Fruits & Vegetables Card Game

►French Student Desk Dictionary - Lined, Ready to Fill

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Fall Resources: Clasroom Printables

Can you feel it? Can you smell it? I sure can - FALL IS IN THE AIR! To expand on my students' natural curiosity with the changing seasons, I have introduced some great resources to my classroom - including these awesome Fall Resources! 

Fall Emergent Reader with Pocket Chart Cards

Children enjoy reading, coloring and assembling this fall themed Emergent Reader booklet! 

Product Details:

► Pocket Chart Cards ‣ 1 title card and 6 story element cards 

► Three book versions to choose from 

► Version 1 is 12 (half) pages once assembled

► Version 2 is 12 (half) pages once assembled

► Version 3 is 7 (half) pages once assembled

► Each page is conveniently numbered for easy assembly 

Get it here: Fall Emergent Reader: Fall Leaf, Fall Leaf, What Do You See? + Pocket Chart Cards

Apples Packet

Enjoy these apple-themed, multiple-use cards in your classroom, homeschool room or daycare centre! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten children.

This product includes: 

► 24 Pages in total ‣ numerous games, activities and resources

► Game of Memory: 26 Uppercase Letter cards ‣ print twice to play

► Game of Memory: 26 Uppercase Letter cards ‣ print twice to play 

► Matching uppercase letter cards to lowercase letter cards ‣ Print one of each set to play 

► Game of Memory: 20 Number Cards ‣ print twice to play 

► 1-10 Matching ‣ Print small numbered apple cards along with the coordinating full page tree

► 11-20 Matching ‣ Print small numbered apple cards along with the coordinating full page tree

► 1-10 Ten Frames and/to Numerals Matching ‣ Print small numbered apple cards along with the coordinating full page tree

Get it here: Apples: Matching Letters, Numbers, Ten Frames, Game of Memory & Pocket Chart Cards

Fall 1-20 Puzzle Cards

Students love learning number recognition with these great fall-themed "puzzle" cards! Simply print (there are 7 pages), cut and laminate if desired. Post them your math wall or set them up at your math centre as puzzles! 

Product Details:

► Numeral and written number recognition ‣ Students must match each number to its corresponding picture and written word 

► Great for file folder games ‣ I make file folder games to do this with the help of velcro dots from the dollar store

► Can be used in your pocket chart

► Makes a great set of flash cards

► Print them off twice and play a game of memory! 

Get it here: Fall Activity: 1-20 Matching Number Word Cards/Puzzles  {Math Center}

Find  these and more autumn themed resources here: 

• Fall Emergent Reader: Fall Leaf, Fall Leaf, What Do You See? + Pocket Chart Cards

• Apples: Matching Letters, Numbers, Ten Frames, Game of Memory & Pocket Chart Cards

• Fall Activity: 1-20 Matching Number Word Cards/Puzzles  {Math Center}

• Fall Printables for school

Related Products:

► Thanksgiving Printables 

► Remembrance Day/Veterans Day Printables

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Back to School Certificates {Printables}

Where I live, school bells will soon be ringing and children will once again be back to the grind. My older kids are excited to go to school where they can play their with friends, but teachers know that not every child LOVES going back to school. And that's okay. But with some understanding, empathy and a little TLC we can help make it a better transition for them. That's one of the reasons I am such a big fan of Back to School Keepsakes! 

Above is a sample of my Welcome to 1st Grade Certificates, where I welcome each student to my class with a little message. I always attach a small gift to the certificates, usually a funky pencil. 

To dress it up, I just hole punch the certificate, loop a ribbon through and tie a pencil to it. Voila! A heartfelt welcome present for each student on their first day with you! 

I also have Back to School printables for other grades, including ones that say "Grade 1, Grade 2, etc.) as well as lovely "First Day of ________ grade" self-portrait and journal pages.  There's so much to do in the first week of school but aside from teaching our routines and transitions, I always focus on making each child comfortable and welcome. Luckily these printables and exercises are perfect for that! 

Pretty fun, right?! 

Product Details:

► In color and black and white versions

► Includes 2 certificates per page 

► Print the page you need, add your student's name, then sign and date it 

► Attach a little candy or pencil to each certificate for an additional treat 

What a wonderful keepsake for any child to have!

Find  it here: 

• Back to School Keepsakes

Related Products:

► Emergency Sub Plans

► Weekly Behavior Charts and Reward Sheets for Children 

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Summer Emergent Reader #Printable #Homeschool

Okay, I am a self-professed obsessed Emergent Reader teacher. It's no secret - but really, why wouldn't I be?  Anyone working with pre-readers will surely agree with me - emergent readers are one of the best tools to get children familiar with print (letters and words) and their associated pictures! 

I've recently created a brand new Summer Emergent Reader entitled "Yellow Sun, Yellow Sun, What Do You See?". I'd love to give you a quick snapshot of it because it can be downloaded and printed in just a few seconds! Here's my product cover page in case you are looking for it in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store:

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The format as you may have guessed follows the flow of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" and comes across as very familiar to children. This reader has 12 half-pages and children are invited to color the pages and if developmentally appropriate, order and bind their own pages (they are numbered for easy assembly).

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In addition to the interactive aspect of this Summer Emergent Reader, I have also included a set of matching pocket chart cards! Of course these can be used in a multitude of ways, such as at your word wall or print them off twice for a fun game of Memory! 

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Pretty fun, right?! 

Product Details:

► Three book versions to choose from 

► Version 1 is 12 (half) pages once assembled

► Version 2 is 12 (half) pages once assembled

► Version 3 is 7 (half) pages once assembled

► Each page is conveniently numbered for easy assembly 

► Pocket Chart Cards ‣ 1 title card and 6 story element cards 

► Versatile ‣ Pocket Chart cards can be used at your word wall for spelling/vocabulary practice or you can print them off twice for a game of "Memory"

Find  it here: 

• Summer Emergent Reader: Yellow Sun, Yellow Sun, What Do You See? + Pocket Chart Cards

Related Products:

► Fall Emergent Reader: Fall Leaf, Fall Leaf, What Do You See?+ Pocket Chart Cards 

► Halloween Emergent Reader: Little Witch, Little Witch, What Do You See? 

► Thanksgiving Emergent Reader: Little Turkey, Little Turkey, What Do You See? 

► Winter Emergent Reader: Snowman, Snowman, What Do You See? 

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Year Long Writing Prompts

Every primary teacher understands the importance of their students developing good writing skills. While it is sometimes a daunting task to have your students journal, I have come up with a weekly writing portfolio that my students actually LOVE and always look forward to!  It's geared towards kindergarten to fourth grade students.

Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts)

The weekly writing portfolio system that I've developed works really well for both me AND my class. Each student is given a duo-tang or binder with 40 writing prompts (40 pages = 1 page per week) and on Writing Wednesdays they independently complete their writing assignment. 

Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts)

Above is a sample of what the journal pages look like - and as you can see, there is a journal prompt at the top, followed by space to illustrate their thoughts and finally a writer's checklist at the bottom for self-editing. 

Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts)

I have also included two different sized binder spine labels and a cover page for each duo-tang...plus  a teacher's checklist so you know which prompts you have used. It's a snap to prepare and can be used year after year with excellent results! 

Product Details: 

► 40 prompts suitable for kindergarten to fourth grade students ‣ 1 prompt per page (my students complete 1 prompt per week)

► Each page has a space for writing as well as a space for drawing a picture 

► Each page also has a space for checking their work ‣ students must check off the boxes at the bottom of each page for Capitals, Spacing and Punctuation. 

► Includes a 2-page teacher checklist of all 40 weekly prompts. Simply check off the prompts as you go (if you're obsessed with organization like I am) 

► Fantastic tool for year long assessments 

► Individual pages can be displayed at your writing centre or handed out as needed 

► Can be printed on both sides to save paper 

► Portfolios can be bound together with staples or 3-ring binders with plastic sleeves on the front (this is what I prefer because it is the most durable)

► Spine labels can be printed onto colored paper and students (or you) can write their names before "Writing Portfolio" for fast recognition. Here's a tip for easy insertion of the spine labels: print on cardstock - they slide in without bunching up :) 

► Buy this product once and use year after year! I have not written any dates on this product, so it is suitable for years to come :) 

Learning Opportunities: 

► Creative writing skills 

► Opinion writing skills 

► Spelling skills 

► Increased vocabulary 

► Fine motor development 

► Sense of autonomy/independence

► Public speaking practice (if work is presented) 

► Sense of accomplishment and pride

Find it here: Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts)

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