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$Missing Addend Word Problems: Add and Subtract Task Cards,$

Missing Addend Word Problems: Add and Subtract...

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Numberless Word Problems: Addition and...

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$Missing Addend Word Problems: Add and Subtract Task Cards,$

Missing Addend Word Problems: Add and Subtract Task Cards, Math Journal Prompts

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Students need a variety of experiences with word problems to master these text-rich questions. Missing addend word problems differ from transition “Find the sum/difference” word problems as 1 part and the whole are known. Students are then asked to

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

1.OA.A.1

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674

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Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, How-To, Inform/Explain -Digital & Printable

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

In 1st and 2nd Grade, students begin writing paragraphs for the first time. They need continual practice with real-world prompts. The 64 prompts and differentiated graphic organizers in this resource are ones my students loved! I printed the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Graphic Organizers, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.6, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.6

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$Kindergarten Add and Subtract Math Centers: 20 Math Games$

Kindergarten Add and Subtract Math Centers: 20 Math Games & Visual Directions

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Math Centers offer students hands-on, spiral review practice with skills that have been introduced and taught during our Guided Math groups. Additionally, working with a partner, centers allow students the opportunity to talk about their math

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten

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Activities, Centers

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463

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Greek and Latin Root Word Puzzles Morphology and Language Word Work Activities

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

While I explicitly teach root words through our vocabulary program, my 5th graders still need more practice. I created these 40 root puzzles to use during the ‘Word Work’ section of literacy centers. I choose 7-8 puzzles for students to practice

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables, Centers

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Open House, Meet the Teacher Editable Station Signs & Forms for Back to School

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

**See this resource in action in my classroom here.**Back to School Night or Open House, is the first time we meet students and their families. With so much going on, it’s important to be organized, so families know what to do. Having a clear

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Back to School

Grades:

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

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Classroom Forms, Google Apps

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20+ ELA Graphic Organizers Print & Digital (Differentiated for All Learners)

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Differentiation is a critical component in challenging and engaging our students with just-right materials. DI allows our students to interact and practice with the same reading standards with the scaffolds they need for success. In this resource, I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

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Balancing Addition & Subtraction Equations Prompts: Number Talks Task Cards

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Equality in math can be an incredibly difficult concept for our students, but it is a critical one. Our Primary Leaders must understand that numbers can be composed and decomposed in a variety of ways. These number balances are the perfect way to

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Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st

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Task Cards, Lesson

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$Math Logic Puzzles Set 2: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinki$

Math Logic Puzzles Set 2: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to show

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Interactive Notebooks

$5.00

296

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On-Demand Writing Prompts: Test Prep for Narrative, Opinion, Informative Writing

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Intermediate and middle-grade classrooms are moving toward accountability tests that focus on On-Demand writing. It’s important that our students be able to quickly and effectively communicate through their writing. This means students are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.6.2, W.6.3

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363

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Writing Workshop Bundle: 1st & 2nd Grade Writing (Narrative, Inform, Opinion)

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

‘Writing’ the subject that drives fear into the hearts of teachers and is so often ignored/forgotten because “We do a lot of writing in reading.” Nothing can replace explicit writing instruction, mentor texts, time spent writing, and students

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.1.7, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.7

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Editable Desk Tags for Cooperative Learning: Classroom Management & Organization

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Assigning students table numbers, as well as, a partner letter (A or B) is an easy management tool. These editable desk labels allow for simple material distribution, an easy partnering tool, as well as, an effortless way to call on groups of

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

906

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Winter Break Challenge for Elementary Classrooms! *UPDATED FOR 2023*

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

**November 20, 2023 File was Updated with 2023 Calendars**The thought that my kiddos might go 2 or 3 FULL weeks without picking up a book breaks my heart. Knowing that many of my kids might revert back to their non-reader habits, I created this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$5.00

808

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Sounds & Vibrations for 1st Grade: NGSS Unit with Lessons, Experiments, Writing

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Adopting the Next Generation Science Standards, one of my favorite units is our Sound Unit. NGSS asks that students conduct experiments to explain that vibrations make sounds and sound can make materials vibrate. This resource will help make your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$6.00

508

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Inflected Endings (-ed, -ing, -s), Suffix Centers & Worksheets for Grammar

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Introduce, practice, and assess student understanding of inflectional endings {-ed, -ing, -s} with hands-on centers and printables perfect for homework packets and independent practice. Included in this download… *4 Anchor Charts (root word,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Posters, Centers

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985

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$Differentiated Geo Board Task Cards: 1st Grade Geometry an$

Differentiated Geo Board Task Cards: 1st Grade Geometry and Shapes Math Center

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

These differentiated geo board task cards specifically help students master partitioning larger shapes into composite shapes. Within this resource, there are 3 levels of task cards each with 12 tasks, helping to meet the needs of every learner in

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

1.G.A.2, 1.G.A.3

$3.25

810

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$1st Grade Math Center for Adding to 5, 10, & 20: Different$

1st Grade Math Center for Adding to 5, 10, & 20: Differentiated Game for Sums

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

4 in the Row is a simple, beginning-of-the-year math center perfect for working on sums to 5, 10, and 20. I’ve included all the materials you need to print and go - all while differentiating to meet the needs of all your learners! Student I-Can

Subjects:

Math, Back to School, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$4.00

750

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Making 10 to Add, Addition Number Bond Task Cards for Building Number Sense

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

**This task-card set can be purchased in a BUNDLE at a discounted price here.**Making 10 to Add is one of the most important mathematical skills students build in first grade. It gives students a starting place when adding and base 10 becomes a

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

1.OA.B.3

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687

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How To Writing: Sequencing A Hands-On Approach to Writer's Workshop in 1st Grade

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Outside of How-To writing being a part of the Common Core, it provides a great practice in logically sequencing events (a tough first grade skill). Additionally, it gives us the chance to review and practice those very-important transition and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$6.25

638

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End of Day Behavior & Learning Reflection: Family Communication Think Sheet

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Research shows that reflection plays a critical role in student mastery and retention of learning. Each week, my students use 3 reflection sheets – a plus and delta sheet, as well as, two general Learning Reflection sheets (one for math and one for

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables

$4.95

1,063

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Context Clues: Vocabulary and Language Task Cards, Reading Passages, Exit Slips

By Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Using context clues to solve for word meaning is a year-long skill and one that needs to be intentionally integrated into each text we read with students (in all subject areas). Context Clues offer fluent readers a tried-and-true strategy as they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$6.00

447

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi, friends! I am Catherine Reed, and I am just beginning my journey in education. My first year I taught 5th grade ELA in a 1:1 classroom. Then, I explored 1st grade in my dream district for two years, have taught K/1 and 1/2 combination classes, was a literacy consultant for 3 years, and now work at Green River Regional Education Cooperative as a Professional Learning Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

With 30 iPads and 30 kiddos in each of my classes, technology and hands-on learning rule! Everyday I teach 3 classes of reading, 1 class of writing, and 1 class of Reading Intervention.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in the public school system and attended a lovely private, liberal arts school in Kentucky. While in college, I had the opportunity to live abroad (London) where I earned a double major in Elementary Education and Government!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am from Providence, Rhode Island but have grown up in the wonderful bluegrass state of Kentucky! I am a proud foster Mom, love beautiful old barns, and spend much of my time hanging out with my cat, Staples.

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Numbers, Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Physical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, End of Year, Phonics