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Author, Nicole Hernandez is a primary school teacher with 30 years teaching experience. Nicole completed a B. Ed (Bachelor of Education) majoring in Language Arts and graduated with a Masters degree in Literacy Instruction. Her passion for visual learning is woven into her style through the use of colour and kid-friendly graphics. She always looks for creative ways to make learning both fun and engaging.

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Author, Nicole Hernandez is a primary school teacher with 30 years teaching experience. Nicole completed a B. Ed (Bachelor of Education) majoring in Language Arts and graduated with a Masters degree in Literacy Instruction. Her passion for visual learning is woven into her style through the use of colour and kid-friendly graphics. She always looks for creative ways to make learning both fun and engaging.
Flexible Seating Classroom Clip Art Pack
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Flexible Seating Classroom Clip Art Pack

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This set contains one each of my flexible seating clip art 45 seating options for creating flexible seating resources that pop!. All images are original and created by Nicole Hernandez. The seating options available in this pack are as follows: adirondack chair beach chair beach umbrella beanbag bench bouncy chair bucket seat butterfly chair camp chair carpet circle classroom rug clipboard crate seat director’s chair disc seat exercise ball chair floor chair floor mat futon hokki stool jellyfish seat kid’s chair kid’s table lap desk laundry basket lowered and raised table min stool picnic table pillow round table scoop seat stability ball stool swivel chair tent tire seat traditional desk wobbly chair yoga ball yoga mat hug pillow I included line art versions which means you are getting a total of 92 images. The cover shows exactly what you would get at purchase. All images are saved in PNG format (transparent background ONLY) to ensure high quality and sharp printing even when enlarged.
Multiplication Strategy Posters
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Multiplication Strategy Posters

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These vibrant Multiplication Strategy Posters help students use various methods to solve multiplication problems. Each poster features a definition and visual aids to enhance understanding. Great for enhancing your classroom, for general display, or as discussion prompts, this pack supports teaching the basics of the multiplication strategies for young learners. Included Strategies: Skip Counting Repeated Addition Number Line Array Equal Groups Fact Families Commutative Property Associative Property Distributive Property Also included are black and white versions of each poster and **student copies **for their notebooks.
Fry Sight Words Worksheet Practice | The Third 100 Words | Literacy Center
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Fry Sight Words Worksheet Practice | The Third 100 Words | Literacy Center

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Learn sight words with the Sight Word Buddies! These kindergarten sight words worksheets includes the third level of the Fry words or high frequency words most used in reading and writing. These activity pages are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. They are low prep, ready to go pages for introducing sight words and are perfect for morning work, homework or extra practice. The sight words are organized in alphabetical order to make finding them easier. Activities included on each worksheet: Read the word Write the word Map the word Color the word Trace the word Spell the word Build the word (cut out and glue the letters in the correct order) Words included in this THIRD 100 Words packet: above, add, almost, along, always, began, begin, being, below, between, book, both, car, carry, children, city, close, country, cut, don’t, earth, eat, enough, every, example, eyes, face, family, far, father, feet, few, food, four, girl, got, group, grow, hard, head, hear, high, idea, important, Indian, it’s, keep, last, late, leave, left, let, life, light, list, might, mile, miss, mountains, near, never, next, night, often, once, open, own, paper, plant, real, river, run, saw, school, sea, second, seem, side, something, sometimes, song, soon, start, state, stop, story, talk, those, thought, together, took, tree, under, until, walk, watch, while, white, without, young
Fry Sight Words Worksheet Practice | The Second 100 Words | Literacy Center
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Learn sight words with the Sight Word Buddies! These kindergarten sight words worksheets includes the second level of the Fry words or high frequency words most used in reading and writing. These activity pages are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. They are low prep, ready to go pages for introducing sight words and are perfect for morning work, homework or extra practice. The sight words are organized in alphabetical order to make finding them easier. Activities included on each worksheet: Read the word Write the word Map the word Color the word Trace the word Spell the word Build the word (cut out and glue the letters in the correct order) Words included in this SECOND 100 Words packet: after, again, air, also, America, animal, another, answer, any, around, ask, away, back, because, before, big, boy, came, change, different, does, end, even, follow, form, found, give, good, great, hand, help, here, home, house, just, kind, know, land, large, learn, letter, line, little, live, man, me, means, men, most, mother, move, much, must, name, need, new, off, old, only, our, over, page, picture, place, play, point, put, read, right, same, say, sentence, set, should, show, small, sound, spell, still, study, such, take, tell, things, think, three, through, too, try, turn, us, very, want, well, went, where, why, work, world, years
Fry Sight Words Worksheet Practice | The First 100 Words | Literacy Center
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Learn sight words with the Sight Word Buddies! These kindergarten sight words worksheets includes the first level of the Fry words or high frequency words most used in reading and writing. These activity pages are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. They are low prep, ready to go pages for introducing sight words and are perfect for morning work, homework or extra practice. The sight words are organized in alphabetical order to make finding them easier. Activities included on each worksheet: Read the word Write the word Map the word Color the word Trace the word Spell the word Build the word (cut out and glue the letters in the correct order) Words included in this FIRST 100 Words packet: the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it, he, was, for, on, are, as, with, his, they, I, at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, words, but, not, what, all, were, we, when, your, can, said, there, use, an, each, which, she, do, how, their, if, will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so, some, her, would, make, like, him, into, time, has, look, two, more, write, go, see, number, no, way, could, people, my, than, first, water, been, called, who, am, its, now, find, long, down, day, did, get, come, made, may, parts
Alphabet Worksheets - Do-A-Dot Activities Letters A-Z
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Alphabet Worksheets - Do-A-Dot Activities Letters A-Z

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These A-Z Do-A-Dot alphabet worksheets are great for strengthening hand muscles and develop fine motor skills while learning the letters of the alphabet. These worksheets help your students work on uppercase and lowercase letter formation while simultaneously learning letter names and letter sounds. These are great for students to fill using dot markers, dab paint, stickers, bingo daubers or markers. Included on each page are an image and word label for students to connect with letter learning. This resource is perfect for toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten age students learning letters a to z.
Alphabet Worksheets - Letter Learning Activities A-Z
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Alphabet Worksheets - Letter Learning Activities A-Z

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If you’re looking for fun and effective alphabet learning worksheets for your preschooler, homeschooler or kindergartner, you’ve come to the right place! Our printable alphabet worksheets are perfect for helping kids learn their ABCs in a variety of fun and engaging ways. Here are just a few of the ways our alphabet learning worksheets can help your child: Find the letter worksheets: These worksheets are great for helping kids identify letters in both upper and lower case. Molding mats: These mats are perfect for helping kids learn to form letters correctly. Learning activity sheets: These sheets provide a variety of fun and engaging activities to help kids learn each letter. Coloring sheets: These coloring sheets are a great way to help kids learn the alphabet and have fun at the same time! Alphabet learning writing sheets: These sheets are perfect for helping kids practice writing the letters of the alphabet. So what are you waiting for? Get started with our alphabet learning worksheets today!
Spelling Posters - Y as Long I and Y as Long E Posters
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Spelling Posters - Y as Long I and Y as Long E Posters

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Help your students remember the Long vowel sounds for Y (long I and long E) with these posters. These bright and colourful posters are clear and simple reminders making them the perfect resource to have on your classroom wall for students to refer to during their writing sessions. Included also are a black and white version plus a mini-version of each poster for students to keep in their notebooks or writing folders.
Spellings of /k/ Sound Posters (c, k, ck, qu, que, cc, ch, spellings)
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Spellings of /k/ Sound Posters (c, k, ck, qu, que, cc, ch, spellings)

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These colourful and engaging spelling posters help students to understand the different spellings of the /k/ sound (c, k, ck, qu, que, cc, ch, spellings). These posters are clear and simple reminders and would be the perfect resource to have up on your classroom wall for students to refer to during their writing sessions. Included are black and white versions and a handy reference sheets for students notebooks or folders.
Large Letter Cards with Handwriting Lines
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Large Letter Cards with Handwriting Lines

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Use these 8 ½ x 11 flash cards to introduce or review the letters of the alphabet with your students. This set includes both UPPERcase and lowercase letters together on one page . The vowels are in red and the consonants blue. The cards are clean and clear so that your students can pay closer attention to the formation of the letters within the handwriting lines, just like in their books. These cards are perfect for teaching whole groups or for displaying within your classroom, referring to them periodically during your phonics or handwriting teaching sessions.
Letter Confusion Reversal Posters - m and w
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Letter Confusion Reversal Posters - m and w

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These letter confusion/reversal posters will help your students to distinguish the difference between confusing letters m and w. Included are matching cards to help them to establish a visual memory and note the difference between similar letters in the alphabet. There are letters with an without serifs.
Letter Confusion Reversal Posters - m and n
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Letter Confusion Reversal Posters - m and n

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These letter confusion/reversal posters will help your students to distinguish the difference between confusing letters m and n. Included are matching cards to help them to establish a visual memory and note the difference between similar letters in the alphabet. There are letters with an without serifs.
Diversity Kids Faces Clip Art for Personal and Commercial Use
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Diversity Kids Faces Clip Art for Personal and Commercial Use

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This is a set of 30 Diverse Kids Faces Clipart. These realistic yet simple images are suitable for elementary and middle school products especially if you’re looking for less cartoon-like clipart. Images are high resolution (300 dpi). Files are easily re-sizable with any design/editing software.
Picture Sequencing Cards for Young Learners (SET 3)
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Picture Sequencing Cards for Young Learners (SET 3)

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This set contains 100 cards in 20 different 4-scene sequences. LEARNING OUTCOMES: These cards can be used to assist pre-k students or other learners in understanding the order in which stories and events can occur. Students get an opportunity to:- -Follow directions -Discriminate between pictures -Improve visual awareness -Retell stories and events in sequence -Build oral vocabulary skills -Build narrative (story) skills -Improve sequencing skills -Ask and answer “wh” questions themselves for clarity SUGGESTED USE: These simple picture cards are lots of fun to sequence! Kids will cards in logical order to complete each sequence. Use these simple COLOR-CODED picture sequencing cards to practice sequencing in 4-scene sets with your young detectives. DIFFERENTIATION/EXTENSION: For students having difficulty with sequences it is suggested that you scaffold learning by working individually with them as a guide on the side, gradually releasing support as time goes by. To start, simply select one sequence set and present the final picture first to allow him or her to see the BIG PICTURE. Then have the student place the remaining pictures in the correct order back up to the beginning to complete the sequence. For the stronger students you can challenge them to write the story in sequence using the cards as a guide. They can write two or three sentences about each card then ultimately putting sentences together to create their own piece. CONTENTS OF RESOURCE: This set includes: Each card measures 2.83" x 3.5". Each set is COLOR-coded to facilitate easy ordering. 2 four-scene mats Simply print the cards and mats and laminate for longevity. This set makes a great center activity.
Sequencing  Cards and Worksheets BUNDLE
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Sequencing Cards and Worksheets BUNDLE

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Save 20% on this bundle of sequencing cards and cut and paste sheets. These are perfect for students who are now starting to sequence and for those who are in need of a challenge. It is a fun and engaging set for all students The bundle includes mostly 4-scence sequences with some 3-scene sequences: Picture Sequencing Cards Picture Writing Prompts with Sequencing Cards for Daily Writing Story Sequencing Cards with Cut and Paste Sheets In all there are over 200 cards in 3-scene and 4-scene sequences.
Picture Sequencing Cards for Young Learners (SET 2)
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Picture Sequencing Cards for Young Learners (SET 2)

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This set contains another 100 cards in 20 different 4-scene sequences. LEARNING OUTCOMES: These cards can be used to assist pre-k students or other learners in understanding the order in which stories and events can occur. Students get an opportunity to:- -Follow directions -Discriminate between pictures -Improve visual awareness -Retell stories and events in sequence -Build oral vocabulary skills -Build narrative (story) skills -Improve sequencing skills -Ask and answer “wh” questions themselves for clarity SUGGESTED USE: These simple picture cards are lots of fun to sequence! Kids will cards in logical order to complete each sequence. Use these simple COLOR-CODED picture sequencing cards to practice sequencing in 4-scene sets with your young detectives. DIFFERENTIATION/EXTENSION: For students having difficulty with sequences it is suggested that you scaffold learning by working individually with them as a guide on the side, gradually releasing support as time goes by. To start, simply select one sequence set and present the final picture first to allow him or her to see the BIG PICTURE. Then have the student place the remaining pictures in the correct order back up to the beginning to complete the sequence. For the stronger students you can challenge them to write the story in sequence using the cards as a guide. They can write two or three sentences about each card then ultimately putting sentences together to create their own piece. CONTENTS OF RESOURCE: This set includes: Each card measures 2.83" x 3.5". Each set is COLOR-coded to facilitate easy ordering. 2 four-scene mats Simply print the cards and mats and laminate for longevity. This set makes a great center activity. Are you looking for a different style of sequencing cards? Well here is my LATEST set of sequencing cards created with cute kid-friendly graphics.
Skip Counting (Multiples) Posters
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Skip Counting (Multiples) Posters

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These Skip counting posters and worksheets can be used to introduce the study of multiplication and also to reinforce multiples or number patterns These posters can be used as visual support to gradually get your students more grounded into the study of number patterns. Included in this set are posters for skip counting in 2s 3s 4s 5s and 10s up to 120. I also included worksheets that go up to 100 and also up to 120. FREE RESOURCES AND DISCOUNTS Follow me on TES to stay updated on discounts and sales. New products will be offered for free on occasion, or discounted 20% during the first 24 hours. PRODUCT FEEDBACK Your feedback helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks! SUGGESTED USES FOR POSTERS: Classroom posters can be used as a teaching tool to recognize goals, set expectations or to introduce or review concepts. They can be used as standalone aids to help students master particular strategies and techniques. The following are different ways of using classroom posters: They can be printed standard size (8.5x11 inches) and binded into a booklet as a study resource for students as an individual or small group activity. As anchor charts They can be used as reference books for small group use. Simply print and slide pages in sheet protectors to compile a binder or folder document. They can be used as individual reference charts. Simply print the black-line version (if available) onto colored paper for students to stick in their notebooks or interactive journals.
Types of Energy MRS CHEN Posters
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Types of Energy MRS CHEN Posters

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Are you teaching your students about the seven types of energy? Do you use the acronym MRS CHEN? Then you've come to the right place. This poster is perfect for classroom reference in any Science or Physics lesson. The mnemonic MRS CHEN stands for mechanical, radiant, sound, chemical, heat, electrical and nuclear types of energy. I created one poster with a cute couple (Mrs Chen in the foreground) to help your students to make a meaningful connection with the acronym. I also included an alternate version with Mrs Chen as a female cartoon light bulb if this suites you better. Included are also black and white versions of both. Choose one. CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR MORE DETAILS SUGGESTED USES FOR POSTERS: Classroom posters can be used as a teaching tool to recognize goals, set expectations or to introduce or review concepts. They can be used as standalone aids to help students master particular strategies and techniques. The following are different ways of using classroom posters: 1) They can be printed standard size (8.5x11 inches) and binded into a booklet as a study resource for students as an individual or small group activity. 2) As anchor charts 3) They can be used as reference books for small group use. Simply print and slide pages in sheet protectors to compile a binder or folder document. They can be used as individual reference charts. Simply print the black-line version (if available) onto colored paper for students to stick in their notebooks or interactive journals.
Superhero Behaviour Clip Chart System (Version 5)
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Superhero Behaviour Clip Chart System (Version 5)

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This is a superhero kids theme behaviour clip chart system for elementary classrooms. These are great for setting expectations with students and help to motivate them to improve their behaviour along with positive incentives and rewards. This set can be used to supplement any behaviour modification approach and also adds colour and pizzazz to any elementary classroom. To use this resource all you do is print and laminate each page. You will need one clothespin for each student which can be moved up and down depending on individual student’s behaviour. This Behavior Chart system displays the following behavior messages: Pink --> Outstanding Purple -->Great Choices Blue --> Good Choices Green --> Respectful, Responsible, Read to Learn Yellow --> Caution Orange --> Stop and Think Red --> Improvement Needed
Handwriting Patterns - Lines and Letters
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Handwriting Patterns - Lines and Letters

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Are you ready to get your students super excited about writing? With this product added to your writing activities you’ll get your students pumped up about writing lines and letters of the alphabet. Handwriting Patterns – Lines and Letters is a set of pre-writing posters, cards, mats and worksheets that help students to practice the writing patterns needed to form the letters of alphabet correctly. This set encourages students to start drawing different type of lines - the first step in pencil control and enhances both motor planning and fine motor skills. Included in this set are varying handwriting line formats for differentiated practice, letter and word mats, posters and alphabet cards. —❀❀❀—Handwriting Pattern Mats and Worksheets - The Handwriting Pattern Mats contain tracing lines for multiple practice opportunities. The patterns include: straight, horizontal, diagonal, zig zag, curved, wavy, castle top and lots more! Each mat also hast check boxes for students to keep their posture and hand grip in check! —❀❀❀—Letter Characteristics Posters -These posters depict both the UPPERCASE and lowercase letters of the alphabet according to these characteristics: Straight letters Tall letters Short letters Donut letters Diagonal letters Letters with tails Letters with curves Letters with humps and closed humps I also included the grouping uppercase (capital) and lowercase (common). These groupings are particularly useful for the teaching and revision of letter and can be used as a sequence for the introduction of the letters. Once the similarities of movement are pointed out, then students are able to develop a metacognitive awareness of letter formation that can support their practices of letter writing. —❀❀❀—The “Letter Looks Like” Cards is my own creation in which each letter is fixed to an object, animal or person as a visual reminder of form. I have tried to align them based also on initial sound to make a meaningful connection for students. —❀❀❀—Letter Form Visual “Make It!” Cards - There are 26 cards (2 per print) that show students how to make their own model of the letter using either straight lines, curved or circular shapes. —❀❀❀—Letter and Word Practice Mats - These mats are geared towards guiding students to write freely within grids or frames. There are 2 x 2 grids (large letters); 3 x 2 grids; multiple grid rows and large single lines then soft double guide lines for more precise handwriting. I also included a handwriting free style sheet and letter formation sheets with start points for students to keep in their writing folders. —❀❀❀—Fillable Letter Mats - With these letter mats your students can use play doh (playdough), chain links or any medium to fill the space within the letters. These work well as write on and wipe off mats that can be laminated or placed in plastic sleeves.