These themed labels have really helped me out in the long run and to minimize the "daunting" task of labeling every book. While this seemed daunting to start, it is now the easiest system to upkeep (add my new books to) and I never have to worry about my books getting mixed up with others because they are uniquely labeled!

I also knew that I didn't want to have all of my books out at once, but needed to come up with a kinder-friendly system that allowed me to rotate books as needed.

Pictures were the solution I needed for my beginning readers and add a little tape, velcro, some paint stirrers, strong baskets and viola! These themed labels have really helped me out in the long run and to minimize the daunting task of labeling every book, my favorite kinder teacher down the hall had parents help organize her library by sending one basket and set of labels home to get the ball rolling.

Hopefully having these as a tool ready to go - you'll find this project less daunting! Here they are FREE (at least for now) - enjoy!

Give your students the tools to practice focusing on reading for comprehension with these bookmarks. Six different colored bookmarks are ready to print and use. Great for at-home reading or in-school practice.

Features these key questions/elements:

• What happened at the beginning of the story?
• Tell about the characters.
• Where does this story take place? What is the setting?
• Is there a problem? Is there a pattern?
• Did the problem get solved? When did the pattern change?
• What happened at the end of the story? How did the author wrap it up?

Using icons that are repeated in other KindergartenWorks products, these are beginning-reader friendly.

Want parents to be on the same page regarding your classroom expectations and behavior management system? Want a parent-friendly note to send home that is quick for you to fill out should a child have a red day? 

This agreement plan is simple, effective and easy to use for parents. Best of all, when you collect them you have documentation of your parent and student willingness to cooperate and support classroom efforts when needed. Two different versions included to better fit your needs (PDF) and an MSWord version for customizing.

There are four basic rules to cover all Kindergarten classroom procedures and rules and it lays out the consequences for not adhering to the class' standards. It incorporates the use of red, orange, yellow and green card language and consequences.

These folder covers are great to add to a simple manila folder or folded construction paper folder to hold a students' materials when they are absent.

When they return, they will have everything they've missed all in one place. There are two designs (one can have assignments even written on the front) and four color choices. Add sticky notes, papers, whatever works for you!

Get the templates that makes planning for your guided reading lessons more simple and time-effective! Help your beginning readers by using the right strategies, and focusing on the right things before and after the reading.

Filling in the template will save you time and allow you to review your plans quickly what it is you want to accomplish with your group.

Included:

• explanation of reading strategies
• questions you can use to guide students
• ideas for fun pointers
• samples of 3 lesson plans
• template for level 1/A
• template for level 2/B
• template for level 3/C
• template for level 4/C
• template for level 5/D
• template for level 6/D
• template for level 7/E
• template for level 8/E
• template for level 9-10/F
• template for level 11-12/G
• blank template for any level
• weekly group planning sheet

Common Core ELA Standards: 

• K.RF.1.a-1. Demonstrate how to hold a book with correct orientation.
• K.RF.1.a-2. Distinguish pictures from words by pointing when prompted.
• K.RF.1.a-3. Locate on a printed page where to start reading with multiple lines of text.
• K.RF.1.a-4. Demonstrate that the left page of a book is read before the right page of a book.
• K.RF.1.a-5. Track text with a finger on a printed page from left to right.
• K.RF.1.a-6. Track text with finger from one line of the printed page to the next line on the same printed page (return sweep).
• K.RF.1.a-7. Demonstrate that pages are turned one at a time in a sequence from front to back.
• K.RF.1.a. Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page.
• K.RF.1.b-1. Distinguish letters from numbers on a printed page by pointing.
• K.RF.1.b-2. Locate a letter on a printed page within text.
• K.RF.1.b-3. State that letters are placed together to form words.
• K.RF.1.b-4. Locate a word on a printed page within text (reads own name).
• K.RF.1.b-5. Listen to spoken sentence(s) and state individual words in the sentence(s).
• K.RF.1.b. Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.
• K.RF.1.c-1. Isolate words within printed text. Example: Isolate words using index cards or by circling words.
• K.RF.1.c-2. Point to individual words using one-to-one correspondence.
• K.RF.1.c. Understand that words are separated by spaces in print.
• K.RF.2.b-1. Recognize the concept of a syllable (e.g., parts/chunks of a word).
• K.RF.2.b-2. Count and state the number of syllables in words.
• K.RF.2.d-1. State the initial sounds in three-phoneme words.
• K.RF.3.c. Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
• K.RI.4.a. With prompting and support, recognize that words have a meaning.
• K.RI.4.b. With prompting and support, recognize when a word is not understood in the context of a text.
• K.RL.7.a. Identify that illustrations tell a story or help tell a story.
• K.RL.10. Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
• K.SL.1.a. Listen to and follow directions.
• K.SL.1.e. Participate in a conversation about a book or text and other kindergarten topics.
• K.SL.1.h. Speak to and respond in a group in complete sentences.
• K.SL.1.i. Express a relevant response (on topic) by listening to the conversation.
• K.SL.6.b. Role play different voice levels. Use the appropriate voice level for one to one, table/small group, whole group, and outdoor settings.
• K.SL.6.c. Express ideas in complete sentences so that everyone can understand.

This ZIP File includes behavior charts that you can change to suit your needs. I have included one with boy clip art and one with girl clip art...My boy one gets much more use!  :)

Included in the file is:

*A PDF example of my behavior charts (boy & girl)
*A Word document with a plain font that you  may change to suit your needs (boy & girl)
*A second Word document with the fonts that I have used on my behavior chart (boy & girl)
*A note from me that gives you the names of the fonts I used so you may use them on your charts

I hope this will help you out with your little buggers!  I know it has helped with mine. 

If you have questions or would like something created just for YOU, please email me, Hilary Lewis, at hilary35@mac.com.

For more ideas, free stuff, and sales alerts, check out my blog at www.rockinteachermaterials.com

Thanks!

Keep yourself organized using these guided reading forms.

Designed for working with beginning readers, these forms will help you keep it all in one place and easily accessible everyday.

Use a simple Individual Reading Log to keep track of what books each individual student has read, the levels of progression and their running record score when applicable.

Running Record Sheets come in two different styles (two column and three column).

Save time with these running records and tips on how to organize a fully functional guided reading binder! Read some tips and see photos here: on our blog.

These posters are great to put up at your Daily 5 stations, your computers, reading groups, or just about anywhere!

There are posters for Read to Self, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, Work on Writing, Word Work, Computers, RAZ-Kids (a computer reading program that I use with my class), and last but not least...a poster for Guided Reading Groups.

For more ideas, free stuff, and sales alerts, check out my blog at www.rockinteachermaterials.com

Now EVERYONE can Daily 5 in STYLE!  Be sure to check out my other items!

If you would like something created for YOU, email Hilary Lewis at hilary35@mac.com

Thanks!

Hilary

These pages are great to help young children become accountable for the the stations they have completed for Daily 5.  It is simple and easy to use and helps set guidelines for their classroom activities.

Included in this packet is a rubric for 4 days and an individual rubric. I print enough copies for the entire class in color. I then put the reference page into a heavy duty sheet protector that goes into a durable, plastic folder for each child. I can walk around and see how kids have rated themselves and even conference with them about their activities. Then, they can be wiped off and ready to use the next day.

I keep the folders with the reference page for next year's class. Really cuts down on wasted paper and toner.

Check out my other items and tell your friends about them! If you would like something created just for YOU, contact me, Hilary Lewis, at hilary35@mac.com  

For more ideas, free stuff, and sales alerts, check out my blog at www.rockinteachermaterials.com

*UPDATE* This is now a ZIP file with an 8 1/2 x 11 page and an 11 x 17 poster size page. 

This page is great to help young children learn to revise and edit their writing.  It is a simple and easy tool for kids and meets requirements from the new common core standards.

• I print enough copies for the entire class in color.
• I then put the reference page into a sheet protector that goes into a durable, plastic folder for each child...
• And it gets even better! I keep the folders with the reference page for next year's class!


  For more ideas, free stuff, and sales alerts, check out my blog at www.rockinteachermaterials.com

If you would like something created just for YOU, contact me, Hilary Lewis, at hilary35@mac.com.

Thanks!