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Create Your Balance with Literacy

Kara M. Rickman

Welcome, K-2 Teachers! My name is Kara Rickman, and I"m a 25-year first-grade teacher with a passion for helping fellow colleagues develop their craft in teaching cross-curricular. If you want to take your classroom to the next level for your students, check out my podcast episodes! I will share all about how to easily teach cross-curricular and help your students make better connections! You will learn how to use the gradual release of responsibility using the "I DO, WE DO, YOU DO" cross-curricular

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55:46

Cross-Curricular Fun for March

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2025/03/02

This is the FREE webinar that I hosted inside of my Facebook Group: Create Your Balance with Literacy. I shared all the topics that I teach for March, including: Texas Symbols Texas Animals Research and Writing St. Patrick's Day 120th Day Dr. Seuss Gail Gibbons and much more! Here is the FREE Webinar to download and it has clickable links to all the resources! Connect with Me! TPT Store YouTube Channel Facebook Group Instagram Pinterest Blog Cross-Curricular Connecti...

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Writer's Workshop REBOOT: Lesson 5 Visualizing My New...

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2025/02/23

Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator seeking fresh inspiration, the Writer’s Workshop Reboot is the perfect place to recharge your passion and refine your teaching craft. This episode details what lesson #5 is all about and how to visualize and create a "Magic Movie" using the book Sky Color by Peter Reynolds. Also included are tips for behavior management, rigor, relevance, and how I keep my students engaged. This lesson plan includes an objective card, suggested mento...

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Cross-Curricular Fun for February

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2025/02/16

In this webinar, I share all the cross-curricular topics for February such as: Groundhog Day Valentine's Day President's Day 100th Day Financial Literacy American Symbols Weather Famous Inventors and much more! Cross-Curricular Fun for February Connect with Me! Cross-Curricular FREE Lesson Plans for American Symbols TPT Store YouTube Channel Facebook Group Instagram Pinterest Blog Cross-Curricular Connections Membership Support the show Thank you so much for listening! Let's take you...

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Writer's Workshop REBOOT: Lesson 4 Collecting New...

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2025/02/09

Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator seeking fresh inspiration, the Writer’s Workshop Reboot is the perfect place to recharge your passion and refine your teaching craft. This episode details what lesson #4 is all about and how to collect new words using The Word Collector by Peter Reynolds. Also included are tips for behavior management, rigor, relevance, and how I keep my students engaged. This lesson plan includes an objective card, suggested mentor text by Peter Rey...

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Writer's Workshop REBOOT: Lesson 3: Choosing a...

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2025/01/26

Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator seeking fresh inspiration, the Writer’s Workshop Reboot is the perfect place to recharge your passion and refine your teaching craft. This episode details what lesson #3 is all about and how to choose a problem and solution using The Dot by Peter Reynolds.Also included are tips for behavior management, rigor, relevance, and how I keep my students engaged.This lesson plan includes an objective card, suggested mentor text by Peter Reyno...

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Cross-Curricular Fun for January

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2025/01/19

In this webinar, I share all the cross-curricular topics for January such as:New YearsMLKWinterWinter AnimalsObjects in the SkyArctic AnimalsPenguinsand much more!Connect with Me!Cross-Curricular Fun for Winter: FREE Lesson Plans! TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogCross-Curricular Connections MembershipSupport the showThank you so much for listening! Let's take your classroom to the next level!

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Writer's Workshop REBOOT: Lesson 2 Show, But Don't Tell

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2025/01/12

Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator seeking fresh inspiration, the Writer’s Workshop Reboot is the perfect place to recharge your passion and refine your teaching craft. This episode goes into detail about what lesson #2 is all about and how to use it. Also included are tips for behavior management, rigor, relevance, and how I keep my students engaged. This lesson plan includes an objective card, suggested mentor text by Peter Reynolds, anchor chart ideas, and 3 differe...

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55:52

Writer's Workshop REBOOT: Lesson 1: Goal Setting

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2025/01/06

Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator seeking fresh inspiration, the Writer’s Workshop Reboot is the perfect place to recharge your passion and refine your teaching craft. This episode goes into detail about what lesson #1 is all about and how to use it. Also included are tips for Behavior management, Rigor, and Relevance and how I keep my students engaged. This lesson plan includes an objective card, suggested mentor text by Peter Reynolds, anchor chart ideas, and 3...

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Writer's Workshop Registration is OPEN NOW!

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2024/12/23

Join me as I share all the details about my Writer's Workshop REBOOT starting on Dec. 30th-Jan. 3rd! I share all the resources, lesson plans, mentor texts, objectives, anchor charts, and differentiated notebooks that you will get with this Mini-Course! Registration is open this week and the first 5 teachers to register will receive a FREE PETER REYNOLDS mentor text of their choice: The North Star, The Dot, The Word Collector, Say Something or Sky Color! Registration is OPEN NOW! Register HERE...

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59:45

Cross-Curricular Fun for December

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2024/12/15

In this webinar from my Facebook Group, I share all the cross-curricular fun that I teach in December! Topics that I share are:Christmas Celebrations Around the WorldJan Brett Author StudyGingerbread DayPolar Express DayNutcracker DayReindeer Dayand much more!! Check out my webinar for FREE which has clickable links to all my resources mentioned in this episode! Connect with Me!Christmas in Germany FREE LESSON PLANS! TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogCross-Curricular...

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Christmas Holidays Around the World

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2024/12/07

In this episode, I will share my 6 favorite countries celebrating Christmas and how I teach them to my first graders! 1.) United States2.) England3.) Mexico4.) Germany5.) Russia6.)The NetherlandsWith each country, we read mentor texts, we find that country on the map, we learn their Christmas traditions, what games they play, what food they eat, how they say “Merry Christmas” and how they celebrate the holiday. Check out the Show Notes with pictures! Connect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube...

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36:01

Writer's Workshop REBOOT- What's All the Fuss About?

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2024/11/29

In this Facebook Live, I will share all about my Writer's Workshop REBOOT from Dec. 30-Jan.3 and what to expect. I will also share the lesson plans, the story companions, your incentives, and the special offers will receive in this REBOOT! Get on my WAITLIST to save your seat! Registration will open back up on Dec. 22nd! Watch my Facebook Live HERE on my YouTube Channel. Connect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogCross-Curricular Connections Membe...

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59:06

Cross-Curricular Fun for NOVEMBER!

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2024/11/03

In this webinar, I share all the topics and activities for November such as: Turkeys, Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day, Election Day, Tomie dePaola, and Scarecrows!Show Notes- with clickable links! November BUNDLEConnect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogCross-Curricular Connections MembershipSupport the showThank you so much for listening! Let's take your classroom to the next level!

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27:01

How to Host a Bootcamp

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2024/10/20

In this episode- I share how I planned, promoted, and put on a back-to-school BootCamp. I give my tips and tricks on what worked and what didn't work. If you're a teacher entrepreneur and are interested in putting on a Bootcamp, listen to this! Connect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogCross-Curricular Connections MembershipSupport the showThank you so much for listening! Let's take your classroom to the next level!

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5 Ways to Teach Fun Fall Activities

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2024/10/13

In this episode, I will share the 5 ways I include fun fall activities with my first graders using Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Art! I share my favorite fall mentor texts, writing craftivities, math activities, and science investigations! Show Notes from My Blog Resources from this episode:Cross-Curricular Fun for October: BUNDLEConnect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogCross-Curricular Connections MembershipSupport the showThank you so much for...

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Cross-Curricular Fun for October!

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2024/09/29

Join me in my FREE WEBINAR from my Facebook Group all about Cross-Curricular Fun for October! I will share activities for Pumpkins, Halloween, Owls, Bats, Autumn, Force, Motion Energy, and much more! I will share my writing craftivities, anchor charts, math stations, science investigations, and how I organize my theme centers! Resources from this episode:Cross-Curricular Fun for October: BUNDLEConnect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogCross-Curricular C...

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55:37

Blending the Science of Reading with Guided Reading

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2024/09/15

Join me in this episode as I share how I blend the Science of Reading and Guided Reading into my reading groups! Here's what I will share: How I group my students using their phonics and reading data,My reading group schedule for the week,What activities I do with each group,How am I not bothered when I'm with my reading group,Materials and Organization, My sight word data trackers,And... much more! Show NotesResources from this episode:Bulletin Board and Portable Sound WallLet's "POP" ...

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The First 10 Days of Writer's Workshop

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2024/09/01

If you LOVE teaching Writing using the "I Do, We Do and You Do", then check out this episode! Your students will be engaged in fun and purposeful activities for the first 10 days of writer's workshop! In this episode, I share the first 10 days of lesson plans including objectives, anchor charts, suggested mentor texts, the "I Do, We Do and You Do", and interactive notebooks. Your students will have a blast learning about writer's workshop in your classroom! If you're interested in this lesson...

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The First 10 Days of Math Workshop

Create Your Balance with Literacy ·

2024/08/28

If you LOVE teaching Math using the "I Do, We Do and You Do", then check out this episode! Your students will be engaged in fun and purposeful activities for the first 10 days of math! In this episode, I share the first 10 days of lesson plans including objectives, anchor charts, suggested mentor texts, the "I Do, We Do and You Do", and interactive notebooks. Your students will have a blast learning about math workshop in your classroom! Connect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupI...

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Back to School BOOTCAMP Now OPEN for Registration!

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2024/07/26

Hey Teachers! Guess what??? I'm giving another round of my First Week of School BOOTCAMP called Empowering Connection from July 29-Aug. 4th! Check it out HERE!!! This BOOTCAMP includes:* A One Time Payment of $35.00*6 Hours of CPE Credit,*6 LIVE Trainings with Q&A at the End,*A Private Facebook Group where you can get connected and supported by other teachers,*Lifetime Access to my BTS Resources,*A Chance to Win a $25.00 Amazon/TPT Gift Card,*A Chance to Win a Free Mentor Text for Yo...

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