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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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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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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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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

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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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36:33

The First 10 Days of Phonics

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2024/07/21

If you LOVE teaching Phonics using the "I Do, We Do and You Do", then check out this resource! Your students will be engaged in fun and purposeful activities for the first 10 days of phonics! 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", writing craftivities and differentiated interactive notebooks. Your students will have a blast learning about short vowels in your classroom! Plus, these w...

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The First 10 Days of Social Studies: All About...

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2024/07/04

If you LOVE teaching "All About Me & Creating Order" for your back-to-school social studies unit, then check out this resource! Your students will be engaged in fun and purposeful activities for the first 10 days of social studies! 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", writing craftivities and differentiated interactive notebooks. Your students will have a blast learning about R...

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48:09

Back to School BOOTCAMP Preview!

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2024/06/17

Come and see what all the fuss is about! Join my Facebook Live event where I will show you all about what to expect from my First Week of School BOOTCAMP called Empowering Connection. I will share all 6 trainings, what they will include, and what you can get out of this boot camp. At the end of this Facebook Live, I will share with you how to register for the BOOTCAMP that will start on June 24th. BOOTCAMP REGISTRATION Connect with Me!Show NotesTPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramP...

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First Week of School BOOTCAMP!

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2024/06/12

Come and see what all the fuss is about! Join my Facebook Live event where I will show you all about what to expect from my First Week of School BOOTCAMP called Empowering Connection. I will share all 6 trainings, what they will include, and what you can get out of this boot camp. I will also be giving away one FREE TICKET to one lucky teacher who will show up LIVE to this event if you're commenting!At the end of this Facebook Live, I will share with you how to register for the BOOTCAMP that ...

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45:48

Teaching Cross-Curricular with Poetry

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2024/06/10

Have you ever wanted to teach poetry in your classroom on a weekly basis, but didn't know how to implement it? Listen to this episode where you will learn all of my tips and tricks to get poetry into your curriculum every week! Connect with Me!YT Video of How to Teach Focus Poetry TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogBOOTCAMP WAITLISTSupport the Show.Thank you so much for listening! Let's take your classroom to the next level!

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First 5 Days of Reader's Workshop

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2024/06/02

In this episode, I will walk you through the first 5 days of Reader's Workshop. I will share differentiated interactive notebooks, anchor charts, suggested mentor texts and objectives for each lesson. If you're interested in learning more, sign up for my BOOTCAMP on June 24th! Connect with Me!TPT StoreYouTube ChannelFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestBlogBOOTCAMP WAITLISTSupport the Show.Thank you so much for listening! Let's take your classroom to the next level!

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Cross-Curricular Fun for May

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2024/05/04

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Mother's Day Arts and Crafts

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2024/04/25

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Teaching Cross-Curricular With Life Cycles

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2024/04/13

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