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The Wait is Over for the Bundle of Books, Part 2

January 17, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 3 Comments

It's here! It's finally here!  I am so THRILLED to announce that my new bundle of Interactive Sight Word Readers, the Bundle of Books, Part 2 has been added to my TpT store. That's right! A brand new bundle means that the price is incredibly low (currently only $16) and … [Read more...]

Interactive Sight Word Readers, Reading, Religion Catholic School, FREEBIE, interactive readers, religion, sight words, Teachers Pay Teachers

It’s a Double Bundle Giveaway!

January 4, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

You are not going to believe the fun news I have to share with you today. I am teaming with with the wonderful Marsha from A Differentiated Kindergarten to give away our most popular bundled products. After you read this post, you HAVE to stop by Marsha's blog for a chance to win … [Read more...]

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BIG NEWS for Fans of Interactive Sight Word Readers

January 3, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 36 Comments

I have really big news to share today. Huge news, really. If you are a fan of my Best-Selling Interactive Sight Word Readers, this message is for YOU. Today I published my 100th Interactive Sight Word Reader and updated the Bundle of Books to include ALL 100 titles. One … [Read more...]

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A Visit from St. Nicholas

December 5, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 2 Comments

Hello friends! Tomorrow is St. Nicholas Day and I had such a treat tonight. St. Nicholas visited my church. No, not Santa. St. Nicholas. Complete with a staff and mitre. He has visited my parish a few times in the past and tonight was the first time I attended. What a wonderful … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Feast Color by Number

November 14, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 2 Comments

Kindergarten and First Grade teachers have been praising my color by number pages. Have you found this gem yet? This Time to Feast page was one of the first color by number pages I created. It's an oldie but a goodie! Stop by my TpT store to grab another great Color by Number … [Read more...]

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Interactive Readers for Thanksgiving and Late Fall

November 11, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

Are you looking for ways to get into the Thanksgiving spirit without sacrificing any instructional time? Interactive Sight Word Readers are here to help! All of my Interactive Sight Word Readers are 6-page booklets that get students reading and using sight words in a way that … [Read more...]

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Making Color Words FUN for All {FREEBIE}

October 19, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 9 Comments

I am so excited to begin a two-week color word study in my classroom on Monday. I enjoy every moment of our color word study. We do fun activities, sing songs about the colors, even dress in special colors throughout the study. The kids have a blast and so do I. Each day over … [Read more...]

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Fire Prevention Month Ideas, Resources, and a FREEBIE

October 17, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 8 Comments

October is Fire Prevention month and I have some great ideas to share with you! The local fire department is an excellent resource for teachers. In past years we have had firefighters visit the school to speak with our students about the importance of fire safety. Another … [Read more...]

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Columbus Day Activities and a FREEBIE

October 7, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 8 Comments

Columbus Day is coming up! If you're in need of a little inspiration to update and jazz up your lesson plans, look no further! I have a few great resources to help integrate this holiday into your ELA lessons. This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each … [Read more...]

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Guided Reading Book Study {Chapter 4}

July 12, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 9 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog. Welcome back for the latest installment of the Freebielicious study of The Next Step in Guided Reading by Jan Richardson. … [Read more...]

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I'm Maria Gavin - a kindergarten teacher, curriculum developer, educational blogger and founder of Kinder Craze.

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