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Which one does YOUR classroom need, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]? I have TWO freebies for you!

Published 17 days ago • 1 min read

Happy August, Reader,

I am busy setting up for kindergarten this year, and I have been helping my teacher bestie set up her upper grade classroom too. Which got me thinking about what is most useful in those very different situations.

That's why I am sending out TWO free resources today - one for primary teachers and one for intermediate.

If you teach primary....

I have a free Editable Color by Code resource for you! I was frustrated with other resources that were not editable, and did not match the sight word order that I was teaching. So, I created these Color by Codes to make it easy to have engaging sight word practice that matches my students' needs.

And these Editable Color by Codes work for so much more! I use them for CVC, CVCe, letter matching, number matching, and more! If this sounds like a match for your classroom download it here!

​​​FREE Editable Color by Code Kindergarten Sampler_MsCottonsCorner.pdf​

If you love this free sampler, be sure to check out my full line of monthly, Editable Color by Codes on TPT!

If you teach intermediate....

I have something for you too - a FREE Matter Mini-Unit!

This resource is exclusively offered to my email subscribers - it is not available on TPT or anywhere else.

I love integrating Literacy and Content, and this mini-unit is written with that goal. It includes four, hands-on, interactive lessons to bring reading comprehension, science content and vocabulary to YOUR classroom!

And here it is!

​FREE Matter Mini-Unit_MsCottonsCorner.pdf​

If you need more Matter teaching resources, I have a full line of Matter resources on TPT which integrate literacy and science content.

Wherever you are in your Back-to-School Journey, I hope it is going well. I start with kids soon, so eeek!, I need to get some prepping done!

Maybe tomorrow..... :)

Happy Teaching!

Susan

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MsCottonsCorner

Resources and insights to grow your teaching.

I'm a teacher-author, continual learner and mom of two. I create resources for K-5 classrooms including instructional videos, classroom resources and teaching tips. You can find me on TPT, YouTube, MsCottonsCorner.com and your favorite Socials. See you there!

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