Create Your Balance with Literacy

By 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 wan

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The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

Create Your Balance with Literacy episodes:

September 17, 2023 From Scribbles to Stories: Using Mentor Texts to Launch Writer's Workshop
In this episode, I will share how my Writer's Workshop Course: From Scribbles to Stories will enhance and transform your writing block into something you're proud of!
I will share the modules and bonuses that you can get if you purchase the course today! You won't want to miss this EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!

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Links mentioned in this episode:
Writer's Workshop Course
YouTube Video of Course
What Does the Course Look Like?

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15min
September 03, 2023 12 Behavior Management Strategies
Show notes from my BLOG

Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Show Me The Money: Bonus Bucks Resource
The King of Kindergarten
The Queen of Kindergarten

In this episode, I will share 12 of my behavior management strategies that have helped me over the years:

1.) Create a Social Contract on the FIRST DAY of SCHOOL
2.) Use Bonus Bucks as Positive and Negative Behavior
3.) Have a Treasure Box or a Prize Box
4.) Use a Star Student as a Peer Facilitator
5.) Use Secret Walker for Hallways Expectations
6.) Have a Desk Contest for Points
7.) Bury "CAN'T" to Promote Growth Mindset
8.) Heads Down- Have a Mini-Lesson on Behavior
9.) Mr. Clicker Attention Getter
10.) Engage Your Students During a Story
11.) Count Down for Easy and Smooth Transitions
12.) Pack 'N Stack- with Class Jobs

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Blog
YouTube Channel
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22min
August 19, 2023 10 Ways to Become a Respected Team Leader
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In this episode- I will share my tips and tricks with you about becoming a respected team leader.
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13min
August 03, 2023 10 Ways to ROCK Your Classroom Organization
Have you been wanting to organize your classroom but didn't know where to start? Check out this episode where I give you 10 tips and tricks to rocking your classroom organization! You won't be sorry!

Show Notes From My Blog

Connect with me!

TPT Store
Free Writer's Workshop Lesson Plans
Facebook Group
Instagram
Pinterest
Free Back-to-School Lesson Plans
Blog
YouTube Channel
Lifetime Membership Subscription

Here are the resources that I share in this episode:
Days of the Week Labels
Farmhouse Fun: Reading Genre Posters
Farmhouse Fun: Library Labels
Thematic Unit Binder Covers
Editable Classroom Newsletters

YouTube Video:
How I Organize My Mentor Texts

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18min
July 25, 2023 7 Ways to Teach Reading and Phonics Groups at Your Teacher Table
In this episode, you will learn 7 different ways I group my first graders at my teacher table. You will learn about the difference between Guided Reading and the Science of Reading and how to group your students according to their needs in reading and phonics. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Show Notes from My Blog

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TPT Store
Free Writer's Workshop Lesson Plans
Facebook Group
Instagram
Pinterest
Free Back-to-School Lesson Plans
Blog
YouTube Channel
Lifetime Membership Subscription

Here are the resources that I share in this episode:
Phonics Group: Sound Mapping and Decoding
Guided Writing Booklet
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22min
July 17, 2023 How to Start Writer's Workshop in First Grade
In this episode, I will share with you how I teach my students the process writing steps using the "I Do, We Do and You Do".

Show Notes from my BLOG
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Free Writer's Workshop Lesson Plans
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Free Back-to-School Lesson Plans
Blog
YouTube Channel
Lifetime Membership Subscription

Here are the resources that I share in this episode:
Write From Your Heart: Mini-Lessons for Writer's Workshop
Let's Get Interactive: Anchor Charts and Notebooks for Writer's Workshop

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18min
July 07, 2023 Teaching Cross-Curricular: 9 Meet the Teacher Night Tips and Tricks
In this episode, you will learn 9 tips and tricks that I use for Meet the Teacher Night. I will share activities, gifts, forms, and ideas that will help make your night a huge success! You won't need to stress anymore!

Show Notes from my BLOG

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Here are the resources that I share in this episode:
Editable Meet the Teacher Forms and Letters
Transportation Tags
School Supply Labels
Ready Confetti

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21min
June 19, 2023 Teaching Cross Curricular: A Day in First Grade
Have you ever wondered what a typical day in first grade looks like? Check out my episode where I walk you through my daily schedule and how I teach cross-curricular! Hope you enjoy it!

Show Notes From My Blog

Here are the resources that are referenced in this episode:
Literature Circles for Your SOARING Readers
Are You a Bookworm: Reader's Workshop Mini-Lessons
Write From Your Heart: Writer's Workshop Mini-Lessons
Let's Get Interactive: Anchor Charts and Notebooks for Math
Let's Sail Through Science!

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Lifetime Membership Subscription
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Free Back-to-School Lesson Plans
Blog
YouTube Channel

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21min
June 18, 2023 Teaching Cross Curricular for Back to School!
In this episode, I will share how all of my tips and tricks for back to school. I share my rules and procedures, activities, mentor texts, craftivities, and classroom management tricks! Hope you enjoy it!

Show Notes from my BLOG

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Lifetime Membership Subscription
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Facebook Group
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FREE Back to School Lesson Plans
Blog
YouTube Channel

Resources Referenced in this Episode:
Back to School TOOLKIT BUNDLE
Kevin Henkes Author Study: BUNDLE
Perfect Poetry: Focus Poem BUNDLE
The Blooming Flower Experiment
All About Me Thematic Unit
Are You a Bookworm: Reader's Workshop Mini-Lessons
Write From Your Heart: Writer's Workshop Mini-Lessons
Let's Graph It: Math Unit

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26min
June 18, 2023 Teaching Cross Curricular with Literature Circles!
In this episode- I share how I launch my Literature Circles from day 1, how I manage them, how I organize them, and what materials they need for their book study. Hope you enjoy it!

Connect with me!
Lifetime Membership Subscription
TPT Store
Facebook Group
Instagram
Pinterest
FREE Back to School Lesson Plans
Blog
YouTube Channel

Resources referenced in this episode:
Literature Circles for Your SOARING Readers
Support the show
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9min

FAQs about Create Your Balance with Literacy:

How many episodes does Create Your Balance with Literacy have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.