About the store
Hi I'm Alyssa, the one-woman wizard behind Teaching in the Fast Lane! I strive to create engaging upper elementary, standards-based resources students love, while keeping rigor high and easing the load on teachers.
Currently I am an elementary school librarian in a district right outside Austin, TX. Before that, I taught fourth grade for six years in a suburban school district. Through it all I have worked to create meaningful learning experiences for my students that I can share with others.
My current passion is creating engaging resources that meet the needs of a diverse group of students all while making teachers' lives easier by saving them time. All of the resources in my store were created entirely by me.
I love to create resources that are cross-curricular, especially when I can integrate reading and writing into a content area.
With each resource that I create, I think about all the teachers and students that will use the resource and how it impacts them.
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Stinky Feet Review Game - Editable Game Template - For Any Subject Test Prep
Are you looking for a FUN review game to practice content from throughout the year? Look no further than Stinky Feet! Simply put, Stinky Feet is the most engaging review game out there. It will leave your students begging for more, and this editable template for PowerPoint makes it easier than ever to play and create review games for any content! What is the Stinky Feet Review Game?Stinky Feet is a cooperative review game played in teams. After each question, teams who answered correctly are
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Texas History Interactive Notebook 4th Grade - Yearlong TEKS Based Activities
Are your Texas History Interactive Notebook lesson plans feeling stale? Have you tried using a Texas History interactive notebook? This Texas History INB Bundle is the perfect way to create an artifact of learning that lasts beyond the school year! This HUGE Texas History Interactive Notebook bundle is full of 4th grade interactive notebook activities ranging from the geography and regions of Texas through the Texas Revolution and up to modern-day Texas government and symbols. ---------------
4th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
Regions of Texas Interactive Notebook - Texas History - 4th Grade TX History INB
Texas Regions can be fun and interactive with this interactive notebook kit! Students are able to create their own reference materials for the four Regions of Texas. My students love to cut, fold, and color their notes and I love the way they use their INBs to remember their learning on the Texas Regions! This notebook kit is perfect for recording your students' learning during your Regions of Texas Unit to keep as an artifact of their learning all year long. ---------------------------------
4th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
5th Grade End of Year Math Review Game - Stinky Feet Math Game - Spiral Review
This 5th grade end of year review math game is the perfect way to practice all the standards throughout the year in a fun and engaging way! This 20 question digital review will excite you and your students. ------------------------------------------------------- Are you looking for a FUN way to REVIEW 5th grade math content from throughout the year? Look no further than Stinky Feet! Simply put, Stinky Feet is the most engaging review game. It will leave your students begging for more, and this c
5th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.5
, 5.MD.C.5a
+21
4th Grade Math Game Bundle - Stinky Feet Review Activities for Test Prep Review
Are you looking for a FUN way to REVIEW 4th grade math content from throughout the year? Look no further than the 4th Grade Math Stinky Feet Bundle! Simply put, 4th Grade Math Stinky Feet is the most engaging review game. It will leave your students begging for more, and this complete digital PowerPoint game makes it easier than ever to play! ------------------------------------------------------------------ What is the 4th Grade Math Stinky Feet Bundle?Stinky Feet is a cooperative review game
4th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+25
European Explorers in Texas Bundle - Texas History Activities for Explorers
There is a ton to know about European Explorers in Texas, but don't get overwhelmed by all the content! Instead of stressing, meet your standards with this unit bundle that includes everything you need to meet the Texas standards and more all set up and ready to go! What is different about this European Explorers in Texas Bundle?This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are sure to cover exactly w
4th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
Colonization of Texas Bundle - TX History Activities - Stephen F. Austin
The era of colonization in Texas includes many events, but don't worry, this unit bundle has everything you need to help your students learn all about empresarios, governments, and colonists of the time period. What is different about this resource?This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are sure to cover exactly what is needed without adding to your workload with a ton of prep! Standards:4.2 Hi
4th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
4th Grade Math Test Prep Bundle - Daily Math Spiral Review - Print and Digital
Fourth Grade Math Test Printable Test PrepThis three-week math test prep activity incorporates thirteen vital standards for fourth grade math. Each day the 4th grade students will answer 13 questions, one on each of the standards and then track their data using the included recording sheet. This allows students to select their own areas of growth and builds confidence with rigorous test prep questions! Fourth Grade Math Test Digital Test PrepThis three-week math test prep activity incorporates
4th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.MD.B.4
+24
Texas History Bundle - 4th Grade Texas History Yearlong Curriculum - TEKS Based
Texas History curriculum can be hard to find, but with this yearlong bundle, you are set! Teach your students all about Texas History in an engaging way, without spending countless hours planning. This Texas History bundle includes everything you need to teach our great state’s history according to the 4th grade streamlined TEKS in a way that will stick with students and have them excited to learn! Each Texas History Unit Includes: A PowerPointAn interactive notebook kitTask cardsStudent act
4th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
3rd Grade End of Year Math Review Game - Stinky Feet Math Game - Spiral Review
This 3rd grade end of year review math game is the perfect way to practice all the standards throughout the year in a fun and engaging way! This 20 question digital review will excite you and your students. ------------------------------------------------------- Are you looking for a FUN way to REVIEW 3rd grade math content from throughout the year? Look no further than Stinky Feet! Simply put, Stinky Feet is the most engaging review game. It will leave your students begging for more, and this c
3rd
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.6
+20
4th Grade Reading Test Prep Bundle - Digital and Print Test Smash Spiral Review
This resource is a two week, ten-day, reading test prep activity for 4th grade that incorporates vital standards for fourth-grade reading. Each day the students will read a passage (fiction, expository, and poetry included) and then answer questions based on the passage using either a printable or self-grading Google Form. Check out 10 Different Ways to Use Test Smash in this blog post! This is a great resource to use the two weeks leading up to your standardized test as spiral review, and to g
4th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.4
+21
Map Skills and Geography of Texas Bundle - 4th Grade Texas History Activities
Do you struggle to find Texas History resources that are TEKS-based and research-backed? Check out this map skills and geography unit bundle complete with all the resources needed to cover the standards and engage your students in social studies! What is different about this Map Skills and Geography resource?This resource is based on the 4th grade streamlined TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are sure to cover exactly what is nee
4th
Geography, Social Studies, U.S. History
Texas History Morning Work- Daily TX History Spiral Review - Warm Up Bell Work
Do you struggle to fit Texas History into your daily routine? Not with this Texas History Warm Up! In less than five minutes your students will explore TX History and you will cover your standards! Texas History questions to use as a quick warm up for the whole year! ------------------------------------------------------------------- **The Texas History Warm Up is now updated to include a Google Classroom-ready Google Slides version!**------------------------------------------------------------
4th
Economics , Geography, Social Studies
5th Grade Math Game Bundle - Stinky Feet Math Games - Math Test Prep Games
Are you looking for a FUN way to REVIEW 5th grade math content from throughout the year? Look no further than the 5th Grade Math Stinky Feet Bundle! Simply put, Stinky Feet is the most engaging review game. It will leave your students begging for more, and this complete digital PowerPoint game makes it easier than ever to play! ------------------------------------------------------------------ What is the 5th Grade Math Stinky Feet Bundle?Stinky Feet is a cooperative review game played in team
5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.C.5
, 5.MD.C.5a
, 5.MD.C.5b
+14
3rd Grade Math Test Prep Bundle - Spiral Math Review - Daily Digital and Print
Third Grade Math Test Printable Test PrepThis three-week math test prep activity incorporates thirteen vital standards for third grade math. Each day 3rd grade students will answer 13 questions, one on each of the standards and then track their data using the included recording sheet. This allows students to select their own areas of growth and builds confidence with rigorous math test prep questions! Third Grade Math Test Digital Test PrepThis three-week math test prep activity incorporates th
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.5b
, 3.MD.C.6
+14
Regions of Texas Unit with Lesson Plans - TX History - Texas Regions Activities
The four Regions of Texas are a vital part of Texas History instruction. Check out this bundle with resources for the regions of Texas to get prepared and deliver the unit with confidence! Why Use This Regions of Texas Bundle?This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are sure to cover exactly what is needed without adding to your workload with a ton of prep! ----------------------------------------
4th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
5th Grade Math Test Prep Bundle - Digital & Printable Test Smash - Daily Review
This three-week 5th grade math test prep activity incorporates twelve vital standards for fifth grade math. Each day 5th grade students will answer 12 questions with your choice of a printable worksheet or Google Form, one on each of the standards and then track their data using the included recording sheet. This allows students to select their own areas of growth and builds confidence with rigorous math test prep questions! Check out 10 Different Ways to Use Test Smash in this blog post! Inclu
5th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Native Americans of Texas Bundle with Lesson Plans - TX History Activities
Do you feel ready to teach your 4th grade Texas history students about Native Americans in Texas? With this unit and the included resources, you can be confident in your content knowledge without spending a ton of time prepping! -------------------------------------------------------------- What is different about this Native Americans of Texas Bundle?This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are
4th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
Texas Revolution PowerPoint - Battle of the Alamo - Texas Independence
Are you ready to teach your Texas Revolution unit? This Texas Revolution PowerPoint has everything you need to teach your students about the Texas war for independence from Mexico according to the streamlined TEKS. ------------------------------------------------------------------- This Texas Revolution PowerPoint presentation can be used:As whole class lecture materialIn a social studies station or centerAs a partner activity to complete notes----------------------------------------------------
4th - 7th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
4th Grade End of Year Math Review Game - Stinky Feet Math Spiral Activity
This 4th grade end of year review math game is the perfect way to practice all the standards throughout the year in a fun and engaging way! This 20 question digital review will excite you and your students. ------------------------------------------------------- Are you looking for a FUN way to REVIEW content from throughout the year? Look no further than Stinky Feet! Simply put, Stinky Feet is the most engaging review game. It will leave your students begging for more, and this complete digita
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+21
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About the store
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Hi I'm Alyssa, the one-woman wizard behind Teaching in the Fast Lane! I strive to create engaging upper elementary, standards-based resources students love, while keeping rigor high and easing the load on teachers.
Currently I am an elementary school librarian in a district right outside Austin, TX. Before that, I taught fourth grade for six years in a suburban school district. Through it all I have worked to create meaningful learning experiences for my students that I can share with others.
My current passion is creating engaging resources that meet the needs of a diverse group of students all while making teachers' lives easier by saving them time. All of the resources in my store were created entirely by me.
I love to create resources that are cross-curricular, especially when I can integrate reading and writing into a content area.
With each resource that I create, I think about all the teachers and students that will use the resource and how it impacts them.
Teaching style
⭐In the school library I try to provide as much choice to students as possible. I employ a lot of stations and tictactoe style activities in which students can choose how they would like to show me what they have learned. Our school just got our first set of Ipads and I am anxious to incorporate these into our classroom as well.
⭐Cooperative learning and community building are the glue of the learning community and I will never give either up. I operate on the principles that every student wants to talk, move, and have fun so I try to incorporate as much of each into every day we have together.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Texas State University-San Marcos
Teacher Fellow Cohort 16
M.Ed. from Texas State University-San Marcos
Masters of Library Information Science - Texas Woman's University
School Leadership Team
Conference Presenter
My own education history
I attended Texas State University to earn my degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a teaching certificate in early childhood through fourth grade with an additional certification in English as a second language.
I enjoyed Texas State University so much that I immediately applied and was accepted into the Teacher Fellows program there to earn my masters. Accordingly, I was able to complete my first year of teaching while attending graduate courses and completing an action research project. I earned a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in this program that also instilled in me the necessity for cooperative learning and community building in the classroom.
In 2020, I went back to school to earn my Masters in Library Information Science in order to become a school librarian.
Additional biographical information
When I am not working on my classroom I enjoy reading, traveling, binging on Netflix, and racing cars.
It is currently one of my goals to visit all fifty states and all seven continents, but I won't stop after reaching that goal.
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