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I have taught most elementary grades (PreK-5), but have focused mostly on the primary grades, with most of my time teaching second grade. I am fascinated by the process of learning, especially the brain's role in child development. My resources, developed over decades in the classroom and extensive study in brain research and the arts, reflect this passion. With a Master of Education in Creative Arts in Learning, I am uniquely equipped to integrate these disciplines, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
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Build Reading Fluency with 2&3 Syllable Words: Word Lists for all Syllable Types
Help your students become confident, fluent readers with this targeted multisyllabic word work resource! Designed with the Science of Reading in mind, this engaging set of 2- and 3-syllable word lists gives students the structured practice they need to master decoding and build strong reading fluency and comprehension skills.Reading multisyllabic words is a critical step in developing fluent readers, allowing students to shift from slow decoding to meaningful comprehension. With this resource, y
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.2b
+10
60 Team Building Games for Classroom Community | SEL & Back to School Fun
Build a Strong Classroom Community with 60 Team Building Games! Transform your classroom into a positive, collaborative environment with this ultimate collection of 60 team-building games and activities! Designed to strengthen classroom community, teamwork, and social-emotional learning (SEL), this resource helps students build meaningful connections while having fun.Perfect for back to school, morning meetings, brain breaks, and cooperative learning, these engaging activities encourage communic
1st - 11th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Cuisenaire Rods Bundle for Math Centers: Hands-On Activities for Number Sense
Do you have a tub of Cuisenaire Rods in your classroom and don't know what to do with them? This is the perfect bundle for your beginning mathematicians!Why use Cuisenaire Rods Making Mathematicians with Manipulatives Bundle? Cuisenaire Rods are loved by children, and are great tools for math! Research shows that using tools such as these manipulatives internalizes learning. How it works: Each block has a value between 1 and 10, and is distinguished by color and size. These activities and tas
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.B.3
, 1.OA.B.4
+34
Sight Word Fluency Practice: Dolch Pre-Primer to 3rd Phrases for Fluency & Speed
Athletes need warm-ups. Musicians need warm-ups. Did you realize readers need warm-ups, too? These warm-up phrases are research-based and based on the Dolch lists. Practicing these phrases frequently WILL create more fluent readers, which is directly related to comprehension!Why use Build Reading Strength and Fluency Warm Up Phrases Pre Primer through Grade 3? Research tells us sight words are best learned in phrases. These basic sight words are repeated frequently in phrases to help children l
K - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.3
, RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
+13
Camping Theme Literacy & Math Worksheets: No Prep Year End Activities
Bring the excitement of the outdoors into your classroom with this engaging Camping-Themed Literacy & Math No Prep Resource! Perfect for keeping students motivated during those busy end-of-year weeks, this print-and-go pack combines essential skill practice with a fun, high-interest camping theme your students will LOVE.Designed for grades 1–3, these no-prep worksheets make it easy to review important concepts in both ELA and math, without adding extra planning time to your day. Just print and g
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
2.MD.D.9
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
+25
Math Fact Fluency System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Practice & Assess
This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st-grade, 2nd-grade, and 3rd-grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.This set breaks the 200 basic addition and subtraction facts into 8 different levels, based on patterns and fact families. These are based on how the brain learns, and are highly engaging for the students! Once the routine is
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
+7
Making Mathematicians Hands-On Cuisenaire Rods Bundle - Elementary Math Centers
Unlock the full potential of your Cuisenaire Rods with this engaging bundle for young mathematicians! Loved by kids, these manipulatives make math fun and effective, helping students internalize concepts through hands-on learning. Perfect for any elementary classroom!Why use Making Mathematicians Cuisenaire Rods Hands-On Big Bundle 7 Resources? Cuisenaire Rods are loved by children, and are great tools for math! Research shows that using tools such as these manipulatives internalizes learning.
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.OA.A.1
+39
20 Engaging Team Building Games & Activities: Build Classroom Community
This is a set of games and activities designed for elementary students to learn to work together! These games can be used during morning meeting, at after-school clubs, or at summer camp. Plus, they can be adapted to enhance many lessons during the school day! Why use 20 Team Building Games and Activities to Build Classroom Community? One of the most important skills for children to learn is getting along and respecting their own community. With this in mind, I've written up some old favorite g
1st - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Producer or Consumer: An Economics Game for Primary Students with Writing Option
This hands-on activities for teaching economics will help your students understand one of the beginning concepts of economics: Producers and Consumers.This is a Social Studies sorting game to practice the vocabulary "consumer" and "producer." Children will sort the 16 task cards onto the apples that say "producer" or "consumer". It includes definitions of the two important words, suggestions, 16 task cards, and extra cards so you can make your own. There are also a few choices of writing pap
1st - 4th
Economics
CCSS
SL.1.1
, SL.1.1a
, SL.1.1b
+10
St. Patrick’s Day Math Story Problems: 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction Practice
Bring the luck of the Irish into your elementary math lessons with these St. Patrick’s Day Math 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction Story Problems! This themed packet is designed for grades 1–3 and helps students build real-world problem-solving, number sense, and computation fluency through engaging word problems tied to a festive St. Patrick’s Day theme. Perfect for math centers, partner work, homework, or warm-ups, this resource turns holiday excitement into meaningful practice.What’s Included:2-d
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
Multisyllable Nonsense Words to Build Reading Fluency - Boost Literacy with Bugs
This fun game is an excellent way for students to practice reading multi-syllable nonsense words. By practicing the 6-syllable types, you can help your growing readers learn to "sound out" longer words. Students will encounter words they don't know for the rest of their lives! Why use Reading Multisyllable Nonsense Words Camping Theme Buggy Syllables? Children love practicing their skills with a game! This game gives the children practice with those six syllable types, which will help them deco
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
, RF.2.3
+7
Frog Life Cycle Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables - Animal LIfe Cycle
Hop into hands-on learning with this engaging Frog Life Cycle resource designed for kindergarten through third grade! This comprehensive science unit helps students explore the fascinating transformation of frogs through interactive, meaningful activities.Perfect for spring science, animal life cycle units, and amphibian studies, students will learn about each stage of the frog life cycle: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult frog.What’s Included:Frog life cycle worksheets and printablesLabeling dia
1st - 3rd
Science
CCSS
RI.1.2
, RI.2.2
Strengthen Number Sense with Cuisenaire Rods: Engaging Hands-On Practice
Many children come to school without basic Number Sense. Here are some activities to do with Cuisenaire Rods that help develop their sense of number, in a fun way!Why use Building Number Sense Hands-On with Cuisenaire Rods? Children LOVE Cuisenaire Rods, and they are great tools for math manipulatives. Here are some practice activities that can be used at math centers or small group instruction to help children develop stronger number sense in a fun way. How it works: For each activity, the c
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.B.3
+10
Sight Word Fluency Practice: 3rd Grade Dolch Phrases- Building Fluency & Speed
Readers need warm-ups, just like athletes and musicians! These warm-up phrases are research-based and based on the Dolch Pre-primer list. Practicing these phrases frequently WILL create more fluent readers!Why use Build Reading Strength and Fluency Dolch Warm Up Phrases Third Grade Level? Research tells us sight words are best learned in phrases. These basic sight words are repeated frequently in phrases to help children learn. Research also tells us that reading fluency is directly related to c
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.3.4
, LA.3.2.A.vii
, LA.2.2.B.vii
+1
Phonics Vowel Sounds Review and Practice Task Cards for 2nd and 3rd Grades
Looking for something to review and practice vowel sounds? These review task cards, designed for second—and third-graders, are perfect for reviewing important subject matter at any point during the school year.Why use Task Cards for Second and Third Grade Phonics? Research tells us that children need to frequently review what they’ve been taught in order for the information to go into the long-term memory. These sets of review cards are based on “common knowledge” information for second and th
1st - 3rd
Reading Strategies, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2a
, RF.1.3c
, RF.2.3a
+1
Also included in: Building Word Skills | Task Cards | Phonics, Language, and Vocabulary
Base Word, Prefixes, and Suffixes Game - Find the Root Word - Rainy Day Theme
Brain research teaches us that adding an element of fun helps children learn! This game includes plenty of base word practice to keep the learning extra fun while practicing prefixes and suffixes! Plus, it provides brain breaks to keep the oxygen flowing and the learning fun!Why Use Rainy Day: Prefixes and Suffixes Game? Research tells us that children need to constantly practice learned skills to keep those skills strong. This "rainy day"-themed game is a fun way to practice prefixes and suffi
1st - 3rd
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3d
, RF.3.3a
Ready to Go Science Experiments & Hands-On Social Studies Activities Year Bundle
Save valuable class time! With this resource, you can effortlessly incorporate seasonal Science and Social Studies topics into your curriculum without sacrificing valuable teaching time. The hands-on activities provide a fun and effective way for students to learn while covering essential content. With 76 different hands-on activities, you'll be ready to go! Plus, these activities are easy to leave for a substitute! Why use this collection in the classroom? These subjects are tough to fit into
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Science, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.10
, RI.2.5
+17
Area or Perimeter - Sorting Game About Linear Measurements & Square Units
Do your students confuse the terms area and perimeter?Students struggle to remember "which one" is perimeter and "which one" is area. Here's a sorting game with "real-life" examples to help them figure it out. It also comes with a couple of tricks to help them remember and 30 different sorting cards. Teachers like you said:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer S. said, “My students really enjoyed this activity! Highly recommend!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nancy C. said, “Ideal packet for helping students differentiate between a
1st - 3rd
Math, Measurement
CCSS
2.G.A.2
, 3.G.A.2
December Science & Social Studies Experiments, Worksheets, Hands-On Activities
Spark curiosity and deepen understanding with Ready‑to‑Go December Science Experiments & Hands‑On Social Studies Activities! This is a seasonal, low-prep resource designed especially for elementary classrooms. This December-themed pack blends cross-curricular learning, giving students rich opportunities to explore scientific concepts and social studies themes tied to the winter months.Why Teachers Love ItSeasonal Engagement: Tailored for December, this resource connects to winter, holidays, and
1st - 3rd
Geography, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, W.2.1
+6
Sight Word Fluency Practice: Dolch First Phrases for Building Fluency & Speed
Readers need warm-ups, just like athletes and musicians! These warm-up phrases are research-based and based on the Dolch First Grade list. Practicing these phrases frequently WILL create more fluent readers!Why use Build Reading Strength and Fluency Dolch Warm Up Phrases First Grade Level? Research tells us sight words are best learned in phrases. These basic sight words are repeated frequently in phrases to help children learn. Research also tells us that reading fluency is directly related to
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.1.3g
, RF.1.4
, LA.3.2.A.vii
+7
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About the store
Experience
I have taught most elementary grades (PreK-5), but have focused mostly on the primary grades, with most of my time teaching second grade. I am fascinated by the process of learning, especially the brain's role in child development. My resources, developed over decades in the classroom and extensive study in brain research and the arts, reflect this passion. With a Master of Education in Creative Arts in Learning, I am uniquely equipped to integrate these disciplines, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
Teaching style
I foster a positive learning environment by connecting with students' interests and passions. I emphasize structured classroom management while designing activities that engage students, promote teamwork, integrate the arts, and foster critical thinking and creativity. My extensive experience and passion for education provide a wealth of resources and innovative techniques in the classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My students have given me many awards! :)
My own education history
I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus on reading from Plymouth University in Plymouth, NH. I have a Master of Education degree in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass.
Additional biographical information
My teaching style builds strong relationships, which are essential for effective learning. Besides decades of teaching, I also have extensive training and experience in musical theatre, dance, and voice, as well as team building. Being from the Boston area, I can't help but be a fan of the Red Sox!
You can reach me at elementarymatters@gmail.com
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