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I’m Heather! I’ve spent over 34 years teaching upper elementary in Oregon, and along the way, I’ve earned honors like Disney Teacher Award honoree, Intel Innovative Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Teacher and more.
I design teacher tested, project based, independence building lessons that boost student engagement and free you up to confidently manage your classroom or focus on small groups without behavior hassles. Every activity is rigorously scaffolded for success, so even struggling learners thrive.
My resources are ready to use, well designed, and built to save you time. I create what works in real classrooms, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Plus, it’s all no strings-attached! You’ll never find email pitches or marketing tricks here. Just honest teaching support, with quality and heart.
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Rough Draft Writing Paper Set - Rough Draft Paper that REALLY Helps with Editing
This rough draft writing paper set helps students edit when they " write on the white" and " edit on the gray" lines. There's line spacing sizes to fit every writer's needs in both portrait and landscape format with numbered lines that help students identify exactly where editing needs to occur. The set has 60 pages of options with different line heights to accommodate all students’ needs. The tall set has 36 pages of choices and the wide set has 24 pages of choices. One paper set has numb
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Handwriting Assessment Tests in Manuscript Handwriting and Cursive Handwriting
This is a simple handwriting assessment tool in both manuscript and cursive to show growth in handwriting from the beginning to the end of the year. Students complete the assessment three times during the year (beginning, mid, end) in either/or both manuscript and cursive formats. There are 4 options for cursive fonts to match the fonts style you use. There is a spot for students to self-assess and designate their best handwriting. Simple, but effective baseline tests to show growth of what s
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Writing
Spelling Dictionary for Younger Students PRINT & DIGITAL 900+ words
Give ALL of your grades 1-3 students the spelling dictionary they need to be successful writers. Students add words to their personal spelling dictionary with 900+ frequently used words. Add words your students need! It comes in 2 formats: half sheet folded print & full page (wide) digital format. You may like this BETTER than a word wall as students will have their words with them at all times. DISTANCE LEARNING NOTE: This spelling dictionary is Google Slides™- ready! You may use this as
1st - 3rd
Spelling, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
Desk Name Plates Cursive & Manuscript w Math Helpers Desk Name Tags Editable
Help students become more independent with these math helper desk name tags with math helpers in cursive AND manuscript designed just for intermediate grade students. Just open PowerPoint and replace the sample text with your student names and print great looking and helpful name tags. Best yet, use them every year! There are 5 designs of name plates (bees frogs, pirates, sports and no graphic). 2 per sheet of paper size. Two name plates print in landscape (wide format) on each sheet o
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects
Christmas Writing Paper (122 pages of Choices!)
Writing is more fun when it’s written on a special Christmas paper! This set of 122 pages of holiday writing papers are designed for primary and intermediate grades with fun borders and cute graphics. The writing papers are lined and also unlined and come with picture box options. There are different line spacing options of paper to accommodate every student’s handwriting size, plus the primary paper includes the pink dotted midline. Click HERE TO FOLLOW ME to get advance notice of new produ
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Christmas Writing Paper and Winter Holiday Themed Writing Papers BUNDLE
Open House or Back to School Slideshow - Parent Night Presentation EDITABLE!
Create a beautiful editable back to school or open house slideshow, with this easy to use PowerPoint! Use the pre-made title images to customize the slides then add your own content to the slides. I've done the hard work for you! You get to personalize your slideshow and do the fun part. There are 94 PPT slide templates from which to choose. Better yet, there are 65 titles ready for you to use! The titles are saved as text boxes and also as PNG images so you can simply copy and paste them on
1st - 5th
For All Subjects
Classroom Cash - 6 Themes of Classroom Money for Your Class Economy-Editable
Use classroom cash to motivate students and teach real life math skills. Students love to earn money during your classroom economy. There are now 6 themes of cash. Color: Owls, bees, frogs, sports, and scholars Blackline: Animals and a blank editable set you can customize with PowerPoint Use the editable PowerPoint version in blackline format in both dollars and pounds to customize and add your bank name and graphics. There are so many uses for these cute sets of classroom money and you
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost Poetry Analysis Task Cards
Use this mini-unit of poetry analysis close reading task cards and other materials to help students understand and enjoy the poem, “Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. This poem is on the the CCSS-ELA text exemplar list for Grades 2-3. The set gives you 20 task cards and all of the student and teacher materials to teach second and third graders to analyze poetry. Let's face it . . . analyzing poetry is not easy, even for adults! The good news is, I've done the hard work for
2nd - 3rd
Close Reading, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Printable Valentine Cards from Teacher to Student 36 Unique Valentines
If you are looking for printable Valentines cards from the teacher to students, look no further! This is the LAST set of Valentines for your students you will need to buy and you can be ready in minutes! These Valentines for your students are colorful, fun and you can personalize them using the PowerPoint version included by typing the student name and your name/names. Best yet, you can be ready in minutes without leaving home! These Valentines cards from the teacher to your students inclu
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects
Personal Spelling Dictionary BUNDLE -5 Dictionaries- Digital & Print Gr. 1-5
This bundle includes 5 dictionaries including digital Google Slides-ready dictionaries PLUS an editable dictionary (bundle bonus) to meet the spelling and writing needs of ALL your grades 1-5 students. The older student version is in printable half sized booklet size and digital is full sheet size. For younger students, theres a half-sheet size is specially formatted to print back to back on only 8 sheets of paper. It folds in half and is stapled. There's also a full page size booklet in
2nd - 5th
Spelling, Writing
CCSS
L.3.2g
, L.4.2d
, L.5.2e
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Paw Print Writing Paper with 36 Paper and Line Spacing Choices
Writing is more fun when the paper is special! This set contains 36 pages of PDF paw print bordered writing paper in various line spacing sizes in both portrait and landscape formats. There are several primary line spacing sizes with the mid-line and also options for an illustration box, plus an unlined sheet of bordered paper. See the visual preview to see each page of this versatile writing paper set. Enjoy! ====================================================== You Might Like these EDITABLE
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing
Alphabet Book Book Templates - 3 styles of ABC Book Templates & Book Covers
If you want students to show mastery of a concept, use an ABC book format! Students will love demonstrating knowledge using these alphabet book templates in 3 choices! This set of ABC book masters contains three choices of styles. Black & whiteGrey Multi-colorEach set includes a matching book cover. Students love illustrating the black & white set letters. :) Each page has lines for text and a box for an illustration. The set prints on 8.5 x 11 inch paper and is in PDF format. Enjoy t
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects, Social Studies, Writing
Schedule Cards and Objective Cards for your Schedule Wall Posters (Editable)
Don’t hand-write your schedule and objectives! Save time! Post your objectives and class schedules in style with these colorful, cute, multi-bordered posters in turquoise/blues. Posters will be easily readable from a distance (font size 72-98). This set can be laminated and posted on a bulletin board or wall. Each set has 2 styles: with or without graphics. The posters are formatted so two posters fit per page landscape style. Also included in this set are matching editable/savable MS Wo
K - 6th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Flash Cards Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division Fact Family BUNDLE
This is a bundled set of 2 sets of flash cards for addition and subtraction and also multiplication and division. Students practice fact families for the math facts by covering a number and saying the missing number in the equation. The spinner design and triangle shape makes them fun and easy to use. They come in both color and black and white. These are the LARGER flash card sets. They print 6 to a sheet of paper in both color and black and white. Addition and subtraction flash cards are
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Multiplication Flash Cards & Division Flash Cards Facts 0-12 Triangle Cards
These multiplication and division spinner triangle flash cards are larger size that student will love! The triangle flash cards have facts 0-12 products and quotients to 144. They are easy to cut and come in both color and black and white. Achievement award spinners are included so you can recognize students who have mastered their facts. Cover one corner number with a finger for easy self-checking. Save time and money! All 0 to 12 multiplication math facts for each number (0-12) print 6 per
1st - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Spelling Dictionary for Younger Students Full Page Print & Digital 900+ words
Give ALL of your grades 1-3 students the spelling dictionary they need to be successful writers. Students add words to their personal spelling dictionary with 900+ frequently used words. Add words your students need! This is a full page print and digital version. You may like this BETTER than a word wall as students will have their words with them at all times. Personal spelling words can be written on the lines or typed into the digital version. DISTANCE LEARNING NOTE: This spelling dictionar
1st - 3rd
Spelling, Writing
Valentine Activity - Valentine Container Project Creative Fun Valentine Holders
Students will create a Valentines container and NO CLASS time will be used! This fun activity allows students creativity to use recycled to create something to hold their class Valentines at home. The set includes project directions, student example photos, student self-evaluation handout, party letter, Valentines your students can give their classmates, and Valentines from the teacher. It's your whole party celebration pack! Students love to give and receive valentines from classmates. The Va
1st - 5th
Behavior Stamp Cards A Simple Behavior Program That Helps Improve Behaviors
Are you looking for a positive behavior system that is simple to use, encourages good behavior, and one that you can print or customize to fit the need in your classroom and school? Look no further! These behavior cards are great for use with small groups as well as with individual students in need of some behavior improvement. This set includes the “ready to print” version of the charts titled, "I gave a 'HOOT' today!" but the BEST part of this program is, each point card also comes in an EDI
1st - 5th
For All Subjects
Mothers Day Flip Book Grades 2-5 Mother's Day Writing Project
Don’t overthink making a Mother's Day gift this year. Use this simple print and use Mother's Day Flip Book for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to add their personal messages for Mom. The flip book will have 6 pages in all and makes a great writing project and promises to be a special keepsake. British Spelling Version: Mother's Day “Mum” Version of the Flip BookThere are 19 pages of choices including 10 book cover design options and page 5 has two graphics to choose from (boy or gi
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects, Writing
Also included in: Mothers Day Fathers Day and Special Someone Flip Book Bundle
Christmas Name Cards - Editable Holiday Table Place Name Tags
These fun Christmas desk name tags make fun December alternative and are also great to decorate your Christmas or holiday table. Type names using the Editable PPT set. There are 52 different graphic choices so everyone can be included in the fun! Just open the editable PowerPoint file, click into the cells and type your names using your own fonts and sizes. Then, print on card stock or construction paper, fold, trim and you have cute custom place name cards! Simple directions with photos includ
2nd - 5th
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About the store
Experience
I’m Heather! I’ve spent over 34 years teaching upper elementary in Oregon, and along the way, I’ve earned honors like Disney Teacher Award honoree, Intel Innovative Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Teacher and more.
I design teacher tested, project based, independence building lessons that boost student engagement and free you up to confidently manage your classroom or focus on small groups without behavior hassles. Every activity is rigorously scaffolded for success, so even struggling learners thrive.
My resources are ready to use, well designed, and built to save you time. I create what works in real classrooms, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Plus, it’s all no strings-attached! You’ll never find email pitches or marketing tricks here. Just honest teaching support, with quality and heart.
Teaching style
♥ Project based learning gets students excited and actively engaged in their own learning, giving you more time to work one-on-one with students.
♥ If you integrate real-life context with learning, students never have to ask, "When are we ever going to use this?" because they will KNOW.
♥ Teach each child as if s/he is gifted and talented. Students rise to our expectations. Encourage them to soar!
♥ High Expectations + High Standards = High Achievement
Awards & shining teacher moments
★ Disney Teacher Award Honoree, 2006
★ Microsoft's First Worldwide Innovative Leaders Award, 2005
★ Intel Innovative Teacher Award, 2005
★ JASON XV Teacher Argonaut, Panama, Dr. Robert Ballard's Expedition Team, 2004
★ Mount Vernon Teachers Institute Oregon Teacher Recipient, 2010
★ Mount Vernon Lesson Plan of the Year Honor, 2010
★ OnPoint Credit Union Excellence in Education Award, 2011
★ Featured in the book, One-On-One with America's Most Inspiring Teachers, 2011
★ Featured in the book, Teaching with the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 2004
★ Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, Redmond, OR 2003
My own education history
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Math Emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education
• Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Mathematics Endorsement through Algebra I
• Reading Endorsement
Additional biographical information
After retiring from teaching 34 years in Oregon, we moved to Vermont and are enjoying the beauty and history of New England. I enjoy our Golden Retriever, boating, traveling, camping, sewing and quilting. I have an Etsy shop where I sell Bunco sets. :)
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