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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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50 States Report Project that's Fun for Interactive Learning
Engage Students in Fun State ResearchDive into a hands-on learning experience with this comprehensive 50 States Research Project! In this dynamic activity, students become the tourism directors of their chosen state, conducting engaging research and crafting compelling presentations to entice others to visit. At the exciting “Passport to the USA” celebration, students showcase their findings, collect unique state stamps, and build their own keepsake Passport books, making learning interactive an
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, U.S. History, Writing
Figurative Language Interactive Notebook Poetry Foldable Set
Make a poetry reference tool with this figurative language interactive notebook set. Students will learn the definitions and give examples under the flap with this simple to cut set. Included are the figurative language foldable templates for the following figurative language terms and two journal covers (color and B&W) in PDF format. • Alliteration • Hyperbole • Idiom • Metaphor • Onomatopoeia • Personification • Simile Also included: PowerPoint slideshow and 8 word wall posters with definitio
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Personal Spelling Dictionary for Older Students -PRINT & DIGITAL- Spelling Book
Give older students the tools they need to be successful! This digital and print personal spelling dictionary has 275 frequently used words that 3rd, 4th and 5th graders use in their writing typed into the booklet. Students add the other words they need. Now in both print AND digital formats!Update! The set now includes a British spelling printable and digital version. You can download the updated set from your "My Purchases" area. Print Version: The finished size of this personal spelli
3rd - 5th
Spelling, Writing
CCSS
L.3.2g
, L.4.2d
, L.5.2e
Vacation Journal for Your Absent Student - A Ready to Use Vacation Work Packet!
Be ready for last minute vacation packet requests! When students go out of town and want you to give them the work they will miss, with this packet you won’t stress! Students can record trip memories that cannot possibly replace the time missed at school but gives them an opportunity to create trip memories as an alternative. Print copies ahead of time and your job just became much easier! Staple on the cover that matches the reason for your student’s vacation or absence and your packet look
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
Science Reference Charts - Grades 3-5 - Science Helper Charts PRINT & DIGITAL
This is the ultimate set of print and DIGITAL science reference pages great to help independence during distance learning. Print and glue onto a file folder to make a reference tool for students in grades 3-5. These make handy science offices, too. Ideas for Use:Great for homework reference chartsUse for distance learningUse in your math centersMake individual student math offices just for 3rd, 4th and 5th gradersPlace in binders or math journals - laminate for extra durabilityPerfect for Engl
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
Multiplication Strategies & Division Strategies Explained BUNDLE DIGITAL & Print
Help students (and adults helping them) learn the steps and multiplication and division strategies. This set includes step-by-step, color coded directions for 7 multiplication methods and 10 division methods. This set includes PowerPoint slides, smaller sized student journal cards, math journal flaps, mnemonic helper charts, worksheets, a multiplication strategies flip book, division strategies reference booklet and MORE! The set is also in digital-ready format for distance learning. Just up
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Visual Vocabulary Reference Posters for Newcomers, ELL 36 Anchor Chart Topics
Give your English Language Learners and beginning readers and writers tools for success with this set of anchor charts with visual cues to help students learn academic vocabulary. The 30 pages of PDF word wall visual dictionary posters are sure to help students posted in your writing center. 36 Vocabulary Themes:Addressing an EnvelopeAlphabet, manuscript & cursiveAnimals & CreaturesBirdsBody PartsCalendar, Months, Days of the WeekClock – How to ReadClothingColors/ColoursDirections (north, ea
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Also included in: Newcomer Visual Dictionaries, Anchor Charts, 2 Products + Bonus
Literary Elements Posters & Story Elements Flip Book BUNDLE - Distance Learning
Help your students understand the literary elements and story elements vocabulary terms with this bundled set of literary elements flip book reference chart and story elements posters. The posters are in both PowerPoint slideshow format AND Google Classroom-ready PowerPoint so you can upload them to your Google Drive for use during distance learning. When students know the terms, they can use them in literacy responses. These are the key words that 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders need to know. DIST
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
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
Math Problem Solving Fourth Grade - 140 Math Word Problems & Answer Keys
Are you looking for 4th grade math prompts that assesss each of the 140 Common Core Math Standards? These math problem questions make great assessments and give students multiple opportunities to show mastery of the standards by writing to explain and defend their thinking. Students write and list the steps they took to solve the problem, and use problem solving strategies to answer math problems. Daily practice really helps solidify skills. In 4 formats!PowerPoint slideshow of the prompts- G
4th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+31
Character Traits Posters for Character Education and Bulletin Boards
Teach and reinforce character education traits with this huge set of 196 posters. These character traits anchor charts and virtues posters that are colorful for your bulletin boards. This set has EVERY trait you need to teach character education. If I create new trait posters, you get all of these posters and any future posters that are added for this price! This set has lots of title choices to let you teach these important traits (see list below). The colorful posters have definitions and
3rd - 5th
Character Education
Capitalization & Punctuation Tests for Baseline Assessment (Bundled) Grades 3-5
Are you looking for a set of baseline assessments for your third, fourth and fifth graders so you can see where your students' skills are at the beginning, middle and end of year? If so, simple set of quick checks is for you! Students will graph their progress throughout the year on their baseline data tracker. The set includes the MS Word (EDITABLE) format so you can personalize the content of the tests with your student names, school name, city, etc. Each assessment is a one-page in length
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Flash Card BUNDLE Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division -Cool Small Size!
If you want older students to REALLY use flash cards to practice math facts, they have to be COOL! These spinner triangle flash cards are small and students will "spin" their way to math fact mastery! This bundle includes the addition/subtraction set AND the multiplication/division set at a reduced price. Each flash card practices 4 equations in one. Cover a corner and say the equations and reinforce fact families. The addition & subtraction set focuses on facts from 0-18 and contains 10
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Biography Research Project File Folder Project Grades 3-5 Print & Digital
Provide students all the structure needed to conduct a Biography Research Project with this complete project you can customize. Designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, this engaging biography folder project combines print and digital formats, making learning both fun and accessible. Why This Biography Project is a Must-Have:Comprehensive Materials: This set includes everything you need for a successful biography research project. Students will be motivated to dive into their reports as they
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.3.2
, W.3.4
, W.3.7
+10
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
Social Studies Reference Sheets USA Edition Gr 3-5 Print & Digital Helper Charts
This is a handy set of social studies reference pages ready to print and glue onto a file folder to make a 4-page reference tool for students in grades 3-5. Both DIGITAL PowerPoint and ready to print and use PDF versions are included. UPDATE: President list is updated to include Donald J. Trump for 2025.Ideas for Use:Great for homework reference chartsUse for distance learningMake individual student helper chart folders just for 3-5 gradersPlace in binders or journals - laminate for extra du
3rd - 5th
Social Studies, U.S. History
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
Check Writing Unit with Activities Lessons and Tests (Grades 6-8)
This set includes everything you need to teach a check writing and checkbook ledgers unit. Students also learn how to add deposits and subtract debits on the check ledger pages. This is FUN way to teach about decimals and life skills using money and checks for middle grades students. This is a powerful 7 day set of lessons and financial literacy materials. MATERIALS INCLUDED: 34 page packet plus 11 slide PowerPoint INTRODUCTORY LESSON CONCEPT ATTAINMENT (Where students generate the rules
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Numbers
Visual Reference Dictionary for Newcomers, ESL Emergent Readers with 725+ Words
Give your English Language Learners and beginning writers tools for success with this picture dictionary reference booklet full of 725+ vocabulary pictures and words. The special folded format uses ONLY 7 sheets of paper but gives 36 topics of words to help your newcomers, emerging bilinguals a visual writing dictionary. Easy printing directions included PLUS an awesome 3 DIGITAL versions with clickable links to each list of subject words PLUS a space for students to type their own person
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Also included in: Newcomer Visual Dictionaries, Anchor Charts, 2 Products + Bonus
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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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