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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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Poetry Writing Project and Poetry Unit for Grades 3-5 Bundle
Help students love with poetry and teach poetry with confidence to your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students with my best selling poetry writing unit. Students will really enjoy, yes, ENJOY writing and publishing their own poetry portfolio with 13 forms of poetry. The print and use poetry student packet includes EVERYTHING (and more!) that you need for each poetry form with poetry elements anchor charts, poetry graphic organizers, directions, example poems, rough draft paper, final copy paper,
3rd - 5th
Poetry, Reading, Writing
CCSS
W.3.4
, W.3.5
, W.3.10
+6
Reference Sheets Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science Reference Helpers & DIGITAL
Give your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students the reference sheets they need to be independent learners with this bundled set of 4 subject reference helper charts. Use the DIGITAL Version for DISTANCE LEARNING or the PRINT version for making helper packets for homework folders, in centers and to use as helper reference charts at school, home, or in special education classes. The bundle saves money! The math helper sheets now include international math helper pages with proper spelling and metri
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Math
ELA Reference Chart Student Tool - Language Arts Student Office Print & DIGITAL
This is the ultimate set of language arts reference sheets ready to print and glue onto a file folder and also in DIGITAL format for use during distance learning. These ELA reference sheets for grades 3-5 give definitions and examples to help students become independent learners. These pages are packed with academic content students need to be great writers and spellers. >> Are you looking for reference sheets for OLDER STUDENTS? Look no further!ELA File Folder Reference Charts - Older S
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
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
Reading Logs Editable Monthly Reading Calendars Dated to 2030
Hold students accountable for independent homework reading with monthly reading logs where students set a reading goal and reflect upon their progress each month. You will get 5 years of EDITABLE calendars dated up to Dec. 2030. You choose the graphs and charts that go on your reading calendars. These are a SIMPLE way to help students track nightly reading.If you have to of homework, this is the EASIEST Homework assignment you can give that focuses on READING!Reading outside of school is
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
11 Book Projects Creative Book Reports Story Elements Flip Book YearLong Bundle
If you're looking for a year of creative book projects for grades 3, 4 and 5 that go with any novel look no further! This huge bundle of book report projects allows you to reinforce reading comprehension strategies while encouraging reading. You'll get a full year of 11 genre story elements book projects PLUS literary elements posters and slideshows, student literary story elements flip book reference, AND genre posters with book example lists. It's all included and ready to use. In bot
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Full Year Greek and Latin Roots Program Gr3-5 for Reading Vocabulary Mastery
Elevate your students' comprehension and vocabulary skills with this comprehensive Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Curriculum, designed for grades 3, 4, and 5, including multi-age and blended classrooms. This complete year-long program features 36 weeks of engaging lessons that systematically introduce students to 180 essential prefixes and suffixes. What's Included:Weekly Vocabulary Lessons: Each week focuses on 5 new stems, reinforcing understanding with a variety of differentiated materi
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.3.3
, RF.3.3a
, RF.3.3b
+3
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
Writing Activity to Help You Get to Know Your Students I Am Poem Print DIGITAL
What better way to get to know your students (and their writing abilities) than with an "I Am" poem writing assignment about themselves? These poems make a GREAT writing project for Open House, Back to School Night, or beginning of year bulletin board and also make a great end of year poetry project! Use the DIGITAL version to get to know your students any time of year during distance learning!Students will write a 3-stanza poem about themselves. The poems help you get to know your new stud
3rd - 6th
Poetry, 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
Figurative Language Practice - 4 Cootie Catchers, Poetry Vocab & Anchor Charts
Figurative language and poetry should be FUN! Teach and reinforce figurative language with these 4 differentiated cootie catchers. Use the PowerPoint slideshow to teach the terminology and post the anchor charts. Students can use the figurative language terminology mini helper booklet as they play the activities and store the the cootie catchers in the storage pocket included in the set. Students will practice alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification and si
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary
Christmas Grammar 12 Days of Christmas Literacy Center Fun DIGITAL INCLUDED!
The 12 Days of Christmas song inspired these daily grammar reviews. Each of the 12 days has a worksheet format, task card format with a recoding booklet, AND DIGITAL Google Slides™ ready format! Review essential grammar skills during the weeks before Christmas break in an engaging way! The worksheets are provided in a "cool" half sheet format in both worksheet format AND half sheet task card format in color and also black and white. The NEW DIGITAL version in colorful PowerPoint has shaded
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Grammar
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
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
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
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
Language Arts Reference Charts for Older Students, ESL and Newcomers
Give your ESL newcomers, and older students their own language arts reference sheets to help them apply and learn important language arts, grammar and poetry concepts. Glue the ELA reference charts to the faces of a file folder to create a portable reference tool that students can take with them to other classes or use for homework. A digital-ready PowerPoint version is also included the you can upload to your Google Drive and convert to Google Slides. Items Included:PDF - 4 language arts h
5th - 8th
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
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
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
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
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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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