About the store
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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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
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
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
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
Math Reference Helper Sheets for Grades 3-5 Differentiated B&W plus Color
This math reference helper chart a simple tool for students in grades 3-5. It’s also great for newcomers and special education students and helps students be more independent learners. It is differentiated to look similar yet provides different support for learners who need it. Ideas for Use: • in a math center • for students traveling to another math classroom • for use in a math journal • homework folder • during math class when the teacher is busy Topics included on the chart: • Multiplica
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
Absent Student & Vacation Journal BUNDLE of 2 Products for Any Type of Absence
Do you get requests from parents to send home a packet of work right away since they are going on vacation? You can now say, okay, no problem! Be ready to send work home with absent students and students going on a vacation with these easy to use packets! Just choose the pages appropriate for the absence, add the matching cover, then add your assignment pages. There are 69 pages of choices in this bundled set to help you be organized. This bundle includes these two items and saves money!My
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
Absent Student Forms - EDITABLE - Type Absent Work into the Forms!
Be ready for last minute requests for make up work with this absent student packet of forms and covers. Type your missed work, staple on the cover that matches the absence and send home a great look and organized packet! Print copies ahead of time and your job just became much easier when parents ask you for work for their child. Staple on the cover that matches the reason for the student’s absence and your packet looks organized and professional and so do you! Then type or write your notes t
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
Reference Charts for Older Students Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Give older students the reference tools they need to become more independent learners with this bundle of reference sheets in 4 subjects. These helper charts include Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies (USA edition) and ScienceThe reference charts are designed in an "office" format with 4 pages packed with information that can be glued onto the faces of a file folder. Students can have their tools with them at school, can take their tools to another classroom, or use them at home. The
5th - 7th
Math, Other (ELA), Science
Social Studies Reference Helper Charts for Older Students Grades 5-7 & Digital
Give older students social studies reference sheets that help them instantly answer their geography, U.S. government and U.S.history questions. These social studies helper charts are packed with academic content to help your learners be successful and are designed for students with U.S. topics in grades 5-7.Pages are designed to fit the surfaces of a file folder for a handy take-and-go reference with different page options. You can also use these in binders for handy homework references.
5th - 7th
For All Subjects, Social Studies
Homework Helpers to Encourage Great Work Habits - 5 Helpers
Make your life easier and help your students become more independent with these 5 homework helpers. Communicate with parents and assign homework with this ready-made template in MS Word format. Students will love your first homework assignment - a fun activity where students bring items in a bag to show and discuss their family, hobbies etc. It’s a great get to know you activity for everyone. Later on, pass out incentives for great work habits or super behavior by passing out free homework pa
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
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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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