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Would You Rather Writing Prompts | This or That Writing 1st–3rd Grade
Would you rather writing prompts and this or that writing activities for 1st–3rd grade. Engaging prompts help students share opinions, build confidence, and enjoy writing through discussion and choice.Make opinion writing fun and engaging with these Would You Rather writing prompts designed to build persuasive writing and critical thinking skills in elementary classrooms. These This or That writing prompts encourage students to choose a side, justify their thinking, and practice strong opinion w
1st - 5th
Classroom Community, Writing
CCSS
W.2.1
, SL.2.1
, SL.2.1a
+5
Camping Day Theme Camp Activities Last Week of School 1st 2nd Grade
Camping-themed activities for 1st and 2nd grade, perfect for camping day, the last week of school, and summer school. A full week of reading, math, writing, and science—planned for you. Turn your end-of-year into a calm, meaningful experience with these camping theme activities for 1st and 2nd grade. Designed for the last week of school, this full-week unit weaves reading, math, writing, and science into a plan that keeps students engaged and gives you room to breathe and get things done at
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.D.9
, 2.NBT.B.5
+10
Also included in: STEM Camp Activities 1st & 2nd Grade | End of Year Camping Theme BUNDLE
Animal Habitats 2nd Grade | Animal Habitat Research Project Activities
Animal habitats 2nd-grade with animal habitat project & research activities. Includes habitat sorting, animal research project templates, graphic organizers, and science writing for ecosystems and biomes.Help students explore animal habitats, ecosystems, and biomes through hands-on learning, habitat sorting activities, and a structured animal research project that builds science and informational writing skills. Students investigate animal homes, ecosystems, and environmental science concepts t
1st - 2nd
Environment, Science, Writing
CCSS, NGSS, VA SOL
W.1.7
, W.1.8
, W.2.7
+8
Digital Citizenship Cyber Safety Plans & Lessons | Internet & Online Safety K-3
K–3 digital citizenship lesson plans with internet safety, online safety, cyber safety, cyberbullying prevention, digital footprints, online privacy, media literacy, and responsible technology activities for elementary students.Teaching digital citizenship can feel overwhelming—especially when you're trying to explain online safety, privacy, digital footprints, and cyberbullying in ways young students actually understand.These K–3 digital citizenship lesson plans provide a simple, age-appropriat
K - 3rd
Character Education, Instructional Technology, Library Skills
VA SOL
CM.1.1.i
, CM.3.1.a
, CM.1.1.g
+47
Elephant and Piggie STEM Activities & Challenges | Storybook STEM Read Aloud K–2
Elephant & Piggie STEM activities with storybook STEM lessons and read-aloud challenges for K–2. Students solve story problems through hands-on STEM, building critical thinking and comprehension skills.Engage your students with meaningful literacy and STEM integration using their favorite Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems. This resource blends read aloud STEM with engineering challenges so students move beyond listening to actively solving problems inspired by the story.Designed for kinderga
K - 2nd
Character Education, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.4
, RL.2.1
+3
End of Year Activities | Last Week of School Activities Theme Days Beach Day
End-of-year activities for the last week of school, with theme days and a fun beach-day classroom transformation. Includes no prep printables for 1st grade and 2nd grade with reading, math, and more.A Calmer Way to Finish the School Year (Without Losing Learning) The last week of school can feel like everything is unraveling… This end-of-year activities printable packet gives you a structured, low-prep way to bring end-of-school-year fun into your classroom—without the chaos. With a beach day
1st - 3rd
For All Subjects
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
+6
Also included in: End-of-the-Year Activities Beach Theme Beach Days Activities Bundle
STEM Camp Activities 1st & 2nd Grade | End of Year Camping Theme BUNDLE
STEM camp activities for 1st and 2nd grade with a camping theme, perfect for end-of-year learning. Includes hands-on STEM challenges, math and reading activities, and easy classroom camp ideas.Bring hands-on learning and structure to your classroom with these camping theme STEM activities for 1st and 2nd grade. This bundle combines your full camping unit with STEM challenges and a digital version, making it perfect for end of year review, summer learning, or a classroom camping transformation
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
2.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.B.2
, RF.2.3
+30
Camping Day STEM Challenges | Problem Solving Activities
Camping day STEM challenges for elementary students. Includes 10 hands-on camp STEM activities with think sheets, problem-solving tasks, and no prep engineering design challenges.Make your camping day easy with these engaging STEM challenges designed for real classrooms. This resource includes 10 hands-on problem-solving activities that guide students through the engineering design process while building critical thinking and teamwork skills.This STEM camp resource includes structured lesson pla
1st - 2nd
For All Subjects
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.2.1
, K-2-ETS1-2
+1
Also included in: STEM Camp Activities 1st & 2nd Grade | End of Year Camping Theme BUNDLE
Fathers Day Questionaire, Questionnaire, Card & Craft | All About My Dad
Father's Day craft, card, and gift activity featuring an All About My Dad questionaire and questionnaire keepsake. Students create a meaningful Father's Day gift for dad, grandpa, papa, uncle, or a special person through writing, reflection, and interactive craft pages.Looking for an easy Father’s Day activity that feels meaningful without adding stress to your day? This low-prep Father’s Day craft for kids combines writing, reflection, creativity, and personal connection into one memorable keep
1st - 2nd
Creative Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
Superhero Day Activities 2nd Grade | Last Week of School Theme Days
Superhero day activities for 1st and 2nd grade with last week of school theme days, academic review, and low prep fun. Includes reading, writing, math, science, and social studies activities.The last week of school can feel like a lot… You still want meaningful learning. Your students need structure. And you need something that actually works without adding more to your plate. This last week of school activities 2nd-grade superhero unit gives you a simple, engaging way to finish the year strong
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3f
, RF.2.4
+9
Also included in: Last Week of School Activities 1st & 2nd Grade | End of Year Theme Days
Halloween Read Aloud & STEM Activity | Skeleton Craft Q Tip, ELA & Comprehension
Bring your Halloween lessons to life with this engaging Halloween read aloud and STEM + ELA activity pack! Pair the story A Skeleton for Dinner with comprehension, vocabulary, and writing-in-response activities — then launch a hands-on STEM challenge and Q-tip skeleton craft your students will love. This resource blends reading comprehension + STEM problem-solving + art into one low-prep, high-engagement October activity. Perfect for Halloween literacy centers, whole group lessons, or even n
1st - 2nd
Anatomy, Close Reading, Engineering
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.4
+7
Digital Citizenship Lesson Plans & Internet Safety Activities | 1st Grade
1st Grade digital citizenship lesson plans and internet safety activities with online safety, digital footprints, online privacy, media balance, and responsible technology use for elementary students.Help your students build strong digital citizenship skills with ready-to-teach lesson plans and internet safety activities designed specifically for 1st grade. Students learn online safety, responsible technology use, digital footprints, privacy awareness, and respectful online behavior through enga
1st
Character Education, Instructional Technology, Library Skills
CCSS
W.1.6
, W.1.8
, SL.1.1
+5
Math Posters, Bulletin Board, Anchor Charts, Vocabulary Cards, Word Wall 1st Gd
Math vocabulary can be tricky for ELL students and younger students who struggle to read and understand math words. So, Math Vocabulary Cards make a great Math Word Wall. A math bulletin board with math words, definitions, and visuals can be used to help students better understand the math concepts they see and read. Visuals are used to help students read the math vocabulary. Math vocabulary words can also be used in an interactive math notebook. This is especially important when children
1st
Other (Math), Vocabulary
Summer STEM Activities | Beach Theme STEM & Summer School STEM
Summer STEM activities with beach theme STEM and summer school STEM. Perfect for end-of-year, summer learning, and low-prep hands-on engineering design activities that keep students engaged.These beach STEM activities are designed to bring calm, structure, and engagement through hands-on learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking—without adding more to your plate.With 10 beach-themed STEM activities, students explore real-world problems using the engineering design process, building creati
1st - 2nd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.2.1
, K-2-ETS1-2
+1
STEM Story Station: Ricky the Rock That Couldn't Roll | Read Aloud and Challenge
Bring the heartwarming story of Ricky the Rock That Couldn't Roll into your classroom with this engaging STEM story station! Perfect for students in 1st-3rd grade, this resource combines a read-aloud experience with hands-on STEM and Makerspace activities that inspire critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Students will analyze the challenges faced by Ricky and use problem-solving strategies to engineer their own solutions, helping them grasp essential concepts in science, engin
1st - 2nd
Close Reading, Engineering, Literature
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.4
, RL.1.6
+3
Grit Critical Thinking Activities Problem Solving Scenarios No Prep STEM
lovestem26 Inspire your students to develop a growth mindset and embrace the power of grit through engaging Makerspace Story Stations. This resource combines character education with hands-on STEM challenges, designed to help students explore examples of grit and perseverance in literature. Through creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, students will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to overcome challenges and show resilience—both in stories and in life.
1st - 4th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+13
Last Week of School Activities 1st & 2nd Grade | End of Year Theme Days
Last week of school activities for 1st and 2nd grade with end-of-year theme days and review. Includes reading, math, writing, and print and go activities to keep students engaged during the final days.Last Week of School Theme Days That Still TeachThe last week of school can feel big. Exciting… but also a little chaotic. This resource gives you something steady to hold onto— without taking away the fun your students are craving. These last week of school activities bring together end-of-year the
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.2
, RL.2.4
, RF.2.3
+10
STEM Bell Ringers | STEM Curriculum & Thinking Classroom Activities
STEM bell ringers for STEM curriculum and thinking classroom activities. Includes 50 no-prep STEM challenges that build problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity through hands-on learning.Start your day with Building Thinking Classroom STEM bell ringers designed for creative morning work activities that actually get students thinking.This resource includes 50 no-prep STEM challenges based on books, giving students daily opportunities to build critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, co
1st - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
The Pigeon Has to Go to School STEM Activities Bundle | Elephant & Piggie K–2
The Pigeon Has to Go to School STEM activities bundle with Elephant & Piggie book companion challenges, featuring Mo Willems read-aloud STEM, makerspace task cards, and engineering design process activities for K–2.If your students love Mo Willems' books, this bundle makes it easy to turn those favorite read-alouds into meaningful STEM learning.Instead of planning separate lessons, you’ll have ready-to-use STEM activities, makerspace challenges, and problem-solving tasks all connected to stories
K - 2nd
Character Education, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.4
, RL.1.1
+5
Storybook STEM | STEM Activities for Picture Books Grades 1-2
Storybook STEM activities for picture books with printable read and respond pages, STEM challenges, and no-prep engineering activities for grades 1-2. Connect literacy and STEM through hands-on learning inspired by favorite read-alouds.Bring storytime to life with hands-on STEM challenges inspired by favorite read-aloud books! These printable STEM challenges combine literacy integration, creative problem solving, reading comprehension, and engineering activities in a way that feels engaging, mea
1st - 2nd
Close Reading, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+15
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Hi! I'm Trina Deboree, a lifelong teacher and mom with 27+ years of experience in education. I create engaging and practical resources for homeschool moms and teachers to help nurture a deep love of learning where children see themselves as learners and thinkers.
Teaching style
BEFORE I MADE IT MY MISSION TO EMPOWER TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOL MOMS, I FELT "STUCK" IN THE CLASSROOM...
I began my journey into education in 1997 as a first-grade teacher. I looped several times and then stayed in second grade for 14 years. There was a time in my teaching career when I loved what I did. But I felt a bit trapped towards the end of my time in the classroom, and I felt distraught by our current school system.
I eventually moved out of the classroom several years ago. I gained a different perspective on various areas of education, such as student behavior, administration, special area teaching, as a Student Support Specialist, and in the media center as a media specialist.
I WANT TO HELP YOU INSPIRE A LOVE OF LEARNING.
I believe in instilling a deep love of reading and learning in our children and students.
I believe moms and teachers are key to helping children see themselves as readers and thinkers.
Together, we can help develop readers in the making, thinkers in the making, and problem solvers in the making, one page at a time. Will you join me?
I created Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning and Readers in the Making to empower homeschool moms and teachers in the classroom to provide choices and tools to push back against a system that puts our children in perfectly square boxes. TDTL helps create opportunities to explore, dream, and discover a love of learning free from barriers, and Readers in the Making inspires a deep love of reading.
I WANT TO SERVE YOU!
After years of figuring it out and wishing I had the tools to provide my children and students with creativity, imagination, and a deeper understanding of learning, I want to bring that to you now.
I have a few things you can use in your homeschool learning space or classroom to save time, engage your students, and support the core values you carry as a dedicated supporter of children.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Salutatorian: Master Education Technology and Media Design from Full Sail University
I participated in Apple's pilot project-based learning study and was featured in an Apple Webinar in November 2011.
I was one of ten finalists in a teaching competition from China, where I won $10,000. (So crazy!)
My own education history
Masters Degree: Education Technology and Media Design (Full Sail University)
National Certification in Early Childhood Education
Bachelors Degree: Sociology (University of South Florida)
Associates Degree (University of Florida)
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