I have taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade since 2005 in public, private, classical, and Christian schools in the US and abroad. In addition, experience includes GT center schools as well as Challenge Program special needs center schools.
Bible, Prophets, Prophecy, Old Testament, Collaborative Learning, Project, Template, Works Cited, Application, Critical and Creative Thinking, DOK, Higher Level Thinking, Sense-Making, Rubric, Research, PBL, Presentation, Assessment Criteria Bring the voices of the Bible to life in your classroom with the Old Testament Prophet Project Pack. This all-in-one resource empowers students to investigate the lives, historical contexts, and spiritual significance of biblical messengers through a blend
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Ancient History, Instructional Technology, Religion
Language Arts, Reading, Writing, ELA, Science, Inference, Infer, Evidence, Practice, Critical Thinking, DOK, Higher-Level Thinking, Gradual ReleaseProduct Description: Animal Defense Mechanisms Inference Practice SheetGrade Level: 3rd–5th Grade (perfect for upper elementary or middle school intervention/support) Common Core Alignment:RI.4.1 / RI.5.1 – Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.RL.4.1 / RL.5.1 –
3rd - 8th
Biology, English Language Arts, Informational Text
Life Science, Biology, Plants, Plant Processes, Xylem, Phloem, Lab, Experiment, Hands- On, Scientific Process, Science Method, DOK, Higher Level Thinking, Critical Thinking, Rubric, Assessment Criteria Flower Freshness Experiment – Simple Cut Flower Science Lab: Which Liquid Keeps Flowers Fresh the Longest? (No Lab Required!) Turn any classroom, kitchen table, or homeschool space into a real science investigation with this easy, engaging experiment that compares the effects of different liquids
Life Science, Biology, Plants, Turgor Pressure, Lab, Experiment, Critical Thinking, DOK, Rubric, Assessment Criteria, Higher Level Thinking, No Laboratory Needed Turgor Pressure Lab Write-Up & Rubric See Plant Cells Come to Life!Bring osmosis and turgor pressure to life with this hands-on potato lab (grades 6–8). A simple experiment that brings vocabulary to a concrete meaning. The write-up guides hypothesis, data, analysis (6 questions), and conclusion, while the clear rubric scores under
Life Science, Biology, Plants, Gymnosperms, Laboratory, No Lab Required, Rubric, Assessment Criteria, Hands-On, Critical Thinking, Higher Level Thinking, DOK, Lab Write-up Pine Cone Response Lab – The Classic “Wow!” Gymnosperm Seed Dispersal Investigation Hands-On | NGSS-Aligned | Zero Prep | Students Beg to Take the Cone Home! Watch your students’ jaws drop when a pine cone dramatically closes in water and re-opens as it dries — then connect it instantly to real wildfire ecology and gymnosperm
New world, Social Studies, Application, Critical and Creative Thinking, Setting Up a Colony, History, Founding of the USA, America, Government, Connection to Real World, Rubric, Assessment Criteria, Compact, Rules Mayflower Compact: Write Your Own Compact Student AssignmentStep back into 1620 and put your students in the shoes of the Pilgrims with this engaging, hands-on history assignment! This resource is designed as an application activity to help students move beyond memorizing facts and in
Math, Computation, Word Problems, Real-World Problems, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Rubric, Assessment Criteria, Gradual Release, Miles Per Gallon, Sense Making, DOK, Higher Level Thinking Master Real-World Math with Gas Mileage Word Problems! Empower middle school students (grades 6–8) with the Miles Per Gallon Word Problem Solving Activity, a scaffolded resource aligned with CCSS.Math.Content.6.RP.A.3 and 7.RP.A.2 Enhance your mathematics instruction with this comprehensive Miles Per G
Science, Biology, Life Science, Cells, Organelle, Student Choice, Projects, PBL, Rubric, Assessment Criteria, Presentation, STEM, STEAM, Critical and Creative Thinking, Templates, Examples, DOK, Higher Level Thinking, Planning, Art School, Classical LearningElevate your biology curriculum with this comprehensive Cell Structure & Function Choice Project Bundle! Designed to foster deeper understanding and accommodate diverse learning styles, this all-in-one resource provides everything you need to
Monday Folder, Friday Folder, Wednesday Folder, Weekly Folder, Classroom Forms, Parent Communication, Back To School, Organization, Daily Folder, Folder Set-Up, Parent Letter, Pocket Labels Keep Communication Seamless with the Parebt Communication Folder System Bridge the gap between home and school with this comprehensive, ready-to-print. Designed to build student accountability and streamline parent-teacher communication, this resource gives you everything you need to establish an organized, p
Math, Biblical Integration, Bible Connection, Math Concepts, Biblical Application, Reflection, Critical Thinking, Connection Making, Harkness Discussion, DOK, Higher Level Thinking The Biblical Illumination Math Integration resource is a versatile collection of prompts designed to bridge the gap between quantitative analysis and spiritual reflection. Developed for students in grades 4 through 7, this resource integrates mathematical concepts with biblical principles to encourage students to see
Bible, Reflection, Salvation, Jesus, Cross, Application, Activity The Cross Means… – Ultimate Meaning-of-the-Cross Resource Pack Everything You Need for Powerful, Unforgettable cross-focused Lessons, Learning about the Cross, connecting the cross to their own lives, finding identity in Christ. Help every student discover the life-changing truth of what Jesus did on the cross — with zero prep time. What’s Included:3 beautiful, ready-to-print cross templates → Simple outline, crown-of-thorns sty
Narrative Arc, Plot Diagram, Graphic Organizer, Literacy Analysis, Reading, Writing, Story, Comprehension, Writing Planning, Analysis, Evaluation, Critical Thinking, DOK, Higher-Level thinking, Summary, Summarization, K-12 ELAMaster the art of storytelling and literary analysis with the Ultimate Story Mountain Toolkit. Designed for versatility and longevity, this comprehensive resource serves as a "story skeleton" that supports students from their first narrative sketches in elementary school to
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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Expository
Reading Comprehension, Interacting with text, Reading Strategies, fiction, nonfiction, annotation, DOK, reading groups, book talk prep, discussion Enhance active reading and comprehension with the Full-Color Reading Key for Text Markup, a vibrant and student-friendly resource designed to guide students in annotating texts effectively. Perfect for elementary and middle school language arts classrooms, this full-color key provides a clear, visual system for marking up texts, helping students enga
Classroom Community, Positive Attitude, Back to School, Classroom Management, Kindness, Classroom Reset, Anti-bullying, Classroom Organization, Classroom Decor, Social Development, First Day, First Week Activity, Empathy Builders, Classroom Culture Bucket Fillers Kindness Activity: Foster a culture of kindness and gratitude in your classroom from day one! The "Bucket Fillers Kindness Activity" is a social-emotional learning tool designed to help students understand the power of their words and
Reading, ELA, Language Arts, Gradual Release, Practice, Rubric, Assessment Criteria, Standards Based Grading, Main Idea, Supporting Details, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Research, DOK, Higher Level Thinking, Addresses W.7, RI.2Mastering the main idea is the key to successful research. This comprehensive lesson pack provides everything you need to explicitly teach, practice, and apply the skills of identifying main ideas and supporting details. Whether you are prepping students for a
Research, Lesson, Activity, Science, Language Arts, ELA, Critical Thinking, Note-Taking, Rubric, Common Core Standard-Based Grading, Summarization, Summary, Determining Importance, Main Idea, Assessment Criteria, Critical Thinking, DOK, Higher Level Thinking, Practice, Resource, Addresses W.7Introduce your students to the exciting world of research with this complete, ready-to-use lesson. Designed to take the stress out of teaching foundational research skills, this resource helps students pract
2nd - 8th
Biology, English Language Arts, Informational Text
Rubric, Writing, Fiction Narrative, Storytelling, Assessment, Common Core Standards, Assessment Criteria, Language Arts, ELA, Student Reflection, Self-Evaluation, Addresses: W.3, W.4, W.5, W.10, L.1, and L.2, Shifting the Cognitive Load, Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, DOK, Higher Level Thinking, Progress Monitoring Empower Student Storytellers: The Complete Fiction Narrative Rubric Bring clarity and purpose to your creative writing units with this Fiction Narrative Rubric. Designed to sup
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing-Expository
Rubric, Assessment Criteria, Informational Reading, Nonfiction, Summarization, Summary, Flexible Usage, Cross-Curricular Ready, Practice, Assessment, Common Core Standards, Critical Thinking, Science, Social Studies, Addresses: RI1, RI2, RI10, L4, L6, RI2, W4, L1, L2 Master nonfiction reading comprehension and summary writing with this complete, classroom-ready rubric and scaffold toolkit! Designed to bridge the gap between daily ELA instruction and end-of-unit assessments, this Nonfiction Rubr
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
Life Science, Biology, Living Things, Scope and Sequence, Resources, Parodies, Units, NGSS Standards, Time Frames, Memorization, Biblical Integration, Bible Connection, Characteristics of Life, Cells, Taxonomy, Heredity, Plants, Animals, Humans, DNA Plan Your Life Science Year with Biblical Worldview Using the Life Science Scope and Sequence! Streamline your middle school life science curriculum with the Life Science Scope and Sequence with Biblical Integration, a comprehensive resource designed
5th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Religion
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Experience
I have taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade since 2005 in public, private, classical, and Christian schools in the US and abroad. In addition, experience includes GT center schools as well as Challenge Program special needs center schools.
Teaching style
I love
-projects/partner work
-exit tickets
-flipped classroom
-breakout EDU
-Standard-based grading and rubrics
-student reflection and application
-reteaching and reassessing
-building a classroom community
-creating student leaders
-preparing students for success in school and life
-helping students goal set and progress monitor
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With love from my classroom to yours
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