Creatively Comprehensive
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Cooper City, Florida, United States
About the store
Low-prep upper elementary resources that save time without lowering the bar. 👋 Hi, I’m Marianna, and I design classroom-ready lessons, seasonal extras, and quick wins that make teaching easier and learning more active for students.
✅ Why This Store Exists
If you teach grades 3 to 5, you already know the problem: finding a resource that looks good is easy. Finding one that is 👏 well-made, 👏 age-appropriate, and 👏 usable without extra fixing is a different story.
That’s where this store comes in.
I create grab-and-go resources for the parts of teaching that need to be easier: the seasonal extras, the engaging add-ons, the quick wins, and the lessons you want to use but do not have time to make yourself.
✅ What You’ll Find Here
This store is built around low-prep resources that help students do more than sit still and fill in blanks. You’ll find activities that support 💭 thinking, 🗣️ discussion, 🏃 movement, 🎨 creativity, and 🙋♀️ real participation, without turning your prep time into a second job.
Everything here is designed to be:
🩵 easy to use
🩵 strong enough to hold up in real classrooms
🩵 affordable without feeling cheap
🩵 engaging without being fluff
✅ What Makes It Different
Many resources sell the idea of engagement. These are built to help you pull it off.
That means clear structure, purposeful design, and activities that feel fun for students without becoming extra work for you. The goal is simple: give you ready-to-use resources that make the day easier, more interesting, and a little less beige.
✅ Start Here
Not sure where to begin? Check the featured resources to see what teachers are loving right now.
⭐ Follow my store for new upper elementary resources that bring more engagement, less prep, and better classroom energy to your week.
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Reading Response Choice Board: Independent Reading Log with Questions Any Novel
Looking for a reading log alternative that gives students more meaningful ways to respond to independent reading? These reading response choice boards work with fiction and nonfiction texts, giving upper elementary students structured choice while helping you build a repeatable reading journal routine for the year. Use the menus, response sheets, scaffolds, graphic organizers, rubrics, checklists, and digital options for independent reading, reading journals, homework, centers, book clubs, small
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+54
Primary and Secondary Sources Activities, Primary Sources Worksheets
Bring primary and secondary sources to life with this rigorous interactive unit, filled with foundational social studies activities. Your students will be able to distinguish primary vs secondary sources when studying history, while also noticing primary sources in all areas of study! This ready-to-use, standards-aligned resource is:✅ All-in-One – Everything you need to teach primary and secondary sources without piecing together lessons from scratch. ✅ Truly Interactive – Guided notes, sorts
3rd - 5th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Spelling Word Practice Activities Choice Board + Worksheets Word Work Any List
Spelling word practice that’s effective, low-prep...actually enjoyable? This spelling choice board with editable spelling activities gives your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders meaningful ways to practice any list of spelling words. The included worksheets make it simple to use it for homework, centers, or classwork. For the Teacher Who Is: Tired of spelling homework that feels like busywork. Sick of grading work that's incomplete or done incorrectly Looking for activities that actually help stude
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
Asking Questions: Ask and Answer Questions 3rd Grade Small Group Reading
Asking questions about reading is just as important as answering them! Your third graders will ask and answer questions like pros as they work through this fiction unit filled with lessons, graphic organizers, and practice pages that focus on citing key details from the text as evidence. This unit is aligned to CCSS RL 3.1. This is a must-have for 3rd grade small group reading and whole group instruction, especially if you've been searching for:✅ Built-in scaffolds for finding and using text e
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
Multiplication Fact Fluency Boom Cards: 3rd Grade Math Test Prep + Intervention
Improve multiplication fact fluency accuracy with interactive Boom Cards! This engaging, self-checking digital resource turns math fact practice into a game, helping students build fluency with ease and confidence. Resource includes:110 Boom Cards covering multiplication facts up to 100Multiple Activity Types: includes finding products, identifying missing factors, and working with related fact familiesSelf-Checking, Interactive Play: students get immediate feedback, making it easy for them t
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.C.7
, 4.OA.B.4
+5
All About Me Page, Ice Breakers First Day of School, Getting to Know You Project
This All About Me page gives students a structured, age-appropriate way to introduce themselves during the first day or first week of school. Students choose 8 topics from 18 prompt ideas and create a personalized page that can be used for sharing and getting to know each other, building classroom community, hallway displays, or student binder covers. If you need icebreakers for the first day of school or a low-prep getting-to-know-you activity, this gives students time to think, write, draw, a
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning
Primary and Secondary Sources Worksheet - Primary Vs Secondary Sources Sort
This primary and secondary sources worksheet is more than a cut-and-paste activity. It’s how you'll finally get your upper elementary students to understand primary vs secondary sources. Not sure how to explain why a dusty old diary matters to kids raised on YouTube and Wikipedia?This printable sort helps them see the difference between primary and secondary sources...without the long lectures or dated curriculum. It’s hands-on, student-friendly, and a perfect intro to the bigger thinking be
3rd - 5th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Activities Scavenger Hunt
Valentine’s Day reading comprehension, but make it a game! This scavenger hunt uses short informational text selections to teach the history of Valentine’s Day, giving your students meaningful skill practice without long passages and boring worksheets. 👀 At-a-GlanceGrades: 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade Type: Movement-based reading activity (print, post, play) Time: Flexible, run it whole-class or as an independent early finisher activity Best for: Valentine’s week literacy activities and class partie
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Valentine's Day Bundle - Upper Elementary Games, Activities, and More
Summer School Get To Know You, All About Me Summer School Poster, Fun Activities
This Summer School Get to Know You Activity helps upper elementary students introduce themselves in a low-pressure way. Use it on the first day of summer school, during the first week, or anytime you need fun summer school activities that help a new group connect. Students choose from a variety of prompts to create an All About Me summer school poster that gives you useful insight into their interests, strengths, goals, and learning preferences. You can use the finished posters as an interactiv
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning
National 4th Graders Day: 5 No-Prep Activities to Celebrate Fourth Graders
Celebrate National Fourth Graders Day with this No-Prep, Fun-Filled Activity Packet!Did you know that National 4th Graders Day takes place on the 2nd Monday of January? The worksheets included in this resource are a perfect way to quickly acknowledge and celebrate how hard your fourth-grade students have been working! This $1 resource from the Grab-and-Go Hub is:Print-And-Go: No need to search for activities, you've got 5 quality choices right here!Easy to Use: Includes clear directions to promo
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
Cups Editing Checklist • Revise and Edit Checklist Peer Editing Stations + Steps
Make revising and editing meaningful for your upper elementary writers.With this Revising and Editing Station Bundle, students don’t just review their work...they learn how to make it better. Using the ARMS and CUPS strategies, these self-paced stations guide students through targeted revision and editing so they know exactly what to fix and why it matters. Both resources are designed to lead to student independence: making them ideal for self-editing, peer editing, or small-group rotations.
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.3.5
, W.4.5
, W.5.5
Spelling Word Choice Board, Independent Reading Choice Board, ELA Stations 3 4 5
Take care of reading response and spelling practice with engaging choice menus! These versatile resources allow your students to select the activities that work best for them, increasing their buy-in and accountability. You'll love the ease of setting up systems that work and will provide students all they need to practice ELA skills independently! Over 10,000 teachers have added these two resources to their classroom bag of tricks. Why not join them AND save 10% when you purchase both together
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Spelling
My Future Is So Bright June Bulletin Board Future is Bright Sunglasses Craft
This "My Future is So Bright" activity is an easy way to create a cheerful June bulletin board, graduation display, or end-of-year hallway board with student-made work. The bulletin board set includes three phrase choices and three craft formats ( sunglasses template included 🕶️) so you can match the project to your grade level, time, and setup needs. 👀 At-a-GlanceBest for: June bulletin boards, end-of-year displays, graduation bulletin boards, class door decor Format: printable PDF Prep leve
Not Specific
Writing
Coordinating Conjunctions Activities Boom Cards FANBOYS Grammar Practice Tasks
This coordinating conjunctions activity is a great way for students to practice this important grammar skill. Boom Cards are digital self-checking task cards that work on a variety of devices. Students receive immediate feedback while working through the card deck. Cards and answer choices are randomized each time you play so each deck can be used multiple times! CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO ACCESS A PLAYABLE PREVIEW AT BOOM LEARNING- TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!Included with your purchase:•28 playable Boo
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.3.1h
Number Path Printable Number Line to 120 Number Paths + Number Line Wall Display
Whether you prefer a number path or printable number line display, we've got you covered! This clean, simple number line will look great in any classroom! Perfect for student reference, this wall display comes with 4 different options so that you can find the perfect solution for your class. The large, easy-to-read font will be easy to see on your classroom wall. Please click on the IMAGES and PREVIEW to take a closer look!Number lines are an essential tool in any elementary math classroom. Yo
K - 3rd
Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.1
+18
Student Number Labels, Table Number Labels, Cubby + Group Labels Watercolor
Are you ready to turn your classroom into the calm, organized oasis of your dreams? The soothing blues and greens of these Calming Watercolor Number Labels will not only improve the functionality of your teaching space, but also help create a sense of serenity for all who enter your room! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW AND THUMBNAIL TO SEE MORE!Number Labels Are the Way to GoIt's the beginning of the year, and you just received your class list. Before the week is up, you've already had two new students
Not Specific
Classroom Decor Bundle Blue + Green Calm Colors Watercolor Theme Editable Bundle
Create a calm and relaxing environment in your classroom with the Calming Blue and Green Watercolor Decor Bundle. The soothing colors and patterns included will provide a sense of peace and relaxation for your students. Not to mention, you are sure to receive many compliments when you use this sensory-friendly decor! ☝ USE THE PREVIEW AND THUMBNAIL IMAGES ABOVE TO GET A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ITEMS IN THIS BUNDLE ☝This bundle includes both editable and non-editable items. Please read each product
Not Specific
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Narrative Story Writing Story Map Graphic Organizers, Writing Checklist + Slides
Narrative writing graphic organizers, story maps, and revising and editing checklists will make your narrative writing unit a breeze this year! Use the slides to scaffold students through the process, and wait to be amazed by their final drafts. Each PowerPoint lesson includes:Explicit teaching of narrative elementsOpportunities for brainstormingTime for guided practiceRelated narrative writing graphic organizersAre you finding it difficult for students to develop their narrative writing? An in
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.3.3
, W.4.3
, W.5.3
+14
Math Choice Board Activities - Early Finishers 3rd Grade Multiplication Stations
Use these choice board activities for your early finishers to review 3rd-grade multiplication concepts, or use the activities to create fun multiplication stations! With 8 higher-order thinking mini-projects and corresponding worksheets, you'll have everything you need to keep students busy and engaged. This resource is aligned to CCSS. Click here for a resource aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards!SAVE 20% BY PURCHASING THE BASIC OPERATIONS CHOICE BOARD BUNDLE!Take a closer look at this
3rd - 5th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
+5
Nonfiction Reading Response Menu Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Summarize
This nonfiction reading response menu isn’t just another worksheet. It’s how you’ll finally get your upper elementary students to stop copying sentences and start showing real comprehension. Notebooks full of facts don’t prove understanding. This menu pushes students to explain, connect, and support their ideas with text evidence—without you having to come up with new questions every week. It’s structured, easy to use, and a perfect intro to the bigger Reading Response Menu system. Need more
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Literature, Reading Strategies
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About the store
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Low-prep upper elementary resources that save time without lowering the bar. 👋 Hi, I’m Marianna, and I design classroom-ready lessons, seasonal extras, and quick wins that make teaching easier and learning more active for students.
✅ Why This Store Exists
If you teach grades 3 to 5, you already know the problem: finding a resource that looks good is easy. Finding one that is 👏 well-made, 👏 age-appropriate, and 👏 usable without extra fixing is a different story.
That’s where this store comes in.
I create grab-and-go resources for the parts of teaching that need to be easier: the seasonal extras, the engaging add-ons, the quick wins, and the lessons you want to use but do not have time to make yourself.
✅ What You’ll Find Here
This store is built around low-prep resources that help students do more than sit still and fill in blanks. You’ll find activities that support 💭 thinking, 🗣️ discussion, 🏃 movement, 🎨 creativity, and 🙋♀️ real participation, without turning your prep time into a second job.
Everything here is designed to be:
🩵 easy to use
🩵 strong enough to hold up in real classrooms
🩵 affordable without feeling cheap
🩵 engaging without being fluff
✅ What Makes It Different
Many resources sell the idea of engagement. These are built to help you pull it off.
That means clear structure, purposeful design, and activities that feel fun for students without becoming extra work for you. The goal is simple: give you ready-to-use resources that make the day easier, more interesting, and a little less beige.
✅ Start Here
Not sure where to begin? Check the featured resources to see what teachers are loving right now.
⭐ Follow my store for new upper elementary resources that bring more engagement, less prep, and better classroom energy to your week.
Teaching style
Since 2004, I’ve taught, tutored, and coached students in grades K to 5, in addition to supporting teachers in various capacities on and off campus.
My teaching style has always centered on choice, independence, and active learning. I want students to do more than fill in blanks or bubble in answers, which you'll see when you grab one of my resources.
Awards & shining teacher moments
• NBCT
• Teacher of the Year for my school, 2016
• Many cards proclaiming me to be the "best teacher ever"
• One card proclaiming me to be a student's "second favorite" teacher (a gift I cherish)
My own education history
Bachelors Degree in Education
National Board Certified Teacher
Lifelong Learner
Teacher
Instructional Coach
Tutor
Team Leader
Committee Leader
Conference Speaker
Additional biographical information
I lead an intentionally quiet life and love nothing more than snuggling up on the couch with my husband and our dog, Leo. I love reading, any and all Bravo shows, and going down rabbit holes at least once a week.
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