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Hi, I'm Tara! Welcome to Teach Without Tears, where I create differentiated lessons that make it easy to meet the needs of all your students. My guided math units, reading workshop lessons, and early finisher activities are designed for 1st–5th grade teachers who want engaging, standards-based resources that save time, reduce stress, and help every student succeed—without the tears!
I taught 3rd grade for 14 years and now teach online, where I continue to share my love of helping students learn and grow. Throughout my classroom experience, I discovered that differentiation was the key to unlocking every student’s success—and that inspired me to create resources that make it easier for teachers to do the same. When I’m not teaching or creating, you’ll find me spending time with my family or traveling to new places.
You can subscribe to my email list to get more teaching tips by visiting the Teach Without Tears blog.
Need to get in touch with me? Use the Q&A or email me at tara@teachwithouttears.com
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Back to School Escape Room First Day of School Printable Team Building Activity
Start the school year with excitement and engagement! This Back to School Escape Room is the perfect first day activity to help students get to know their classmates and learn about their new classroom environment—all while building teamwork and problem-solving skills. Students work in teams to solve 4 interactive clues, fostering collaboration and critical thinking from day one. This resource is fully editable, allowing you to customize details to best fit your unique classroom setup and stud
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Holidays Escape Room Bundle
3rd Grade Common Core Reading Assessments for Standards Based Grading Tracking
Track student mastery with these 3rd Grade Common Core Reading Assessments! They include 17 standards-based tests, answer keys, and data tracking sheets for Reading Literature and Informational Text Standards. Perfect for standards-based grading, reading workshop, and progress monitoring. Students Will Practice: Applying reading comprehension skills across a variety of texts Using text evidence to support answers Demonstrating mastery of grade-level standards for Reading Literature and Informa
3rd
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +16
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Reading and Math Assessments Bundle with Data Tracking Spreadsheet
4th Grade Common Core Reading Assessments for Standards Based Grading Tracking
Make assessing reading standards simple and stress-free! These 4th Grade Common Core Reading Assessments are designed to help you easily track student mastery of every Reading Literature and Reading Informational Text Common Core Standard. Each short-answer assessment is quick to administer, easy to grade, and aligns perfectly with standards-based grading. Whether you’re preparing for report cards, small-group planning, or parent-teacher conferences, these assessments give you the clear data yo
4th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +16
Also included in:Â 4th Grade Common Core Assessment and Data Keeping Bundle
5th Grade Common Core Reading Assessments for Standards Based Grading Tracking
Make assessing reading standards simple and stress-free! These 5th Grade Common Core Reading Assessments are designed to help you easily track student mastery of every Reading Literature and Reading Informational Text Common Core Standard. Each short-answer assessment is quick to administer, easy to grade, and aligns perfectly with standards-based grading. Whether you’re preparing for report cards, small-group planning, or parent-teacher conferences, these assessments give you the clear data yo
5th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
 +16
Also included in:Â 5th Grade Common Core Assessment and Data Keeping Bundle
Early Finisher Choice Boards and Activities Packets for the Whole School Year
This early finisher choice boards are each filled with 24 reading, writing, and math activities for your students who finish their work early. Create packets for your students for the whole year from August through May. There are 3 ways to use these Early Finisher Activities. BINGO Board - Give your students the BINGO Board with 24 activities on it to complete any time they have a few free minutes. They can use lined paper or a notebook to complete the activities.Activity Strips - Cut the activi
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Math
2nd Grade Common Core Reading Assessments for Standards Based Grading Tracking
Make assessing reading standards simple and stress-free! These 2nd Grade Common Core Reading Assessments are designed to help you easily track student mastery of every Reading Literature and Reading Informational Text Common Core Standard. Each short-answer assessment is quick to administer, easy to grade, and aligns perfectly with standards-based grading. Whether you’re preparing for report cards, small-group planning, or parent-teacher conferences, these assessments give you the clear data you
2nd
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
 +16
3rd Grade Reading and Math Assessments Bundle with Data Tracking Spreadsheet
Make standards-based grading easier than ever with this 3rd Grade Common Core Reading & Math Assessments Bundle! Assess your students’ mastery of every 3rd grade reading and math standard quickly and confidently. These short, targeted assessments are perfect for progress monitoring, data tracking, and parent-teacher conferences. Each assessment includes leveled questions aligned with the 1–4 standards-based grading scale, helping you pinpoint exactly where each student is performing — and
3rd
Informational Text, Literature, Math
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
 +18
6 Getting to Know You Activities for the First Week of School
Building relationships with your students is so important at the beginning of the school year! These 6 getting to know you activities will help you learn about your new students during the first week of school. Activity #1 - Beginning of the Year Bags Put special treats inside a paper bag for each student.Give the students the bags on the first day of school.Have your students fill the bags with 3 things that tell about them.Allow a few students to share their bags each day.Activity #2 - Numbers
2nd - 5th
CCSS
SL.2.1
, SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
 +1
Test Prep ELA Test-Taking Strategies Bundle with Lessons and Passages 3rd Grade
Preparing your 3rd grade students to take reading state tests can be overwhelming. Get everything you need to teach your students test taking strategies in this test prep bundle. It also includes sample passages and questions to help your students practice. Then, have fun practicing the reading standards with fiction, nonfiction, and poetry escape rooms. Your students will love working in teams to solve clues while preparing for standardized tests. This bundle includes:Multiple Choice Strategi
3rd
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +16
Place Value to the Thousands Escape Room Comparing and Ordering Numbers
If your students are struggling with place value, this escape room will provide a fun way for them to review place value to the thousands. They will use teamwork and problem solving skills to practice number forms, ordering numbers, and comparing numbers. Easy set-up:Simply fill a box with a special treat - pencils, erasers, lollipops, etc. Then, use a 4-digit lock to lock the box. The last clue will give your students the code to unlock it. Another option is to use a lock with a key. Then, you
3rd
Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.3
 +2
Also included in:Â Math Escape Rooms Bundle
2nd Grade Guided Math Yearlong Bundle Differentiated Math Centers & Assessments
Make planning for 2nd grade math easy all year long with this Guided Math Yearlong Bundle! This growing bundle includes all of my 2nd grade guided math units, each designed to support small groups, math centers, and differentiation—so you can meet the needs of every learner while saving hours of prep time. Every unit follows the same consistent guided math structure, making it easy for students to learn routines and for teachers to implement right away. What’s Included in Every Guided Math
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
 +12
End of the School Year Escape Room Last Day of School Team Building Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging way to wrap up the school year? This End of the Year Escape Room Activity is the perfect classroom challenge to keep your students motivated and excited as summer break approaches! This low-prep escape room is packed with problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students will work together in teams to solve 4 interactive clues, all themed around the excitement of summer vacation. Whether they’re decoding puzzles, reading clues, or solving math problems,
3rd - 5th
3rd Grade Common Core Assessment and Data Keeping Bundle
Assess your 3rd grade students' standard mastery and track their growth. As you finish a reading or math standard, give your students the matching standards-based assessment. Students who master the standard with a score of 3 or 4 earn a digital badge. Simply copy the matching character from the Master Badge List and paste it into the student's Badge Collector. Can your students collect them all? There are also extra badges for behavior goals and special occasions, like holidays and birthdays.
3rd
Informational Text, Literature, Math
3rd Grade Common Core Standards Bundle for 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension
This bundle will help you get reading workshop started in your classroom and keep it running smoothly all school year long. It includes: The "Launch the Reading Workshop Kit" with plans for your first week of reading workshop and recording sheets to keep data for your strategy groups and conferencesWeekly reading workshop lessons focused on one standardEach week of reading workshop lesson plans includes: 5 easy-to-follow minilesson plansA Google slideshow to walk you through each lessonSample an
3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +14
3rd Grade Reading Common Core Standards-Based Digital Slideshows Bundle
Get everything you need to teach reading digitally with this growing bundle of 3rd grade standards-based Google slideshows. Each slideshow includes a full week of no-prep activities for your students to practice the standard. Assign it on Monday, and your students will have everything they need for the whole week. Each week includes: 5 days of reading activities focused on the standard.Videos or online lessons to teach the skill on Days 1-3.A book response on Day 4.An assessment to check for mas
3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +14
2nd Grade Subtraction Within 100 Guided Math Unit | Subtraction Word Problems
Make teaching 2nd grade subtraction within 100 clear, engaging, and fully differentiated with this guided math unit designed to meet the needs of all learners. This comprehensive resource includes 7 complete subtraction lessons, each with mini lessons, math centers, and assessments—perfect for guided math, math workshop, and small group instruction. This unit aligns with 2nd grade subtraction standards and gives you everything you need to teach subtraction strategies with confidence. 🔢 Wh
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.9
, 2.OA.A.1
 +1
3rd Grade Guided Math Bundle
Guided math is the best way to differentiate your math lessons. Use these Money Guided Math Lessons to meet the needs of ALL your students. This product includes detailed lesson plans with: -A minilesson with an introductory video -Differentiated plans for a Meet with the Teacher Center -3 differentiated levels for a Problem Solving Center with extra time activities -Websites to use for a Technology Center - An exit ticket to assess student mastery This product also includes: -Pretests to help y
3rd
Arithmetic, Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
 +34
1st Grade Common Core Reading Assessments for Standards Based Grading Tracking
Make assessing reading standards simple and stress-free! These 1st Grade Common Core Reading Assessments are designed to help you easily track student mastery of every Reading Literature and Reading Informational Text Common Core Standard. Each short-answer assessment is quick to administer, easy to grade, and aligns perfectly with standards-based grading. Whether you’re preparing for report cards, small-group planning, or parent-teacher conferences, these assessments give you the clear data you
1st
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
 +16
September Early Finisher Activities Choice Board for Fast Finishers
Give your early finishers this September choice board that is filled with meaningful activities for them to do when they finish their assignments before the rest of the class. Your fast finishers will be engaged while practicing important skills without interrupting you. There are 4 ways to use these Early Finisher Activities. BINGO Board - Give your students the BINGO Board with 24 activities on it to complete any time they have a few free minutes. They can use lined paper or a notebook to comp
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
Ultimate Holiday, Reading, and Math Escape Room Bundle
Celebrate special days and practice math and reading skills with 22 fun escape rooms. Your students will use teamwork and problem solving skills to solve the clues and unlock the box for a special surprise. Save 20% by purchasing this bundle!Easy set-up:Simply fill a box with a special treat - pencils, erasers, lollipops, etc. Then, use a 4-digit lock to lock the box. The last clue will give your students the code to unlock it. Another option is to use a lock with a key. Then, you can just give
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.C.5
 +8
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Hi, I'm Tara! Welcome to Teach Without Tears, where I create differentiated lessons that make it easy to meet the needs of all your students. My guided math units, reading workshop lessons, and early finisher activities are designed for 1st–5th grade teachers who want engaging, standards-based resources that save time, reduce stress, and help every student succeed—without the tears!
I taught 3rd grade for 14 years and now teach online, where I continue to share my love of helping students learn and grow. Throughout my classroom experience, I discovered that differentiation was the key to unlocking every student’s success—and that inspired me to create resources that make it easier for teachers to do the same. When I’m not teaching or creating, you’ll find me spending time with my family or traveling to new places.
You can subscribe to my email list to get more teaching tips by visiting the Teach Without Tears blog.
Need to get in touch with me? Use the Q&A or email me at tara@teachwithouttears.com
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