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As an experienced educator with a Master’s Degree in Teaching and a Reading Specialist certification, I am dedicated to supporting fellow teachers in implementing educational standards and utilizing data to drive instruction. With over 10 years of classroom experience spanning 1st to 4th grade, I am well-versed in creating effective, standards-aligned educational products designed to enhance student learning and instructional efficiency. My goal is to provide high-quality resources that empower teachers to achieve their instructional goals and foster academic success in their students.
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Frindle Novel Study Activities Projects Chapter Questions Printable Bundle 3rd
Do you want your students to love reading Frindle by Andrew Clements? This Frindle novel study includes 21 FUN activities! It also includes a digital version for distance learning for use with Google Apps or OneDrive. And it includes ALL the instructions and photos for making your project come alive! This project includes: CharactersSettingSequencingWord DefinitionsYour students will enter into the hilarious and slightly crazy world of Nick, the famous inventor of the new word. They will
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
+9
3rd grade SBAC Test Prep Math Performance Tasks SBAC Practice Math Word Problems
Make SBAC Math Prep Engaging and Meaningful! Tired of boring test prep? This 3rd Grade SBAC Math Performance Task Bundle turns rigorous Common Core math practice into real-world adventures! Covering every single third-grade math standard, these 9 engaging performance tasks help students build critical thinking skills while solving multi-step word problems in fun, relatable scenarios. It will help students understand the format of the test, but with fantastic themes students will love! Why T
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+27
Area of Composite Figures | Rectilinear Figures | Irregular Shapes 3rd Grade
Do your students need help with finding the area of irregular figures? Teach your students how to find the area of irregular shapes with these irregular shapes worksheets and task cards! These area worksheets and task cards break down the steps for finding the area of composite figures or abnormal shapes (not the typical rectangles or squares) into very easy 3rd grade appropriate skills. This will help your students learn to calculate the area of irregular polygons with color coding and lots
3rd - 4th
Math, Math Test Prep, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.C.7c
+1
Also included in: Area of Composite Figures Rectilinear Figures Irregular Shapes 3rd Grade
SBAC Math Test Prep Multiplication Division Word Problems Cupcakes 3rd Grade
Do you have students who don't understand multiplication and division? These Math Performance Task questions are based on SBAC performance tasks and focus on multiplication, division, time, subtraction, and more, but with a cupcake theme in which they are asked to run a bakery. This is a fun way to get students thinking critically about the skills they have learned. It is also a great way to practice and take some of the stress away from high stakes testing at the end of the year. This product
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
+4
Also included in: Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
SBAC ELA Test Performance Prep Task | Aquariums | 3rd Reading Comprehension
This ELA Performance Task, based on SBAC and MSTEP Writing performance tasks, is a great way to practice CCSS with your students!!! These tasks focus on reading, writing, comprehension, and more, but with an aquarium theme in which they are asked to write an opinion essay about why someone should visit an aquarium. This is a fun way to get students thinking critically about sources and using the skills they have learned. This product includes:Beginning Classroom ActivityStep by step process f
3rd - 4th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.6
+11
Also included in: Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
3rd grade SBAC Test Prep Bundle | ELA Test Prep | SBAC Practice Test Third
📘 3rd Grade SBAC Test Prep Bundle – Comprehensive Reading Practice & Ready-to-Use Assessments 📘 Set your third graders up for SBAC success with this all-in-one Reading Test Prep Bundle designed specifically for the 3rd grade SBAC® and MSTEP Writing performance tasks (PT) format! This resource gives students targeted practice with the types of reading passages, multiple-choice questions, constructed responses, and critical thinking skills they’ll encounter on the test — all while building
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+15
I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic 1912 | Titanic Activities | Novel Study
Do you want your students to learn more about the Titanic while loving a suspenseful novel? This 49 page novel study or book report includes a packet for different levels of questions. It is focused specifically on the skills of vocabulary, text evidence, illustrations, figurative language, and more!This product includes:The Sinking of the Titanic packetFour Quizzes to use throughout the novel for Formative AssessmentsOne Final Test to use at the end of the novel a Summative AssessmentAnswer K
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+18
Story Elements 2nd Grade Narrative Elements of a Story Worksheet 3rd Grade ELA
What are story elements? This story elements activity will help your 3rd grade or 4th grade students practice characters, setting, problem, and solution in print or electronic form. Cover all the elements of fiction with these engaging tasks. This activity includes: 3 differentiated Story Elements sorts: Characters, setting (place), and plotCharacters, setting (time and place), and plotCharacters, setting (time and place), problem, and solution12 narrative writing activities (4 for each sort)
2nd - 3rd
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.5
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Reading Task Cards Bundle Main Idea Syllables Printables
SBAC Informational Writing Performance Task 3rd Grade Earth Day Plants
This is a great way to practice the ELA Performance Task skills like those seen in the SBAC or MSTEP with your students!!! These tasks focus on reading, writing, comprehension, and more, but with a plant theme in which they are asked to research and write an article for the school newspaper. This is a fun way to get students thinking critically about sources and using the skills they have learned. This product includes: Beginning Classroom ActivityStep by step process for analyzing sources, gr
3rd - 4th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.8
+11
Also included in: Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
Money Word Problems | Money Worksheets 2nd Grade | Making Change Worksheets
Do you need printable money worksheets? This set of 2nd grade money worksheets are perfect for second graders or third graders with 6 extended word problems requires students to add money correctly, subtract money correctly, and identify amounts of money by circling bills and coins. It focuses on the important skill of giving back change. Students will enjoy this fun take on money word problems. Students are asked to complete one step and two step money problems, making change as needed, bef
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 4.MD.A.2
, 3.OA.A.3
+1
SBAC ELA Test Prep ELA Performance Tasks | Bowling | Narrative Writing 3rd Grade
This ELA Performance Task, based on SBAC and MSTEP Writing performance tasks, is a great way to practice CCSS with your students!!! These tasks focus on reading, writing, comprehension, and more, but with a bowling theme in which they are asked to write a narrative about someone who bowls in a bowling league. This is a fun way to get students thinking critically about sources and using the skills they have learned. This product includes:Beginning Classroom ActivityStep by step process for ana
3rd - 4th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.6
+11
Also included in: Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
A Series of Unfortunate Events 4th Grade ELA Novel Study The Bad Beginning 3rd
📚✨ The Bad Beginning Lemony Snicket Curriculum – 3rd & 4th Grade Reading Activities, Close Reading, Comprehension, Standards-Aligned Lit Unit ✨📚 Get ready to bring The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket to life with a comprehensive, ready-to-use reading curriculum designed for 3rd and 4th grade readers! This literacy unit includes close reading passages, engaging comprehension tasks, guided questions, vocabulary support, written responses, and differentiated activities that deepen understand
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+18
Main Idea and Supporting Details Activities Worksheets Text Structures 3rd Grade
Do your students struggle with understanding main idea and details, paragraph sequencing, and nonfiction text structures in informational text? This fun digital and print activity will help your students as they practice nonfiction structure task cards and main idea task cards. It is perfect too for helping understand which students fully understand the material with the details it provides for formative assessment! This activity includes: - 3 different versions of the cards: Digital Google
3rd - 4th
Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+5
Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
Are you ready to conquer the SBAC test prep madness with ease? Introducing our 3rd Grade SBAC Test Prep Bundle for reading and math! This MEGA bundle is your trusty sidekick in navigating the world of standardized testing without breaking a sweat. What makes this bundle so awesome, you ask? Well, picture this: comprehensive coverage of all those pesky Common Core standards? Check! Engaging practice performance tasks that will have your students saying "Bring it on!" to the SBAC? Double check!
3rd
ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Writing-Essays
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+40
SBAC ELA Performance Roller Coasters | Opinion Writing 3rd Grade Paired Passages
Engage Your Students with a High-Interest SBAC Opinion Writing Task!Get your students excited about opinion writing with this Roller Coaster-Themed SBAC ELA Performance Task! This engaging resource helps 3rd graders develop critical thinking and writing skills while preparing for the SBAC test in a fun and meaningful way. Why You’ll Love It: ✔️ Authentic Test Prep – Mirrors SBAC-style opinion writing tasks to give students real practice with paired passages, source analysis, and structured
3rd - 4th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.6
, RI.3.9
+11
Also included in: Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
3rd Grade Math SBAC Test Prep | Two Step Math Word Problems | Fractions Candy
Math Test Prep Performance Task based on SBAC performance tasks. Do you have students who don't understand that addition and subtraction are used in real life? Do you want them to value their math skills for their real life application? The tasks focus on multiplication, division, word problems, addition, subtraction, multiples of 10, fractions, and more, but with a candy shop theme in which they are asked to plan and manage their own candy shop. This is a fun way to get students thinking cr
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.2
+3
Also included in: Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
3rd Grade Math Addition Subtraction Word Problems Movies Arithmetic Patterns
Do you have students who don't understand that addition and subtraction are used in real life? This Test Prep Performance Task is based on SBAC performance tasks with a real life application! The tasks focus on addition, subtraction, rounding, and more! And all the skills are practiced with a movie theme in which they are asked to make math decisions while at the movies. This is a fun way to get students thinking critically about the skills they have learned. You could use these tasks as a prac
3rd - 4th
Math Test Prep, Other (Math), Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 3.OA.D.8
+1
Also included in: Test Prep 3rd Grade SBAC Performance Task MEGA Bundle ELA and Math
Twas the Night Before Christmas | Christmas Poetry | Third Grade Christmas
Christmas Reading Comprehension has never been this fun!!! Do you want a great Christmas poem to practice Reading Standards with your students? This close read of the Christmas poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas focuses on asking and answering questions, determining literal and non literal language meaning, and more, but with a fun holiday theme. There are 6 different reads/partial reads of the poem:First Read: Familiarize students with the poem. Now includes two different coloring pages t
3rd - 4th
Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.4
, RL.3.5
+6
Also included in: 3rd Grade Christmas Activities Bundle ELA Math Holiday Worksheets Pack
The Lemonade War Novel Study Lemonade War Book Characters Theme Lapbook Project
Do you want your students to learn tremendous amounts while loving The Lemonade War? This 100+ page novel study/book report bundle includes a lapbook and a flipbook for different levels of questions. It is focused specifically on the skills of predicting, comparing/contrasting, figurative language, and critical thinking questions.This product includes:The Lapbook (black and white and color version available)The Lapbook "How to Assemble"The Lemonade War Critical Thinking Flip Book: Chapter Que
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
+8
2nd Grade Math Performance Tasks | 2nd Grade Math Review Worksheets | Test Prep
Do you need performance task assessments to review 2nd grade math word problems? This math performance task bundle will help your students practice real life skills in a practical, hands-on way. It includes 4 different fun tasks your students will love! Your students will get to:run their own pizza shopbecome a "Junior Zookeeper"run their own ice cream shopplay mini golf at the local fun centerYour students will have a blast solving math problems, while you will be able to accurately see wha
2nd - 3rd
Math Test Prep, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.3
+24
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Experience
As an experienced educator with a Master’s Degree in Teaching and a Reading Specialist certification, I am dedicated to supporting fellow teachers in implementing educational standards and utilizing data to drive instruction. With over 10 years of classroom experience spanning 1st to 4th grade, I am well-versed in creating effective, standards-aligned educational products designed to enhance student learning and instructional efficiency. My goal is to provide high-quality resources that empower teachers to achieve their instructional goals and foster academic success in their students.
Teaching style
As a dedicated and enthusiastic educator, I am passionate about creating memorable and engaging learning experiences for students. I love designing fun and exciting games and activities that captivate students' interests and inspire them to excitedly share their school experiences with their families. By integrating playful and dynamic themes, I create educational resources that teach essential skills while fostering a love of learning. My goal is to provide high-quality, engaging materials that support teachers in creating a vibrant and joyful classroom environment.
Connect with me:
Blog: https://talentedinthird.wordpress.com/
Awards & shining teacher moments
Reading Specialist and K-8 Elementary Education Certification
Masters Degree - Teaching
Training in Explicit Phonics
Training in Science of Reading
Training in Tier I, II, and III Interventions
My own education history
Masters in Education, Bachelors in Elementary Ed
Additional biographical information
I love helping teachers!!! If you have an issue with any of my products, please email me at talentedinthird@gmail.com!
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