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I have a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction and a background in elementary education. My passion for literacy led me to focus my dissertation on phonological awareness, and I continue to enjoy exploring research related to reading development. I'm a mom of four, and I homeschool my children while balancing family life with my love for learning. I married my college sweetheart, and in my free time, I enjoy walking, yoga, crafting, and tackling house projects.
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Preview of Valentine's Day Kindness Balloons {Craftivity}

Valentine's Day Kindness Balloons {Craftivity}

This is a great writing craft to accompany Valentine's Day activities. Teaching students about kindness is an excellent way to encourage kind behavior in the classroom. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Included: Teacher Lesson Prompt Craft Template: Girl, Boy, Balloons Lesson Record Pages Craft Writing Options -4 writing prompts -5 Lined Options Bonus: Additional Writing Prompts Check out this listing BUNDLE for more crafts! If you see any problems, ha
Preview of Gingerbread Friendship Wreath {Craftivity}

Gingerbread Friendship Wreath {Craftivity}

This is a great writing craft to accompany Gingerbread Friends, winter and holiday themed activities in the classroom. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Use a wreath for your class, a group, or each child to remind your students of the meaning of the holiday season! Included: -Teacher Prompt to Read Aloud -Friendship Qualitites Lesson Poster -Friendship Sorting -Gingerbread Friends Template -Wreath/Bow Template -Sweet Friends Stick Together Banner -Ginge
Preview of Polar Express Kindness Hot Cocoa {Craftivity}

Polar Express Kindness Hot Cocoa {Craftivity}

This is a great writing craft to accompany The Polar Express, winter and holiday themed activities in the classroom. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Included: -Teacher Prompt to Read Aloud -Kindness Cocoa Recipe Lesson Poster -Kindness Cocoa Ingredients Pages -Kindness Cocoa Craft Flipbook Pages -Ingredients Writing Pages -Directions Writing Pages -How To Be Kind Writing Pages Check out my other winter activities! If you see any problems, have comment
Preview of Pumpkin Spice Friendship Recipe Craftivity

Pumpkin Spice Friendship Recipe Craftivity

This is a great writing craft to accompany fall and friendship themed activities in the classroom. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Included: -Friendship Recipe Lesson Poster -Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cup Ingredients (5 options) -Directions Writing (9 options) -How To Be A Good Friend Writing (5 options) -To Be A Good Friend Writing (5 options) Check out my other fall activities! If you see any problems, have comments or suggestions, please email me befor
Preview of Laura Numeroff Holidays Craftivities BUNDLE

Laura Numeroff Holidays Craftivities BUNDLE

This is a great writing craft to use in addition to Laura Numeroff’s books. These craftivities make for a cute bulletin board and look cute paired with wiggly eyes! Included: Time For School, Mouse! Craftivity It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse! Craftivity Merry Christmas, Mouse! Craftivity Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! Craftivity Happy Easter, Mouse! Craftivity Happy Birthday, Mouse! Craftivity Check out Laura Numeroff Official WebsiteIf you see any problems, have comments or suggestions; please email me
Preview of Laura Numeroff Craftivities BUNDLE

Laura Numeroff Craftivities BUNDLE

This is a great writing craft to use in addition to Laura Numeroff’s books. These craftivities make for a cute bulletin board and look cute paired with wiggly eyes! Included: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Craftivity If You Take A Mouse To School Craftivity If You Take A Mouse To The Movies Craftivity If you Give A Cat A Cupcake Craftivity If You Give A Dog A Donut Craftivity If You Give A Moose A Muffin Craftivity If You Give A Pig A Pancake Craftivity If You Give A Pig A Party Craftivity Check o
Preview of Where the Wild Things Are Virtual Field Trip & Craftivity BUNDLE

Where the Wild Things Are Virtual Field Trip & Craftivity BUNDLE

Craftivity: This is a great writing craft to accompany Where the Wild Things Are. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Included: Wild Thing Claw Paws & Claw Feet Tail Beginning & Ending (2 Different lined options) Character Traits (2 Different lined options) Where the Wild Things Are (4 different lined options) If I Was A Wild Thing... (4 different lined options) If My Room Was A Jungle... (4 different lined options) When I Feel Wild... (4 different lin
Preview of Virtual Field Trips GROWING BUNDLE

Virtual Field Trips GROWING BUNDLE

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of Where the Wild Things Are Virtual Field Trip

Where the Wild Things Are Virtual Field Trip

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of The Pout Pout Fish Virtual Field Trip

The Pout Pout Fish Virtual Field Trip

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of Mo Willems Virtual Field Trip

Mo Willems Virtual Field Trip

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of Laura Numeroff Virtual Field Trip

Laura Numeroff Virtual Field Trip

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of Kevin Henkes Virtual Field Trip

Kevin Henkes Virtual Field Trip

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of Eric Carle Virtual Field Trip

Eric Carle Virtual Field Trip

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of Back to School Jitters Virtual Field Trip

Back to School Jitters Virtual Field Trip

Virtual field trips are the perfect addition to your curriculum! Each Virtual Field Trip includes interactive Google Slides with a school bus transporting you to each stop, a map that shows the route and has check marks as you move through the activities, as well as a break for each activity to work on the corresponding workbook pages. There is also a PDF of workbook pages that you can pick and choose from to suit the needs of your students and your classroom. Your students can work on a packet
Preview of Back to School Routines Check-List FREEBIE

Back to School Routines Check-List FREEBIE

Grab this free routines check-list for your beginning of the year management routines! This will help you keep track of which routines and expectations you've discussed with your students the first weeks of school.
Preview of How to Catch A Series Craftivities GROWING BUNDLE

How to Catch A Series Craftivities GROWING BUNDLE

These writing crafts go perfect with the How to Catch A series books! This is a growing bundle and will include craftivities for each book in the series. If you see any problems, have comments or suggestions, please email me at adventuresandteaching@gmail.com before leaving negative feedback. Visit Adventures and Teaching to checkout my classroom adventures and to connect and share teaching ideas. Happy Teaching! Leigh
Preview of How to Catch a Yeti {Craftivity}

How to Catch a Yeti {Craftivity}

This is a great writing craft to accompany How to Catch a Yeti by Adam Wallace. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Included: Color Yeti BW Yeti How to Catch A Yeti (5 different versions) If I Caught a Yeti (5 different versions) The Yeti (5 different versions) How to Trap a Yeti (5 different versions) My Yeti Trap (5 different versions) Check out the BUNDLE and save money!! If you see any problems, have comments or suggestions, please email me at adventu
Preview of How to Catch a Leprechaun {Craftivity}

How to Catch a Leprechaun {Craftivity}

This is a great writing craft to accompany How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Included: Color Leprechaun BW Leprechaun How to Catch A Leprechaun (5 different versions) If I Caught a Leprechaun (5 different versions) The Leprechaun (5 different versions) How to Trap a Leprechaun (5 different versions) My Leprechaun Trap (5 different versions) Check out the BUNDLE and save money!! If you see any problems, have com
Preview of How to Catch a Monster {Craftivity}

How to Catch a Monster {Craftivity}

This is a great writing craft to accompany How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace. These will make for a really cute bulletin board or to hang in the hallway! Included: Color Monster BW Monster How to Catch A Monster (5 different versions) If I Caught a Monster (5 different versions) The Monster (5 different versions) How to Trap a Monster (5 different versions) My Monster Trap (5 different versions) Check out the BUNDLE and save money!! If you see any problems, have comments or suggestions, pl
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About the store

Experience

I have a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction and a background in elementary education. My passion for literacy led me to focus my dissertation on phonological awareness, and I continue to enjoy exploring research related to reading development. I'm a mom of four, and I homeschool my children while balancing family life with my love for learning. I married my college sweetheart, and in my free time, I enjoy walking, yoga, crafting, and tackling house projects.

Teaching style

My teaching style centers on hands-on activities that actively engage students and foster independent learning and problem-solving skills. I strive to inspire lifelong learners by incorporating research-based practices that make learning meaningful and effective!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Dissertation Focus: The Presence of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Tasks in Kindergarten Assessments

My own education history

Doctorate in Curriculum Instruction Masters of Education Teacher as Leader with a Reading Endorsement Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Additional biographical information

You can do anything with a positive attitude and agood cup of coffee!