About the store
Hey, y’all! My name is Amy Lemons and I am passionate about providing students with both engaging and effective standards-based Math and ELA lessons. Throughout my 11+ years in education, I discovered that students need opportunities to see content presented in a variety of ways. I am passionate about creating resources that are hands-on, meaningful, and that captivate students’ interests.
My goal is to equip teachers with highly effective lessons and activities that allow them to walk into their classrooms feeling confident and excited about the day! You’ll also notice that I get overly enthusiastic when I find a beautiful picture book, complete a fun directed drawing, or create a new math game!
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Directed Drawing Activities and Writing for Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Are your students struggling to find engaging ways to express their creativity and build foundational literacy skills? Discover the ultimate year-round solution with "Directed Drawing Activities and Writing for Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer"! This comprehensive resource is designed to ignite imagination, boost confidence in both art and writing, and save you valuable planning time. Your students will embark on exciting creative journeys, transforming simple steps into vibrant illustrations and t
1st - 3rd
Art, Writing
Directed Drawings Narwhal, Tiger, Otter, Yeti, Mermaid, Hedgehog, Sloth, Dragon
My students have always loved directed drawings. It's such a peaceful and calm activity in the classroom! They enjoy learning how to draw the different images because it gives them the skills and confidence they need to explore other types of art. These can be done as a classroom activity, an early finisher activity, or even at a writing/art station. I've included different writing and drawing options so that you can make them work for you and your students! - 10 drawings - Picture Directions
Not Specific
Art, Writing
Fable Passages, Comprehension Questions, Stories, Assessments, Directed Drawings
Are you looking for digital or printable activities for fables? These activities can be used for mini-lessons or as student activities. All fable activities are provided in PowerPoint, SEESAW, and Google Slides. There are also printable versions for you to use in the classroom as well! Fables Included:1. The Tortoise and The Hare 2. The Lion and The Mouse 3. The Ants and The Grasshopper 4. The Flies and The Honey 5. The Fox and The Grapes All the Info:Power Point Users: There are 5 files tha
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Fall Directed Drawing Activities | Halloween, Pumpkin, Spider, and Monster Art
My students have always loved directed drawings. It's such a peaceful and calm activity in the classroom! They enjoy learning how to draw the different images because it gives them the skills and confidence they need to explore other types of art. These can be done as a classroom activity, an early finisher activity, or even at a writing/art station. I've included different writing and drawing options so that you can make them work for you and your students! - 7 drawings (there are 2 extra this
1st - 3rd
Art
No-Prep Animal Directed Drawing & Writing Activities | Early Finisher Art Center
Introducing Animal Directed Drawings for the Alphabet, Draw Animals & Writing Activities – the ultimate resource designed to transform your classroom into a hub of artistic exploration and literacy growth. This comprehensive pack provides an exciting, step-by-step journey through the alphabet, empowering students with artistic confidence and a love for learning. ✨ What's Included:26 unique animal directed drawing guides, each corresponding to a letter of the alphabet, featuring 6-8 simple, easy
1st - 3rd
Art, Writing
Christmas Directed Drawings | December Art and Writing with Santa & Gingerbread
Bring creativity and holiday cheer to your classroom this December with these Directed Drawings for Christmas! Perfect for engaging students in both art and writing, this resource features 8 festive designs, including Santa Claus, a reindeer, an elf, a Christmas tree, a gingerbread house, and more. Each drawing comes with step-by-step picture directions and a companion writing activity, making it ideal for centers, early finishers, morning work, or fun seasonal projects. What’s Included:8 Ho
1st - 3rd
Art
Thanksgiving Directed Drawings | Draw Football, Turkey, Veteran's Day, Scarecrow
Tired of searching for engaging, low-prep activities that captivate your students' attention and foster creativity? Discover the joy of artistic exploration with "Thanksgiving Directed Drawings | Draw Football, Turkey, Veteran's Day, Scarecrow"! This comprehensive resource is designed to bring calm, confidence, and a touch of seasonal fun into your classroom. Say goodbye to lesson-planning stress and hello to an activity that students of all levels will adore, perfect for enriching your curricul
1st - 3rd
Back to School Directed Drawings w/ First Day of School Draw Self Portrait Art
It's Back to School season, and you are feeling the stress and overwhelm of keeping students engaged. These Back to School directed drawings will allow students to practice listening skills by following clear instructions. Students draw back to school favorites like a self-portrait, pencil, school bus, crayon box, glue bottle, and bookworm!Why Directed Drawings? Not only do students enjoy learning how to draw different images, but it gives them the skills and confidence they need to explore
Not Specific
Art
Mother's Day Flower Craft & Questionnaire | Inclusive Gift | Cards for Mom
Are you looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day craft that also builds writing skills? This low-prep Mother’s Day activity pack is designed to help students create a heartfelt and inclusive Mother’s Day gift while practicing writing in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Perfect for primary classrooms, this resource combines Mother’s Day crafts, writing activities, printable cards, and a questionnaire booklet into one easy-to-use download. Students will love creating something special for mom
1st - 3rd
Writing
Directed Drawings Fall, Winter, Spring, & Summer w/ Writing & Art Activities
Do your students love art? Do they love learning how to draw animals, holiday things, and more? These 70 directed drawings are just the thing you need for early finishers, quiet activities, learning to follow directions, art and writing stations, and more! It's such a peaceful and calm activity in the classroom! They enjoy learning how to draw the different images because it gives them the skills and confidence they need to explore other types of art. These can be done as a classroom activit
1st - 3rd
Art, Creative Writing
Winter Directed Drawings - Draw a Snowman, Penguin, Polar Bear, Snow Globe
Struggling to find engaging, no-prep activities to fill those winter classroom moments? Bring the magic of winter into your classroom with our Winter Directed Drawings - Draw a Snowman, Penguin, Polar Bear, Snow Globe resource! Designed to captivate young learners, this comprehensive packet provides a delightful blend of art and writing that seamlessly fits into your January curriculum. Save precious planning time while boosting student creativity and fine motor skills with these easy-to-follow
1st - 3rd
Art
Spring Directed Drawings for Easter, Earth Day, Butterfly, Chick, & Rabbit Craft
Directed Drawings are the perfect activity for the spring. Students can draw a butterfly, frog, chick, rabbit, rainbow, rainbow cloud, and a happy earth. Each drawing has a writing activity to pair with it. These are perfect for centers, early finishers, or space fillers! - 7 drawings (there are 2 extra this month!) - Picture Directions for each drawing - Writing Sheets for each drawing - Drawing sheets are included with the drawing steps and a space to draw. - All Drawings have been preloaded
1st - 3rd
Art
Fall Drawing Activities | Directed Drawings with Writing for September & October
Struggling to find engaging, low-prep activities that foster creativity and build writing confidence for your students? Introducing Fall Drawing Activities | Directed Drawings with Writing for September & October, your ultimate solution for a calm, creative, and academically enriching classroom experience! This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to save you precious planning time while captivating your students' imaginations. Watch as they build confidence and express themselves th
1st - 3rd
Art
End of Year Directed Drawings w/ Summer Drawings | Sun, Beach, Ocean Animal
Looking for a fun, engaging, and low-prep activity to wrap up the school year and transition into summer vibes? Teachers, we've got you covered! Get ready to dive into the ultimate end-of-year creativity boost with our "End of Year Directed Drawings w/ Summer Drawings | Sun, Beach, Ocean Animal" resource! This comprehensive pack is designed to keep your students entertained and learning as the school year winds down, offering a perfect blend of art and literacy. Imagine your classroom buzzing wi
1st - 3rd
Art
Fall Reading Comprehension w/ Nocturnal Animal Passages & Directed Drawings
Do your students LOVE researching animals? With this teaching resource, students will research and learn about 5 nocturnal animals. They will read an informational passage about nocturnal animals, research, and draw/record their information. Welcome to Nocturnal Notetaking! Here’s a little bit about this teaching resource: There are 5 nocturnal animals. Each animal has: • Research page with photographs and 2 research links • Informational reading passage about that animal • Directed drawin
Not Specific
Art, Informational Text, Reading
End of the Year Directed Drawings & Writing | Graduation, Shark, Summer Drawing
Struggling to find engaging, low-prep activities for the final weeks of school? Keep your students focused and creative as the year winds down! Introducing "End of the Year Directed Drawings & Writing | Graduation, Shark, Summer Drawing," the ultimate resource to bring excitement and artistic flair to your classroom during this busy period. This comprehensive pack provides everything you need to captivate your students with fun drawing prompts and complementary writing activities, making those l
1st - 3rd
February Directed Draw & Write for Valentine's Day, Presidents, Groundhog Day
Struggling to find engaging February activities that blend art, writing, and historical figures? Keep your students excited and learning with a resource that covers multiple holidays! This engaging packet is designed to captivate your students by combining step-by-step art instruction with meaningful writing prompts, perfectly capturing the spirit of Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, and Groundhog Day. Save precious planning time while igniting your students' imaginations and fostering their ar
1st - 3rd
Spring Directed Drawings and Writing | St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun & Basketball
Tired of struggling to find engaging, low-prep activities that capture your students' attention during March? Discover the perfect blend of art and language arts with Spring Directed Drawings and Writing | St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun & Basketball! This comprehensive resource is designed to spark creativity and boost writing skills, offering a captivating way to celebrate the season. Say goodbye to lesson planning headaches and hello to a classroom filled with inspired learners, seamlessly inte
1st - 3rd
Father's Day Craft, Cards, Questionnaire Booklet w/ Father's Day Tie & Award
Struggling to find a heartfelt and easy-to-prepare Father's Day gift that truly celebrates your students' special men? This comprehensive Father's Day Craft, Cards, Questionnaire Booklet w/ Father's Day Tie & Award is the ultimate solution to create meaningful and personalized gifts for your students' dads, grandpas, uncles, or any special father figure. Designed for ease and engagement, this resource will save you precious prep time while fostering creativity and heartfelt sentiment, ensuring
1st - 3rd
Writing
End of Year Directed Drawings for Summer | Ocean Animal, Sandcastle, Swim
Struggling to find engaging, low-prep activities for the end of the school year? Keep your students creatively busy and learning right up to the last bell! Introducing "End of Year Directed Drawings for Summer | Ocean Animal, Sandcastle, Swim," your ultimate solution for a fun and educational conclusion to the academic year. This resource is designed to captivate young artists and writers, making those final weeks a breeze for you while fostering creativity and fine motor skills in your students
1st - 3rd
Art
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About the store
Experience
Hey, y’all! My name is Amy Lemons and I am passionate about providing students with both engaging and effective standards-based Math and ELA lessons. Throughout my 11+ years in education, I discovered that students need opportunities to see content presented in a variety of ways. I am passionate about creating resources that are hands-on, meaningful, and that captivate students’ interests.
My goal is to equip teachers with highly effective lessons and activities that allow them to walk into their classrooms feeling confident and excited about the day! You’ll also notice that I get overly enthusiastic when I find a beautiful picture book, complete a fun directed drawing, or create a new math game!
Teaching style
One of my favorite things about being a classroom teacher is the art of developing a lesson plan. I learned early on that giving my students worksheet after worksheet was just not going to work for us. I believe that students are most engaged in the classroom when the activities are hands-on, the books are meaningful, and the environment is structured but fun. The best activities are those when the students don’t even realize they are working/learning because they are just having too much fun while doing so! I’m always looking for ways I can spice up the typical activity just by adding in simple materials such as dice, spinners, poms, pipe cleaners, etc. Sometimes you just need that ONE little thing to take your lesson from mundane to magical.
My own education history
Graduated from TAMU Commerce with my Bachelor's of Science Early Childhood Education
Graduated from Lamar University with my Master's in Educational Administration
Additional biographical information
I’m a wife, momma, and lover of all things teaching related. After graduating college in December of 2006, I started teaching 4th grade… fresh out of college and had not a clue what to do!!! I took over a class in the middle of the year and my one and only goal was to SURVIVE! Over my 11 years in education, I spent the majority of that time teaching 1st and 2nd grades.
I know how hard you work day in and day out as a teacher. My goal is to lighten your load. I hope that when you visit here, you’ll walk away with a lesson idea, a fun activity, or a book recommendation that will positively impact your classroom. As a teacher resource creator, my purpose is to save you time and energy while also helping to bring some joy into your classroom.
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