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I have been teaching third and fourth grade for 14 years, and throughout my career, I have been dedicated to fostering a love for learning in my students. I specialize in developing creative and engaging activities that make education enjoyable and effective.
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Preview of Economics Made Easy for 3rd–5th Grade | Goods, Services, Supply & Demand

Economics Made Easy for 3rd–5th Grade | Goods, Services, Supply & Demand

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Economics Unit of Study — Comprehensive, Engaging, Standards-Aligned!Equip your students with a real-world understanding of economics through this dynamic, ready-to-go unit designed for busy teachers and curious minds. This resource brings complex concepts to life with activities, visuals, and thoughtful assessments. What’s Included: Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Importing & Exporting Overhead, Wages, & Profits Running a Business Assembly Lines Types of Resources Supply, Demand
Preview of Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular Science | Grade 4

Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular Science | Grade 4

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This product is a useful tool to help students improve their oral reading fluency. Research proves that repeated readings of familiar texts can improve oral fluency dramatically. Reading fluency is a key component to helping student comprehend what they read. As students read these passages, they should focus on reading in smooth phrases with a natural pattern and rhythm to their reading. These passages are aligned with the 4th grade science standards and cover the following topics: Asking Ques
Preview of There, Their, They’re Scoot Game | Homophones Activity for Grades 2–5

There, Their, They’re Scoot Game | Homophones Activity for Grades 2–5

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Help students master the most commonly confused homophones— there, their, and they’re—with this fast-paced, camping-themed Scoot activity. Perfect for whole-group review, literacy centers, or assessment! ✔️ What’s Included: 24 Scoot cards featuring sentences where students choose the correct homophone One-page review sheet clarifying the meanings and usage of each word Step-by-step game directions for smooth implementation—ideal for new Scoot players Answer recording sheet for students to trac
Preview of Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Science | Grade 3

Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Science | Grade 3

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This product is a useful tool to help students improve their oral reading fluency. Research proves that repeated readings of familiar texts can improve oral fluency dramatically. Reading fluency is a key component to helping student comprehend what they read. As students read these passages, they should focus on reading in smooth phrases with a natural pattern and rhythm to their reading. These passages are aligned with the 4th grade science standards and cover the following topics: States of M
Preview of Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Social Studies | Grade 4

Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Social Studies | Grade 4

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This product is a useful tool to help students improve their oral reading fluency. Research proves that repeated readings of familiar texts can improve oral fluency dramatically. Reading fluency is a key component to helping student comprehend what they read. As students read these passages, they should focus on reading in smooth phrases with a natural pattern and rhythm to their reading. These passages are aligned with the 4th grade social studies standards and cover the following topics: The
Preview of Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Social Studies | Grade 5

Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Social Studies | Grade 5

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This product is a useful tool to help students improve their oral reading fluency. Research proves that repeated readings of familiar texts can improve oral fluency dramatically. Reading fluency is a key component to helping student comprehend what they read. As students read these passages, they should focus on reading in smooth phrases with a natural pattern and rhythm to their reading. These passages are aligned with the 5th grade social studies standards and cover the following topics: Inca
Preview of Halloween Math Activity | Factors, Multiples, Prime & Composite Numbers | Upper

Halloween Math Activity | Factors, Multiples, Prime & Composite Numbers | Upper

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This holiday themed product is a great activity to use as practice or review for your students. It covers factors, multiples, and prime & composite numbers. Hang the cards up around your classroom. Have students rotate freely, or in order, around the room to answer the questions. You may also use as task cards. Enjoy!
Preview of Cursive Writing Practice Workbook | Letters, Words, & Sentences

Cursive Writing Practice Workbook | Letters, Words, & Sentences

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Help your students master cursive writing with this easy-to-follow cursive handwriting workbook! Designed with beginners in mind, this resource walks students through the cursive alphabet—letter by letter—then progresses to connecting letters, writing words, and forming complete sentences. Whether you’re introducing cursive for the first time or offering extra practice, this workbook builds confidence and fluency in a fun and structured way. What’s Included: Cursive alphabet practice pages (up
Preview of Contraction Identification BINGO Game

Contraction Identification BINGO Game

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Product DescriptionLevel up your students’ understanding of contractions with this interactive and customizable BINGO game — perfect for your classroom literacy centers or whole-group review for the top 35 most common contractions. What You’ll Get: 30 unique BINGO cards (plus 1 blank card for customization) Calling cards to match and form contractions Easy-to-use printing files and copy-friendly coloring. Extension activity ideasBonus contraction sentence worksheet Why It Works: Engaging Le
Preview of BUNDLE | Early Finisher Choice Board | Monthly Fast Finisher Activities

BUNDLE | Early Finisher Choice Board | Monthly Fast Finisher Activities

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Looking for low-prep, high-engagement activities to keep your early finishers on task all year long? This Early Finisher Choice Board Bundle includes 10 monthly themed menus (August–May) designed for students in grades 3–4. Each month provides a variety of standards-aligned tasks that promote creativity, critical thinking, and independence — perfect for fast finishers, morning work, centers, and sub plans! Want to check out the bundle? Click Here❤️ Why Teachers Love This Bundle:✔️ Saves time p
Preview of Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Social Studies | Grade 3

Reading Fluency Passages | Cross-Curricular | Social Studies | Grade 3

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Barnard Island
This product is a useful tool to help students improve their oral reading fluency. Research proves that repeated readings of familiar texts can improve oral fluency dramatically. Reading fluency is a key component to helping student comprehend what they read. As students read these passages, they should focus on reading in smooth phrases with a natural pattern and rhythm to their reading. These passages are aligned with the 3rd grade social studies standards and cover the following topics: Type
Preview of Descriptive Writing Unit | Sensory Details Lessons & Activities | Grades 3–5

Descriptive Writing Unit | Sensory Details Lessons & Activities | Grades 3–5

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Help your students bring their writing to life with this engaging Descriptive Writing Unit focused on using sensory details! Perfect for grades 3–5, this resource guides students through the process of adding vivid, specific language to their writing so readers can see, hear, feel, taste, and smell every word. This print-and-go unit includes everything you need to teach, model, and practice descriptive writing using all five senses. What’s Included: Mini-lesson plans for introducing each sens
Preview of Long Division Error Analysis Activity | Critical Thinking | Upper Elementary

Long Division Error Analysis Activity | Critical Thinking | Upper Elementary

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Strengthen your students’ long division skills while building critical thinking with this engaging error analysis activity! Designed for upper elementary, this set of 12 task cards challenges students to find, explain, and correct common division mistakes—turning math practice into a meaningful learning experience. ✏️ What’s Included: 12 long division task cards/scoot/ or centers with intentional errors 2 versions of student recording sheets Detailed answer key with correct solutions Direction
Preview of Scientific Method & Scientific Inquiry Unit | Hands-On | Grades 3-5

Scientific Method & Scientific Inquiry Unit | Hands-On | Grades 3-5

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Teach your students to think like scientists with this engaging and comprehensive Scientific Method Unit of Study! Perfect for grades 3–5, this resource introduces the steps of the scientific method while supporting inquiry-based learning and critical thinking. Whether you’re launching a science unit or reinforcing lab procedures, this print-and-go resource includes everything you need to guide students through the process of asking questions, testing hypotheses, analyzing results, and drawin
Preview of Plants Unit | Plant Life Cycle, Parts of Plants, & Plant Needs | Grades 2-4

Plants Unit | Plant Life Cycle, Parts of Plants, & Plant Needs | Grades 2-4

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Make plant science fun, visual, and engaging with this complete Plants Unit of Study! Perfect for grades 2–4, this resource helps students explore the plant life cycle, parts of a plant, and the basic needs of plants through hands-on activities, reading passages, and clear visuals. Whether you’re launching a science unit, reviewing before a test, or looking for interactive content, this unit has everything you need to bring plant biology to life in your classroom. What’s Included: Anchor ch
Preview of January | Early Finishers Choice Board | Activities for Fast Finishers

January | Early Finishers Choice Board | Activities for Fast Finishers

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Keep your early finishers engaged and learning this January!This January Early Finishers Choice Menu is perfect for the first month of school. It includes a variety of low-prep, meaningful extension activities that promote creativity, critical thinking, and independence in your classroom. Designed with flexibility and student choice in mind, this resource is ideal for fast finishers in 3rd or 4th grade, or as a review for students in 5th grade. What’s Included:1 ready-to-use monthly-themed ea
Preview of Multiplication & Division Game | Fact Families Activity | Grades 3–4

Multiplication & Division Game | Fact Families Activity | Grades 3–4

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Help your students master the connection between multiplication and division with this fun, hands-on Fact Families Game! Perfect for math centers, small groups, or partner work, this activity gives students repeated practice identifying and relating number sentences in a meaningful way. What’s Included: 2 levels of differentiated playing cards Instructions for gameplay (perfect for centers or partner work) Recording sheet for student accountability Color and black & white printing options2 dif
Preview of September | Early Finishers Choice Board | Activities for Fast Finishers

September | Early Finishers Choice Board | Activities for Fast Finishers

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Keep your early finishers engaged and learning this September!This September Early Finishers Choice Menu is perfect for the first month of school. It includes a variety of low-prep, meaningful extension activities that promote creativity, critical thinking, and independence in your classroom. Designed with flexibility and student choice in mind, this resource is ideal for fast finishers in 3rd or 4th grade, or as a review for students in 5th grade. What’s Included:1 ready-to-use monthly-theme
Preview of To, Too, Two Scoot Game | Homophones Activity for Grades 2–5

To, Too, Two Scoot Game | Homophones Activity for Grades 2–5

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Help students master the most commonly confused homophones— to, too, & two —with this fast-paced, camping-themed Scoot activity. Perfect for whole-group review, literacy centers, or assessment! ✔️ What’s Included:24 Scoot cards featuring sentences where students choose the correct homophoneOne-page review sheet clarifying the meanings and usage of each wordStep-by-step game directions for smooth implementation—ideal for new Scoot playersAnswer recording sheet for students to track their resp
Preview of Indoor Recess Scavenger Hunt | Classroom Movement Activity | Brain Break

Indoor Recess Scavenger Hunt | Classroom Movement Activity | Brain Break

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Looking for a fun, low-prep way to keep your students active and engaged during indoor recess? This Indoor Recess Scavenger Hunt is the perfect solution! Designed for elementary classrooms, this movement-based activity gets kids up and moving—even when they can’t go outside. It’s also great for brain breaks, team-building, and early finisher fun! What’s Included: Printable scavenger hunt cards with classroom-friendly items Flexible format: use as a whole-class game, center, or partner activ
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Experience

I have been teaching third and fourth grade for 14 years, and throughout my career, I have been dedicated to fostering a love for learning in my students. I specialize in developing creative and engaging activities that make education enjoyable and effective.

Teaching style

Whole Brain Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry Learning, Differentiated Instruction

Awards & shining teacher moments

2024 Excellence in Teaching Award

My own education history

My professional education includes a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in General Education.

Additional biographical information

I cherish spending time with my family, including my husband, our twins, and our adorable French bulldog!