About the store
Welcome! I create rigorous, ready-to-use reading and writing resources specifically designed to engage reluctant learners and students with reading and behavioral challenges. My materials aim to spark a newfound love of reading, writing, and research, by using highly engaging, culturally-relevant content that empowers every student to discover their passions and purpose. Through creative, student-centered lessons, I help build confidence, creativity, critical thinking, while inspiring students to positively impact the world.
Every lesson is thoughtfully designed to save you prep time, engage even the most reluctant readers, and promote curiosity, inspiration, and global citizenship. My mission is clear: to help students become lifelong learners and global citizens who see reading, writing, and research not as schoolwork, but as tools to achieve their dreams and change the world for the better.
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Differentiation, Professional Development, RTI, IEP
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Professional Development and Differentiation Strategies
Professional development and special education resource huge bundle: Do you need to give a staff development or teacher training? Do teachers need effortless tools to differentiate?Do you need an effective protocol for behavioral challenges?Do IEP & disability labels NOT explain HOW to help struggling students?Do you need a practical guide to IEP implementation?Enjoy these materials for your own use or staff training. Bundle includes 12 top-rated products:20 slide PPT: Differentiation Made Easy
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Phonics and Vocabulary Practice for Older Students: RTI: NO PREP
Phonics Activities for Older Students! 15 NO PREP printables for 5-15 minute sessions or anywhere in between to fit your intervention schedule. This packet is perfect for any middle and high school student with reading disabilities or any student who struggles with basic decoding or word recognition. As a 6th-12th grade Special Education teacher, I struggled to engage older students in any available phonics, decoding or "Wilson-esque" materials since they were all catered to primary students. Mo
7th - 12th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.7.4
, RL.7.10
, RL.8.4
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Autism Awareness Bulletin Board | 40 Facts and Inspirational Quotes
Create an Autism Awareness, Acceptance, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin Board or Classroom Decor with facts, tips and inspirational quotes by autistic leaders for Autism Awareness Month or any day of the year. Teach students about autism and how to interact and show kindness and respect to students with ASD using simple, inclusive language. This Autism Awareness Bulletin Board Set Includes: 40 printable posters (8.5 x 11 PDF).20 facts about autism and advice for respectful, kind inclusivity20 i
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community, School Counseling
Comics for Differentiation
Comics are an effortless differentiation tool to help kinesthetic learners, struggling readers, ESL students and students with learning disabilities comprehend challenging texts and retain new information. Use the included comics again and again for ANY topic or text in ANY subject area. Simply write the assignment at the top of each handout using the “topic/text” line. Teachers can provide comics to help students visualize key information. Students can use the included comics to illustrate any
PreK - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Reading Strategies
The Junkyard Wonders Anti Bullying Activities and Lesson Plan
Want no prep first week of school lesson and activities? Teach anti-bullying and embracing diversity and differences with the reading comprehension and questions activities with the short story: The Junkyard Wonders (link to read aloud video and printable PDF in product). Motivate struggling readers, students with disabilities and ALL students to embrace differences, celebrate their unique brand of "genius" and discuss bullying prevention through The Junkyard Wonders read along video and readi
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts
Also included in: Full Year ELA Curriculum
Bloom's Taxonomy Poster and Verb List
Free printable Bloom's Taxonomy verb list and poster to create Bloom's Taxonomy aligned questions and learning activities aligned with all six Bloom's taxonomy levels. Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy (Verbs):RememberUnderstandApplyAnalyzeEvaluateCreateUse the Bloom's Taxonomy verb list and poster to create Bloom's Taxonomy aligned questions and learning activities aligned with all six Bloom's taxonomy levels.
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English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Classroom Management & Behavior Chart
This guide is a great Classroom Management, Special Education or Counseling tool for General Education or Special Education Teachers or Administrators looking to support teachers!!
This behavior solution zip file includes:
- Daily Behavior Tracker: You or trustworthy student can monitor
- Behavior Expectation & Consequence Poster / Handout
- Problematic Behavior solution (handout & powerpoint)
Use the included Problematic Behavior Solution (collaborative problem solving) protocol to have 1:1
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Character Education
Grade 3 Reading Intervention | Phonics, Comprehension, Vocab, AI Story Prompts
Grade 3 Reading Intervention Bundle | Phonics, Comprehension, Sight Words, Book Lists & AI Story Prompts | Perfect for Home & Classroom | $1 Deal BRAND NEW $1 Deal for a Limited Time!Unlock reading success for every Grade 3 learner—at home and in the classroom! This all-in-one Grade 3 Reading Intervention Bundle is expertly designed for teachers and parents seeking flexible, engaging, and research-backed support at an unbeatable $1 price. What’s Included:High-interest, grade-level book lists
2nd - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Phonics Activities & Mini Lessons with 21 Videos! FREE
Free phonics mini lesson and activities using fun animated videos! Instead of boring worksheets or presentations, enjoy these animated videos to introduce, practice and review every early reading and phonics skills. Free printable phonics worksheet includes the following phonics lesson videos: 1. Letter Sounds - Learn the Alphabet - ABCs2. Short and Long Vowel Sounds3. Short a Rhyme4. Short e Rhyme5. Short i Rhyme6. Short o Rhyme7. Short u Rhyme8. Long A Rhyme9. Long E Rhyme10. Long I
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Gross Motor Brain Breaks | Exercise, Movement & Yoga
Gross Motor Brain Breaks - Exercise, Movement & Yoga! No prep printable activities, ideas and follow along videos (URL and QR codes)! You may also like ;)Complete Preschool CurriculumEmotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation for KidsHoliday Bundle52 Interactive Nursery Rhymes, Fingerplays & Sing-AlongsFree Positive Visualization & Inspirational ActivityFree Social Emotional Learning Calm Down Corner PostersThese brain break and boredom busters are perfect for parents or teachers in classroom or
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For All Subjects
Scissor Skills, Cutting Practice and Threading Fine Motor Activities
Scissor Skills, Cutting Practice and Threading Fine Motor Activities. 10 no prep printable activities! Free for a Limited Time! Please Rate this Product!You may also like ;)Complete Preschool CurriculumEmotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation for KidsHoliday Bundle52 Interactive Nursery Rhymes, Fingerplays & Sing-AlongsFree Positive Visualization & Inspirational ActivityFree Social Emotional Learning Calm Down Corner PostersThese brain break and boredom busters are perfect for parents or teache
PreK - 2nd
Art, For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
Welcome! I create rigorous, ready-to-use reading and writing resources specifically designed to engage reluctant learners and students with reading and behavioral challenges. My materials aim to spark a newfound love of reading, writing, and research, by using highly engaging, culturally-relevant content that empowers every student to discover their passions and purpose. Through creative, student-centered lessons, I help build confidence, creativity, critical thinking, while inspiring students to positively impact the world.
Every lesson is thoughtfully designed to save you prep time, engage even the most reluctant readers, and promote curiosity, inspiration, and global citizenship. My mission is clear: to help students become lifelong learners and global citizens who see reading, writing, and research not as schoolwork, but as tools to achieve their dreams and change the world for the better.
Teaching style
My teaching approach blends academic rigor with creativity and real-world relevance. I incorporate music lyrics, video clips, inspiring short films, and culturally responsive topics, including pop culture, student interests, sports, social media trends, superheroes, and thought-provoking themes like conspiracy theories—to spark engagement and enthusiasm. Lessons are tailored through differentiated strategies to foster wonder, self-esteem, and insightful analysis, ensuring all students feel seen, valued, and inspired as active participants in their learning experience.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Top 1% Seller on Teachers Pay Teachers
2023 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Recipient — Certificate of Excellence in Literature
★★★★★ Five-Star Editorial Reviews from Reader’s Favorite for Children’s Books
Featured 5-Star TpT Seller for Creative, No-Prep, Student-Centered Instructional Resources
Published Curriculum Writer with Expertise in Culturally-Relevant, Differentiated Literacy and Arts Integration
Experienced Educator in English Language Arts, History, Art Education, and Special Education
My own education history
M.S. Education
B.A. in Educational Studies and English
Additional biographical information
Find more about my books and educational projects:
laurenmartinbooks.com
Explore nearly 1,000 engaging resources for diverse learners, including in-depth novel studies, multimedia ELA projects, film and song lyric analysis lessons and activities, pop culture units, and differentiation for IEP, RTI, and distance learning.
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- Full Year ELA Curriculum | Grades K-12
- Fun Nonfiction Reading Activities (Sports, Super Hero, Urban Legend & Conspiracy)
- Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School Music & Video ELA Activities
- Back-to-School & SEL Lessons
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