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Creating the Life

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Florida, United States
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20 years of teaching experience spread across kindergarten through fifth. My primary focus is on making ELA learning fun and effective, providing social emotional learning, creating a classroom family, and creating a welcoming classroom through decor.
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Preview of Too Much Glue Activity Pack

Too Much Glue Activity Pack

Goes with the story Too Much Glue. Perfect for the first week of school and teaching your kids that 'a dot will do' Included: Dot glue practice page (that also becomes the cover for the book) 5 page, glue bottle shaped book with questions from the story 2 worksheets with 5 W's questions and problem/solution Poems/Chants to use with students when gluing (one full color to display, 2 per page for student use (color and black and white)
Preview of Lilly Love Pink Theme Classroom Decor Pack

Lilly Love Pink Theme Classroom Decor Pack

This Lilly Pulitzer theme pack includes everything you need to turn your classroom into a fun, engaging learning environment for your students! This pack includes over 200 slides! 1) Alphabet – Print version 2) Alphabet – Cursive version 3) Bin Number Labels (2 versions- round and square, #1-33. Perfect for bins, cubbies, or coat hooks) 4) Birthday Display (months of the year on cupcakes and candles to write the students' names on) 5) Calendar Headers (months of the year) 6) Days of the week
Preview of Back to School Student Gift

Back to School Student Gift

The perfect gift to give your new students. Take their jitters away with a keychain that they can attach to their backpacks for the year. **EDITABLE** so that you can personalize it with your name. This document is black and white to be printed on your own color paper. Link to the keychain I used is in the product. Document includes grades K-6
Preview of Zoo Animal Research Project

Zoo Animal Research Project

Students will become zoologist and study an animal of their choice. Unit includes: -QR codes for 18 animals -Field Study Guide for students to collect their research in -blank pages for students to then create a book with illustrations and text features -2 craftivities to choose from.
Preview of 5th grade ELA Interactive Notebook FL BEST Standards

5th grade ELA Interactive Notebook FL BEST Standards

Boost Engagement & Deep Thinking with this 5th Grade ELA Interactive Notebook! ✍️ Are you ready to transform your ELA instruction and truly align with the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards? This ELA Interactive Notebook for 5th Grade is the perfect all-in-one resource designed to elevate your students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking, and standard mastery! What’s Inside: • ✅ Fully aligned to 5th Grade Florida B.E.S.T. Reading Standards (Literature, Informational Text, Vocabulary, and C
Preview of Fireboat Companion Pack

Fireboat Companion Pack

Remembering and honoring the heroes of September 11 (Patriots Day) using the picture book Fireboat by Maira Kalman. This companion pack will allow students to cover many standards: ask/answer questions sequencing retelling vocabulary: context clues character change And a creativity to go with an end writing piece.
Preview of Tropical Blue EDITABLE Classroom Decor Pack

Tropical Blue EDITABLE Classroom Decor Pack

If you love turtles, fun bright watercolors, Lilly Pulitzer, and all things tropical as much as I do you will LOVE this Tropical Blue themed classroom decor pack! It includes tons of resources, and I've made some editable for your convenience! This download will make decorating your classroom a breeze! :)  Don't forget to look at the preview pictures to see more of what is included. :) Included in this download is: PDF of-A-Z alphabet posters  -A-Z alphabet posters in cursive -1-20 Number Poster
Preview of Question Words Anchor Chart

Question Words Anchor Chart

No more drawing your anchor charts!Simply print, cut, and glue… ready to use with your students in NO TIME!-Large Titles with question words (black and white) -Pictures to help students think about those types of questions and how they should ask/answer them. -Pictures in black and white and color As a thank you, please consider becoming a follower and don't forget to leave feedback! Find me on Instagram @ cre8thelife Facebook @ Creating the Life Pinterest @ cre8thelife www.cre8thelife.blogspot
Preview of Parent Info Flip Book

Parent Info Flip Book

Are you tired of your boring, traditional letter? Do you have soo much to tell your parents about your classroom? Do you want to make sure that the information gets read and not just tossed? This Parent Info Flip Book is the perfect way to inform your parents about the ins and outs of your classroom. This document is completely editable (including clipart on cover page) Choose your own fonts, headings, and content to include. Easy to assemble
Preview of Number Words Flashcards

Number Words Flashcards

Help your pre-K or Kindergarten students learn their numbers in word form. Fun bright colors make them interesting to students. Great to use in small group or during circle time in the morning. Simply print, laminate, and cut. Enjoy!
Preview of Preppy Stripes and Floral Classroom Decor Set

Preppy Stripes and Floral Classroom Decor Set

This Preppy Stripes and Floral theme pack includes everything you need to turn your classroom into a fun and engaging learning environment for your students. This pack includes: 1. Alphabet- print version (2 designs) 2. Alphabet- cursive version (2 designs) 3. Bin Number Labels- #1-36 Perfect for cubbies, bins, or coat hooks 4. Calendar Headers/Pieces (months of the year, numbers 1-31, and a No School) 5. Sterilite Days of the Week to keep yourself organized 6. Class Jobs- 7. Desk Nameplates (3
Preview of Would You Rather Team Building Activity

Would You Rather Team Building Activity

Who doesn't love a game of Would You Rather?! This kid friendly activity is a great way to: Build community in your classroom! Use as an ice breaker at the beginning of class Teach your students how to actively listen and participate in a conversation -30 would you rather question cards -directions sheet to display if using as a team building activity
Preview of Splat the Cat and The Pumpkin Picking Plan

Splat the Cat and The Pumpkin Picking Plan

Literature unit to accompany Splat the Cat and The Pumpkin Picking Plan. Designed with 1st and 2nd grade common core standards and differentiated activities. Several response to literatures that can be sued with the close reading strategy, writing activities, phonics work, and a creativity are included. Foldables and flap books for: who, what, when, where beginning, middle, end first, next, then, last opinion, retelling, and making your own ending writing pieces making words, word sorts, and wo
Preview of STEM Journal

STEM Journal

This STEM journal can be used with ANY STEM challenge! In the journal you will find: PG 1: Challenge- Students will name the challenge, explain in their own words what they are expected to do, and list the materials they are either allowed to use or will use. PG 2/3: Research- 1 page for written notes and another blank page to draw a thinking map or illustrations they find PG 4: Design: A blank page for students to draw their idea and label PG 5: Explain: Students will explain how their design
Preview of winter break writing activity

winter break writing activity

Make the discussion universal and not holiday or present centered. My Winter Break in 3, 2, 1… focuses students to discuss things that they did, loved, and made them happy over winter break (could include holiday and presents if they want). Opportunities to draw ’snapshots’ of their memories and then write about them more. When put together it makes a nice poster display for the classroom.
Preview of Get to Know Me Back to School Friendship Bracelet Activity

Get to Know Me Back to School Friendship Bracelet Activity

The perfect Get to Know Me activity that creates a Classroom Community at the same time! These FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS will allow those introverted/shy kids time to plan and share in a small group setting, and allow those extroverts to still shine. At the end of the activity your entire class will have gotten to know one another and have matching bracelets!
Preview of EDITABLE Teacher Toolbox Labels Pink Watercolor

EDITABLE Teacher Toolbox Labels Pink Watercolor

Teacher toolbox labels have never looked so good! These pink watercolor labels will make your teacher toolbox pop with color and purpose. A teacher toolbox is a great way to organize your smaller classroom items. Adding these teacher toolbox labels will make sure everything is easily accessible and stylish! You can get this on Amazon here--> It can also be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. There are many labels included in this pack as well as a PowerPoint file to be able to add your ow
Preview of Getting to Know You

Getting to Know You

This beginning of the year activity is designed to get to know your students while you review or teach important grammar skills. Students generate adjectives to describe themselves. The activities that follow (ABC order, dictionary skills, and writing complete sentences) allow for you to either teach or review the skills needed at the beginning of a school year. There are 2 sets of worksheets (one designed for 2/3 grade and one for 3/4) to allow you to choose instructional level. The completed a
Preview of Team Building

Team Building

This unit is the perfect way for you and your students to get to know one another and build a classroom community. Use them during the first week as part of your lesson plan, or as brain breaks as the weeks go on. 7 different activities help students communicate, interact, and work together while being highly engaged. -Get To Know You Jenga -STEM Team Cup Building -Legos Work Together -Pass the Beach Ball -Would You Rather -Find a Friend -Headbands: School Edition Directions slides for each ac
Preview of Preppy Stripes and Floral Bulletin Board Letters

Preppy Stripes and Floral Bulletin Board Letters

Use these Preppy Stripes and Floral letters to decorate bulletin boards, your classroom, or the hallway. There are 73 image files (jpg) This product works best in PowerPoint so you can size the images to your needs. Not for commercial use, for one classroom use only.
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About the store

Experience

20 years of teaching experience spread across kindergarten through fifth. My primary focus is on making ELA learning fun and effective, providing social emotional learning, creating a classroom family, and creating a welcoming classroom through decor.

Teaching style

I like to try new things and believe in continuing my own learning. I try to make things as fun and interactive as I can for the kids.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year 2024

My own education history

I have a bachelors and masters in elementary education with a focus in writing from the University of Central Florida.