Miz Riz Elementary Resources
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Delano, Minnesota, United States
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Miz Riz Elementary Resources is created by Laura Risdall. Welcome! I have been teaching since 2008, in a variety of settings- including public school, preschool, homeschool, online ESL tutoring, church settings, and substitute teaching. Currently, I am a 2nd grade public school teacher in Minnesota. As I have taught in these settings, I have created and shared resources on my Tpt store. It's a fun mix of everything, but through it all I hope to make teachers' lives easier by creating products, resources, worksheets, and presentations that support learning. Happy Teaching!
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Teacher Letter of Recommendation Template! {for a colleague}
Product Information: Hello teacher! Need to write a letter of recommendation for a colleague? This resource contains four sample teacher letters of recommendation. They are editable and printable, in a PowerPoint document. I'm confident one of the four letters will fit your specific needs and give you a great starting place to write your letter of recommendation! The parts of the letters that will need to be edited are in bold, but you will need to use discretion and edit other sentences as n
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Mo Willems Author Study PowerPoint
Product Information: Kids everywhere love Mo Willems' books! Let's study this author! This is a 5-day powerpoint lesson. It is compiled into one long powerpoint. Each day has: -Facts about Mo Willems -Prompt for what to look for while reading -Discussion prompt (same each day, for consistency) Daily Themes: 1. Elephant and Piggie books: Mo Willems uses word bubbles in his stories. 2. Pigeon books: Mo Willem’s characters talk to the readers! 3. Knuffle Bunny books: Mo Willems traveled around
PreK - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
Also included in: Character Author Study PowerPoint Bundle (5 Authors!)
Does It Have Parallel Lines? {Cut and Sort!}
Product Information: This is a one page printable to cover the concept of parallel lines. Students cut and paste the shapes under either parallel lines or no parallel lines. Answer key is included. It could be used as a quiz, morning work, practice page, or remedial review. Enjoy! This product is part of a bundle! If you're interested in this product, you can save on similar items with the bundle! Most bundles are at least 20% off the original prices. See the bundle here! Lines BundleCo
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.4
Also included in: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines BUNDLE of 3 resources
My Contact Information- Learning phone number, address, family
Product Information: Do your students know their contact information? It's an important skill for students to master! This is a simple printable pdf worksheet set to have students practice their contact information. There are three options, which will apply to different age groups. 1. Just phone number. 2. Phone/Address 3. Address + county, state, country, continent, neighborhood. See the preview for details! I hope this will fit your needs! Each worksheet is available individually also, li
PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Letter Writing Correspondence Bundle
Eric Carle Author Study PowerPoint Presentation
Product Information: My students love learning about authors! Eric Carle is well-loved picture book author! This is a 4-day powerpoint lesson. It is compiled into one long powerpoint. Day 1: Intro to Author/Illustrator. Facts about Eric Carle. Day 2: Eric Carle uses animals in his art. Day 3: Eric Carle uses suns in his art. Day 4: Eric Carle has a unique art style. These themes are purposely very simple. They are meant to be themes, so you can use whatever Eric Carle books you have on han
K - 3rd, Not Specific
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
Also included in: Primary Grades Author Study BUNDLE
How to Write a Friendly Letter Powerpoint Lesson (14 slides)
Product Information: This is a powerpoint lesson document that teaches how to write a friendly letter. The lesson covers: -5 parts of a friendly letter (heading, greeting, body, closing, signature) -What to write about (ideas) -What you'll need to write a letter It is in powerpoint form, so you can easily edit as needed. Enjoy! Related ResourcesParts of a Friendly LetterHow to Write a Friendly Letter PowerPointPen Pal Letter TemplateThank you Letter TemplateLetter Writing BUNDLE Envelope Wr
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Handwriting, Writing
CCSS
W.3.10
Also included in: How to Write a Friendly Letter Bundle! PowerPoint & 3 Practice Pages
Joseph Coat of Many Colors Craft
Product Information: This is a fun, easy project for use with the Bible story of Joseph and his multi-colored coat. Just print one for each child, then you have a few options: 1.Cut small pieces of colored paper, let kids glue them on (shown in thumbnail) 2.Let kids color with crayons/markers using many colors 3.Use small colorful pieces of fabric 4.Use colorful ”dot markers” Enjoy! This product is part of a bundle! If you're interested in this product, you can save on similar items with the bun
K - 3rd
Character Education
Also included in: Preschool Sunday School Crafts
Letter of Introduction for Teaching Jobs! (3 Fully Editable Templates!)
Product Information: Welcome to the job search for the perfect teaching job! Many districts require a letter of introduction when doing an online application. This takes the hassle out of writing a formal letter. This is a set of three editable letters of introduction to use when applying to teaching positions. I have bolded the areas that you will need to edit. It is a Word Document for easy editing and printing. The three templates are varying formats, some more formal and some more familiar
Not Specific
Also included in: Teacher Job Application Bundle
Jan Brett Author Study PowerPoint
Product Information: Kids everywhere love Jan Brett's books! Let's study this author! This is a 4-day powerpoint lesson. It is compiled into one long powerpoint. Each day has: -Facts about or a quote by Jan Brett -Recommended Book and Prompt for what to look for while reading -Discussion prompt Daily Themes: 1. Jan's illustrations are very detailed! 2. Jan's inspiration is her travels 3. Jan hides stories in the sides/borders of her pictures 4. Jan uses animals as her main characters often!
PreK - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
Also included in: Elementary Grade Author Study Bundle
Field Trip Groups! (Editable Handout for Chaperones)
Product Information: Let's get your field trip organized! This is a helpful download printable that works for ANY field trip! I use this to think through my groups, organizing them by chaperone. Then, I add the agenda for the trip and print one for each chaperone. I have it ready to hand out to chaperones on the morning of the trip, and chaperones appreciate the planning. This download includes: -groups, organized by chaperones -agenda for the trip -directions for where/when to meet and de
K - 3rd
For All Subjects
Also included in: Field Trip Preparation Bundle
Let's Make a Map! {A Map-Making Activity for Primary Geography Unit}
Product Information: This is a simple, yet effective activity to teach students about maps. It is part of our Social Studies Geography unit. I print this printable, and give each student: -copy of labels (this printable) -a big piece of green construction paper -black strips to make roads -white squares to draw buildings and houses I introduce the lesson by: -showing real maps or online maps -talking about community and what our community looks like -brainstorming what places are by my house
K - 3rd
Civics, Geography
Also included in: Kindergarten Geography Bundle
Area and Perimeter on a Coordinate Plane (RECTANGLES)
Product Information: This is a one-page worksheet to practice the skill of drawing rectangles on a coordinate plane, then finding the area and perimeter. My students needed a little more practice, so I created this, and hope it’s helpful to your students too! Answer key included for quick correcting! If you're finding that rectangles are easy for your high achievers, try challenging them with more difficult shapes, like the ones listed below! *Note: Edited in March 2025 in response to custom
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Measurement
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.3
Also included in: Coordinate Plane Rectangles: Area & Perimeter BUNDLE
Field Trip Chaperone Schedule and Agenda
Product Information: Let's get ready for your field trip! This is an information page for field trip chaperones. It is in an editable word document so you can change it for your field trip details! It includes a place for: -an agenda -group info -emergency contact numbers It was super helpful to the chaperones, and made me look like an organized teacher! I use this download for trips where we spread out into different groups, and the chaperone is responsible for the group all day. Trips
PreK - 2nd
Biology, Environment, For All Subjects
Also included in: Field Trip Preparation Bundle
Parts of a Friendly Letter {Cut and Paste Activity!}
Product Information: This is a worksheet that teaches how to write a friendly letter. It teaches the 5 parts of a letter, shows an example, then has a cut and paste activity to glue the names in the correct places. Enjoy! Works well as a follow-up to my “How to Write a Friendly Letter” powerpoint. See below! Related ResourcesParts of a Friendly LetterHow to Write a Friendly Letter PowerPointPen Pal Letter TemplateThank you Letter TemplateLetter Writing BUNDLE Envelope Writing PracticeAddr
1st - 8th
Creative Writing, Handwriting, Writing
CCSS
W.3.10
Also included in: Letter Writing Correspondence Bundle
Guess the Baby! {Baby Shower Game!}
Product Information:This is a simple one page printable for a baby shower! There are two options of things to guess. You could use it with your class, involving students in your exciting news! Or you could use it with coworkers or friends for a fun baby shower game. It also works well for a classroom decoration if a teacher is having a baby soon, or if a teacher leaves for maternity leave! Just edit as needed, print, cut out for each student/guest, and let them make their guesses! Enjoy! You m
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For All Subjects
Mo Willems Class Book! "We Are In A Book!"
Product Information: Do your students LOVE Mo Willems books?! This is a printable cover and student page for a class book! This is based on Mo Willem's classic, "We Are In A Book!" This is a pdf. See the preview for two versions. Print the cover, then each kid makes a page where THEY are in the book! To keep with the theme of Mo Willem's book, we have the kids make word bubbles with things that they say! I hope your students enjoy this fun activity! If you are studying author Mo Willems,
PreK - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.K.7
Also included in: Mo Willems Author Study Literacy Center Bundle
Picture Book Author Study PowerPoint Bundle (17 Authors!)
Product Information: This is a set of 17 author study PowerPoint presentations, used to introduce each author listed below to your class! Each of these are available for individual purchase, but here you can get the whole bundle at a huge discount! Included Resources: Eric Carle Lois Ehlert Dr. Seuss Mo Willems David Shannon Jan Brett Kevin Henkes Doreen Cronin Jonathan London Stan and Jan Berenstain Nancy Carlson Tomie dePaola Norman Bridwell Clifford James Dean Pete the Cat Ezra Jack KeatsJ
1st - 4th
Literature
Daily Student Behavior Chart! (Editable, week-long, with daily schedule)
Product Information: This is a simple, printable behavior chart that I use for a variety of behaviors. It is an editable powerpoint document so you can change the expectations (currently they read 1) Stay with class 2)Do my work) or the schedule. Tips for use: -I print one per week and use it with my students who struggle to focus, complete work, or stay where they are supposed to be. -Great for kids with autism or behavior problems, because it is a visual reminder of their expectations.
Not Specific
Also included in: Student Behavior Chart Bundle
Valentine's Day Parent Note!
Product Information: This is a simple one-page printable note to use in any classroom setting, to explain to parents how to prepare valentines with a class list included. It is in a word doc so you can easily edit the names for your class! The paragraph includes info like: -Your child can choose to bring valentines if you'd like -They may have candy attached or trinkets -Must be peanut-safe -If you bring one student a valentine, you must bring EVERY student a valentine -Use this name list to
1st - 4th
Also included in: Valentine's Day Party Bundle (Class book, Word Search, Worksheets)
My City, State, Country, Continent
Product Information: This is a simple 3-page worksheet series to have students practice their location. The first focuses on the continent. The second focuses on the country, and the third focuses on the state! If you're not in the US, you could easily just use the first two pages. The goal is for the student to have a better understanding of where they are in the world! Enjoy! Related Resources: Other primary Social Studies resources you may enjoy: Where Am I? My City, State, Country, Co
1st - 4th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
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About the store
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Miz Riz Elementary Resources is created by Laura Risdall. Welcome! I have been teaching since 2008, in a variety of settings- including public school, preschool, homeschool, online ESL tutoring, church settings, and substitute teaching. Currently, I am a 2nd grade public school teacher in Minnesota. As I have taught in these settings, I have created and shared resources on my Tpt store. It's a fun mix of everything, but through it all I hope to make teachers' lives easier by creating products, resources, worksheets, and presentations that support learning. Happy Teaching!
Teaching style
-Creative, fun lessons
-Interactive Activities
-Differentiation for all levels
Awards & shining teacher moments
-Education Student of Year
-China Trip Winner with VIPKid (2020)
My own education history
-Graduated from Bloomington, MN Public Schools
-Bachelors in Elem. Edu from North Central University in Minneapolis
-Currently in Masters of Education Program at Concordia St. Paul
Additional biographical information
- I live in rural Minnesota with my husband and three daughters!
- I am involved in my church community. You'll find some religious education materials in my store!
- I am an avid reader, obsessed gardener, novice runner!
Questions or comments about my store or products? Contact me directly at laura.risdall@gmail.com, follow me on YouTube and IG @minnesotateachermom. Thanks for checking out my store!
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