About the store
Hey bestie! I'm Kristin. I'm currently working full-time as an elementary literacy coach. I am a local LETRS trainer and create practical, effective, easy-to-use resources supported by science of reading research. I use these resources in my own classroom and am thrilled to share them with you to save you some time!
Most of my general ed classroom experience has been in 2nd and 3rd grade. In my store, you'll find classroom management resources, choice boards for all subject areas, and many primary literacy resources.
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Back to School All About Me 4 Corners Get to Know You Game - Class Activity
This is a 4 corners back to school game to help students get to know each other. It's a hit every single year during the first week of school! Label your corners 1 - 4 like you would when playing regular four corners. Project one of the questions. Read aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. WHAT'S INSIDE? 3 Versions included! - PowerPoint OR Google SlidesUS versionUK versionSpanish versionThe presentation includes 25 get-to-know-you questions
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects
Team Jobs - Editable Collaborative Classroom Jobs - Class Management Strategy
I finally found a way to make classroom jobs work in my classroom with as little hassle as possible - YAY! Maybe it will work for you, too! I was SO tired of dealing with changing out classroom jobs. Thus, my solution was to create Team Jobs and print numbers at the bottom of each team job poster. The numbers refer to students' assigned classroom numbers. I just circle 4 or 5 numbers at a time. On the first of each month, I spend about one minute switching everyone's jobs. Just wipe, dry, and c
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Nonfiction Text Features Practice - Reading Passages Worksheets - Biographies
⭐️ 14 BIOGRAPHIES! ⭐️ Are you looking for a no-prep resource to help you teach and assess nonfiction text features? Want to connect your literacy instruction with your current social studies content? Look no further! WHAT'S INSIDE?14 Passages: (in alphabetic order)Abraham LincolnBenjamin FranklinBetsy RossEleanor RooseveltGeorge WashingtonHarriet TubmanHelen KellerJackie RobinsonJim ThorpeMartin Luther King, Jr.Maya LinRosa ParksSequoyahSusan B. AnthonyEach passage has a corresponding comprehens
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.2.5
, RI.3.5
, RI.4.7
+6
100 Monster - Skip Counting to 100 & Following Directions for the 100th Day
This 100 Monster activity is great for the 100th day of school or to see how well students can follow directions. You could also use this for practice counting to 10, counting to 100, or skip counting by 10's to 100. Contents:For Little Learners:the original 100 Monstercolor-coded 100 Monsterwriting page: "My monster has..."2 blank handwriting pages titled "My 100 Monster"For the Big Kids:add your own adjectives to design a 100 Monsterlined writing page titled "The 100 Monster"mathematical thin
K - 2nd
Math, Numbers
Nonfiction Text Features - Reading Passages - Science & Social Studies BUNDLE
⭐️ 26 READING PASSAGES! ⭐️ Are you looking for a no-prep resource to help you teach and assess nonfiction text features? Want to connect your literacy instruction with your current science and social studies content? Look no further! WHAT'S INSIDE?Social Studies Passage Topics:Colonial AmericaRoots of DemocracyOregon TrailThe Pony ExpressUnderground RailroadThe Civil WarTranscontinental RailroadEllis IslandMaking MoneyNeeds, Wants, Goods, and ServicesScience Passage Topics:States of MatterRock C
2nd - 4th
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.2.5
, RI.3.5
, RI.4.2
+6
End of Year Writing Activity - 4th Grade Newspaper Project - Print & Digital
This is a meaningful, creative writing activity for the end of the year! Students use all those writing skills they learned throughout the year to write about how they feel about the end of the year, their favorite memories, and advice for next year's students. WHAT'S INSIDE? Watch the video preview to see the final product!Page 1: "Fourth Grade Comes to an End" headline Page 2: "Extra! Extra! Read All About My Fourth Grade Memories" Page 3: "Student Gives Advice to Upcoming Fourth Graders" Pa
4th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Newspaper Writing Project Bundle - Elementary Writing Activities
Father's Day Writing Project - Newspaper Activity - Easy Craft & Gift for Dads
This is a SIMPLE, no-prep, print-and-go Father's Day project. Your students' dads will love this! Simply print and walk your students through the "newspaper." You can staple it, bind it, or glue it on a big piece of construction paper to emulate a real newspaper. Laminate it, and he'll treasure it forever! Need other options? No problem!Grandpa is included in this product now, too, as well as uncle and a generic " Someone Special" version for students who may need any of those options. (Read
Not Specific
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Newspaper Writing Project Bundle - Elementary Writing Activities
End of Year Writing Activity - 3rd Grade Newspaper Project - Print & Digital
This is a meaningful, creative writing activity for the end of the year! Students use all those writing skills they learned throughout the year to write about how they feel about the end of the year, their favorite memories, and advice for next year's students. WHAT'S INSIDE? Watch the video preview to see the final product!Page 1: "Third Grade Comes to an End" headline Page 2: "Extra! Extra! Read All About My Third Grade Memories" Page 3: "Student Gives Advice to Upcoming Third Graders" Page
3rd
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Newspaper Writing Project Bundle - Elementary Writing Activities
End of Year Writing Activity - 5th Grade Newspaper Project - Print & Digital
This is a meaningful, creative writing activity for the end of the year! Students use all those writing skills they learned throughout the year to write about how they feel about the end of the year, their favorite memories, and advice for next year's students. WHAT'S INSIDE? Watch the video preview to see the final product!Page 1: "Fifth Grade Comes to an End" headline Page 2: "Extra! Extra! Read All About My Fifth Grade Memories" Page 3: "Student Gives Advice to Upcoming Fifth Graders" Page
5th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Newspaper Writing Project Bundle - Elementary Writing Activities
Nonfiction Text Features - Reading Passages Worksheets - ULTIMATE BUNDLE!
⭐️ 43 READING PASSAGES! ⭐️ Are you looking for a no-prep resource to help you teach and assess nonfiction text features? Want to connect your literacy instruction with your current content? Look no further! WHAT'S INSIDE?SOCIAL STUDIES PASSAGES: Colonial America, Roots of Democracy, Oregon Trail, The Pony Express, Underground Railroad, The Civil War, Transcontinental Railroad, Ellis Island, Making Money, & Needs, Wants, Goods, and Services (10)SCIENCE PASSAGES: States of Matter, Rock Cycle, Type
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.2.5
, RI.3.5
, RI.3.7
+7
Following Directions Trick Test - Activity for Back to School or April Fools Day
See how well your kiddos can follow directions... Perfect for back to school, April Fools Day, or reteaching procedures. This is a trick test... #1 is to read the entire page. The last instruction is to ONLY complete directions #1 and #2... Uh oh! Have fun! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Go to My TPT, then My Purchases. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. When you
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Reading
Nonfiction Text Features Practice - Reading Passages Worksheets - US Holidays
⭐️ 13 EXPOSITORY READING PASSAGES INSIDE! ⭐️ Are you looking for a no-prep resource to help you teach and assess nonfiction text features? Want to connect your literacy instruction with exciting holidays and current events? Look no further! WHAT'S INSIDE?Passage Topics:New Year's Superstitions Presidents’ Day Groundhog DaySpread the Love on Valentine’s Day St. Patrick’s Day "Egg"cellent Traditions (Easter) Hooray for Earth DayMemorial Day Candy Corn Craze (Halloween) Veterans Day History of Than
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.2.5
, RI.3.5
, RI.4.7
+6
Vocabulary Bulletin Board - Morphology Mystery Word - Interactive Kit 3rd-5th
Your students will love trying to figure out the mystery word of the week! They won't even realize they are expanding their vocabulary and morphological understandings. Post a new clue each day, then reveal the mystery word on Friday. If you do one word a week like I do, this resource will last you 30 weeks. WHAT’S INSIDE?Instructions & PicturesBulletin Board Headings30 Words (5 pages in each set)Please view the product preview to see the full list of included words!This product page is for Mo
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Mother's Day Writing Project - Newspaper Activity - Easy Craft & Gift for Moms
This is a SIMPLE, no-prep, print-and-go Mother's Day project! Your students' moms will love this! Simply print and walk your students through the "newspaper." You can staple it, bind it, or glue it on a big piece of construction paper to emulate a real newspaper. Laminate it, and she'll treasure it forever! Need other options? No problem! "Grandma," "Aunt," and "Mum" are included in this product, too, as well as a generic "Someone Special" version for students who may need that option. (Read
Not Specific
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Newspaper Writing Project Bundle - Elementary Writing Activities
End of Year Writing Activity - 2nd Grade Newspaper Project - Print & Digital
This is a meaningful, creative writing activity for the end of the year! Students use all those writing skills they learned throughout the year to write about how they feel about the end of the year, their favorite memories, and advice for next year's students. WHAT'S INSIDE? Watch the video preview to see the final product!Page 1: "Second Grade Comes to an End" headline Page 2: "Extra! Extra! Read All About My Second Grade Memories" Page 3: "Student Gives Advice to Upcoming Second Graders" Pa
2nd
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Newspaper Writing Project Bundle - Elementary Writing Activities
Back to School Writing Activity - Me and We Book - Prompt for First Day or Week
Are you looking for an engaging resource to help your new students get to know each other? Are you hoping to find a great back to school writing activity to promote working together? Look no further! WHAT'S INSIDE?Inside, you'll find a writing template and instructions for completion. The template says “ME,” but when you flip it over, it will read “WE.” Students should be put into partners or groups to try to find things that they have in common. When they find something in common, they should w
Not Specific
Creative Writing, Writing
Classroom Bathroom Signs - Stop and Go Options + Bathroom Rules and Expectations
If you have a bathroom in your classroom that you're tired of managing, this product is for you! Reduce wasted time with clear signage and expectations. RED sign options: A friend is in the bathroom. The bathroom is occupied. GREEN sign options: Nobody is in the bathroom. The bathroom is unoccupied. YELLOW sign: Knock before entering. Expectations:Flush the toilet. Wash your hands with soap. Throw away your trash. Return to class quickly. Most teachers print the stop/go signs front and back o
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For All Subjects
Poetry Mini Book - Introduction to Reading & Writing 8 Types of Poems - No Prep
Are you looking for an engaging resource to teach your students to write various forms of poetry? Do you need a tool your students can reference or a keepsake to take home when completed? Look no further! WHAT'S INSIDE?This poetry book teaches students to write 8 types of poems: acrosticshapehaikupersonificationdiamante (synonym and antonym)cinquainbio5 sensesCopy double sided on letter sized paper and bind, or choose the size suitable for the mini books from the Target dollar spot. Going paper
2nd - 4th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
Nonfiction Text Features Practice - Reading Passages Worksheets - Science Topics
⭐️ 12 SCIENCE PASSAGES! ⭐️ Are you looking for a no-prep resource to help you teach and assess nonfiction text features? Want to connect your literacy instruction with your current social studies content? Look no further! WHAT'S INSIDE?12 Passage Topics:States of MatterRock CycleTypes of CloudsMoon PhasesEarth's WaterSharksFrog Life CycleButterfly Life CycleAnimal AdaptationsInsectsHealthy DietDigestive SystemEach passage has a corresponding comprehension sheet with 5 questions. The first 3 que
2nd - 4th
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.2.5
, RI.3.5
, RI.4.2
+6
Guiding Reading Level Skill Checklist to Track Student Growth - digital option
Use this simple checklist to keep track of which skills each of your students have mastered and what skill to make your next instructional focus. By using this list, you will know when a student is ready to move up to the next guided reading level. Going Paperless?This resource now includes access to a digital checklist on Google Sheets! WHAT'S INSIDE?Page 2: instructions for suggested use Page 3: digital access link for Google Sheets Pages 5-7: levels Pre-A to Z Basic Checklist (original) Pages
K - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
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About the store
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Hey bestie! I'm Kristin. I'm currently working full-time as an elementary literacy coach. I am a local LETRS trainer and create practical, effective, easy-to-use resources supported by science of reading research. I use these resources in my own classroom and am thrilled to share them with you to save you some time!
Most of my general ed classroom experience has been in 2nd and 3rd grade. In my store, you'll find classroom management resources, choice boards for all subject areas, and many primary literacy resources.
My own education history
- M.Ed Early Childhood Education
- B.S. in Elementary Education
- B.S. in Special Education
- LETRS Local Facilitator
- Reading Endorsement
- Gifted and Talented Training
Additional biographical information
This store was formerly named My Carolina Classroom. The name change took place in 2015.
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