Reading is my Jam
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I am a Literacy Specialist at a public school in the Hall of Fame City! I provide Tier 3 supports for students in grades K-4 and also serve as the Literacy Coach for my building. I am certified in P-3 Early Childhood Education, have a Reading Endorsement in grades K-12, and Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Leadership. I have been trained in Orton-Gillingham (30 hour comprehensive course), Fundations Levels K-2, LETRS, and Wilson.
I am currently a Local LETRS Facilitator for my district.
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Science of Reading Based Early Phonics Practice: CVC, CCVC, CVCC
Early Phonics Practice: CVC, CVCC & CCVC Word ActivitiesSupport your early readers with this 35+ page resource packed with phonics-based activities targeting CVC, CVCC, and CCVC words. Designed to help students build a strong foundation in decoding and encoding closed syllable words with short vowels, this resource is perfect for literacy centers, small group instruction, or summer review to help prevent the summer slide. What’s Included: Fun, hands-on activities that engage young learners Focu
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1b
, RF.K.2
, RF.K.2b
 +2
NEW Nonfiction ELA Test Prep for 3rd Grade Aligned with OST, OAA, PARCC
ELA 3rd Grade Test Prep:New for the 2024-2025 school year! No prep required, just print and use! Text based comprehension questions that closely replicate the evidenced based questioning on the OST, FSA, OAA PARCC, etc. Questions are rigorous and require critical thinking, just like the state test. Questions are in various formats, like multiple choice, short answer, and extended response. In this resource, you will receive:-2 original non-fiction Grade 3 reading passages about a related topic -
3rd
ELA Test Prep, Vocabulary, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
 +4
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics: Level 1 Unit 4 Bonus Letters (-ff, -ll, -ss, -zz)
1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Unit 4This unit focuses on teaching the Bonus Letter Rule for -ff, -ll, -ss, and zz. -Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit -multi-sensory practice -great for the early finisher, morning work, homework, center -includes "tricky" words that can be taught using the Heart Word Method This resource is part of my growing bundle for 1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Units 2-14. You can check that out here: 1st Grade Phonics Bundle! Happy Teaching!
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.3
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics: Level 1 Unit 3 Intro to Digraphs BONUS: Tricky Words
1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Unit 3This unit focuses on teaching students how to decode and encode words with the digraphs wh, ch, sh, th, ck. Digraphs are covered more extensively in Unit 8.-Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit -multi-sensory practice -great for early finisher, morning work, homework, centers BONUS: there is a See it. Read it. Write it. for each trick-y word introduced in this unit. This resource is part of my growing bundle for 1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Units 2
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
FREEBIE-The 5 W's (and an H) Mini Posters!
Print these mini posters on colorful cardstock and add to your room as an easy reminder of the 5 W's (and an H) of Reading. These are essential to building reading comprehension skills for any grade level.
Not Specific
Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics: Level 1 Unit 2 CVC Words and Building Sentences
1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Unit 2, Week 1 & 2This unit focuses on teaching CVC words and identifying the medial sound of a word. -Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit -multi-sensory practice -great for early finisher, morning work, homework, centers -low to no prep This unit is part of my growing bundle for 1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Units 2-14. You can check out the bundle here! Happy Teaching!
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.1a
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
 +4
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics: Level 1 Unit 9 Vowel Teams (ai, ay, ea, ee, ey, oi, oy)
1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Unit 9This unit focuses on introducing vowel teams for decoding. -Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit -multi-sensory approach -great for early finisher, morning work, homework, centers Includes: -unit focus words (words with the vowel teams ai, ay, ea, ee, ey, oi, and oy) -word work printable flash cards -word sort cut & paste -cloze sentences -rhyming practice -gumball color game This resource is part of my growing bundle for 1st Grade Phonics: Level 1
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
 +6
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics Bundle: Level 1 Units 2-14 A Whole Year of Phonics Lessons!
1st Grade Phonics Bundle: Level 1 Units 2-14This growing bundle will provide supplemental materials for your class for an entire school year. Once you purchase, the rest of the units are included for FREE as they are completed. This bundle will eventually include at least 14 units of original phonics materials! -Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit -multi-sensory practice -great for early finisher, morning work, homework, centers FYI: Unit 1 is a 2-3 week review on identifying le
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.2b
 +10
SoR Aligned End of Year Word Work for Grades 1-2!
Springtime is here! I have created a variety of springtime related activities to challenge and extend learning in the regular or digital classroom. I use this research based resource as part of my springtime center rotations. Students love the colorful manipulative cards that help them as them match compound and rhyming words. This resource is appropriate for grades 1-2 in any type of classroom environment. Here is what is included: -rhyming and compound words manipulative flash cards -rhy
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
 +12
No Prep ELA 3rd Gr. Test Practice Bundle Aligned w/OST, FSA, OAA, PARCC
State Test Prep Bundle for 3rd grade: Number 1 Selling ProductHelp your students prepare for state testing by using this test prep practice resource. All materials are aligned to OST/AIR State Standardized Tests. -4 original reading passages -higher level comprehension questions in testing format -answer keys -2 writing prompts inspired by state testing format for explanatory and opinion writing -writing paper -writing rubric set up to replicate testing scoring practices Happy Teaching!
3rd
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +6
No Prep ELA 3rd Grade Test Practice 2: Aligned w/OST, FSA, OAA, PARCC
ELA 3rd Grade Test Prep:Requires no prep, print and go! Story related questions closely replicate questions that students will be exposed to on state testing (OST, FSA, OAA, PARCC). Questions are rigorous and require thought provoking answers, using multiple choice, short answer, and extended response format. In this resource, you will receive: -2 on level original 3rd grade reading passages (1 fiction, 1 non-fiction) -9 unique story comprehension and vocabulary questions based on the passage
3rd
Informational Text, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.4
, RI.3.1
 +4
Also included in:Â No Prep ELA 3rd Gr. Test Practice Bundle Aligned w/OST, FSA, OAA, PARCC
DonorsChoose Powerpoint Guide w/ tip sheet and contact list-Great for staff PD!
This is an in depth look at DonorsChoose and the funding process! Great for a PD on how to start using DC now! It has taken me years to learn all of the things I have provided. I have put it together in an easy to follow guide to help you take advantage of all DC has to offer. While this resource does not guarantee funding, it can help you get a jumpstart on figuring out all these is to know before posting your 1st (or 20th) project! In this resource, you will find: -Getting Started direction
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Build Word Recognition with Rapid Word Charts: Blank Template w/BONUS!
I have created a version of a Rapid Word Chart to help your students build word recognition skills. I have included instructions on how to best utilize this resource as well as: -Rapid Word Chart blank template (this is not editable BUT you can print out and hand write words). -Rapid Word Chart filled with color words to get your students working on this skill immediately
PreK - 12th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Spelling
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics: Level 1 Unit 8: Digraphs & Consonant Blends
1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Unit 8 This unit focuses on decoding and encoding digraphs -wh, -sh, -ch, -th, -ck and consonant blends. -Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit -multi-sensory prqactice -unit focus word list -word Sort with manipulative cards -Read it. Write it. Use it. -word detective activity -rainbow writing digraph blends -rainbow writing consonant blends This resource is part of my growing bundle for Level 1 Units 2-14. You can view that resource here: Le
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
, RF.1.4
 +2
Book Unit: A Camping Spree with Mr Magee, Literacy Night Plan, 9 activities!
This unit was inspired by the book, A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee. Students love the fun and exciting story of Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee. They go on a camping adventure and they encounter several disasters, all told in adorable rhyme. This book and unit also make a great Literacy Night Plan. We used this at my school for our Fall Literacy Night, (K-4 building). Included in the unit, you will get:-word scrabble-multisensory manipulative options provided -word scramble (answer key provided
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.9
 +10
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics: Level 1 Unit 7 Week 2 Glued Sounds -ank, -ink,-onk,-unk
1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Unit 7 Week 2This unit focuses on the teaching of the glued sounds with the -nk digraph. While -nk is not taught as a digraph in this program, I have found it necessary to teach students about all sounds heard in a glued sound. -Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit -multi-sensory practice -unit focus word list -word work manipulatives -word sort with -ank, -ink, -onk, -unk -comprehension sentence activity -fluency building sentences with glued sounds -seek
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
, RF.1.4
SoR 1st Gr. Phonics: Level 1 Unit 7 Week 1 Glued Sound -ang, -ing, -ong, -ung
1st Grade Phonics: Level 1 Unit 7 Week 1This unit focuses on teaching the glued sounds -ang, -ing, -ong, and -ung. Science of Reading based, systematic and explicit multi-sensory practice -low prep - unit word list -word work manipulatives -word sort activities -comprehension sentence practice using glued sounds -identify the glued sound words in sentences -bingo dabber glued word seek and find This resource is part of my growing bundle for Level 1 Units 2-14. You can check out here! Happy Te
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
, RF.1.4
No Prep ELA 3rd Gr. Test Practice 1: Aligned w/OST, FSA, OAA, PARCC
ELA 3rd Grade Test Prep:Requires no prep, print and go! Text related questions that closely replicate the evidenced based questioning on state tests like the OST, FSA, OAA, PARCC, etc. Questions are rigorous and require higher level thinking, using multiple choice, short answer, and extended response format. In this resource, you will receive: 2 original Grade 3 reading passages (1 non-fiction, 1 fiction) -story related questions in testing format -questions are rigorous and require thought p
3rd
Informational Text, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.4
, RI.3.1
 +4
Also included in:Â No Prep ELA 3rd Gr. Test Practice Bundle Aligned w/OST, FSA, OAA, PARCC
Free Editable Weekly Classroom Newsletter Templates
I have created 2 editable classroom newsletter templates for your use. These are completely free. I just ask that you leave me feedback after you download. Thank you for downloading this product! Please follow my store for additional classroom materials and products: Reading is My Jam!Please Note: since this file is editable, I had to upload it in PowerPoint. Some slides will look skewed BUT they should not download that way. When you download the file, all slides should be fine BUT if t
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community
New Year, New Writing: 5 Goal Setting Writing Prompts w/ Writing Organizer
This product contains 5 unique writing prompts that focuses on welcoming the new year by helping students make goals, reflect, and examine what they would like to accomplish going into the second half of the school year. I have also included a writing organizer to help students plan their writing before putting it on paper. The organizer helps establish/reinforce good writing habits. This product is appropriate for grades 1-4.
1st - 4th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.3
, W.1.2
 +9
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About the store
Experience
I am a Literacy Specialist at a public school in the Hall of Fame City! I provide Tier 3 supports for students in grades K-4 and also serve as the Literacy Coach for my building. I am certified in P-3 Early Childhood Education, have a Reading Endorsement in grades K-12, and Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Leadership. I have been trained in Orton-Gillingham (30 hour comprehensive course), Fundations Levels K-2, LETRS, and Wilson.
I am currently a Local LETRS Facilitator for my district.
Teaching style
My teaching style is rooted in multi-sensory practices, engaging students through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning experiences. Backed by rigorous research in the science of reading, I ensure that every lesson is designed to meet the diverse needs of all my students. Following a structured literacy approach, I provide systematic and explicit instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, morphology, syntax, and semantics. I believe in a hands-on approach, actively involving students in their learning journey. Through continuous assessment and corrective feedback, I empower students to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Ohio Department of Education, Curriculum Writing Team, January 2017
Aspiring Administrator's Network, 2019
Malone University Teacher of the Month, September 2019, September 2020
Walsh University Teacher of the Month, September 2023
District Team Leader, 2019-current
Top Ten Tools Scholarship Recipient, January 2021
My own education history
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (certified P-3) and a Reading Endorsement in grades K-12 from Walsh University......Swords Up!
I also have a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Leadership.
-Orton-Gillingham (30 hour comprehensive course)
-Fundations Levels K-2.
-Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
-LETRS trained
-LETRS facilitator
Additional biographical information
Hi there! I am a dedicated Literacy Specialist with a decade of experience in education. As a Tier 3 educator following the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model, I specialize in working with students who have the most intensive reading needs. My passion lies in serving students with dyslexia, and I am committed to providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. I am also a board member for the International DyslexiaAssociation-Northeast Ohio Branch, where I work to advocate for and raise awareness about dyslexia. I believe every student deserve the right to thrive, and I am making that a reality through my work as an educator and advocate.
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