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Hi, I'm Melissa! I’ve been in education since 2007 as a first-grade teacher and now an Elementary ELA Instructional Coach. Along the way, I earned my certification as a Reading Specialist, which deepened my passion and knowledge for literacy instruction. My classroom years taught me the joys (and struggles!) of balancing teaching, planning, and life. These days, I love supporting teachers with practical resources and strategies that actually work in real classrooms.
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Preview of Go Math Practice - First Grade - All Chapters BUNDLE - Printable and Digital

Go Math Practice - First Grade - All Chapters BUNDLE - Printable and Digital

These Go Math Practice Pages for all chapters will give your students the exposure they need to be successful! Math strategies and concepts can be difficult for young students to apply independently- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. This resource will change that! A digital version of the Go Math Practice Pages is included which can be used with Google Slides and assigned through Google Classroom. PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOU
Preview of Making 10 Math Craft - Ways to Make 10 Rainbow Craft with Friends of 10

Making 10 Math Craft - Ways to Make 10 Rainbow Craft with Friends of 10

Bring the joy of making 10 to life with this vibrant ways to make 10 rainbow craft! Your students will love exploring the friends of 10 while creating a fun making 10 rainbow that doubles as a hands-on learning tool. This engaging math activity is the perfect way to help your students master the concept of making ten through a fun and memorable math craftivity. Here's What You Get: ✅ Rainbow Craftivity Templates: Engage your students in making 10 with easy-to-use patterns that guide them in
Preview of Math Craftivity for Fact Families Addition and Subtraction - Fact Families Craft

Math Craftivity for Fact Families Addition and Subtraction - Fact Families Craft

Engage your students in hands-on learning with this creative math craftivity for fact families (addition and subtraction)! This fact families craft is a fun and effective way to practice related facts while creating an eye-catching display. Perfect for whole class activities, small groups, or centers, this fact families addition and subtraction craftivity is a must-have for reinforcing essential math skills. Here's What You Get: ✅ Comprehensive Directions: Receive clear instructions for prepari
Preview of Go Math Chapter 4 Subtraction Strategies, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 4 Subtraction Strategies, First Grade

Subtractions strategies can be difficult for young students to apply independently- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. This resource can be used in a variety of ways to give your kids the exposure they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficial companion to the Go Math! progra
Preview of Go Math Chapter 1 Addition Concepts, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 1 Addition Concepts, First Grade

Addition concepts can be difficult for young students to grasp- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. This resource can be used in a variety of ways to give your kids the exposure they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficial companion to the Go Math! program and is NOT endors
Preview of Go Math - First Grade - Chapter 8 - Two Digit Addition and Subtraction

Go Math - First Grade - Chapter 8 - Two Digit Addition and Subtraction

Help all of your students understand how to add and subract two digit numbers with these fabulous extra practice pages! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. A digital version is included which can be used with Google Slides and added to your Google Classroom.********************************************************************************************************************************************* Checkout th
Preview of Go Math Chapter 6 Count & Model Numbers, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 6 Count & Model Numbers, First Grade

Counting and modeling numbers can be difficult for young students to master- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. This resource can be used in a variety of ways to give your kids the exposure they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficial companion to the Go Math! program and i
Preview of Friends of Ten and Rainbow to 10 Number Partners Activities and Worksheets Set

Friends of Ten and Rainbow to 10 Number Partners Activities and Worksheets Set

Are your students struggling with the concept of making 10? These Friends of 10 and Rainbow to Ten activities are a fantastic way to give them the practice they need to explore and FINALLY learn number partners and ways to make 10- ensuing a solid foundation in essential math skills.  These Friends of Ten and Rainbow to 10 activities make learning number partners and ways to make 10 fun for kids. Engaging and interactive, they build confidence in math while capturing your students' attention
Preview of Rainbow to 10 Craft & Friends of 10 Math Center Activities for Ways to Make Ten

Rainbow to 10 Craft & Friends of 10 Math Center Activities for Ways to Make Ten

Are your students struggling with the concept of making 10? These bundle of Friends of 10 and Rainbow to Ten activities and math craft are a fantastic way to give them the practice they need to explore and FINALLY learn number partners and ways to make 10- ensuing a solid foundation in essential math skills. Plus, completed rainbow crafts can be displayed as an eye-catching bulletin board for friends of 10 or taken home by students as a study aid. This set of Friends of Ten activities and Rain
Preview of Go Math - First Grade - Chapter 9 - Nonstandard Measurement Time

Go Math - First Grade - Chapter 9 - Nonstandard Measurement Time

Help all of your students understand how to measure and compare length using nonstandard units and tell time to the hour and half hour with these fabulous extra practice pages! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficial companion to the Go Math! program and is NOT endorsed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.A digital version is included which can be used
Preview of Go Math Chapter 3 Addition Strategies, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 3 Addition Strategies, First Grade

Addition strategies can be difficult for young students to apply independently- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. This resource can be used in a variety of ways to give your kids the exposure they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficial companion to the Go Math! program an
Preview of Go Math Chapter 7 Compare Numbers, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 7 Compare Numbers, First Grade

Help all of your students understand how to compare numbers with these fabulous extra practice pages! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. A digital version is included which can be used with Google Slides and added to your Google Classroom.********************************************************************************************************************************************* Checkout the money-saving BUN
Preview of Go Math Chapter 5 Addition and Subtraction, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 5 Addition and Subtraction, First Grade

Relationships between addition and subtraction can be difficult for young students to understand- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. This resource can be used in a variety of ways to give your kids the exposure they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficial companion to the G
Preview of Bar Models for Addition Word Problems Math Differentiated Practice

Bar Models for Addition Word Problems Math Differentiated Practice

Struggling to teach your students effective addition strategies? Simplify the journey with this Bar Models for Addition Word Problems resource! These targeted practice pages demystify bar models for addition and deepen understanding of the part-part-whole relationship, laying a foundation for problem-solving skills. You're probably familiar with that look of utter confusion that sometimes clouds students' faces when they first attempt to solve addition word problems. If students don’t have a g
Preview of Go Math Chapter 2 Subtraction Concepts, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 2 Subtraction Concepts, First Grade

Subtraction concepts can be difficult for young students to grasp- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. This resource can be used in a variety of ways to give your kids the exposure they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficial companion to the Go Math! program and is NOT end
Preview of Go Math Chapter 12 Practice for First Grade - 2D Shapes

Go Math Chapter 12 Practice for First Grade - 2D Shapes

Are your first graders struggling to apply math strategies and concepts independently? These 2D shapes worksheets (aligned to Go Math Chapter 12) will give your students the exposure and practice they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. Well organized and intentional, these 2D shapes worksheets will familiarize your students with the format of test items and provide plenty of practic
Preview of Spring Math Craft for Door Decor or Spring Bulletin Board Ideas for Place Value

Spring Math Craft for Door Decor or Spring Bulletin Board Ideas for Place Value

Your students will LOVE creating this fun spring math craft for your April bulletin board! The cute sunshine craft is the perfect way to bring a little light into your classroom while practicing place value (tens and ones). This April craft educates and decorates! Here's What You Get with this Spring Math Craft & Math Activity:✅ Sunshine & Leprechaun Spring Math Craft Templates: Choose between a leprechaun craft or a sunshine craft for a fun spring bulletin board idea, St. Patrick's Day door d
Preview of Go Math Chapter 10 Graphs and Data, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 10 Graphs and Data, First Grade

Help all of your students understand how to represent data with these fabulous extra practice pages! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. ********************************************************************************************************************************************* Checkout the money-saving BUNDLE of extra practice for all 12 Go Math Chapters by clicking here! *********************************
Preview of Go Math Chapter 11 3D Shapes, First Grade

Go Math Chapter 11 3D Shapes, First Grade

Math strategies and concepts can be difficult for young students to apply independently- especially when they haven’t had enough practice with the format of questions we use on our assessments. These Go Math Chapter 11 Three-Dimensional Geometry Extra Practice Pages will give your kids the exposure they need to be successful! PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS ALIGNED TO THE 2016 VERSION OF GO MATH FOR 1ST GRADE. It is not aligned to the 2023 version. NOTE: This product was created as an unofficia
Preview of Math Benchmark Test for Student Growth SGO

Math Benchmark Test for Student Growth SGO

This First Grade Benchmark Test for Math makes it easy to monitor your students’ growth throughout the year! You can give this assessment at the beginning, middle, and end of the year and keep track of scores on the included printable or digital Student Score Tracker. This test is a great measure to use for Student Growth Objectives (SGOs). Here's What's Included:A Benchmark Test with 37 items you can use to assess your students’ knowledge and skills in basic operations, numbers through 120,
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Experience

Hi, I'm Melissa! I’ve been in education since 2007 as a first-grade teacher and now an Elementary ELA Instructional Coach. Along the way, I earned my certification as a Reading Specialist, which deepened my passion and knowledge for literacy instruction. My classroom years taught me the joys (and struggles!) of balancing teaching, planning, and life. These days, I love supporting teachers with practical resources and strategies that actually work in real classrooms.

Teaching style

My approach is all about being intentional- with planning, with instruction, and with the resources I use. I believe lessons should be engaging, effective, and manageable for teachers. I’m passionate about organization, easy differentiation, and purposeful instruction that meets students’ needs without overwhelming teachers.

My own education history

Master of Arts in Reading Specialization — Kean University, 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Psychology — Kean University, 2007 Certified Reading Specialist — 2015 Certified Elementary School Teacher — 2008 Certified Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 — 2008 Certified Supervisor in Education — in progress, expected 2025

Additional biographical information

My mission is to help teachers work smarter, not harder. I create practical, engaging resources that save teachers time, reduce stress, and make instruction purposeful. My hope is that you’ll leave school with a clear desk, a clear head, and more energy for the people and things you love outside the classroom.