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Troy, Illinois, United States
About the store
Hello, and welcome to my store! I have taught for 14 years in four different states. I have taught at all levels and many subjects. My aim with this store to ease the burden of lesson planning by creating ready-to-use materials that can streamline the planning process. Currently, I teach middle school special education, adjunct at a local university helping prepare the next generation of educators, and I mentor current educators on creating self-paced classrooms to aid student learning.
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Preview of The Outsiders: Complete Unit

The Outsiders: Complete Unit

Everything you need for reading "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton. Included in this bundle: -Quick Writes -Vocabulary List (definitions) -Vocabulary Worksheets -Tests
Preview of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Vocabulary Worksheets

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Vocabulary Worksheets

These worksheets give students a chance to dive deeper into the vocabulary words they are learning while reading "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. 8 total pages with an answer key!
Preview of Numerical Expressions & Factors: 15 lessons

Numerical Expressions & Factors: 15 lessons

Are you looking for a ready-to-go unit on numerical expressions and factors? LOOK NO FURTHER! With this product, you get 15 lessons: 12 Must Do Lessons, 2 Should Do, 1 Aspire to Do. These lessons come with videos, guided notes, practice activities, IXL activities that correspond, and mastery checks.
Preview of Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Are you looking to teach your students conjunctions and prepositions, but struggle to find the time to make the lessons? LOOK NO FURTHER! 8 Lessons in Total: 5 Must Do Lessons, 2 Should Do Lessons, and 1 Aspire to Do Lesson (Modeled off of Modern Classrooms Approach) This product contains videos with guided notes, practice problems, the information to create IXL Quizzes (if needed), and mastery checks. Just download and go!
Preview of Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Conjunctions & Prepositions: Videos, Guided Notes, Practice, & Mastery Checks

Are you looking to teach your students conjunctions and prepositions, but struggle to find the time to make the lessons? LOOK NO FURTHER! 8 Lessons in Total: 5 Must Do Lessons, 2 Should Do Lessons, and 1 Aspire to Do Lesson (Modeled off of Modern Classrooms Approach) This product contains videos with guided notes, practice problems, the information to create IXL Quizzes (if needed), and mastery checks. Just download and go!
Preview of Read for Detail & Making Inferences: Download, Print, & Go!

Read for Detail & Making Inferences: Download, Print, & Go!

This bundle offers a total of 8 passages with graphic organizers. -4 passages and graphic organizers to use for reading for details (with answer keys). -2 fiction passages and graphic organizers to use for making an inference (with answer keys). -2 nonfiction passages and graphic organizers to use for making an inference (with answer keys).
Preview of Contractions: 2 Lessons!

Contractions: 2 Lessons!

Lesson 1: Learning objective: I can correctly identify what two words make up a contraction.Why this matters: Mastering contractions helps you understand and use everyday language more efficiently when texting, writing, and speaking.Lesson 2: Learning objective: I can correctly use contractions in my writing.Why this matters: Mastering contractions helps you write faster and more clearly, so your texts, stories, and even social media posts will be easier for everyone to understand.In this produc
Preview of Sentence Subject Worksheets and Answer Keys

Sentence Subject Worksheets and Answer Keys

Print and go! These worksheets are perfect for working with students on identifying simple subjects and complete subjects in sentences. These five worksheets are all different and answer keys are provided! Look for the bundle that has 10 worksheets working on sentence subjects & predicates!
Preview of Number Matching Worksheets 6-10

Number Matching Worksheets 6-10

Print and go! Five Number Matching Worksheet for numbers 6-10 Great for elementary students and special education! Clip Art from: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/krista-wallden-creative-clips-clipart
Preview of Number Matching Worksheets 1-5

Number Matching Worksheets 1-5

Print and go! Set of 5 different Number Matching Worksheets for numbers 1-5. Great for pre-k, elementary, and special education students. Look for the BUNDLE that contains 10 worksheets for numbers 1-10!
Preview of Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief: Quick Writes, Tests, and Graphic Organizer

Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief: Quick Writes, Tests, and Graphic Organizer

-Four Different Quick Writes: 1. Who is Percy? 2. Hello, Mother 3. Visit the Arch 4. A True Son -Graphic Organizer -Three Different Tests -Test Answer Key
Preview of Multiplication Facts BUNDLE - 15 worksheets

Multiplication Facts BUNDLE - 15 worksheets

15 Worksheets - just Print & Go! These worksheets work on a wide range of multiplication between 0-12. Great for in class practice or homework packets.
Preview of Number Matching Worksheets 1-10

Number Matching Worksheets 1-10

Print and go! Let your students show what they know when these ready to use number matching worksheets for numbers 1-10.
Preview of Contractions: Identify Two Words (Presentation, Student Papers, & Answer Key)

Contractions: Identify Two Words (Presentation, Student Papers, & Answer Key)

Learning objective: I can correctly identify what two words make up a contraction.Why this matters: Mastering contractions helps you understand and use everyday language more efficiently when texting, writing, and speaking.In this product, you get all the materials needed to teach your students what a contraction is and let them practice identifying what two words make up the contraction. You will find: -Google Slides Presentation-Warm Up Activity-Student Guided Notes-Student Practice Questions-
Preview of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Quick Writes - 4 Different Ones

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Quick Writes - 4 Different Ones

Print & Go! Four different Quick Writes to use when reading "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Look for "The Outsiders" bundle coming soon!
Preview of Multiplying by 2s-9s Worksheets - Print & Go!

Multiplying by 2s-9s Worksheets - Print & Go!

Print & Go! Eight worksheets for multiplying by 2s through 9s. Great for independent practice or homework.
Preview of Spelling Journal - includes Activities and Test

Spelling Journal - includes Activities and Test

Spelling Journal to use for a week - works great as a homework packet to allow kids to study at home. Monday: flashcards Tuesday: one letter per box Wednesday: rainbow write Thursday: silly sentences Friday: Spelling Test
Preview of Number Matching Worksheet 6-10

Number Matching Worksheet 6-10

Print and go! Number Matching Worksheet for Numbers 6-10 Great resource for PreK and younger elementary students! ClipArt from @KristaWallden-Creative Clips
Preview of Numbers to 3

Numbers to 3

Learning objective: I can show how many objects match the number 1, 2, or 3.Why this matters: Learning about the numbers 1, 2, and 3 lets you show how many cookies you want to eat!In this product, you get all the materials needed to teach students on numbers to three (3). You will find: -Google Slides Presentation-Warm Up Activity-Student Guided Notes-Student Practice Questions-Extra Practice Questions-Extension Activity-Answer Key**Just download and print, ready to go!**
Preview of Exit Tickets: 6 Options with aligned to Objectives

Exit Tickets: 6 Options with aligned to Objectives

Print & Go! These exit tickets are perfect for students to show what they know. There are six different exit tickets, one for each of the following objectives: - I can use rounding to estimate a sum and a difference. -I can write a number in standard form. -I can read and write a number in word form.-I can write a number in expanded form.-I can compare multi-digit numbers by using the symbols <, >, and =. -I can round a multi-digit number to any place.
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About the store

Experience

Hello, and welcome to my store! I have taught for 14 years in four different states. I have taught at all levels and many subjects. My aim with this store to ease the burden of lesson planning by creating ready-to-use materials that can streamline the planning process. Currently, I teach middle school special education, adjunct at a local university helping prepare the next generation of educators, and I mentor current educators on creating self-paced classrooms to aid student learning.

Teaching style

I love to have a plan, and I try to follow my plans. However, as a special education teacher some days that just doesn't happen. I am very flexible and can roll with the punches and adapt/modify on the fly as needed.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Modern Classrooms Distinguished Educator

My own education history

I went to college and received a bachelor's degree in business administration. I realized real quickly that working in the "business" world wasn't the right choice for me. So I went back to college and got my master's degree in education from Cumberland University in Tennessee. I have also taken course work in special education above my master's.

Additional biographical information

I am happily married and we share 3 Labrador retrievers. I enjoy reading, camping, and relaxing with the dogs and my husband. I also volunteer at church with the special needs ministry.