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Troy, Illinois, United States
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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 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 The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Tests - with answer keys

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Tests - with answer keys

Looking for print and go test for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? Look no further! This has 3 different tests and has answer keys! Look for the bundle coming soon!
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 Predicate Worksheets and Answer Keys

Sentence Predicate Worksheets and Answer Keys

Print and go! Are you working with your students on finding complete predicates and simple predicates? Then this item is perfect for you! This product has 5 worksheets (with answer keys!) that you can print and assess student knowledge with. Look for the Sentence Subjects and Predicates Bundle if you need sentence subjects too!
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 Morphology: Three Great Rules Poster (adding suffixes)

Morphology: Three Great Rules Poster (adding suffixes)

Are you teaching Morphology and need help reminding students the Three Great Rules when it comes to adding suffixes to words? This flyer is perfect for you! Just print and hang or make multiple copies for your students. It's a versatile resource!
Preview of Multiplication Facts: Number Lines 2-9

Multiplication Facts: Number Lines 2-9

Multiplication Facts via Number Lines, numbers 2-9 Only $1.00, just print and go!
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 Yogi Bear Alphabet Letters

Yogi Bear Alphabet Letters

Hey Hey, Boo Boo!! Looking for Yogi Bear themed classroom material, look no further! Just download, print, and go!
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 Place Value Concepts Lesson 1: Slideshow & Guided Notes

Place Value Concepts Lesson 1: Slideshow & Guided Notes

Place Value Concepts - Lesson 1 Slideshow & Guided NotesThis lesson is working with students on naming and identifying the first six place value names. The guided notes are attached so students can follow along and take notes. This lesson is part of a whole unit - 8 total lessons with slideshows and guided notes. Keep an eye out for the whole unit bundle coming soon!
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.
Preview of Place Value Concepts Slideshow 6

Place Value Concepts Slideshow 6

Place Value Concepts - Lesson 6 Slideshow Keep an eye out for the whole unit! Bundle coming soon!
Preview of Place Value Concepts Slideshow 1: identify first six place values

Place Value Concepts Slideshow 1: identify first six place values

Place Value Concepts - Lesson 1 SlideshowThis lesson is working with students on naming and identifying the first six place value names. There is a bundle that contains the slideshow and guided notes. This lesson is part of a whole unit - 8 total lessons with slideshows and guided notes.
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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.