Alternative Solutions
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Mississippi, United States
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Hi!
I’m an alternative school ELA teacher who’s seen a spectrum of learners – literally everything from the student with advanced skills to the struggling reader. Mix that with a few behavioral challenges, and that’s what makes up most of my days. Due to the dynamic nature of my classrooms, I have to quickly assess needs and come up with ways to support all of my learners - sometimes on the spot. In my quest to meet students where they are, I have begun creating alternative solutions. I would love to see what others are using, so if you have ideas to share, please send them my way! In the meantime, I hope some of my resources can be helpful to you and your students.
Thanks! And bon voyage!
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Figurative Language Fun! booklet
Make teaching figurative language engaging, creative, and easy with this low-prep interactive booklet! Students will learn and practice 5 common types of figurative language through definitions, matching activities, and creative writing prompts. This printable booklet is designed to help students better understand: Similes Metaphors Hyperbole Alliteration PersonificationIt's formatted to be printed as a front and back foldable booklet. Great way to drive home a day of figurative language le
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Reading
FREE! Winter Storm Fern Student Reflection Sheet
FREE!! Use this 1 pager to help students process Winter Storm Fern - and to get them writing! Great for students who have been out of school who are just returning. Great for middle school-high school.
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
FREE! Halloween "Would You Rather...?"
Use this fun Halloween "would you rather" activity to liven things up in your class.
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Not Subject Specific
FREE! Encouraging Notes to Students
Absolutely FREE! Ready-to-use encouraging notes for your students. Completely editable for your convenience. Fun, bright colors that work well with printing. Uplift your students today!
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Graphic Arts
Fall and Winter Themed Coloring Book
Includes Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! Looking for something cozy to offer your students this fall/winter season? Look no further. Has just enough pages to not create overwhelm; this is a 10-page book with full 8 1/2 X 11 pages that can be printed out at your convenience - for the young and mature. Great for after testing, to take home, or for your own family or family gatherings!
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Coloring Pages
How do you feel today? English to Spanish coloring page
Fun and informative English-to-Spanish coloring page containing emotions/feelings! Includes: happy, sad, sick, confused, silly, and more! Basic emotions and/or feelings coloring page for you or your students.
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Coloring Pages, Spanish
FREE!! Halloween - English to Spanish Vocabulary Coloring Page FREE!!
This simple and fun coloring page is Halloween (Dia de las Brujas) themed with witches, ghosts, a haunted house and more! Contains English and Spanish names for Halloween vocabulary. Get this for your Spanish-language-learners as a fun holiday treat! Or, relax under the full moon (inside in your PJ's, of course) with a set of your choice of art supplies - while you work on this seasonal favor. GET IT FOR FREE!! Happy Halloween :)
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Coloring Pages, Spanish, Vocabulary
Sweet Treats in Spanish Coloring Page
This Sweet Treats coloring page features the names of 10 favorites in English and in Spanish, plus the outlines of each for you to color in with markers, colored pencils, felt-tip pens, etc. Provide this to your Spanish language learners as something fun to do after a test, or use it yourself as a way to relax while learning key Spanish vocabulary!
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Coloring Pages, Spanish, Vocabulary
The Drive-Thru in Spanish (el autoservicio) Coloring Page
This fun English-to-Spanish coloring page is great for learning the names of a few common fast food items! Give to your Spanish language learners or use for yourself. Includes: soda, burger, french fries, chicken nuggets, ice cream, and hot dog.
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Coloring Pages, Spanish, Vocabulary
Zoo Animals in Spanish
This zoo animal English-to-Spanish coloring page is great for any age Spanish language learner! It includes 10 animals that can be colored, the English name, and the Spanish name. Animals included are: penguin, monkey, bear, macaw, toucan, cougar, bison, giraffe, tiger, and tortoise.
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Coloring Pages, For All Subjects, Spanish
Verb Conjugation Coloring Page - English to Spanish
This coloring page/worksheet conjugates the verbs run, walk, wash, talk, and eat from English to Spanish. Use it with your students, kids, or use for yourself to reinforce Spanish vocabulary.
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Coloring Pages, Spanish
English to Spanish - Animals/Animales (Coloring Page)
Great way to reinforce Spanish animal vocabulary! Includes the adult name for animals, as well as the baby animal names. Fun coloring sheet for Spanish language learners. Great for enrichment, or for relaxing with a set of colored pencils, pens, or markers.
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Coloring Pages, Spanish, Vocabulary
All About Me - Get to know your students with this 1-pager! For free!!
Use this at the beginning of the school year or any time with new students as a way to get to know them. Contains questions that are not intrusive and are fun to answer. Good for upper middle school and junior high.
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For All Subjects
The Four Seasons: English-to-Spanish Worksheet (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring)
Give your Spanish language learners something to help solidify their new vocabulary with this "Seasons" coloring sheet! It includes the names of the four seasons in Spanish and in English, plus fun, seasonal images to color in. Even my students are aren't "artsy" appreciate this fun activity because it helps build their knowledge base of these essential Spanish terms.
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Coloring Pages, Spanish
English-to-Spanish Fruity Numbers Coloring Learning Worksheet 1-10
Give your budding Spanish language learners something fun to work on with this English-to-Spanish 1-10 numbers coloring sheet! It is great for students to doodle on when they are listening to Spanish, or when they are sitting at their desks. It contains the names of 10 fruits, in Spanish and English, in outline form so that your learners can get artistic. Fun activity for students (any age) and also can be used as student work to be posted in classroom, on door to classroom, or on a bulletin boa
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Spanish
Close Reading Booklet for Students
This is a fun project that you can use for your junior high school English Language Arts students (could also be suitable for advanced 5th graders and to support the learning of older students). It has outlines of letters, and icons/images so that the student can get artistic with colored pencils, crayons, etc. The booklet includes fill-in-the-blank spaces for the student to write in key vocabulary words related to close reading. Also, has a space on the back for students to make a list of the t
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Coloring Pages, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.7.1
, RI.7.1
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ACT Series: Misplaced Modifiers
This product includes a Google Slides that defines misplaced modifiers and gives examples of them. It has ACT-style questions and answers for use with your classes. It also has one worksheet as a Google Doc that you can choose to assign for extra practice. You will need to print it for your students, as it is not designed for them to use in Google classroom/digitally.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
ACT Series: Run On Sentences
This product is designed to use with students to prepare them for college entrance exams such as the ACT. It includes a Google Slide presentation and two Google docs. The Google slides defines run-on sentences and has lots of examples. It also has ACT-style questions with answer choices. The docs are for students to use for individual or small group practice.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
Free Pep Talks!
Use these nifty tear-off sheets as an opportunity to motivate your students. Post inside or just outside of your classroom in a prominent place for students to notice.
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For All Subjects
Thanksgiving Would you Rather - FREE!!
Use this fun activity on a day when all tests are taken and you need a light few moments with your students before Thanksgiving break. Some choices are just plain silly, but most are completely plausible.
5th - 12th
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About the store
Experience
Hi!
I’m an alternative school ELA teacher who’s seen a spectrum of learners – literally everything from the student with advanced skills to the struggling reader. Mix that with a few behavioral challenges, and that’s what makes up most of my days. Due to the dynamic nature of my classrooms, I have to quickly assess needs and come up with ways to support all of my learners - sometimes on the spot. In my quest to meet students where they are, I have begun creating alternative solutions. I would love to see what others are using, so if you have ideas to share, please send them my way! In the meantime, I hope some of my resources can be helpful to you and your students.
Thanks! And bon voyage!
Teaching style
Assess to find where the student is, then meet them where they are with challenges that will bring success.
Awards & shining teacher moments
It was an honor to be awarded teacher of the year for the 2023-2024 academic year.
My own education history
Undergraduate degrees in social work and psychology. Certified English teacher.
Additional biographical information
Over 10 years as a child advocate, supporting victims and their supportive caregivers; providing resources and training to professionals who respond to reports of child abuse.
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