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Troy, Missouri, United States
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I am an elementary ESL teacher outside of St. Louis with additional experience in special education and Montessori classrooms. One of my passions is for designing authentic materials with high-quality aesthetic and design sensibilities. I believe students deserve sophisticated, high-quality learning material. I design materials for use in my ESL classroom as well as for my husband who is a secondary social studies teacher.
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Preview of WWII Poster - D-Day Landing & Quote - Eisenhower

WWII Poster - D-Day Landing & Quote - Eisenhower

You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. -Gen. Dwight D. EisenhowerDisplay this photograph of soldiers on D-Day with a quote from General Eisenhower in your classroom during your WWII unit or all year long. Note: *I have included two ratio sizes.* 4:3 is the original. 3:2 is the cropped version which will fit a standard 30 x 20 poster
Preview of History Poster with Quote - Vietnam Women's Memorial

History Poster with Quote - Vietnam Women's Memorial

The past is never dead. It's not even past. -William FaulknerAdd a striking visual of the Vietnam Women's Memorial to your classroom and share a powerful, thought-provoking quote with your students. Print up to 30x20 poster size or any other smaller 3:2 ratio print. 30x20 24x16 18x12 etc. I recommend selecting glossy paper (vs matte) when you send it to your local photo store for printing. A poster frame will set off the print, and it will protect your poster for years to come.
Preview of History Poster with Quote - Statue of Liberty

History Poster with Quote - Statue of Liberty

History does not belong to us but we belong to it. -Hans-Georg GadamerBring a bold and dramatic visual to your history or social studies classroom. This poster can liven up your middle school or high school classroom while helping students grasp the weight of the study of history. Print up to 30x20 poster size or any other smaller 3:2 ratio print. 30x20 24x16 18x12 etc. I recommend selecting glossy paper (vs matte) when you send it to your local photo store for printing. A poster frame will set
Preview of Bilingual Inspirational Poster - Quality of Your Thoughts (English/Spanish)

Bilingual Inspirational Poster - Quality of Your Thoughts (English/Spanish)

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.This modern, sophisticated poster will be an inspiration to your students and add interest to your classroom, building, or media center. Great for secondary classrooms of various subject areas. Especially fitting for ESL classrooms, Spanish foreign language classrooms, or schools with bilingual students. Print up to 30x20 poster size or any other smaller 3:2 ratio print. 30x20 24x16 18x12 etc. I recommend selecting glossy paper (
Preview of Bilingual Inspirational Poster - The Beautiful Thing About Learning (Eng./Spa.)

Bilingual Inspirational Poster - The Beautiful Thing About Learning (Eng./Spa.)

The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. -B. B. KingThis lovely poster will be an inspiration to your students and add interest to your classroom, building, or media center. Great for elementary or secondary classrooms of various subject areas. Especially fitting for ESL classrooms, Spanish foreign language classrooms, or schools with bilingual students. Print up to 30x20 poster size or any other smaller 3:2 ratio print. 30x20 24x16 18x12 etc. I recommend sele
Preview of Bilingual Inspirational Poster - Diversity (English/Spanish)

Bilingual Inspirational Poster - Diversity (English/Spanish)

The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.This striking, sophisticated poster will be an inspiration to your students and add interest to your classroom, building, or media center. Great for secondary classrooms of various subject areas. Especially fitting for ESL classrooms, Spanish foreign language classrooms, or schools with bilingual students. Print up to 30x20 poster size or any other smaller 3:2 ratio print. 30x20 24x16 18x12 etc. I recommend selecting glossy paper (vs ma
Preview of Bilingual Inspirational Poster - Determination (English/Spanish)

Bilingual Inspirational Poster - Determination (English/Spanish)

If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you. -Zig ZiglarThis modern, sophisticated poster will be an inspiration to your students and add interest to your classroom, building, or media center. Great for secondary classrooms of various subject areas. Especially fitting for ESL classrooms, Spanish foreign language classrooms, or schools with bilingual students. Print up to 30x20 poster size or any other smaller 3:2 ratio print. 30x20 24
Preview of Primary Source Analysis: The Gettysburg Address

Primary Source Analysis: The Gettysburg Address

With a simple and sophisticated aesthetic, this four-page packet includes the text of the Gettysburg address with helpful footnotes, a title page with illustration, and comprehension and critical-thinking questions to propel analysis of President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech. Use this packet during the course of a unit on the Civil War. Students can complete the packet independently and discuss in small groups or use the questions to stimulate class discussion.
Preview of Key Events in Antebellum Missouri

Key Events in Antebellum Missouri

This neat, aesthetically appealing graphic organizer helps students to understand Missouri's role in American History prior to the Civil War. This is a great resource for students to complete during your Westward Expansion unit. You can use it as a study aid, quiz, or as part of your unit or final test.
Preview of Periods of US History

Periods of US History

This timeline graphic organizer will help your students visualize the major historical eras in American History up to the Civil War. Included is a student worksheet and answer key. This resource can be used at the beginning of the year to give an overview of the class, for students to fill out through each unit, and/or be used as a study guide for the end of the year.
Preview of Media Resources Three-Part Cards - Matching

Media Resources Three-Part Cards - Matching

This Montessori-inspired set of 9 three-part cards can be used to help students recognize and identify media resources. Perfect as an introduction to a research unit, these cards feature high-quality black and white images and easy-to-understand definitions of the most common media resources. Three-part cards include the picture, definition, label, and a control card with the picture/definition and label together for students to check their work. Instructions: Cut out along the lines, optional
Preview of Farm Animals Matching Cards - Beautiful in Black and White

Farm Animals Matching Cards - Beautiful in Black and White

These Montessori-inspired Three-Part Cards feature vintage illustrations and help students associate farm animal vocabulary concepts and words. Perfect for an ESL activity, grade-level center activity, cooperative learning activity, or independent practice and warm-ups. Three-part cards include the picture, label, and a control card with the picture and label together for students to check their work. Students can cut out and color their own or you can cut, optionally color, and laminate for a
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About the store

Experience

I am an elementary ESL teacher outside of St. Louis with additional experience in special education and Montessori classrooms. One of my passions is for designing authentic materials with high-quality aesthetic and design sensibilities. I believe students deserve sophisticated, high-quality learning material. I design materials for use in my ESL classroom as well as for my husband who is a secondary social studies teacher.

Teaching style

I love engaging students with hands-on activities and authentic materials while facilitating communication and language learning.

My own education history

Studied at the University of Northern Iowa earning a BA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Spanish. Currently pursuing a Master's in Literacy at Missouri State.