Balancing Barnes
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Cramerton, North Carolina, United States
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Hi there! I’m so glad you stopped by my store!
I’m a passionate elementary educator with 18 years of teaching experience across a variety of grade levels. Throughout my career, I’ve discovered the power of creativity and engagement in the classroom, and I absolutely love designing fun, meaningful, and hands-on resources that meet the needs of all learning styles.
My goal is to create classroom materials that make teaching easier and learning more exciting—for both students and teachers! Whether you're looking for interactive lessons, themed classroom decor, or differentiated activities, you'll find resources here that spark curiosity and support student success.
Thanks for visiting, and happy teaching!
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Arctic Animals Nonfiction Reading Unit | Kindergarten–2nd Grade
❄️ Arctic Animals Nonfiction Reading Unit (Kindergarten–2nd Grade) ❄️ Engage your students with this Arctic Animals Nonfiction Reading Unit, packed with hands-on, age-appropriate activities that build early reading, comprehension, and writing skills! Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, this unit makes learning about Arctic animals fun, interactive, and meaningful. ✨ What’s Included: ✔️ Close Reading Passages – Student-friendly nonfiction texts with simple vocabulary and cle
K - 2nd
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Winter Letter Match Game | Google Slides | Beginning Sounds | K–1
Make alphabet practice fun and seasonal with this Winter-Themed Google Slides Letter Matching Game! Students will look at a winter picture and choose the correct letter that matches the beginning sound. Perfect for Kindergarten and 1st grade, this no-prep digital activity is ready to use—just assign and go! What’s Included✔ Winter-themed interactive Google Slides game ✔ Students click and match the correct letter to the picture ✔ Seasonal images (snow, winter) ✔ Clear visuals and kid-fri
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Computer Science - Technology, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3a
CVC Winter Word Building Digital Interactive Google Slides -- Kinder and 1st
❄️ CVC Winter Word Building Digital Interactive Google Slides | Kinder & 1st ❄️ Help your students build, read, and spell CVC words with this engaging winter-themed digital word work activity! This interactive Google Slides™ resource is perfect for Kindergarten and 1st grade students who are learning phonics, blending, and decoding CVC words. Students will drag and drop letters to build simple CVC winter words while strengthening phonemic awareness and decoding skills in a fun, hands-on
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Make a MEME- Writing made Fun!
Want an easy and fun way to encourage your students to write complete sentences without the moans and groans you are used too? You've found it! Classroom tested and teacher approved! Get their creative juices flowing using these silly pictures to practice writing complete sentences. Students will love coming up with ways to describe a variety of images in their own way with a modern twist they can relate too! Complete with 8 funny images to simply print and go, or use the blank frame t
K - 3rd
Creative Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.6
Oviparous Animal Mini Unit
Spring time is the perfect opportunity to teach students about life cycles and animals that lay eggs! This Oviparous Animal mini unit is full of activities for reading, writing, and science. Activities included:5 Day optional unit planMini bookVocabulary words with pictures for anchor chart!Flip-bookCrossword puzzleCreative writing activityDescriptive writingWhole class book project and cover page.AND MUCH MORE!Copyright: Clip art provided by TPT products for TPT sellers
K - 2nd
Reading, Science, Writing
Watercolor Rainforest Posters: Alphabet, Numbers, Shapes, and Colors
Watercolor Rainforest Poster Set | Alphabet, Numbers, Colors & Shapes Bring the calming beauty of the rainforest into your classroom with this Watercolor Rainforest Poster Set! Designed to create an engaging and soothing learning environment, this resource includes everything you need to brighten your walls while reinforcing key early learning concepts. What's Included: ✨ Rainforest-Themed Alphabet Posters (A-Z) ✨ Numbers 1-20 Posters with vibrant rainforest visuals ✨ Color Posters featur
PreK - 5th
Alphabet, Geometry, Numbers
Teach Happy: Classroom decor bundle
Teach Happy Classroom Decor Bundle | Editable Bright & Cheerful Theme Get ready to transform your classroom into a joyful, vibrant space with this Teach Happy Classroom Decor Bundle! Designed with bright colors, positive vibes, and cheerful graphics, this decor set is the perfect way to create an inspiring and energetic learning environment your students will love. Ideal for elementary teachers who want their classroom to feel warm, welcoming, and full of happy energy! ✨ What’s Include
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Desk Pets Unplugged - Coding Adventures
Do you use Desk Pets as a behavior incentive in your classroom? If so, I have the PERFECT add-on for you: Desk Pets Unplugged: Coding Adventures! Includes 10 fun and challenging printable coding boards and symbols to get your kids thinking! Students will use their desk pets to collect snacks and avoid traps on their way to the finish line! Younger students (K-2) can use basic directional arrows, while older students (3-5) will love using Bonus Codes to complete the path! Each adventure
K - 5th
Science
Back to School Presentation Slides
Editable Happy Pastel Back to School Presentation | Canva Only | Meet the Teacher, Procedures, Rules & More! Description: Kick off the school year in style with this Editable Happy Pastel Back to School Presentation – exclusively editable in Canva! Designed to be bright, cheerful, and welcoming, this presentation is perfect for Back to School Night, Meet the Teacher, or first day classroom introductions. Created with versatility in mind, this pastel-themed presentation includes pre-made
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Watercolor Rainforest: Bulletin Board Set
Watercolor Rainforest Bulletin Board SetBring the beauty of the rainforest into your classroom with this Watercolor Rainforest Bulletin Board Set! Designed with vibrant watercolor illustrations and rainforest-themed accents, this set will create an engaging and calming environment for your students. What’s Included: A variety of rainforest animals and plant cutouts – perfect for adding character and charm to your display Two border options to match your theme and switch up your style thro
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects
Desk Pets 101: Guide and Resource Kit for Behavior Management and Beyond
Welcome to Desk Pets 101, a complete guide to the behavior management system that has taken the internet by storm! This one of a kind kit comes with everything you need to get up and running, as well as activities and ideas to keep your students engaged and earning rewards all year long! Included in this bundle is the number one student requested STEM activity: Desk Pets Unplugged: Coding Adventures!Contents:Desk Pets 101- Teacher’s GuideSupply list Cart labels for storePaw-Mart store signStude
K - 5th
Creative Writing
Seasonal Breathing Mats for Calm Corner
These monthly themed breathing mats will give your Classroom Calming Corner a cute and effective way to help students regulate emotions and learn to calm themselves. Breathing mats are a simple, structured way to introduce breathing exercises to children. Use these as a whole group activity, small group lesson, or simply laminate each mat and put in your calming space for children to enjoy. Students trace using their fingers and practice deep breathing. Swap out each month for a new design
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Watercolor Rainforest Decor Bundle
Watercolor Rainforest Classroom Decor Bundle | Editable Jungle Theme Bring the beauty of the tropical rainforest into your classroom with this Watercolor Rainforest Decor Bundle! Designed with calming watercolor tones, lush jungle greenery, and playful rainforest elements, this set will help you create a cohesive, engaging, and peaceful learning environment. Perfect for elementary teachers looking for a nature-inspired aesthetic that’s both functional and stylish. ✨ What's Included: Wa
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects
My Favorite Bug- A nonfiction Insect mini unit
My Favorite Bug- A nonfiction insect unit and craftivity! Spring is in the air! It is the perfect time to study insects. This mini-unit includes 5 nonfiction insect articles with comprehension questions. -Bees -Grasshoppers -Worms -Beetles -Dragonflies The craft activity will be the perfect end to this fun unit. Students will love creating fingerprint insects in their jars, and giggling as they read the poem about their bug! Clip art purchased from: David's Simple Teaching!
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Reading, Science
Donut Reading Log- Customizable
Looking for a fully customizable reading log that your students will actually like to complete? You found it! This reading log with it's donut theme is fun for kids and easy to use! Students will read each night and color in their donut. You can have students write the title, or have parents initial in each box as well. This resource is a google file, and will force a copy!
K - 3rd
Reading
What Hatches: Oviparous Animals
Here is a mini book perfect for students to learn about oviparous animals, or animals that hatch from eggs.
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Science
March Poetry Fun
Hello March! Grab this poem to share with your students as we move into the month of March! Teacher tested and student approved in real classrooms! Perfect for closed reading or as a literacy center. Included: -Poem -Comprehension questions -Ordering -Contractions -Writing
K - 2nd
Close Reading, Poetry
Some-Bunny Loves Math
A fun and easy Easter themed math pack with lots to offer! Teacher tested and student approved! Includes: -Fractions -Story problems -Addition -Subtraction -Color by number addition to 10 -Color by number subtraction to 10 -Ten frames
K - 2nd
Math
Tell Me a Story- Math Story Problem cut-n-paste mats
Hey teachers! Are you struggling to teach your students to write their own story problems in math? Well I have the resource for you! Tell Me a Story- A Math cut-n-paste craft activity! Inspire your students creativity while getting them to write their own addition story problems. Students love choosing which scene they will use and which mini images they can color to match their equations. This download includes 5 different scenes: Farm Space Deep Sea Woods and Desert Also included are a va
K - 3rd
Math, Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
K.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.C.4
, W.K.2
+3
Alphabet Tracing and Coloring Student Workbook + BONUS Flash Cards & Posters
Make learning the alphabet fun, engaging, and hands-on with this Alphabet Tracing and Coloring Student Workbook! Designed with early learners in mind, this workbook is perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students working on letter recognition, handwriting, and fine motor skills. Each letter includes: Uppercase and lowercase letter tracing Fun coloring images that start with the focus letter Ample space for practicing letter formation ✨ BONUS INCLUDED! To make this resource even mo
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Balanced Literacy, Handwriting
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Hi there! I’m so glad you stopped by my store!
I’m a passionate elementary educator with 18 years of teaching experience across a variety of grade levels. Throughout my career, I’ve discovered the power of creativity and engagement in the classroom, and I absolutely love designing fun, meaningful, and hands-on resources that meet the needs of all learning styles.
My goal is to create classroom materials that make teaching easier and learning more exciting—for both students and teachers! Whether you're looking for interactive lessons, themed classroom decor, or differentiated activities, you'll find resources here that spark curiosity and support student success.
Thanks for visiting, and happy teaching!
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