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Hey fellow educators! I am Krista Bender, a current fifth grade teacher. I am in my 18th year in education in the state of Alabama. I have served as a fifth grade teacher, reading coach, and assistant principal. I came back to serve in the classroom when my first child was born to allow more time off to be a mom. I have been creating items for my classroom throughout the years, but have just started to sell my creations. I look forward to connecting with some fantastic teachers through this process.
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Design a Droid Project
Have your students design a droid that could improve their way of life. When they draw the droid, they must color and label. They will choose from one of four writing prompts to add information and creativity about their droid. Enjoy this cross-curricular activity as a writing assignment, Science assignment, or a "May the Fourth Be With You" activity!
2nd - 8th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.5.1
, W.5.1a
, W.5.1b
 +18
Open Court Unit 1 Small Group Plans
This bundle includes all the small group plans for Open Court Unit 1: Lessons 1-5, including ready-to-go materials to implement the plans.
5th
Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.5.3
, RL.5.4
, RL.5.5
 +43
Open Court Unit 1, Lesson 5 Hatchet Small Group Plans
Do you use McGraw Hill Open Court series and enjoy small group instruction? These small group plans are already written and prepared with materials for you to implement. Note- You can purchase the Point of View Posters separately.
5th
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.4
, RL.5.6
 +16
Also included in:Â Open Court Unit 1 Small Group Plans
Open Court: Unit 2, Lesson 1 Small Group Plans and Resources
Are you a teacher who enjoys small group instruction and is currently using McGraw Hill's Open Court series? These small groups aligned with the key elements of this lesson with materials ready for you to print, laminate, cut, and use.
5th
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
 +19
Meet the Teacher Circles
This is a three in one product. Review previously learned parts of speech to kick of the year while your students are also getting to know you. They will get to make observations off your pictures or any pictures matching a given part of speech. This can also be used as a decoration in your room!
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.5.1a
, CCRA.SL.2
 +2
Student Growth with Tree Rings
Create a year-long portfolio of work while also allowing students to reflect on the growth they endured during the task. This product is designed to build a wall-display student portfolio and model reflection when an assignment is completed.
1st - 8th
For All Subjects
Farmhouse Classroom Decorations
Farmhouse banner letters and schedule cards to support your classroom theme.
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Fifth Day in Fifth Grade
Celebrate FIVE whole days in FIFTH grade with this packet of activities related to the number five.
5th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Other (Arts)
Name Plate - Create Your Own
Have your students pick the letters of their first name and design their own nameplate showing off their favorites in letter-corresponding favorites! Excellent get-to-know-you activity to start the year.
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Revision Workshop Posters
Do you ask your students to revise their writing, but are welcomed with limited effort and the shrug of shoulders? This method will guide your students through the revision process with specific tasks, goals, and prompts to make their writing as strong as it can be.
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.5.4
, W.5.5
, W.5.6
 +9
Farmhouse Schedule Cards
These farmhouse schedule cards match with my farmhouse banner letters to add to your decorative style in any classroom setting or homeschool.
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Farmhouse Classroom Decorations
Farmhouse Banner Letters
Farmhouse Letter Banner set with letters and punctuation. Great for any theme to use in classrooms, bulletin boards, signs, posters, or any decorative choice.
Not Specific
Classroom Community
Also included in:Â Farmhouse Classroom Decorations
Point of View Posters
These posters are meant to provide a visual for your students to better understand the meaning of each point of view.
3rd - 8th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.6
Capitalization Rules Poster
Need a reference sheet or poster in your classroom to look back to when students are editing their writing? Here is a quick reference tool for capitalization rules with highlighted examples.
2nd - 8th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
Student Turn-In To-Do Checklist
This free product will help increase classroom management and provides students with a mental checklist before turning in their work.
2nd - 8th
For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
Hey fellow educators! I am Krista Bender, a current fifth grade teacher. I am in my 18th year in education in the state of Alabama. I have served as a fifth grade teacher, reading coach, and assistant principal. I came back to serve in the classroom when my first child was born to allow more time off to be a mom. I have been creating items for my classroom throughout the years, but have just started to sell my creations. I look forward to connecting with some fantastic teachers through this process.
Teaching style
I prefer an interactive classroom that hits all the major content areas through mini lessons and small group instruction.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year for my school - 2013
Elementary Teacher of the Year for my District - 2013
ASCD Emerging Leader Award - 2013
Teacher of the Year for my school - 2021
Owens-Young Technology Teacher of the Year - 2025
ALA Literacy Fall Conference Presenter on "Animating Literacy" - 2025
My own education history
BS in Elementary Education from University of Alabama
MA in Instructional Leadership from University of Alabama
Currently pursuing NBCT
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