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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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Frontier Day Hosting Materials
Studying Westward Expansion, but want to the experience to be authentic? Here are some materials to host a frontier day and play the role of families deciding to travel west. Included are family names, wagon roles, budget limits, supply list, shopping list, postcards, maps, etc.
2nd - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (Math), U.S. History
CCSS
W.5.2d
, W.5.3
, W.5.3a
 +7
Civil War Journal
This product includes various activities to learn about ideas related to the American Civil War. Topics include causes of the war, weaponry, significant figures, daily life, jobs, Underground Railroad, major battles, Emancipation Proclamation, and Gettysburg Address.
4th - 7th
Reading Strategies, U.S. History, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.10
 +2
Rudolph Scamper
Using the revising technique of SCAMPER, this activity asks students to "SCAMPER" through the classic story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and change aspects of the story to create their own version.
3rd - 7th
Literature, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +11
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
Constitutional Chapters
This product covers content from the Great Compromise to the creation of our Constitution. Content includes: The Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Federalists vs. Antifederalists, Bill of Rights, George Washington becoming president, amendments, and the branches of government.
3rd - 6th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Santa's New Ride
Are your students focused on the upcoming holiday season. Use this informational writing activity to combine that interest with creative writing. Students will interact with the writing process by brainstorming, drafting, and reviewing their writing that describes a new transportation for Santa.
2nd - 7th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.5.1a
, W.5.1b
, W.5.1d
 +10
Book Club Activities and Responses
To encourage collaboration, discussion, and reflection, these activities are to be used alongside a book club for students to complete.
3rd - 7th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.10
Halloween SCAMPER Creative Writing Activity
This Halloween-themed writing activity combines creativity, fun, and writing process all in one. This can be used as station work, writing process project, or just a Halloween Day fun activity. It uses the SCAMPER acronym (substitute, combine, adapt, modify, purpose, eliminate, and rearrange) to think critically about our reading stories.
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
 +1
The Tense Trek (Review Verb Tense Game)
Review perfect verb tenses with your students with this small group game!
4th - 6th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
L.5.1b
Valentine's Day Box Voting
Have fun on Valentine's Day by allowing students to vote for their classmates' creativity on their Valentine's Day boxes and award the winners!
2nd - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Other (Arts)
New Year Reflections
Start the second semester or your January term with a quick reflection on the past, a look toward the future, and qualities needed to achieve a goal.
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
Fluency Checks
Would you like a variety of ways to assess student fluency through reading, reflecting, writing, and speaking? Here are some leveled fluency checks that are aligned with the Reading Recurring Standards.
2nd - 6th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.10
, RI.5.10
, RF.5.3
 +11
Paragraph Practice
Before mastering essays, your students need to master what an organized paragraph structure should look like. Use this tool to review, introduce, or assess students' ability to identify and use elements in a paragraph.
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.5.1b
, W.5.2
, W.5.2a
 +13
Comma Slap!
Need a multi-sensory approach for editing your writing and using commas appropriately? Create comma slap sticks and have students interact with the editing process kinesthetically.
3rd - 7th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.5.5
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.L.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
Passion Project
Do you need to reengage your students and motivated them to research, write, and present? This project promotes writing and speaking growth by using students' personal interests as their tool and focus within the project.
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Informational Text, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.5.1a
, W.5.1b
, W.5.1d
 +32
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
Parent Power Resources
Do you receive the question "How can I help my child" at parent conferences or through email quite often? Here is a resource to help dissipate that from happening. Pass this out at Parent Night, Open House, or Meet the Teacher to help build a partnership with parents!
3rd - 7th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Reading Strategies
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, RL.5.2
 +10
Door Hangers for Students
These classroom door hangers would be a great add-on to your Meet the Teacher events or Open House. It allows students a chance to bring their school home with them and connect school with home.
K - 5th
Classroom Community
Visualizing the Preamble to the Constitution
Want to celebrate Constitution Day or discussing the Preamble and need your students to visualize the meaning of the vocabulary? Use this product to break it down and add some creativity.
3rd - 12th
Government, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
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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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