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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
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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
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
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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.
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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