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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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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
Compliment Cards
Do you implement morning meetings, or what an effective and thoughtful activity to start morning meetings? This activity promotes finding strengths in others, provides a text to support purpose, and celebrates students!
K - 6th
Classroom Community, Close Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
Figuratively Speaking
Use this product to define types of figurative language, use figurative language, and write with figurative language. It can be combined with other content areas or in isolation, giving you flexibility in how it can be integrated.
3rd - 7th
Literature, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.SL.5
+5
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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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