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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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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
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
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
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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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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