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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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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
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: Farmhouse Classroom Decorations
Studies Weekly Notes
Do you use the Studies Weekly curriculum? This note-taking page allows students to explore online portions and track their learning.
3rd - 5th
Other (Social Studies), Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.5.4
, RI.5.7
, RI.5.10
+3
Vocabulary Parade Extensions
Does your school host a Vocabulary Parade? These extensions of the event provide a more in-depth learning opportunity that practices morphology and vocabulary strategies.
1st - 6th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.5.3
, RF.5.3a
, CCRA.SL.1
+3
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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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