About the store
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
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
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
3rd Grade Spiral Review
Based on third grade standards, this review spirals through the concepts taught within third grade to increase retention of material and develop mastery.
3rd
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RF.3.3
, RF.3.3a
, RF.3.3c
 +47
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
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
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
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
Book Tasting Log
Hosting a Book Tasting? This log will help engage your students to provide their personal feelings about the books they taste.
2nd - 12th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
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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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