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
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
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
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
Paragraph Practice
Before mastering essays, your students need to master what an organized paragraph structure should look like. Use this tool to review, introduce, or assess students' ability to identify and use elements in a paragraph.
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.5.1b
, W.5.2
, W.5.2a
 +13
Native American Matrix
This project combines many required standards and practice all in one. This activity includes reading of informational text, organizing learned material onto graphic organizers, collaboration and discourse among peers, and adapting learned material into new context.
4th - 6th
Native Americans, Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.4
, CCRA.R.1
 +6
Move and Review Task Cards
Do you want a cumulative review that is more than just answering questions? These task cards make answering questions more enjoyable and add some movement to energize your students.
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.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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