Brainy Bear
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With 16 years of experience teaching both English Language Arts and History across multiple grade levels, I bring a deep understanding of how students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
My classroom experience has shaped every resource I create. I know firsthand what it takes to balance rigor with engagement, structure with flexibility, and high expectations with meaningful support. Teaching across subjects and grade levels has given me a strong perspective on skill progression — how students develop analytical thinking, writing stamina, and confidence over time.
Each lesson is designed to be practical, classroom-tested, and purposeful. The goal is not just to assign work, but to foster thoughtful discussion, deeper comprehension, and lasting understanding.
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World History “Would You Rather?!” BIG Bundle of Bellringers
224 World History “Would You Rather?!” BellringersBring energy, discussion, and critical thinking into your World History classroom with this set of 224 fun and engaging “Would You Rather?!” bellringers for World History! These prompts are designed to get students thinking, debating, writing, and making connections in a NO-Prep, student-friendly format. Each prompt presents students with a choice related to history, culture, leadership, daily life, geography, inventions, beliefs, or challenges.
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
, RH.6-8.7
+2
Bellringers | Modern World History “Would You Rather?!”
80 Modern World History “Would You Rather?!” Bellringers Bring energy, discussion, and critical thinking into your Modern World History unit with this set of 80 fun and engaging “Would You Rather?!” bellringers for world history! These prompts are designed to get students thinking, debating, writing, and making connections to Modern World History in a low-prep, student-friendly format. Each prompt presents students with a choice related to ancient history, culture, leadership, daily life, geogra
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
, RH.6-8.7
+2
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
Bellringers | World History - Medieval to Early Modern Times
80 World History “Would You Rather?!” Bellringers | Medieval to Early Modern TimesBring energy, discussion, and critical thinking into your Medieval to Early Modern Times unit with this set of 80 fun and engaging “Would You Rather?!” bellringers for world history! These prompts are designed to get students thinking, debating, writing, and making connections to Medieval to Early Modern Times in a low-prep, student-friendly format. Each prompt presents students with a choice related to ancient his
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
, RH.6-8.7
+2
Bellringers | World History - Ancient Civilizations “Would You Rather?!”
64 World History “Would You Rather?!” Bellringers | Ancient CivilizationsBring energy, discussion, and critical thinking into your Ancient Civilizations unit with this set of 64 fun and engaging “Would You Rather?!” bellringers for world history! These prompts are designed to get students thinking, debating, writing, and making connections to major ancient civilizations in a low-prep, student-friendly format. Each prompt presents students with a choice related to ancient history, culture, leader
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
, RH.6-8.7
+2
World History Curriculum BIG Bundle (Grades 6-9)
NEW 2026! Ultimate Curriculum Bundle for World History (28 Total Units)This complete 11,307 page 28-unit BIG Bundle combines full-year curriculum bundles on Ancient Civilizations, Medieval to Early Modern Times, and Modern World History. Included is everything you need to take students from Early Humans through Modern Times, fully planned, visually engaging, and leveled for middle grades. NO PREP required! Each unit includes guided presentations, scaffolded student materials, built-in quizzes an
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+7
Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
NEW 2026! Modern World History – Ultimate 10-Unit Curriculum Bundle for World History (Grades 6-9)This complete 4,024 page 10-unit Modern World History Bundle has everything you need to take students from the Scientific Revolution to Modern Global Issues—fully planned, visually engaging, and leveled for middle grades. NO PREP required! Each unit includes guided presentations, scaffolded student materials, built-in quizzes and discussion, and creative projects to make world history fun, accessib
6th - 9th
European History, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+7
Modern Global Issues | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page Modern Global Issues is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned, leveled for mid
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+5
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
Cold War | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page Cold War Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned, leveled for mid
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.3
, RH.6-8.4
+5
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
World War II (WW2) | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page World War II (WW2) Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned, level
6th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+5
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
World War I (WW1) | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page World War I (WW1) Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned, levele
6th - 9th
European History, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+5
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
Imperialism | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page "Imperialism" Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned, leveled fo
6th - 9th
European History, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
, RH.6-8.1
+7
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
Industrial Revolution | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page "Industrial Revolution" Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned,
6th - 9th
European History, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+8
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
Political Revolutions | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page "Political Revolutions" Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned,
6th - 9th
European History, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+5
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
The Enlightenment | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page "The Enlightenment" Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned, leve
6th - 9th
European History, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+5
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
Absolute Monarchies | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page "Absolute Monarchies" Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully planned, le
6th - 9th
European History, Middle Ages, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+5
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
The Scientific Revolution | Complete Unit Bundle (Everything You Need)
UPDATED 2026! This 401-page "The Scientific Revolution" Unit Bundle is exactly what you need to take students from start to finish of class, engaged in visually stimulating lesson presentations using guided notes so students follow along, followed by a quick quiz to check for understanding (and easy grading!), small-group/partner discussion questions to get students collaborating, and an exit activity to round out a perfect class period in history! No prep required — all lessons are fully plann
6th - 9th
European History, Middle Ages, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Also included in: Modern World History - Ultimate Curriculum Bundle (Grades 6-9)
Into the Wild Novel Study Unit BUNDLE (Everything You Need)
*NEW Release! 2026 Into the Wild - Ultimate Novel Study Unit (All on editable Google Slides, PPT, and PDF, with Digital Resources) This complete 447-page no-prep novel study unit bundle on Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, was created to engage your class with student-favorite activities. Included is everything you need, with step-by-step instructions and high-quality activities presented in a variety of formats (for teacher preference), including: Google Slides (editable), PowerPoint (editable)
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+5
Into the Wild - Student Workbook (Print & Digital)
Help students explore Krakauer’s powerful true story of independence, idealism, risk, and self-discovery with this 32-page Into the Wild Student Workbook. Designed to keep readers engaged and thinking critically, this resource blends creative responses, literary analysis, and structured chapter-by-chapter work that guides students through the entire novel. What’s Included:Creative Prompts & Activities:Symbol and metaphor mini-tasks, perspective rewrite, cause and consequence, idealism on trial,
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+3
Also included in: Into the Wild Novel Study Unit BUNDLE (Everything You Need)
Into the Wild - Character Story Stream: Social Media Activity (Print & Digital)
Bring characters to life with this creative, multimedia activity perfect for an engaging Into the Wild novel study. Students explore a character’s development by creating a mini social media profile, 3 journal entries, and 3 social media-style posts based on key moments in the text. This activity blends personal reflection with public persona, encouraging deeper analysis and creativity. What’s Included:Mini Social Media Profile Template3 Inner Thoughts Journal Pages3 Public Social Media Pos
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.3
, RL.11-12.7
+1
Also included in: Into the Wild Novel Study Unit BUNDLE (Everything You Need)
Into the Wild - Quote Analysis Activity
This Into the Wild Quote Analysis Activity is an engaging and challenging way for students to deepen character and plot understanding. This end-of-novel activity features 4 important quotes and lines as follows: Alaska has long been a magnet for dreamers and misfits, people who think the unsullied enormity of the Last Frontier will patch all the holes in their lives. - Jon KrakauerHey Guys! This is the last communication you shall receive from me. I now walk out to live amongst the wild. Take
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.4
, RL.11-12.10
Also included in: Into the Wild Novel Study Unit BUNDLE (Everything You Need)
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About the store
Experience
With 16 years of experience teaching both English Language Arts and History across multiple grade levels, I bring a deep understanding of how students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
My classroom experience has shaped every resource I create. I know firsthand what it takes to balance rigor with engagement, structure with flexibility, and high expectations with meaningful support. Teaching across subjects and grade levels has given me a strong perspective on skill progression — how students develop analytical thinking, writing stamina, and confidence over time.
Each lesson is designed to be practical, classroom-tested, and purposeful. The goal is not just to assign work, but to foster thoughtful discussion, deeper comprehension, and lasting understanding.
Teaching style
My teaching style centers on depth, clarity, and meaningful engagement.
I believe students learn best when they are challenged to think critically, supported with purposeful structure, and given space to develop their own ideas. In my classroom, learning is active — discussions are thoughtful, writing is intentional, and reading goes beyond surface-level comprehension.
I value strong routines and clear expectations, but I also prioritize flexibility and authentic conversation. Students are encouraged to question, analyze, and make connections that extend beyond the text. Skills are built progressively, with careful scaffolding that promotes independence and confidence over time.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Throughout my 16 years in education, the most meaningful recognition has always come from student growth and classroom impact. However, I am deeply honored to have been named Teacher of the Year twice — a recognition that reflects not only instructional dedication, but also a commitment to building strong relationships and a positive learning culture.
Some of my proudest “shining moments” aren’t formal recognitions at all — they’re the breakthrough discussions, the reluctant readers who find confidence, the writers who discover their voice, and the classes that leave stronger thinkers than when they arrived.
My own education history
PhD in Global Relations and Master of Arts Degree in Education
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