CreatingInspiredLearning
162 Followers
Medford, Oregon, United States
About the store
As a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, I've worn many hats in the field of education. From my beginnings as a classroom teacher to my roles as an instructional coach and Teaching and Learning Facilitator, I've consistently strived to create, inspire, and learn. My journey has primarily focused on nurturing young minds in grades K-3, evolving into my current position as a Teaching and Learning Facilitator and curriculum writer for our ELA district curriculum.
Throughout my career, I've honed my expertise through diverse professional development opportunities. Serving as a studio teacher for the Mathematics Teacher Development Group and becoming a writing teacher consultant with the Oregon Writing Project have enriched my skills. I have also earned a micro-credential in the Science of Reading through Drexel University.
My dedication to excellence extends beyond formal training. I am deeply invested in researching best practices, staying abreast of educational trends, and crafting engaging lessons. Sharing successful strategies and ideas with fellow educators brings me immense joy. For me, teaching isn't just a profession; it's a passion. I firmly believe that when you love what you do, it never feels like work.
Read more
Store categories
All resources
Filters
Subject
Resource type
Standard
Informational Book Template: A Digital Writing Resource
The whole point of writing anything is to PUBLISH! My students love publishing and yours will too with this easy to use Google Slide template. This pdf includes a link to a Google Slide Informational Book Template. Each slide is a page of a book. Book Template Pages Included: -Cover Page -Table of Contents -Introduction Page -4 Pages with Headings -Conclusion Page -Meet the Author Page -Glossary Page When you click on the link you will be prompted to copy this document into your own Google acc
2nd - 6th
Writing
Classroom Conversations: 15 Life Skills Mini-Lessons
This resource contains 15 life skills mini lessons designed to bring out the best in your students. Each topic helps students develop the life skills they will need to be successful in school, at home and in life. Taking 5-10 minutes to discuss these valuable skills will not only help students to develop healthy habits, you will be inspiring children to be more enthusiastic, productive and team-oriented. All of which are the building blocks to developing the classroom community that you want. Th
K - 5th
Character Education
Hooks, Conclusions & Transitions: Planning Narratives
This resource can be used to teach some of the most commonly used hooks, conclusions, and transition words for writing narratives. Here is what is included: Posters/Anchor Charts: • What Is A Hook? • Question Hook • Flashback Hook • Snapshot Hook • Talking Hook • Sound Effect Hook • Single Word Hook • Tongue Twister Hook • What Makes A Good Conclusion? • Circular Ending • Hope or a Wish Ending • Strong Feeling Ending • Question or Wondering Ending • Advice Ending • Lesson Learned Ending • 3 tran
2nd - 5th
Writing
Writers' Workshop Posters
This product is comprised of 22 letter sized posters targeted to improve the management and organization of Writer’s Workshop. Posters can be used as they are or enlarged (directions included).
Poster titles include:
• What we think & what we can say… we can write!
• Choosing a Topic
• Guidelines for Writer’s Workshop (2 versions)
• When You Think You Are Done (2 versions)
• Notebook Guidelines
• Quiet Writing Time Rules
• Sharing Rules
• Use Detail
• Student Sharing Day Sign-up
• Good Listening
1st - 6th
Writing
Spelling Resource Book
Created to help students spell unknown words, this product is similar to a “Primary Dictionary” or “Sound Wall” but in a book format. Unlike a traditional primary dictionary, this resource includes speech sounds (phonemes) rather than merely the letters of the alphabet. This product includes both a PDF document for printing individual student books as well as a Google Slide digital version. The student book is a half-page size and is meant to be copied using both sides and bound with a square
1st - 5th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
L.1.2d
, L.1.2e
, L.2.2d
+4
Yes! No! T-Chart Examples and Non-Examples for Correct Behavior
Reinforce behavior lessons by having students illustrate examples and non-examples of common classroom rules, procedures and routines. Send home or collect to form a class book.
Included:
51 T-chart graphic organizers with examples of correct and incorrect behaviors.
T-Chart Topics Included:
• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Entering the Room
• Leaving the Room
• Restrooms
• Signal for Attention
• Lining Up
• First Five Minutes
• Last Five Minutes
• Supplies
• Asking for Help
• Turnin
1st - 6th
Managing Writers' Workshop: Focus Wall & Writing Center
Writer’s Workshop should be easy and fun! Set your students and yourself up for success by getting organized. This resource will help you clearly teach the writing process for any type of writing and will help your students to become independent writers.
Included:
1. Focus wall example
2. Writing posters with defined expectations: (Plan, Draft, Self-Conference, Peer-
Conference, Teacher-Conference, Final Revision & Publish)
3. Hanging clip chart for keeping track of students during the
2nd - 6th
Writing
Classroom Energizers for Body & Mind
This resource provides 14 brain break exercises that are paired with positive affirmations. You have heard of brain breaks and maybe you have heard of positive affirmations, this resource combines both to help kids reach their highest potential mentally, emotionally and academically.
Each exercise is introduced with a photo demonstration and reinforced with step by step instructions. They are meant to be short exercises introduced one at a time or a few in a series. They can be practiced any ti
K - 5th
Character Education, Physical Education
You Said It! Edit! Editing & Revising Made Easy!
Editing checklists don’t work. This checklist starts out blank. Each editing and revising skill is introduced one at a time with posters that provide an example of exactly what is expected. Each editing checklist can be individualized depending on student needs and capabilities.
K - 5th
Writing
CCSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.5
+7
Digital Book Review
Help students write a book review with this easy-to-use template! Each page of the template includes built-in anchor charts to help guide students in the writing process. This product includes: 1. Three Book Review Examples 2. Google Slide Book Review Template Template Pages Included:Introduction Summary 2 Reasons & Examples Conclusion 3. Writing A Book Review Anchor Chart When you click on the link within this PDF you will be prompted to make a copy of this Google Slide presentation into
1st - 3rd
Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.2.1
, W.3.1
+1
Spelling Spy: Find the Pattern
Introducing Spelling Spy: Find the Pattern. This is a Google Slide deck to help teach spelling patterns in English! Say goodbye to traditional memorization with our innovative approach. Instead of rote learning, we focus on teaching 22 of the most common spelling patterns by presenting them in words and asking students to identify the patterns they notice. In this way we empower students to discover these patterns themselves. This not only enhances retention but also fosters a deeper understan
1st - 5th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
Out With Spelling Doubt! Student Dictionary/Word Book
This resource includes spelling strategies as well as a Student Word Book. The Quick Try strategy explicitly teaches students how to spell unknown words. The Word Book allows teachers to add and clarify pages separately therefore making it a more user friendly and functional tool for students. Not only is this word book practical, it also includes more than just sight words by providing lists of commonly requested words in today’s classrooms.
K - 5th
Reading, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
W.K.5
, W.1.5
, W.2.5
+8
Classroom Agreements
When I think of classroom management, I think of building community. What better way to build community than deciding as a group the type of classroom we want by writing a class agreement together? A CLASS AGREEMENT is something that is built WITH students. This activity can be much more powerful than simply dictating the rules to students in the first weeks of school. Students are much more likely to follow agreements that they themselves have had a hand in creating. Included:Step-by-Step L
K - 5th
3 Step Revising: A Digital Writing Resource
Teach kids to revise their writing in 3 easy steps. This resource includes 2 Google Slide links in a PDF file. Lesson Slides for Teachers3 Steps to Revising Google Slide Tool for students. The "Lesson Slides" include 3 lessons, one for each step in the revising process. Lesson 1: Word Choice Lesson 2: Add Detail Lesson 3: Use Transitions The " 3 Steps to Revising Google Slide Tool" includes synonyms for commonly used words, sensory and feeling detail word lists, and sentence starters for
2nd - 6th
Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
W.2.5
, W.3.5
, W.4.5
+2
Editable Template for Publishing All About...Books
This easy to use fill-in-the-blank document makes the publishing process easy! Have students type or set up a publishing system where an adult types student work.
Included:
1. template for typing student All About…books
2. template for rewriting students’ All About… books by hand
3. book cover page
4. table of contents page
5. writing pages with space for headings, pictures and captions
6. glossary page
7. index page
8. extra blank pages
9. detailed instructions for constructing books
K - 5th
Informational Text, Writing
Class Who's Who Book
Create a “Who’s Who” book as a community building activity. This is a great first week of school homework assignment! My students love completing this assignment and enjoy reading the Who’s Who book all year long!
Included:
• parent letter (English & Spanish)
• “I am special!” writing page
• blank page for decorating, with directions
• binder/book cover
1st - 5th
Other (Arts), Writing
Showing 1-16 of 16 results
About the store
Experience
As a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, I've worn many hats in the field of education. From my beginnings as a classroom teacher to my roles as an instructional coach and Teaching and Learning Facilitator, I've consistently strived to create, inspire, and learn. My journey has primarily focused on nurturing young minds in grades K-3, evolving into my current position as a Teaching and Learning Facilitator and curriculum writer for our ELA district curriculum.
Throughout my career, I've honed my expertise through diverse professional development opportunities. Serving as a studio teacher for the Mathematics Teacher Development Group and becoming a writing teacher consultant with the Oregon Writing Project have enriched my skills. I have also earned a micro-credential in the Science of Reading through Drexel University.
My dedication to excellence extends beyond formal training. I am deeply invested in researching best practices, staying abreast of educational trends, and crafting engaging lessons. Sharing successful strategies and ideas with fellow educators brings me immense joy. For me, teaching isn't just a profession; it's a passion. I firmly believe that when you love what you do, it never feels like work.
Teaching style
As an educator, my overarching aim is to cultivate an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where students flourish not only academically but also emotionally and socially. I firmly believe in the power of mindfulness and purposefulness to instill a vibrant and enthusiastic perspective on life. Moreover, I am committed to fostering a positive school culture by leading with empathy, encouragement, and a dedication to mutual respect among students and staff alike.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Yet to be added.
My own education history
I earned my MAT and my BA in History from Southern Oregon University
Additional biographical information
Born, raised, and educated in Oregon, I am a wife and mother of two. Besides teaching, I find joy in the simple pleasures of life such as spending quality time with my family, indulging in reading, and engaging in various creative writing projects. My hobbies include crafting and exploring new culinary delights through cooking.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands