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Hey there! I’m Marissa, the heart behind Creative Classroom Core. With twenty years of teaching experience across grades 2-9, I understand the challenges and joys of engaging young minds. My passion lies in bringing lessons to life through hands-on learning experiences.
At Creative Classroom Core, my goal is to create innovative and rigorous learning experiences that captivate students' interests while also being mindful of your time. I believe that it's possible to provide high-quality education without sacrificing your personal and family time.
Throughout my teaching journey, I've discovered the immense value of interactive and immersive educational activities. That's why I pour creativity, love, and thoughtful planning into every resource I create. From ready-to-go lessons to organizational tools, each product is designed to help you teach your best and make your lesson planning easier.
I am deeply committed to supporting teachers in their mission to inspire and educate. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, I'm here to help you bring excitement and engagement to your classroom.
Thank you for being a part of the Creative Classroom Core community. I look forward to continuing this journey together and helping you create unforgettable learning experiences for your students!
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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit - Comprehension Questions - Book Study
This huge 225+ page The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit contains an array of digital and printable reading comprehension activities for this Newberry Award winner by Katherine Applegate. This book study contains One and Only Ivan activities and projects, including vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and other One and Only Ivan fun activities. ✅Save time planning with these easy to implement NO PREP resources. The wide variety of activities focus on reading comprehension and encourag
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.10
+50
Wonder Novel Study Unit - Reading Comprehension Questions - Wonder Activities
Wonder Novel Study Unit - This literature guide contains a comprehensive novel study on Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This package contains over 200 pages of Wonder activities and projects, including Wonder questions, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, and worksheets. This book study requires very little teacher prep – simply print and teach! A comprehensive and in-depth novel study for an incredible book. A favorite with both students and teachers, this novel makes for an excellent read alou
3rd - 6th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+38
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Novel Study Unit - Projects - Activities
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Novel Study contains 200+ pages of everything you need to teach a complete The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe unit or Narnia unit. Detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, story element analysis, foldable activities, graphic organizers, engaging projects, and a final unit test are all included in this resource package. All activities included in this The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe literature guide are classr
3rd - 6th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+19
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study - Chapter Questions - Activities
This comprehensive 170+ Page Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Unit is perfect for your upcoming Roald Dahl novel study. This package contains Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chapter questions, answers keys, projects, graphic organizers, and activities. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! ✅Be sure to check out the preview for pictures and descriptions of everything included in this giant product! ★IMPORTANT NOTE: All of these activities were designed with busy teach
2nd - 5th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
+44
The Wild Robot Novel Study Unit - The Wild Robot Projects Questions Activities
This 250+ Page Wild Robot Novel Study Unit is a complete unit plan for The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. This Wild Robot literature guide contains classroom tested Wild Robot reading comprehension questions, interactive class activities, Wild Robot worksheets, graphic organizers, paired non-fiction reading passages, and printable assignments. A full set of Wild Robot questions are included, which focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detail
3rd - 5th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+30
Paper Bag Book Report Project - Novel Study Templates - Book Study Activities
Paper Bag Book Report: Fun Book Report Project for ANY Novel or Short Story- This package is perfect for your upcoming novel study unit or short story unit, as it provides students with everything they need to create a Paper Bag Book Report on ANY novel or short story! All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, detailed instructions, and templates! Two separate Paper Bag Book Report packages have been included: one for use with ANY novel, and one th
3rd - 6th
Literature, Reading, Short Stories
Greek Mythology Unit - Create A Monster Activity - Ancient Greece Myths Projects
Ancient Greek Mythology Unit - Create Your own Monster from Greek Mythology Project - This Ancient Greece Mythology resource contains everything students need to create their own monster from Greek Mythology. Using the templates and graphic organizers provided, students develop, illustrate, and write about their own Greek Monsters. This Ancient Greek Mythology resource package is an excellent addition to your Ancient Greece unit, and is an engaging activity to practice creative writing and chara
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, Visual Arts
The Solar System and Planets Activities Unit - Outer Space Projects - Astronauts
This 130+ page complete solar system unit for elementary contains everything you need to complete an engaging space interactive notebook. It contains a variety of solar system activities for your upcoming space unit, including solar system reading comprehension passages and questions, solar system worksheets, planet and solar system projects, and more! It includes information on astronauts, planets, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, and more. ⭐⭐⭐M✅Detailed instructions and student examples in
3rd - 6th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.3
, RI.3.4
+61
Because of Winn Dixie Novel Study Unit - Fun Activities - Projects - Questions
Because of Winn Dixie Novel Study with Questions, Vocabulary, and Activities - This 200+ page resource is perfect for your upcoming Because of Winn Dixie novel study! Engage your learners with reading comprehension questions, foldable activities, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, and engaging projects. While all of the activities included in this package can be used as is, they make an excellent addition to a Reader’s Notebook. Reader’s Notebooks are powerful tools that enable student
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Novel Studies, Reading
Also included in: CUSTOM NOVEL STUDY BUNDLE
Solar System Unit - Space Unit - Scavenger Hunt - Space Activities Projects
This Solar System Scavenger Hunt Activity features 16 space fact cards. Students hunt for fact cards hung around the classroom, hallway, or outdoor space, and record them on the included space activity pages. Perfect for a solar system, astronaut or space unit, the introductory activity engages students and gets them excited to learn more! ✅Be sure to check out the preview for detailed pictures and descriptions of everything included in this product.Highlights of this engaging resource include:⭐
3rd - 5th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit Bundle - Comprehension Activities Project
This One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit Bundle contains FIVE different novel study resources for The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Everything you need to teach this novel is included - Questions, Projects, and Review Activities. NO PREP needed! ✅Be sure to check out the previews of each individual resource included in this bundle for detailed images and descriptions of exactly what is included.★This is bundle is a HUGE VALUE - grab three engaging novel study resources at a reduced
3rd - 6th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
Pioneers Life along the Oregon Trail Westward Expansion Unit Projects Activities
Learn all about pioneer life, the Oregon Trail, and Westward movement with this complete Pioneer Interactive Notebook! These pioneer activities contain reading passages and comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and foldables. These pioneer worksheets are perfect for Pioneer Days and would be a great addition to a unit on Pioneer Cat or Little House in the Big Woods unit! ✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for a detailed description and images of exactly what is included in t
2nd - 5th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.3
+39
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study - Activity Pages - Word Search - Coloring Fun
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Activity Packet - This packet of fun activities includes a variety different worksheets and activities for your next The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Novel Study. Perfect for fast finishers or learning extensions, this resource comes with coloring pages, word search, plot sequencing activity, character description templates, writing prompts, name that character activity, and more! ✅Be sure to check out the preview, as it contains pictures and detaile
3rd - 6th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
The Tale of Despereaux Novel Study Unit - Projects Activities Questions
The Tale of Despereaux Novel Study Unit contains over 170 pages of digital and printable reading comprehension activities. It includes The Tale of Despereaux comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, projects, a STEM challenge, and other fun activities. ✅Save time planning with these easy to implement NO PREP resources. The wide variety of activities focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Gummy Bear Science Experiment Unit - Osmosis Science Lab Project Activity
Gummy Bear Osmosis Activity! This package contains all of the student lab materials for a science experiment on Gummy Bear Osmosis. Perfect for your upcoming elementary science unit, this is a great way to learn about the scientific method. This science activity could be done as a whole class or done individually. In this sweet experiment, students will apply the scientific method to investigate a problem. Students work to answer the question “What will happen to a Gummy Bear when it is soaked i
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Learning Styles Inventory - Learning Style Survey - Back to School Activity Quiz
This Student Survey of Learning Styles and Learning Style Quiz focuses on the theory of multiple intelligences, and is a great for Back to School project - these learning styles activities teach students all about key learning types like auditory, visual, and kinesthetic, as well as right and left brain dominance. A learning styles assessment (with learning styles quiz and marking key) are included. Do you want to teach your students in the most effective way possible? Get to know their indi
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.10
+27
Outdoor Learning Activity - Measurement Scavenger Hunt - Math Worksheets Project
This complete Outdoor Education Activity is a perfect back to school activity and contains everything you need to complete this engaging outdoor math and measurement activity. This is a great way to take learning outside, and is perfect for the Reggio Emilia or nature based classroom! Have your students head outside, hunt for, estimate, and measure a variety of items using standard and non-standard units of measure. ✅The preview video gives an overview of Outdoor Learning Activities designed by
2nd - 5th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.D.9
+11
The Lemonade War Novel Study Unit - Chapter Questions - Math Activities Project
This 120 PAGE The Lemonade War Novel Study Unit contains a complete unit plan for The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies. Perfect for a Lemonade War interactive notebook, these Lemonade War activities are classroom tested and include chapter questions, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. A full set of Lemonade War questions are included, which focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer k
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+47
Text Evidence - Citing Text Evidence - Main Idea and Supporting Details Activity
Prove Your Answer - Finding Text Evidence and Finding the Main Idea - Winter Animal Edition - This package contains Winter Animal themed non-fiction reading passages with comprehension questions to locate main idea and supporting details by using a simple color coding strategy. Five different Winter Animal themed passages are included, so you can use them for practice or review throughout the winter season! ✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and previews for detailed images and information of
2nd - 4th
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.10
+9
Restart Novel Study Projects - Restart by Gordon Korman Questions and Activities
Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study Unit contains 150 pages of digital and printable reading comprehension activities. It includes Restart questions, vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, projects, and other fun activities. ✅Save time planning with these easy to implement NO PREP resources. The wide variety of activities focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included.✅Be sure to click on the preview
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Novel Studies
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Hey there! I’m Marissa, the heart behind Creative Classroom Core. With twenty years of teaching experience across grades 2-9, I understand the challenges and joys of engaging young minds. My passion lies in bringing lessons to life through hands-on learning experiences.
At Creative Classroom Core, my goal is to create innovative and rigorous learning experiences that captivate students' interests while also being mindful of your time. I believe that it's possible to provide high-quality education without sacrificing your personal and family time.
Throughout my teaching journey, I've discovered the immense value of interactive and immersive educational activities. That's why I pour creativity, love, and thoughtful planning into every resource I create. From ready-to-go lessons to organizational tools, each product is designed to help you teach your best and make your lesson planning easier.
I am deeply committed to supporting teachers in their mission to inspire and educate. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, I'm here to help you bring excitement and engagement to your classroom.
Thank you for being a part of the Creative Classroom Core community. I look forward to continuing this journey together and helping you create unforgettable learning experiences for your students!
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