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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
Holes Novel Study Unit - Holes Comprehension Questions - Chapter Activities
This Holes Novel Study Unit contains 300+ pages of chapter questions and activities for Holes by Louis Sachar. A complete Holes Book Study is included - graphic organizers, movie worksheet, comprehension questions, Holes character activities, STEM Challenges, Quizzes and Test, and fun final projects. Save time lesson 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
4th - 7th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+9
Also included in: CUSTOM NOVEL STUDY BUNDLE
Hatchet Novel Study Activities - Chapter Questions - Final Project - Vocabulary
Hatchet Novel Study Unit - This Hatchet Book Study contains 300+ pages with a complete unit plan for Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - Hatchet lesson plans, Hatchet vocabulary activities, final projects, Hatchet writing activities, and a full set of Hatchet chapter questions are included. These resources contain detailed reading response activities that aid reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included in this detailed Hat
4th - 8th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+6
The City of Ember Novel Study - Reading Comprehension Questions and Activities
This 300+ page The City of Ember Novel Study Unit contains a complete book study with detailed City of Ember questions, answer keys, vocabulary, City of Ember activities, story element analysis, and engaging projects. To aid reading comprehension, a variety of City of Ember graphic organizers are also included. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, detailed instructions, foldable activities, templates, and rubrics! Save time planning with these e
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.6
+11
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
The Giver Novel Study - Questions Activities Vocabulary - Final Projects - Test
The Giver Novel Study Unit contains a complete 150+ page novel study on The Giver by Lois Lowry. Everything you need to teach a complete The Giver unit is included. Detailed comprehension questions, answer keys, activities, vocabulary words, character analysis, and engaging The Giver final projects are all included. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, detailed instructions, foldables, templates, and rubrics! Very little teacher prep is needed –
5th - 8th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+55
Also included in: The Giver Novel Study Unit Bundle - Activities - Comprehension Questions
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+73
Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study Unit - Questions - Activities - Projects
Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study Unit with Questions and Activities - this complete 250+ page unit plan for Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell contains comprehension questions, activities, vocabulary, and projects. Perfect for partner work, small group, or independent study these reading strategy based literacy activities are classroom tested and include chapter by chapter questions, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. ✅ Save time plannin
4th - 7th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+61
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
Freak the Mighty Novel Study Unit Projects & Activities - Lesson Plans - Test
This Freak the Mighty Unit Novel Study contains a complete unit plan for Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. The perfect addition to your Freak the Mighty lesson plans, these resources contain a Freak the Mighty pre-reading activity, chapter questions and graphic organizers that encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included. ⭐⭐⭐A TPT Best Seller - Over 3,000 Copies Sold!✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for detailed images a
5th - 8th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+47
Also included in: Novel Study Bundle | Freak the Mighty | Maniac Magee | Wishtree | Units
Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Unit - Projects - Chapter Questions Activities
This huge 225+ page Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study contains a fully integrated, creative, and comprehensive novel study on Touching Spirit Bear. Everything you need to teach a complete Touching Spirit Bear unit is included. Detailed chapter questions, answer keys, vocabulary, story element analysis, projects, and engaging worksheets are all included in this Touching Spirit Bear literature guide. A variety of Touching Spirit Bear graphic organizers are also included. All activities are classro
5th - 8th
Novel Studies, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+25
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study Activities - Projects - Comprehension Questions
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study Unit with Activities and Projects - a complete unit plan for Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson with reading comprehension questions, activities, and projects. Perfect for a Bridge to Terabithia Interactive Notebook, these literacy activities are classroom tested and include reading strategy based chapter by chapter questions for text analysis and responding to literature, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. A fu
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+36
Also included in: CUSTOM NOVEL STUDY BUNDLE
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
Ancient Egypt Unit - Mummification Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects Activities
This Ancient Egypt Mummification Unit has over 40 pages of Ancient Egypt projects and activities. These Egypt activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Egypt unit or mummification unit. These mummification activities contain Egypt reading passages, comprehension questions, and projects about mummification! Student read and answer comprehension questions, and complete an illustrated "mummification wheel" , one pager project, and Top Three Pennant Project to demonstrate their understandi
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, Visual Arts
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+58
Greek Mythology - Allusions from Ancient Greece - Mythical Allusions Activities
This Greek mythology unit resource package contains everything you need to teach students about allusions from Greek Mythology - reading passages, graphic organizers, answer keys, foldable activities, and class posters! Detailed instructions and student examples of all of the included mythological allusions are included. It is formatted to meet the common core standards relating to allusions from Greek Mythology. These activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit or study of
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.4
, RL.4.9
+15
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
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
Maniac Magee Novel Study Unit - Discussion Questions - Projects - Activities
This 115 page huge Maniac Magee Novel Study Unit contains everything you need to teach a complete novel study on Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Detailed Maniac Magee comprehension questions, answer keys, Maniac Magee activities, vocabulary words, story element analysis, and engaging projects are all included in this Maniac Magee Literature Guide. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, detailed instructions, templates, and rubrics! This package is perfect for your up
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+42
Also included in: Novel Study Bundle | Freak the Mighty | Maniac Magee | Wishtree | Units
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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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