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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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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
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
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
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
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
Ancient Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids - Geography
This Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle has over 350 pages of Egypt projects and activities. It contains Ancient Egypt reading passages, an Ancient Egypt timeline, comprehension questions, an Ancient Egypt map, foldable activities, projects, graphic organizers, and more! ✅ Be sure to click on the previews for detailed descriptions and images of exactly what is included in this package.✅ SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE OF EGYPT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AT A REDUCED PRICE! This is a HUGE val
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+70
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
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
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
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
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
Greek Mythology Unit - Greece Myth Close Reading - Myth Projects Activities
Greek Mythology Unit: Close Reading Resource Bundle - Full Text Myths and Resources. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit or study of Greek myths, these Greece close reading resources help students learn all about the Greek gods and goddesses! Myths included in this package:⭐Pandora ⭐Perseus and Medusa ⭐Prometheus ⭐Icarus and Daedalus ⭐Bellerophon and Pegasus ⭐Atlanta ⭐Heracles ⭐Orpheus and Eurydice Close Reading is a highly effective Common Core strategy that helps students better un
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.10
+30
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Projects and Activities - Reading Passages - Map - Test
Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook unit - This 220+ page package of Mesopotamia activities contains everything you need to teach a complete Ancient Mesopotamia unit! This includes reading passages, research activities, foldable activities, questions, artifact analysis, graphic organizers, and more. Perfect for your Mesopotamia or Ancient Civilizations unit, all resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep in needed – simp
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+56
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
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
The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey Novel Study Resource Bundle - This comprehensive and complete literature resource package for teaching a Homer's Odyssey Unit features 15 different best selling Odyssey Activities. A must for your Odyssey Unit, this literature resource package includes 15 of my best selling Odyssey resources. These include comprehension question exit tickets, character analysis activities, background information, and a variety of other projects and activities. ✅ Be sure to check out the previews of
5th - 9th
Ancient History, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+24
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
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
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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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