Creative Freedom
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Moline, Illinois, United States
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Welcome! My teaching journey started back in 2001, with a little group of 1st graders. Next, I spent two years teaching 5th grade in a classical education setting. I dedicated the following years to raising my own three kids and supporting them through homeschool, public school, and private school. During that time I also tried my hand at church ministry, tutoring, substituting, and even working in a school computer lab. I recently stepped back into the classroom, teaching 5th grade again. There I discovered a whole new world of curriculum and technology and of course, Teachers Pay Teachers! While I love working with kids, my heart is consistently pulled toward home. So, I'm home once again and putting my creative talents to work to support YOU!
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Psalm 23 ESV 5 Day Devotional Bible Study for Classroom, Church, or Homeschool
Guide your students through a study of Psalm 23! This 5-part lesson can be used in the classroom, at church, or for homeschooling! It can even be used for independent Bible study! Not only will students observe, interpret, and cross-reference Scripture, they will take time to reflect on how David's words apply to their own lives! This download includes:-5 student worksheets -5 teacher answer keys -Scripture from the ESV Bible
4th - 7th
Reading, Religion
What I Did NOT Do This Summer Writing Activity Icebreaker For Back To School
Are you looking for a back to school ice breaker activity that gets your students interacting and writing? Don't settle for the over-used idea of "What did you do this summer?" Bring a smile to your students' faces with a presentation of silly things you just did NOT get around to doing! Once they get the idea, they'll be excited to come up with their own responses! The student worksheet has 10 writing prompts as well as an extended response question. This activity will give you an oppo
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Creative Writing
Chapter Summary Template Setting-Characters-Plot-Thoughts-Predictions 2nd 3rd
Are you doing a novel study with your 2nd or 3rd graders? Looking for a way to help them reflect on each chapter or on one specific chapter? This resource gives space for writing or drawing about setting, characters, plot, thoughts, and predictions! Use as is, or let it be a pre-writing activity for a chapter summary paragraph! Setting - write down place where chapter takes place and draw a picture Characters - write down names and draw the face or whole body of characters Plot - write or draw
2nd - 3rd
Literature, Reading, Writing
Christmas Finish the Funny Comic Strip Drawing Writing Coloring Activity
This Christmas give your students more than just a coloring page! Give them comics! Students want to show you their funny side, but sometimes they don't know how. I create comics that provide a framework to follow, with plenty of space to be unique! Kids get to add facial expressions, dialogue, color, and extra little details as they finish the story! Comics can even be a springboard for other skills, like narrative writing, dialogue, or sequencing! This download includes a ZIP file of 3 PDF
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Creative Writing
Fairy Tale Mad Libs Grammar Writing Activity for 3rd, 4th, 5th
Are you doing a unit on fairy tales, or perhaps just looking for a fun & easy activity to fill in your schedule and encourage classroom community? These familiar stories can be used as an individual, small group, or whole class activity! The "fold and fill in" side of the page gives you and your students a chance to write down parts of speech before seeing the actual story. The results can be quite hilarious! If you're interested in more fairy tale resources, check these out:Fairy Tale Eleme
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Grammar
Finding the Average (Mean) Math Lesson with Guided Notes & Worksheet, 4th & 5th
Help your 4th or 5th grade students learn how to find the average (mean) of a set of numbers! This step by step lesson will keep their attention with guided notes, teacher-modeled problems, and an independent worksheet. Graphic organizers and plenty of white space will keep things clear so students can be successful! Download and print out 2 two-sided worksheets for your students. Worksheet 1 - guided notes and model problems Worksheet 2 - four independent problems Answer Keys are included fo
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Numbers, Statistics
Winter Finish the Funny Comic Strip Drawing Writing Activity ~ Snow & Football
This winter give your students more than just a coloring page! Give them comics! Students want to show you their funny side, but sometimes they don't know how. I create comics that provide a framework to follow, with plenty of space to be unique! Kids get to add facial expressions, dialogue, color, and extra little details as they finish the story! Comics can even be a springboard for other skills, like narrative writing, dialogue, or sequencing! This download includes a ZIP file of 3 PDFs:-Sn
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Creative Writing
Author's Purpose PIE Lesson w/ Presentation Guided Notes Worksheets Charts Quiz
Teach with purpose as you help your students understand author's purpose and how it influences reading and writing! This resource provides you with an engaging lesson and plenty of support to prepare and present it! The acronym PIE (persuade, inform, entertain) is used in an effective way and the repetition, review slides and anchor charts will help your students remember it! Here's what's included in the ZIP file: ~Teacher notes ~Slide presentation (PowerPoint and PDF versions) ~Stud
4th - 7th
Reading, Writing
Exponent Base Powers of 10 Intro Lesson Visual Presentation Worksheet 4th5th6th
Teach your students about the power of exponents! The digital presentation will help you introduce and explain the basics of bases, exponents, and the power of multiplication! The student worksheet will give your students the opportunity to practice these concepts on paper. Teacher notes and answer keys are provided to help you prepare and successfully lead this Math lesson! This download is a ZIP file.
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Numbers
Chapter Summary Template Setting-Characters-Plot-Thoughts-Predict 4th 5th 6th
Help your students organize their thoughts before writing a chapter summary! This resource gives space to reflect on the setting, characters and plot, as well as thoughts and predictions. Complete as a class or individually. When finished, students should be ready to write out a chapter summary according to your guidelines! Setting - write down where chapter takes place and draw a picture Characters - write down names and draw in details of characters Plot - summarize the beginning, middle, a
4th - 7th
Literature, Reading, Writing
FALL Finish the Funny Comic Drawing Pumpkins Leaves Trick-Treating Thanksgiving
Turn your early finishers into funny finishers! Whether you need an extra independent fall activity or you're looking for a way to celebrate fall as a class, give these comic strips a try! Students want to show you their funny side, but sometimes they don't know how. These comics provide a framework to follow, with plenty of space to be unique! Kids get to draw facial expressions, dialogue, and extra little details as they create a fun, fall story! Comics can even be a springboard for other s
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Other (Arts)
Intro to Converting Fractions to Decimals Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet
After spending weeks working with fractions, are you ready to start converting to decimals? This resource will help! The 4 pages of guided notes will introduce your students to this concept and give them opportunities to make their own observations and connections along the way! The notes are followed by a practice page, plus bonus challenge! A teacher script is provided to support you, along with a clear answer key! This resource could also be used for small group or one-on-one instruct
4th - 6th
Decimals, Fractions, Numbers
Thanksgiving Thankful Tree Bible Lesson Color Activity Colossians 2:6 NIV
This Thanksgiving, share an interactive Bible lesson from Colossians! Students will use colored pencils or markers to fill in Scripture blanks and trace over parts of a tree, from the seed, to the roots, to the branches, to the leaves! Teacher notes and a completed image are provided so you feel confident to lead the lesson and model the worksheet! My prayer is that you and your students will grow as a result! I've labeled it as 3rd-6th, but it could even be used for older kids, too, whether i
3rd - 6th
Coloring Pages, Religion
C. S. Lewis Author Introduction Study Presentation Notes 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
C. S. Lewis is a famous author known for his book series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This author study will help you introduce him to your students! The colorful slide presentation and fill-in-the-blank note guide will keep them engaged! The teacher script will equip you to confidently share the information! Use this resource before reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe or any of Lewis' other books! His experiences in life shaped his writing and perhaps his story will inspire fu
5th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Religion
Fraction Unit Anchor Charts ~ Math Vocabulary Terms Mixed Posters 4th 5th 6th
Do your students need fraction support as they add, subtract, convert, reduce, and more? These clear & colorful posters will help! This resource includes 16 posters that your students can easily see from across the room! Fewer words and more intentional visual cues mean they can be reminded of concepts at a glance! This PDF download includes:-numerator & denominator -mixed fraction -proper & improper -improper to mixed -M.A.D. -equivalent -simplify/reduce -GCF -factor examples -factor & prod
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Vocabulary
Fairy Tale Comic Strip Template ~ Draw the Comic Characters
Give your students an opportunity to draw their own comics! These templates for fairy tale comic strips are a fun way to encourage creativity within a structured outline. Each comic follows a traditional fairy tale with the final panel open for an ending of the artist's choosing! The funnier the better! This PDF download includes the following 5 fairy tales:~The 3 Little Pigs ~Little Red Riding Hood ~Goldilocks and the 3 Bears ~Jack and the Beanstalk ~The Gingerbread Man
2nd - 5th
Graphic Arts, Other (ELA)
Opinion Writing Template Guide Worksheet ~ Prompts, Choices, Reasons
Introduce opinion writing to your younger students or SEL students! Each worksheet offers a writing prompt with opinion options to choose from! If students don't like the choices, they can create their own! After all, it's their opinion! After identifying their opinion, students will write out 3 reasons to support it. At the end, they will fill in the blank of the conclusion sentence. With 5 prompts to choose from, you can use one as a model and offer the other 4 for students to practice
1st - 4th
Writing
Saint Valentine Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions ~ Valentine's Day
Who was Saint Valentine? The answer is revealed more in legend than historical fact. However, you can give your students a basic understanding of the name behind the beloved holiday! This one page reading passage should be just right for 4th and 5th graders. Read it aloud as a class or assign it as independent work. The 10 comprehension questions will keep them accountable!
4th - 5th
Informational Text, Reading
Strategies for Comparing Two Fractions Lesson ~ Guided Notes & Student Worksheet
Do your students need strategies for comparing fractions? This lesson offers guided notes to keep students engaged and a follow up worksheet to check for understanding! Teacher notes and answer keys are also provided to help you succeed! The four strategies are:-Check the denominators -Use models -Make equivalent fractions -Use the benchmark 1/2 Presenting strategies empowers students to tackle problems in the way that works best for their brain!
4th - 6th
Fractions
Fairy Tale Elements Writing Activity Presentation Guided Notes Graphic Organizer
Fairy tales are a fun topic for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! They contain such unique elements and students are quite familiar with famous fairy tales by this age! This lesson provides an introduction to the topic, a presentation of the most common elements, graphic organizers for students to create their own stories, and lined paper for final drafts! Students will stay engaged as they view the slides, take notes, and then come up with their own creative ideas! Teacher notes and a script for t
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, Short Stories
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About the store
Experience
Welcome! My teaching journey started back in 2001, with a little group of 1st graders. Next, I spent two years teaching 5th grade in a classical education setting. I dedicated the following years to raising my own three kids and supporting them through homeschool, public school, and private school. During that time I also tried my hand at church ministry, tutoring, substituting, and even working in a school computer lab. I recently stepped back into the classroom, teaching 5th grade again. There I discovered a whole new world of curriculum and technology and of course, Teachers Pay Teachers! While I love working with kids, my heart is consistently pulled toward home. So, I'm home once again and putting my creative talents to work to support YOU!
Teaching style
I don't believe in "one size fits all" when it comes to education.
I DO believe learning can be fun when it's intentional and engaging!
My own education history
I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Additional biographical information
I come from a family full of teachers! I live with my husband, my daughter, my two sons, and my cat.
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