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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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
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
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)
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
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)
Holy Week Book Emergent Readers ~ Palm Sunday Easter Easy to Read Bible Stories
For Holy Week, give your beginner readers a simple Bible story book about Jesus! From Palm Sunday to Easter morning, they will read how Jesus willingly gave his life for us. Seven Bible stories have been condensed into 5 sentences each, with strategic pictures to offer visual cues. Filled with sight words, repeated words and Biblical words, this booklet is all about building confidence- confidence in reading ability and confidence in Christ! This PDF download includes just 4 pages to print f
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Religion
Spelling Test Template Forms for Lists of 10, 15, 20, and 25 Words
Do you need a fresh look for your students' spelling tests? These forms will work for lists of 10, 15, 20, or 25 words! With 6 designs to choose from, you're sure to find just what you need! Each worksheet includes a box at the top that can be used to write the list number or the test score. This PDF download includes:-2 designs for lists of 10 -2 designs for lists of 15 -1 design for lists of 20 -1 design for lists of 25
2nd - 5th
Spelling
Simple Fairy Tales Stories Beginning Emergent Readers Visual Cues K, 1st, 2nd
Could your young readers use some fairy tales to practice their skills? Do you want to build confidence in your struggling readers with easy to read stories? This resource provides a step-by-step approach to help children grow! When used one-on-one you will also be building your relationship with the student as you tackle the story together! Students are set up for success because they will most likely be familiar with the story, and the words are arranged in a simple way with visual cues for
K - 2nd
Reading Strategies, Short Stories, Sight Words
Good Samaritan Bible Study Lesson Booklet- Read, Write, Draw Neighbor Devotional
Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan teaches us how to be a good neighbor. It's a Bible lesson we all need to revisit on a regular basis! This 4-page booklet will keep your students engaged as they read and interact with Luke 10:25-37. The guide is designed to work with any version of the Bible! All you have to do is print the pages double-sided (flip on short edge), fold, and begin digging into Scripture!
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Reading, Religion
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things" Bible Study Lesson Worksheet Contentment
Philippians 4:13 is a famous Bible verse! Help your students dig into the deeper meaning behind Paul's words and how they can apply his secret to every circumstance they find themselves in! With this lesson students can better understand the context of Philippians 4:13. Rather than simply memorizing the verse, they will be invited to interact with it and discuss it on their terms. They will come face to face with the power of the cross! My prayer is this resource will become a tangible encou
5th - 8th
Religion
Moses & Israelites Crossing Red Sea Bible Story Craft Cut & Fold for K, 1st, 2nd
The crossing of the Red Sea is one of the most important events in the Old Testament! Use this cut and fold activity to give students a hands-on way to retell this miraculous story! This resource is designed for ease of use! Once you print the double-sided color worksheet (choose print on both sides, flip on short edge), students will be able to easily cut the simple, solid lines of the craft. Then they will fold in the sides of the sea and it will be ready to go! A one page, simplified t
K - 2nd
Religion
Intro to Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid, Label & Identify X, Y ~ Dog Cat Pet
Need an introduction to ordered pairs on a coordinate plane? Here's a simple x y grid! Whether testing is around the corner or you're looking to fill some gaps in your Math curriculum, this pet themed resource is perfect for 2nd or 3rd graders! Students will easily learn how to read, write and find ordered pairs! Do the worksheets as a class or in a small group, or assign them as independent work!
2nd - 3rd
Graphing, Other (Math)
Building Reading Stamina Class Challenge Presentation, Posters, Bookmarks, Notes
It's no secret that students' attention spans are shrinking! Help them build up their Reading Stamina with this class challenge! You can decide what goal is right for your class - 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes, or 35 minutes! You could even do one every quarter, building up their stamina throughout the year! Everything you need is right here! What's Included:Teacher Presentation (both PowerPoint & PDF) -Introduce the challenge, define the word "stamina", present the class goal. Te
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Reading, Reading Strategies
My Praying Hands Prayer Guide Prompts Lesson Discussion Activity
Encourage your students to pray for others by using their hand as a guide! Kindergarteners and up can be taught this simple lesson. There are several options for how to present the information and several ways for the students to respond. Do what works best for your classroom, small group, or family! This download includes:+Teacher notes +Prayer poster +Prayer poster fill-in-the-blank +Prayer cards +Prayer worksheets (2 options) Prayer Prompts:Thumb - pray for people closest to me Index fing
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Religion
Nouns-Verbs-Adjectives-Adverbs Word Search Sentences Grammar Worksheets 2nd 3rd
Give your 2nd or 3rd graders a fun activity while learning about nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs! Each worksheet provides 12 words to find in a word search along with an opportunity to use those words in sentences! Answer keys for the word searches are provided!
2nd - 3rd
Grammar, Writing
Football Multiplication Bingo Game School Spirit Homecoming Super Bowl Activity
Who's got spirit?! Get your elementary students in on some football fun using this Football Multiplication Bingo game! It could be a great activity to end a school spirit week! Bring it out again during Super Bowl season! This PDF download includes: -8 versions of the student bingo board (8.5" x 11") -36 calling cards of multiplication facts (6 per page) Print out several copies of the bingo boards. Print and cut apart the calling cards. Have fun!!
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Classroom Community, Mental Math
Life of Jesus Bible Stories for Beginning Emergent Readers Visual Picture Cues
Boost the confidence of struggling readers! This resources is perfect for Preschool, Kindergarten or 1st Grade! With each selection, young children will grow in their ability to recognize words as well as their knowledge of Jesus! Visual cues give extra support to emergent readers, building their word banks and their confidence! Also, every time they see the name of Jesus, it will be written in red! (Resource is best when printed in color.) The 7 titles are: 1. The Birth of Jesus 2. The Bapt
PreK - 1st
Reading, Religion, Short Stories
ESV Bible Word Search Fill-in-Blank: Commandments, Psalm 23, Prayer, Beatitudes
Help your students memorize Scripture by interacting with it! This resource provides 4 Word Searches with Fill-in-the-Blanks! When kids read, search, and write, they are more likely to remember! These four passages are some of the most familiar ones we should hide in our hearts and apply to our lives! Answer keys provided!This PDF download includes:~The 10 Commandments ~Psalm 23 ~The Lord's Prayer ~The Beatitudes Please note these are from the ESV.
3rd - 6th
Religion
Fact Fluency Multiplication Practice Worksheets Multiples of 2-9 Number Dots
Are you looking for some fresh fact fluency worksheets for students to practice multiplication? This resource provides a systematic approach for students to work through the times table - without the table! Friendly number dots group multiples together to provide focused practice! An additional worksheet with numbers 2-9 can be a useful resource tool for students to keep in their desks! Answer keys are provided for quick grading or student self-check!This PDF download includes:~multiples of
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
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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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