CreativeInkling
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Oregon, United States
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I am an ESOL endorsed, elementary teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and a plethora of art skills that I enjoy using to enrich my students' classroom experiences. I specialize in 4th and 5th grade education, but also have experience subbing and working with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms. My hope is to provide the teaching community with quality, hand-made resources that encourage higher levels of engagement and creativity in the classroom. Who ever said learning can't be fun?
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Book Lover's Bundle - Reports and Reviews
Develop your students' love for reading, and increase motivation and student voice with these engaging resources!In this bundle you will receive 48 PAGES of material: FOUR versions of a 2-page Book Report for differentiation A one-page Book Report for lower level learnersTwo Medium difficulty Book ReportsAn advanced Book Report for higher level learnersTWO versions of a Book Review Template:a 2-page Fiction Book Reviewa 2-page Non-Fiction Book ReviewFOUR versions of a bi-fold, 15 page Read
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.5
+1
Book REVIEW Templates - Fiction & Non-Fiction
Bring more student VOICE into Reading with these engaging Book Review Templates!Students will choose a Fiction or Non-Fiction template based on the book they read. Then they will fill out their review, analyzing the book and providing a review out of 5 stars, explaining why they gave that rating. This product includes:a 2-page Fiction Review Template - students will record the title, author, and illustrator, select the author's purpose, describe the Theme of the book, list characters they liked
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.5
, CCRA.R.10
Also included in: Book Lover's Bundle - Reports and Reviews
Reading PASSPORTS
Encourage student engagement and investment in reading with these super cute Reading Passports!I’ve never had higher levels of return for assigned reading homework than when I used passports like these in my classroom! As students finish their passport pages, reward them with stamps or stickers (I like to purchase rolls of seasonal stickers). You can also motivate your students with extra rewards when they have completely filled out their passport, such as a treasure box prize, or a reading cert
1st - 6th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
Also included in: Book Lover's Bundle - Reports and Reviews
Book REPORT Templates
Increase your students' interest in reading with these creative Book Report Templates! Students will be able to analyze and record features of a text. In these templates students will identify the Title, Author, Setting, Characters, Genre, Theme, write a Summary, describe their favorite Characters and describe them, identify the number of Pages and Chapters, describe their Favorite Part of the story, and/or be able to Rate the book out of 5 stars. When you purchase this resource you will receive
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.5
, CCRA.R.10
Also included in: Book Lover's Bundle - Reports and Reviews
Student NEWSPAPER Template - SAMPLE
This Newspaper Template is designed to encourage student engagement and creativity in writing!This sample is just one of 3 versions that can be used as an individual weekly assignment, as part of your weekly rotations, or simply as an early finisher activity. The other versions include an EDITABLE Google Slideshow and a PRINTABLE version with writing lines added. In the COMPLETE STUDENT NEWSPAPER product you will receive:A 2-page Newspaper template designed for students to work in small groups
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.10
One Pagers / Note Catchers - Chic*
Add a little creativity to your day with these chic One Pagers! These graphic organizers are great for:note takingbrainstormingpracticing comprehension skillsbreaking apart textsbuilding on writing skillsmaking observations, and more! The options are endless in how you can use this resource in your classroom!In this product you will receive:13 graphic organizers of various styles and formats5 unique bordered pages (rectangular)4 unique oval shaped one pagers*Download the PREVIEW for a FREE sampl
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Daily Journal Lesson with Slideshow & Worksheets
We live in a time where many students are lacking the necessary skills to properly handle conflict, process difficult emotions, and simply deal with the everyday stresses we face in school and life. This resource is designed to help kids learn how to put their thoughts and feelings on paper and to practice having a positive, thankful attitude through purposeful daily self-reflection. Included in this resource:1 slideshow to teach "How to Journal"1 variation of the "How to Journal" slideshow with
4th - 7th
Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning, Writing
CCSS
W.4.10
, W.5.10
, W.6.10
+2
Nature Bundle - Weather and Environmental Conservation
Use this bundle to teach your students about the weather and nature conservation while encouraging your students to interact with the outdoors! These resources are great for engaging students on outdoor field trips, or as tools for nature studies at school or at home. In this bundle you will receive the Cloud Unit and Nature Conservation Journal - a total of 43 pages of materials to choose from! This resource includes: - an 18 page CLOUD JOURNAL which contains pages dedicated for notes on the
2nd - 6th
Environment, General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.L.4
+3
Animal Alphabet Practice Pages - Upper and Lowercase
When you purchase this product, you will receive a zip file with 26+ hand drawn works of art depicting animals in the shape of each CAPITAL AND LOWERCASE letters in the English alphabet! That is a total of 52 pages of resources! Beneath each animal letter is a traceable guideline for how to practice writing both the upper and lowercase versions of the letters, as well as an additional practice page for each letter. This resource contains a complete .pdf of all 26 letters and 26 practice pages, a
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
RF.K.1
, L.K.1a
, L.1.1a
Nature Conservation Journal
Take your students on an interactive outdoor adventure! Teach them about nature conservation as they explore the world around them! This 14 page Nature Journal includes several activities that students can complete independently or with guidance from an adult. Use this resource to add engagement to outdoor field trips or to encourage students to explore nature at school or at home! What's inside? • Packing list • Weather observation page • Shapes in Nature activity • Colors in Nature activi
Not Specific
Art, Environment, Science
NGSS
5-ESS3-1
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: Nature Bundle - Weather and Environmental Conservation
Comic Strip Templates
Let your students do what they love while exploring new concepts in a creative format! These comic strips are a tool that allows your students to summarize new concepts or express their ideas as a comic strip artist. Encourage your students to use humor to explain math, model the use of science vocabulary, or tell the story of real people and places in history! Easily adaptable for reading, writing, math, science, or social studies, this resource is a must-have for your classroom! Product inclu
1st - 6th
For All Subjects
CCSS
L.2.5
, L.4.4a
, L.5.4a
+2
9/11 Student Interview
Every year I address the events of 9/11, and every year it never fails to surprise me just how long it has been since the attack...I remember where I was, but my students wouldn't because that was over 20 years ago! One of the ways I encourage my students to learn about 9/11 is by having them conduct an interview. I have done this activity with my students every year since I started teaching. It helps bring a sense of reality to the events and gives students an opportunity to think about and a
4th - 6th
Other (ELA), U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.7
, WHST.6-8.2d
+2
Problem Solving Template
Use this template to help your students stay organized when practicing their problem solving skills! Full-page and half-page versions included.
3rd - 5th
Math, Other (Math)
Reading Comprehension Guide
Guide your students to think deeper about reading with this comprehension guide! This resource provides space for students to brainstorm using an O-W-L chart. Students will also have space to record and answer questions, characters and setting, plot the main events and details of a story, and practice key literacy skills. Use this resource with Reading Street or any other reading curriculum! 3 versions included for flexibility. RETURN TO STORE
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Scientific Process Kit
Use these resources to teach your students about the scientific process! This product can be used for pre/post assessments, warm-ups, or science inquiries! What's inside?DATA SHEET for scientific study/experimentationEXIT TICKETS to define Materials, Hypothesis, Observations, and ResultsASSESSMENT to test students' understanding of the terms above - *two versions included for differentiationVOCABULARY SORT - 16 cards which students will rearrange to match to define Materials, Hypothesis, Observa
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Science
CCSS
CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.SL.1
Story Elements - Graphic Organizers
Use this resource to introduce your students to the different story elements! Introduce and model story elements by using these graphic organizers along with a teacher read-aloud! My favorite read aloud for teaching story elements is The Treasure Tree by John and Cindy Trent.You can also use this resource as an outline for fictional narrative writing OR as a follow-up activity to a main lesson - For example, you could have students work independently (or with a partner) to pull out the story el
3rd - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
Also included in: Book Lover's Bundle - Reports and Reviews
Alliteration Book SAMPLE
Teach students about Figurative Language with these silly read aloud Alliteration Book pages! Students can use their book to practice their fluency, doing their best to read the Alliterations without mistakesStudents can also write their own alliterations in the provided blanks spaces OR draw pictures to illustrate the silly events describedIn this FREE SAMPLE you will find 3 alliteration pages from the complete Alliteration Book in my TPT store. Note: some letters in the alphabet have more than
2nd - 5th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
Student Data Sheets SAMPLE
FREE Sample of my Student Data and Self-Reflection Sheets product!Take a closer look at what you will be getting when you purchase the complete STUDENT DATA and SELF-REFLECTION SHEETS product from my store! What's included?- Examples of the resources in the complete product - FREE copy of the Scale of Understanding - FREE Self-Reflection page for Upper Elementary When you purchase the complete product you will get:SMART Goals sheet for benchmark goal settingPBIS reflection page for students to
2nd - 8th
For All Subjects
Student Data and Self-Reflection Sheets
Use this resource to help your students track their data, self-reflect, and set goals to improve in their academics and behavior.Within this product you will find several useful resources to encourage your students to take ownership of their education and growth! These printable worksheets are specially designed for students to keep in a data binder to make it easy to access and share with parents/guardians. *NOTE: This product has been updated with 21 NEW pages!!! What's included?SMART Goals s
2nd - 8th
For All Subjects
Also included in: Student Ownership Bundle
Colonial America SAMPLE - Beginning the Journey
Here is a sneak-peak freebie of one of the items included in my Colonial America Starter Kit! This particular resource is part of an introduction in which students will engage in discussion about what they know and what they wonder about the founding of our nation. This resource begins the unit as students unravel the events leading to England's settlement in the New World beginning in 1585! Students will discuss and answer questions related to the founding of the 13 colonies. Students will fil
5th - 6th
British History, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.10
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About the store
Experience
I am an ESOL endorsed, elementary teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and a plethora of art skills that I enjoy using to enrich my students' classroom experiences. I specialize in 4th and 5th grade education, but also have experience subbing and working with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms. My hope is to provide the teaching community with quality, hand-made resources that encourage higher levels of engagement and creativity in the classroom. Who ever said learning can't be fun?
Teaching style
I am trained in AVID and Restorative Teaching practices and also incorporate GLAD and whole brain teaching strategies into my instruction. It is my belief that any strategy that benefits my ESL students will also benefit whole group learning.
Moreover, I believe it is essential for students to know "why" they are learning a skill and not just "how" to do the skill. This fosters an atmosphere of curiosity and ownership of their education.
It is essential that we teach with a growth mindset, encouraging our students to see their education as something they are continuing to improve upon. They may not know something yet, but they will make progress if they continue to work hard. It is our job to help them be focused and engaged learners.
Awards & shining teacher moments
North Area - Teacher of the Year, 2022.
Member of the District Math Leadership Team.
Member of the District Intervention Team.
Member of the PBIS Advisory Team.
Awarded for "Best Character" by my school staff, 2018.
My own education history
I attended Western Oregon University for their education program and graduated Magna Cum Laude with my endorsement in ESOL.
Additional biographical information
I grew up on the Oregon coast and absolutely love everything nature and art. In 2014, I moved across the state and taught in a culturally diverse and high poverty community with the most amazing kids! However, I missed my family and the ocean a little too much, so I moved back to teach on the coast. Recently, I relocated to be a little closer to family and am now happily residing in beautiful Southern Oregon.
I love to learn and love sharing my gift of art with others. I have several hobbies which include playing the piano, fine arts, rock collecting and polishing, exploring nature, and working on my children's book which I hope to finish and publish some day.
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