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Low-prep upper elementary resources that save time without lowering the bar. 👋 Hi, I’m Marianna, and I design classroom-ready lessons, seasonal extras, and quick wins that make teaching easier and learning more active for students. ✅ Why This Store Exists If you teach grades 3 to 5, you already know the problem: finding a resource that looks good is easy. Finding one that is 👏 well-made, 👏 age-appropriate, and 👏 usable without extra fixing is a different story. That’s where this store comes in. I create grab-and-go resources for the parts of teaching that need to be easier: the seasonal extras, the engaging add-ons, the quick wins, and the lessons you want to use but do not have time to make yourself. ✅ What You’ll Find Here This store is built around low-prep resources that help students do more than sit still and fill in blanks. You’ll find activities that support 💭 thinking, 🗣️ discussion, 🏃 movement, 🎨 creativity, and 🙋‍♀️ real participation, without turning your prep time into a second job. Everything here is designed to be: 🩵 easy to use 🩵 strong enough to hold up in real classrooms 🩵 affordable without feeling cheap 🩵 engaging without being fluff ✅ What Makes It Different Many resources sell the idea of engagement. These are built to help you pull it off. That means clear structure, purposeful design, and activities that feel fun for students without becoming extra work for you. The goal is simple: give you ready-to-use resources that make the day easier, more interesting, and a little less beige. ✅ Start Here Not sure where to begin? Check the featured resources to see what teachers are loving right now. ⭐ Follow my store for new upper elementary resources that bring more engagement, less prep, and better classroom energy to your week.
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Preview of All About Me Page, Ice Breakers First Day of School, Getting to Know You Project

All About Me Page, Ice Breakers First Day of School, Getting to Know You Project

This All About Me page gives students a structured, age-appropriate way to introduce themselves during the first day or first week of school. Students choose 8 topics from 18 prompt ideas and create a personalized page that can be used for sharing and getting to know each other, building classroom community, hallway displays, or student binder covers. If you need icebreakers for the first day of school or a low-prep getting-to-know-you activity, this gives students time to think, write, draw, a
Preview of History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Activities Scavenger Hunt

History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Activities Scavenger Hunt

Valentine’s Day reading comprehension, but make it a game! This scavenger hunt uses short informational text selections to teach the history of Valentine’s Day, giving your students meaningful skill practice without long passages and boring worksheets. 👀 At-a-GlanceGrades: 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade Type: Movement-based reading activity (print, post, play) Time: Flexible, run it whole-class or as an independent early finisher activity Best for: Valentine’s week literacy activities and class partie
Preview of Summer School Get To Know You, All About Me Summer School Poster, Fun Activities

Summer School Get To Know You, All About Me Summer School Poster, Fun Activities

This Summer School Get to Know You Activity helps upper elementary students introduce themselves in a low-pressure way. Use it on the first day of summer school, during the first week, or anytime you need fun summer school activities that help a new group connect. Students choose from a variety of prompts to create an All About Me summer school poster that gives you useful insight into their interests, strengths, goals, and learning preferences. You can use the finished posters as an interactiv
Preview of National 4th Graders Day: 5 No-Prep Activities to Celebrate Fourth Graders

National 4th Graders Day: 5 No-Prep Activities to Celebrate Fourth Graders

Celebrate National Fourth Graders Day with this No-Prep, Fun-Filled Activity Packet!Did you know that National 4th Graders Day takes place on the 2nd Monday of January? The worksheets included in this resource are a perfect way to quickly acknowledge and celebrate how hard your fourth-grade students have been working! This $1 resource from the Grab-and-Go Hub is:Print-And-Go: No need to search for activities, you've got 5 quality choices right here!Easy to Use: Includes clear directions to promo
Preview of Number Path Printable Number Line to 120 Number Paths + Number Line Wall Display

Number Path Printable Number Line to 120 Number Paths + Number Line Wall Display

Whether you prefer a number path or printable number line display, we've got you covered! This clean, simple number line will look great in any classroom! Perfect for student reference, this wall display comes with 4 different options so that you can find the perfect solution for your class. The large, easy-to-read font will be easy to see on your classroom wall. Please click on the IMAGES and PREVIEW to take a closer look!Number lines are an essential tool in any elementary math classroom. Yo
Preview of Math Choice Board Activities - Early Finishers 3rd Grade Multiplication Stations

Math Choice Board Activities - Early Finishers 3rd Grade Multiplication Stations

Use these choice board activities for your early finishers to review 3rd-grade multiplication concepts, or use the activities to create fun multiplication stations! With 8 higher-order thinking mini-projects and corresponding worksheets, you'll have everything you need to keep students busy and engaged. This resource is aligned to CCSS. Click here for a resource aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards!SAVE 20% BY PURCHASING THE BASIC OPERATIONS CHOICE BOARD BUNDLE!Take a closer look at this
Preview of Nonfiction Reading Response Menu Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Summarize

Nonfiction Reading Response Menu Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Summarize

This nonfiction reading response menu isn’t just another worksheet. It’s how you’ll finally get your upper elementary students to stop copying sentences and start showing real comprehension. Notebooks full of facts don’t prove understanding. This menu pushes students to explain, connect, and support their ideas with text evidence—without you having to come up with new questions every week. It’s structured, easy to use, and a perfect intro to the bigger Reading Response Menu system. Need more
Preview of 67 Coloring Pages for Christmas and Winter Holidays, 6 7 Coloring Sheets

67 Coloring Pages for Christmas and Winter Holidays, 6 7 Coloring Sheets

Your students will go bananas over these 67 Christmas coloring pages. With 4 on-trend designs to choose from, everyone in your class will be able to join in on the fun! This $1 resource from the Grab-and-Go Hub is:Print-and-Go: No-stress coloring pages, at the click of a button Designed with Care: Clean lines and upper-elementary-friendly designsVersatile: Perfect for brain breaks, incentives, or "just because" as you're getting ready for winter vacation!Great Value: Lean into the trend without
Preview of Halloween Reading Activities 3rd Grade - Halloween Scavenger Hunt Main Idea Fun

Halloween Reading Activities 3rd Grade - Halloween Scavenger Hunt Main Idea Fun

This Halloween Scavenger Hunt is the perfect mix of seasonal fun and real learning for your upper elementary class. With 26 fact cards featuring Halloween history, traditions, and fun facts, your students practice reading comprehension and finding text evidence while moving around the classroom. Whether you need ELA Halloween activities, a classroom Halloween party idea, or a quick Halloween brain break, this resource is ready to use. This Resource Is For Teachers Who:Want 3rd grade Halloween re
Preview of After Break Expectations: Classroom Rules and Procedures Review for the New Year

After Break Expectations: Classroom Rules and Procedures Review for the New Year

Get Students Involved in the ConversationGet your classroom back on track with this engaging, reflective activity designed to reset and refresh expectations after winter break! Perfect for grades 3-5, this Grab-and-Go resource helps students take ownership of their classroom environment while setting clear goals for the second half of the year. This $1 resource from the Grab-and-Go Hub is:Easy to Prep: Ready-to-print materials with clear directions for each station.Easy to Use: Split class into
Preview of Number Line Printable Wall Display Black + White Number Path Number Line to 120

Number Line Printable Wall Display Black + White Number Path Number Line to 120

This clean, simple black and white number line or path will look great in any classroom! Perfect for student reference, this wall display comes with 4 different options so that you can find the perfect solution for your class. The large, easy-to-read font will be easy to see on your classroom wall. Please click on the IMAGES and PREVIEW to take a closer look!Number lines are an essential tool in any elementary math classroom. You'll be amazed at how many concepts can be reinforced by number li
Preview of Planets of the Solar System Choice Board Activities  - Projects for 3rd 4th 5th

Planets of the Solar System Choice Board Activities - Projects for 3rd 4th 5th

The planets of the solar system have enthralled students throughout history. Use this fun Solar System Choice Board as a supplement to your science unit or as a way to engage early finishers! Each activity on the choice board includes kid-friendly directions as well as a corresponding worksheet. Take a closer look at this resource by clicking on the PREVIEW and THUMBNAILS above!WHY CHOICE BOARDS?Choice boards are an amazingly versatile classroom tool. These activities would be great as a cente
Preview of Yay for 3rd Grade- Third Grade Day March 3, 3-3-3 Day No-Prep Activities

Yay for 3rd Grade- Third Grade Day March 3, 3-3-3 Day No-Prep Activities

Yay for 3rd Grade! Celebrate your 3rd graders this March with fun, no-prep activities!3rd graders work hard, so let's take a moment on the 3rd day of March of their 3rd grade year to celebrate them! The worksheets included in this resource are the perfect way to show appreciation to your 3rd graders and let them have a bit of fun. This $1 resource from the Grab-and-Go Hub is:Print-And-Go: No need to search for activities, you've got 5 quality choices right here!Easy to Use: Includes clear direct
Preview of Independent Reading Activities Ditch the Weekly Reading Log Response Sheets

Independent Reading Activities Ditch the Weekly Reading Log Response Sheets

Tired of handing out reading response journal prompts and getting poor results? These worksheets provide scaffolding to help your class organize and share their thoughts about what they read. With done-for-you sets at three different levels, these fiction and nonfiction worksheets can be used for centers, homework, and many other classroom activities! ⚠️ Do you already own our Editable Reading Response Menus? If so, you already have these sheets included! ⚠️ These print-and-go sheets cover th
Preview of New Years Around the World Scavenger Hunt After Winter Break Reading Activity

New Years Around the World Scavenger Hunt After Winter Break Reading Activity

Welcome students back to school with this engaging activity focused on New Years celebrations around the world. This is the perfect way to get rid of the post winter-break blues and ramp up reading excitement for the second half of the school year! Celebrate the New Year by having students take a virtual trip around the globe to learn about various countries' New Year's Eve celebrations and traditions! This is an amazing way for students to build background knowledge and read informational
Preview of Winter Break Reset: New Years Morning Work - Week of Soft Start Activities

Winter Break Reset: New Years Morning Work - Week of Soft Start Activities

Ease Back Into Learning with the Winter Break ResetAfter two weeks of holiday fun, your students may not be ready to jump right back into academics. This value-packed set of print-and-go morning work is perfect for welcoming students back after the New Year! This $1 resource from the Grab-and-Go Hub offers:Engagement: Creative, low-pressure activities to get students excited about being back in school.Convenience: A true print-and-go solution with zero prep required.Versatility: Use for morning
Preview of History of St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt Clues: Write the Room Reading Comp

History of St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt Clues: Write the Room Reading Comp

Make the history of St. Patrick's Day come to life with this engaging scavenger hunt with 24 clues. Set this activity up "Write the Room" style and watch your kids become fully engaged with reading comprehension. Use as a stand-alone activity or substitute for a social studies lesson! CLICK “VIEW PREVIEW” ABOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS RESOURCE!The Bridge Street Parade is HOW many feet long?Your class will learn the answer to this question and many more once they complete the scavenger hunt. In
Preview of Student Questionnaire Beginning of the Year - Student Interest Survey Elementary

Student Questionnaire Beginning of the Year - Student Interest Survey Elementary

Get to know your students at the beginning of the year with Interest Inventories! The 3 options in this Upper Elementary Interest Inventory resource will help you find current trends and favorites, insights into the most-liked subjects, and valuable information about how your students learn best.Head to the preview to see all the sheets included within this resource.Why Should You Use Interest Inventories?Interest inventories provide students with a safe way to communicate their feelings and
Preview of Find Someone Who Winter Break Edition: What Did You Do Over Winter Break?

Find Someone Who Winter Break Edition: What Did You Do Over Winter Break?

Start the New Year with Fun and Connection!Returning from winter break can feel like starting fresh—but it can also be a little awkward for students who haven’t seen each other in weeks. Help your class reconnect and ease into the school routine with this engaging Find Someone Who - After Winter Break activity! This quick and interactive resource gets students up, moving, and talking as they reflect on their winter break and learn about their classmates’ experiences. This $1 resource from the G
Preview of Historical Event Research + Note Taking Templates: Research Project Sources

Historical Event Research + Note Taking Templates: Research Project Sources

Teach students to conduct research about historical figures or events the right way with this easy-to-use resource. The slideshows and guided notes will take your students' basic understanding of primary and secondary sources to the next level as they learn WHERE to locate credible primary and secondary sources, and HOW to use these sources while researching historical events. For an in-depth look at this resource, please head to the previews and thumbnails at the top of the page!Build Critical
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Low-prep upper elementary resources that save time without lowering the bar. 👋 Hi, I’m Marianna, and I design classroom-ready lessons, seasonal extras, and quick wins that make teaching easier and learning more active for students. ✅ Why This Store Exists If you teach grades 3 to 5, you already know the problem: finding a resource that looks good is easy. Finding one that is 👏 well-made, 👏 age-appropriate, and 👏 usable without extra fixing is a different story. That’s where this store comes in. I create grab-and-go resources for the parts of teaching that need to be easier: the seasonal extras, the engaging add-ons, the quick wins, and the lessons you want to use but do not have time to make yourself. ✅ What You’ll Find Here This store is built around low-prep resources that help students do more than sit still and fill in blanks. You’ll find activities that support 💭 thinking, 🗣️ discussion, 🏃 movement, 🎨 creativity, and 🙋‍♀️ real participation, without turning your prep time into a second job. Everything here is designed to be: 🩵 easy to use 🩵 strong enough to hold up in real classrooms 🩵 affordable without feeling cheap 🩵 engaging without being fluff ✅ What Makes It Different Many resources sell the idea of engagement. These are built to help you pull it off. That means clear structure, purposeful design, and activities that feel fun for students without becoming extra work for you. The goal is simple: give you ready-to-use resources that make the day easier, more interesting, and a little less beige. ✅ Start Here Not sure where to begin? Check the featured resources to see what teachers are loving right now. ⭐ Follow my store for new upper elementary resources that bring more engagement, less prep, and better classroom energy to your week.

Teaching style

Since 2004, I’ve taught, tutored, and coached students in grades K to 5, in addition to supporting teachers in various capacities on and off campus. My teaching style has always centered on choice, independence, and active learning. I want students to do more than fill in blanks or bubble in answers, which you'll see when you grab one of my resources.

Awards & shining teacher moments

• NBCT • Teacher of the Year for my school, 2016 • Many cards proclaiming me to be the "best teacher ever" • One card proclaiming me to be a student's "second favorite" teacher (a gift I cherish)

My own education history

Bachelors Degree in Education National Board Certified Teacher Lifelong Learner Teacher Instructional Coach Tutor Team Leader Committee Leader Conference Speaker

Additional biographical information

I lead an intentionally quiet life and love nothing more than snuggling up on the couch with my husband and our dog, Leo. I love reading, any and all Bravo shows, and going down rabbit holes at least once a week.