Creatively Comprehensive
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Cooper City, Florida, United States
About the store
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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Reading Response Choice Board: Independent Reading Log with Questions Any Novel
Looking for a reading log alternative that gives students more meaningful ways to respond to independent reading? These reading response choice boards work with fiction and nonfiction texts, giving upper elementary students structured choice while helping you build a repeatable reading journal routine for the year. Use the menus, response sheets, scaffolds, graphic organizers, rubrics, checklists, and digital options for independent reading, reading journals, homework, centers, book clubs, small
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+54
Spelling Word Practice Activities Choice Board + Worksheets Word Work Any List
Spelling word practice that’s effective, low-prep...actually enjoyable? This spelling choice board with editable spelling activities gives your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders meaningful ways to practice any list of spelling words. The included worksheets make it simple to use it for homework, centers, or classwork. For the Teacher Who Is: Tired of spelling homework that feels like busywork. Sick of grading work that's incomplete or done incorrectly Looking for activities that actually help stude
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
Asking Questions: Ask and Answer Questions 3rd Grade Small Group Reading
Asking questions about reading is just as important as answering them! Your third graders will ask and answer questions like pros as they work through this fiction unit filled with lessons, graphic organizers, and practice pages that focus on citing key details from the text as evidence. This unit is aligned to CCSS RL 3.1. This is a must-have for 3rd grade small group reading and whole group instruction, especially if you've been searching for:✅ Built-in scaffolds for finding and using text e
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
Multiplication Fact Fluency Boom Cards: 3rd Grade Math Test Prep + Intervention
Improve multiplication fact fluency accuracy with interactive Boom Cards! This engaging, self-checking digital resource turns math fact practice into a game, helping students build fluency with ease and confidence. Resource includes:110 Boom Cards covering multiplication facts up to 100Multiple Activity Types: includes finding products, identifying missing factors, and working with related fact familiesSelf-Checking, Interactive Play: students get immediate feedback, making it easy for them t
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.C.7
, 4.OA.B.4
+5
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
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
Spelling Word Choice Board, Independent Reading Choice Board, ELA Stations 3 4 5
Take care of reading response and spelling practice with engaging choice menus! These versatile resources allow your students to select the activities that work best for them, increasing their buy-in and accountability. You'll love the ease of setting up systems that work and will provide students all they need to practice ELA skills independently! Over 10,000 teachers have added these two resources to their classroom bag of tricks. Why not join them AND save 10% when you purchase both together
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Spelling
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
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Literature, Reading Strategies
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
3rd - 5th
Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Grab and Go Hub | All Access Pass | $1 Resources
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
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
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
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
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
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
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
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
Lirpa Loof April Fools Writing + Reading Activity, Loof Lirpa Bird, Sloof Lirpa
What’s a Lirpa Loof? It’s an old April Fools’ joke and a pretty good reminder not to believe everything you read. In this activity, students will read an article about the Lirpa Loof (also known as the Loof Lirpa or Sloof Lirpa Bird), investigate details that seem a little too strange to be true, and then write their own fake animal article. This $1 resource from the Grab-and-Go Hub is:Print-And-Go: A quick seasonal activity you can prep in minutesEasy to Use: Includes simple directions and a c
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Also included in: Grab and Go Hub | All Access Pass | $1 Resources
Multiplication and Division Fact Fluency Mega Bundle
This mega bundle of Boom Cards™ is perfect for students working on fact fluency. There are 24 individual Boom decks in the bundle, including all multiplication and division facts from 0-12. As students master their facts, assign them the next deck in the bundle, or challenge them to beat their time on each individual deck! Each deck includes 26 cards (each fact repeated twice) and has fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice cards. Each time a deck is played, the cards and multiple choice answers w
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.C.7
Singular + Plural Nouns Activities: Fall Nouns Task Cards for Centers + Practice
Although at first glance, the concept of singular and plural nouns seems like an easy one to grasp...until you start thinking of all the plural noun rules to remember! Students need lots of practice with this skill in order to excel at pluralizing- and they will have fun practicing with this Singular and Plural Nouns Fall Words activity, with print and digital options. PLEASE VIEW THE PREVIEW ABOVE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION! Your second and third-grade students will enjoy this fun, fall-them
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.2.1b
, L.3.1b
Greek and Latin Roots Graphic Organizer - FREEBIE
This Greek and Latin roots graphic organizer is perfect for centers or independent work. Students will find the root meaning, illustrate it, create a list of words using that root, and choose one word to be used in an example sentence. Looking for more fun ways for your students to practice using Greek and Latin roots? Check out my Greek and Latin Roots Boom Cards! Customer Tips:TPT Credits: Did you know that every time you leave feedback you receive points from TPT that you can use towards fu
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
L.3.4c
, L.4.4b
, L.5.4b
Onomatopoeia Activity Superhero Themed Back to School Word Search
Looking for a fun onomatopoeia activity that can double as a back-to-school lifesaver? You've come to the right place. This Super Sounds Word Search is perfect for all those extra bits of time during the first week of school when you need to keep students engaged and busy. This print-and-go resource is:Fun - students will love the superhero themeNo-prep - perfect to have on hand when you have a spare minute or twoVersatile - use this as an introduction to another onomatopoeia activity or on it
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Vocabulary
Asking and Answering Questions Graphic Organizers RL.3.1 Key Details
Make asking and answering questions in third grade simple with question trackers! These easy-to-use graphic organizers give students the necessary practice with asking questions using details from the text. Interested in more? Check out the Ask and Answer Questions RL 3.1. Complete Unit in my TPT store! ✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏✏ Customer Tips:TPT Credits: Did you know that every time you leave feedback you receive points from TPT that you can use towards future purchases? It's easy to leave feedback! Si
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
January Choice Board Early Finisher Activities Independent Reading and Writing
3-2-1, Happy New Year! Have you been looking for a way to provide more student voice and choice in your classroom? This January Holidays Choice Board is a great way to help students take ownership of their learning, while at the same time practicing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Your students will have so much fun working on these activities about weird and wacky holidays in January that they won't even realize they are learning! Please click the green PREVIEW but
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
April Choice Board Early Finisher GT Activities Independent Reading and Writing
Have you been looking for a way to provide more student voice and choice in your classroom? This April Holidays Choice Board is a great way to help students take ownership of their learning, while at the same time practicing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Your students will have so much fun working on these activities about weird and wacky holidays in April that they won't even realize they are learning! Please click the green PREVIEW button to get a complete look
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading
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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.
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