Dancing Frog Innovative Education
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I’m a full-time classroom teacher and full-time TPT creator, so every resource I make starts with real students, real schedules, and real classroom needs. I’ve taught upper elementary, middle school, and high school across ELA, SEL, Math, Social Studies, Science, Digital Communication, and life skills.
I especially love ELA and SEL because reading, writing, communication, confidence, and community show up everywhere in school and life. At Dancing Frog Innovative Education, I create classroom-proven resources that are engaging, practical, age-respectful, and ready to use without adding more to a teacher’s already full plate.
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Fun Back to School Middle School Activities Projects Games ELA STEM No Prep!
Design the School of Your Wildest Dreams Back to School Edition is a super fun, educational, no-prep, fully customizable project-based learning and activities resource perfect for the start of the year (or anytime!), that integrates ELA, STEM, social studies, art, research, goal-setting, and communication into one unforgettable experience for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students. Students do not just tell you who they are when working on this real-world/future-world blend, h
5th - 10th
Creative Writing, Informational Text, Writing
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie Novel Study Bundle Middle School Print & Digital
This Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie Novel Study Bundle for grades 6 to 9 combines 5 complete middle school ELA resources in one massive no prep, standards aligned unit packed with interactive Google Slides and ready to print PDF lessons that cover reading comprehension, character analysis, theme, symbolism, plot, setting, vocabulary development, literature circles, text evidence practice, quick writes, and rigorous discussion questions so you have everything you need to teach the entire novel wi
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Short Story Activities Back to School Fun!
Welcome students back to school with this extraordinary no-prep, comprehensive collection of materials for a short story ELA literary analysis of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and Introduction to Science Fiction Mini-Lesson, plus an additional deep dive into the psychology behind mob mentality and herd behavior, breathes life into this Rod Serling classic with both digital resources and ready-to-print options! This jam-packed resource dives deep into the sci-fi genre, complete with bonu
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
Walk Two Moons Unit Bundle Novel Study Writing Projects Articles Digital & Print
This Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech Novel Study Bundle with exclusive podcast combines five classroom proven best selling resources into one powerful and HUGE no prep package that gives teachers everything they need for interactive digital and ready to print (color and black and white) lessons, projects, activities, readings, and so much more, that are flexible enough for middle school and upper elementary classrooms for all learning levels and interests, while remaining fully aligned to
5th - 9th
Novel Studies, Reading, Writing
Personal Narrative Writing Middle School Activities Organizers + 2 Short Stories
A great back-to-school personal narrative essay writing unit gets easier, more meaningful, and more engaging with this complete middle school ELA writing curriculum that combines activities, graphic organizers, step-by-step lessons, digital and print materials, and two full short story units to help students understand personal narrative before they write one. Instead of handing students a blank page and hoping for the best, this no-prep Personal Narrative Essay Writing resource teaches students
5th - 8th
Reading, Short Stories, Writing-Essays
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Novel Study Bundle 5 Resources!
Take your Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus novel study and reading comprehension unit to the next level with this bundle of 5 incredible resources plus a bonus student podcast, pre-reading activities and more, each best-selling resouce designed to engage, challenge, and inspire upper elementary and middle school students while saving you time with no-prep, standards-aligned materials and lesson plans and includes both print & digital versions. This bundle includes a Complete Novel
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Restart Novel Study Unit Bundle Reading Writing Activities Articles Assessments
This incredible 6-8 week comprehensive Restart Novel Study Unit Bundle is a no-prep, interactive digital and ready to print (color and black and white), standards-aligned middle school ELA resource that includes everything you need to teach Gordon Korman’s Restart with high engagement, comprehension, and real-world connections, featuring pre-reading activities, an exclusive 14-minute expert podcast for students, a pacing guide, and full coverage of literary analysis elements like c
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Life Skills Curriculum Activities Lessons Goal Tracker Middle School Bundle Prep
This ultimate no-prep Cringe-Free Life Skills Curriculum, Social Skills Curriculum, and SEL Curriculum Bundle is your classroom-proven must-have collection of six complete interactive digital and ready-to-print color and black-and-white units, more than 175 pages of core curriculum content, plus our most loved 20 Cringe-Free Ice Breakers, Discussions, and Relationship-Building Activities bonus resource, created for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students and perfect for back to
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning
Middle School Argument Writing & Speaking Persuasive Essay Unit & Fun Activities
This no prep, fully editable Argument and Persuasion Writing Unit is the ultimate resource for teaching middle school students how to write strong claims, thesis statements, evidence based arguments, and persuasive essays, while using claim evidence reasoning, counterclaims, and reasoning through real world learning tools like CER detective cases, commercial analysis, ethos logos pathos, and a complete guided five paragraph essay framework that makes academic writing accessible and
6th - 9th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Writing
3 Halloween Short Stories: Reading Writing Activities Bundle Middle School ELA
Elevate your Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Dystopian, or Horror/Thriller genre unit with this ultimate, no-prep, standards-aligned bundle, featuring three iconic short stories: The Monkey’s Paw, The Veldt, and The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, jam-packed with everything you need for an immersive and comprehensive literary analysis experience that middle school students find irresistible. These no-prep interactive digital resources that include a ready-to-print option (both blank & white and colo
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Psychology, Reading
Social Justice/Injustice Unit Bundle Articles Activities ELA Social Studies
Adversity to Advocacy Bundle: Social Justice and Social Injustice Intro Unit plus 5 Original Factual Articles with Quizzes and Activities with FREE Additional SEL Resource combines a powerful cross curricular ELA and Social Studies unit with five original nonfiction reading passages at Lexile levels approximately 1020 to 1100, perfect for middle school, to create a complete, ready to teach human rights curriculum for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade that builds reading comprehension, informat
5th - 9th
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies), Social Emotional Learning
April Fools Prank Fun Standardized Test Activities Middle School High School ELA
This low-prep April Fools' Day “standardized ELA test” prank is a print-and-go activity that looks exactly like the real thing for the first few questions before the hilarity begins—complete with a believable format, a teacher script, a fake bubble sheet, and 12 test questions that gradually descend into laugh-out-loud nonsense. The resource includes a full suite of thoughtful, flexible tools to support every kind of classroom, from middle school through high school: three different sets of stu
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Personal Narrative Writing Essay Unit Activities Graphic Organizers Lesson Plans
The perfect way to start the new school year and back to school off right while building relationships is this comprehensive, standards-aligned Personal Narrative Complete Writing Unit with activities, guided learning, lesson plans, writing practice, and graphic organizers gives upper elementary and middle school students (grades 5, 6, 7, and 8) a clear, step-by-step path from brainstorming to publishing as they find a real story idea, choose one focused moment, plan with graphic organizers, com
5th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
End of Year Short Story PLUS Fun Projects Activities Games ELA STEM No Prep!
This phenomenal no-prep bundle combines two of the most popular, student-centered ELA resources: The Fun They Had Sci Fi Mini Lesson with Bonus Activities, Links and Articles AND Design the School of Your Wildest Dreams, designed to ignite a passion for reading and writing, creativity, and authentic engagement in upper elementary and middle school classrooms through unforgettable short story analysis, immersive simulations, and fully customizable project-based learning unlike anything students
5th - 10th
Classroom Community, Reading, Writing
Back to School ELA Activities Short Stories Nonfiction Articles Middle School
This no-prep Back to School ELA bundle for upper elementary and middle school ELA includes 5 complete digital and printable resources packed with first week of school activities, classroom community building, relationship-building ice breakers, high-interest nonfiction articles, reading comprehension quizzes, short story units, personal narrative mentor texts, SEL activities, psychology mini units, writing prompts, bellringers, lesson plans, answer keys, scaffolding, extension ideas, and standar
5th - 9th
Informational Text, Short Stories, Writing
Stargirl Novel Study Unit + Activities Comprehension Middle School ELA No Prep!
This Stargirl Comprehensive Novel Study Unit with Podcast and Activities is a complete no prep middle school ELA novel study for grades 6, 7, and 8 designed to teach deep literary analysis, reading comprehension, and critical thinking while students read the novel, combining interactive digital activities and ready to print resources that guide learners through plot structure, character analysis, setting, internal and external conflict, symbolism, theme, cause and effect, and author craft w
5th - 8th
Novel Studies, Reading, Writing
Intro to Theater & Drama Presentation Notetaker Activities 4 One Page Plays ELA
Bring the magic of theater and drama into your classroom with this complete Introduction to Theater and Drama unit that includes engaging lessons, vocabulary, a matching student notetaker, interactive slideshow, games, warm-ups, four single-page plays, rubric, reflection sheet, and standards-aligned lesson plans designed for upper elementary, middle school, and high school sized classrooms of two students to 100! This no-prep, no-materials resource is fully ready to teach in both di
5th - 10th
Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Reading
Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Bundle ELA Projects Writing Middle School More
Captivate your students with Touching Spirit Bear through this no-prep, comprehensive digital resource with ready-to-print option robust bundle that seamlessly integrates every aspect of the novel into your curriculum. This all-in-one resource includes an in-depth novel study that covers plot structure, setting, characters, and themes, alongside thought-provoking Quick Write journal and essay prompts to foster deep reflection. Nonfiction articles with comprehension questions connect the novel’s
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
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ELA Test Prep Skills Middle School Reading Passages Articles Quizzes Games Bingo
This powerhouse no-prep ELA test prep bundle for middle school includes four complete standards-aligned resources that truly raise scores and is designed to strengthen reading comprehension, multiple-choice test strategies, short-answer responses, R.A.C.E. writing strategy, test vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while helping students build confidence for standardized testing and classroom assessments. Perfect for grades 5 to 7 upper elementary and middle school ELA, this interactiv
4th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text
The Monkey's Paw Short Story Halloween Activity Reading Writing Middle School
Bring The Monkey’s Paw short story to life this Halloween, or ANY time of the year, with this no-prep middle school ELA mini unit that includes complete lesson plans, comprehension questions with answer keys, writing prompts, creative projects, and literary analysis activities designed to build text evidence, critical thinking, and reading comprehension in ways that truly engage students. Perfect for teaching theme, conflict, and author’s techniques through high-interest short story
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I’m a full-time classroom teacher and full-time TPT creator, so every resource I make starts with real students, real schedules, and real classroom needs. I’ve taught upper elementary, middle school, and high school across ELA, SEL, Math, Social Studies, Science, Digital Communication, and life skills.
I especially love ELA and SEL because reading, writing, communication, confidence, and community show up everywhere in school and life. At Dancing Frog Innovative Education, I create classroom-proven resources that are engaging, practical, age-respectful, and ready to use without adding more to a teacher’s already full plate.
Teaching style
My teaching style is creative, flexible, and rooted in what actually works with students. I love resources that help students think, discuss, write, laugh a little, build confidence, and connect with the world around them.
I want learning to feel meaningful without being boring, fun without being forced, and supportive without being babyish. In other words, I’m always aiming for the sweet spot: strong academics, real engagement, and as little cringe as possible.
Awards & shining teacher moments
One of my proudest teaching moments was having my students’ digital communications project featured at a statewide education conference. I’m also currently working toward National Board Teacher Certification.
The best feedback I receive is when teachers tell me a resource saved them time, worked beautifully with their students, or helped make a tough teaching moment easier. Followers also receive special discounts, so be sure to follow Dancing Frog Innovative Education for that extra advantage.
My own education history
I hold an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Master's in Education.
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