Dixon&Sons
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Nampa, Idaho, United States
About the store
Hi! I’m Ashley—an educator, curriculum creator, and child development specialist with a strong academic foundation and a passion for creating practical, classroom-ready resources.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, followed by a Master’s degree in Family and Human Development with an emphasis in Child Development and Parenting. I later completed my teaching certification, combining research-based knowledge with instructional best practices.
While I began my family before stepping fully into a traditional classroom role, my background gives me a deep understanding of how children learn, develop, and thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. I design resources with developmental appropriateness, clarity, and real classroom needs in mind, whether they’re used by classroom teachers, substitutes, homeschool families, or support staff.
I especially enjoy creating low-prep, structured, and engaging materials that support consistency, independence, and critical thinking. Every resource is thoughtfully designed to be teacher-friendly, student-centered, and easy to implement—even on busy days.
Thank you for supporting my small shop and for all you do for your students!
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4th Grade Early Finisher & Emergency Sub Plans Bundle | No Prep Independent
Fourth Grade Early Finisher & Emergency Sub Plans Bundle Simplify substitute planning and classroom management with this NO PREP Fourth Grade bundle designed for independent work, early finishers, enrichment, and emergency absences. This resource combines TWO complete packets into one comprehensive classroom solution: ✔ Fourth Grade Emergency Substitute Packet ✔ Fourth Grade Early Finisher Packet All activities are print-and-go and structured to reinforce essential fourth-grade standards while
4th
Basic Operations, Grammar, Reading
Second Grade Emergency No-Prep Substitute Packet (Worksheets)
Need a print-and-go solution for substitute days? This Second Grade Substitute Packet is designed to keep students engaged with meaningful, grade-appropriate work while making the day simple and low-stress for substitutes. Perfect for emergency absences, planned sub days, or last-minute coverage, this packet includes a wide variety of no-prep, independent activities that review second grade skills students are already familiar with. 📘 What’s Included: This packet features 30+ pages of eng
2nd
Basic Operations, Grammar, Writing
Also included in: K–2 Emergency Sub Plans Bundle + Substitute Binder
First Grade Early Finisher & Emergency Sub Plans Bundle | No Prep Independent
First Grade Early Finisher & Emergency Sub Plans Bundle Simplify classroom management and substitute planning with this NO PREP First Grade bundle designed for independent work, early finishers, and emergency absences. This bundle combines TWO structured resources into one complete solution: ✔ First Grade Emergency Substitute Packet ✔ First Grade Early Finisher Packet Together, these print-and-go activities reinforce foundational skills while keeping students engaged and working independently.
1st
Basic Operations, Reading, Sight Words
Kindergarten Early Finisher & Emergency Sub Plans Bundle | No Prep
Kindergarten Early Finisher & Emergency Sub Plans Bundle Make classroom management easier with this NO PREP Kindergarten bundle designed for independent work, substitute days, and early finishers. This resource combines two structured packets into one complete solution: ✔ Kindergarten Emergency Substitute Packet ✔ Kindergarten Early Finisher Packet Together, they provide meaningful, low-prep activities that reinforce foundational skills while keeping students engaged and working independently.
Kindergarten
Basic Operations, Reading, Sight Words
Fourth Grade Early Finisher Activities | Math & ELA Enrichment | Fast Finishers
Looking for meaningful early finisher activities for fourth grade that keep students engaged without extra prep? This Fourth Grade Early Finisher Packet is a print-and-go, no-prep resource designed to provide independent enrichment while reinforcing essential grade-level skills. This packet includes a balanced mix of ELA, math, writing, logic, and critical thinking activities, making it ideal for fast finishers, centers, morning work, or quiet work time. Clear directions allow students t
4th
Basic Operations, Vocabulary
Second Grade Early Finisher Activities | Math & ELA Practice | Worksheets
Looking for meaningful early finisher activities for second grade that are easy to use and keep students engaged? This Second Grade Early Finisher Packet is a print-and-go, no-prep resource designed to provide independent practice while reinforcing essential second-grade skills. This packet includes a balanced mix of ELA, math, writing, vocabulary, critical thinking, and enrichment activities, making it perfect for fast finishers, centers, morning work, or quiet work time. Students can c
2nd
Basic Operations, Vocabulary, Writing
First Grade Early Finisher Activities | Math & Phonics Practice | Worksheets
Looking for first grade early finisher activities that are engaging, meaningful, and easy to use? This First Grade Early Finisher Packet is a print-and-go, no-prep resource designed to keep students learning productively when they finish work early. This packet includes a balanced mix of phonics, reading, writing, math, and enrichment activities that reinforce essential first-grade skills while encouraging independence and confidence. Perfect for fast finishers, morning work, centers, e
1st
Basic Operations, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
Third Grade Early Finisher Activities | Math & ELA Review | Worksheets
Looking for meaningful early finisher activities that keep your third graders engaged without extra prep? This Third Grade Early Finisher Packet is a print-and-go resource packed with standards-aligned math, ELA, and critical thinking activities designed for independent work. Perfect for fast finishers, morning work, centers, enrichment, or quiet work time, this packet helps students stay productive while reinforcing essential third-grade skills. What’s Included✔ Context clues practice
3rd
Basic Operations, Reading Strategies, Writing
Kindergarten Early Finisher Packet | Math & Literacy Worksheets | No Prep
Keep your Kindergarten students engaged with this no-prep Early Finisher Packet designed for meaningful, independent practice. Perfect for students who finish their work early, centers, quiet time, or emergency sub plans, this packet reinforces key math, literacy, and fine motor skills while requiring zero teacher prep. Each worksheet is developmentally appropriate for Kindergarten and encourages independence, confidence, and focus. 📚 What’s Included: ✔ Beginning sounds practice ✔ Uppercase
Kindergarten
Basic Operations, Other (ELA), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
1st Grade Math Worksheets | Addition to 20, Fact Families, Word Problems
Build strong first grade math skills with this engaging 10-page worksheet packet designed for independent practice, centers, homework, sub plans, and early finishers. These no-prep printable math worksheets help students practice essential first grade math standards while keeping learning fun and varied. Students will practice key skills such as addition, number sense, graphing, and problem solving through interactive activities. This packet includes activities like Two Truths and a Lie ma
1st
Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value
K–2 Number Sense Worksheets | Differentiated Math Activities | Counting, Tracing
Build strong math foundations with this engaging K–2 Number Sense Worksheet Pack! Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and sub plans, these no-prep worksheets help students develop essential early math skills in a simple, effective way. This resource includes a variety of activities designed to support multiple learning levels, making it ideal for differentiation and independent work. What’s Included: Count and write numbers activities Color the dots to match numbers (visual number representat
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m Ashley—an educator, curriculum creator, and child development specialist with a strong academic foundation and a passion for creating practical, classroom-ready resources.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, followed by a Master’s degree in Family and Human Development with an emphasis in Child Development and Parenting. I later completed my teaching certification, combining research-based knowledge with instructional best practices.
While I began my family before stepping fully into a traditional classroom role, my background gives me a deep understanding of how children learn, develop, and thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. I design resources with developmental appropriateness, clarity, and real classroom needs in mind, whether they’re used by classroom teachers, substitutes, homeschool families, or support staff.
I especially enjoy creating low-prep, structured, and engaging materials that support consistency, independence, and critical thinking. Every resource is thoughtfully designed to be teacher-friendly, student-centered, and easy to implement—even on busy days.
Thank you for supporting my small shop and for all you do for your students!
Teaching style
My teaching style is structured, intentional, and developmentally informed. With a background in child development and family studies, I approach instruction through the lens of how children actually learn best—by building skills progressively, reducing cognitive overload, and providing clear expectations and routines.
I believe students thrive when learning is predictable yet engaging. I design activities that are easy to follow, visually clear, and purposefully scaffolded so students can work independently while still being appropriately challenged.
My resources emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, and meaningful practice.
I value low-prep, high-impact instruction that supports teachers during real classroom moments—especially on substitute days, during transitions, or when consistency matters most. My goal is to create materials that feel supportive to both teachers and students, helping classrooms run smoothly while keeping learning at the center.
Additional biographical information
I am married, have 3 boys, a dog and a cat! We are total homebodies and love to just be together. Trying to create my dream of working from home full time to support other teachers.
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