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New Hartford, New York, United States
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I’ve spent over 2 decades teaching everything from kindergarten to sixth grade. My experience has shown me how much kids thrive when lessons are hands-on, clearly structured, and developmentally appropriate. I create resources that help teachers save time without sacrificing depth or engagement.
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When You Reach Me Book Study & Activity Pack | Friendship, Life Skills & Mystery
This When You Reach Me activity pack is a thoughtful, standards-aligned resource built to deepen your students’ understanding of Rebecca Stead’s award-winning novel. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers, this pack explores friendship, empathy, decision-making, and mystery, while strengthening key literacy skills. What’s Included: • Weekly Discussion Prompts – Designed for 4 weeks of reading, these open-ended questions foster meaningful conversation and text-to-self connections
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Writing
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RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
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Scissor Skills
Gradually get your littles to master their cutting skills. These graduated worksheets will get them going from easiest to more difficult.
PreK - K
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About the store
Experience
I’ve spent over 2 decades teaching everything from kindergarten to sixth grade. My experience has shown me how much kids thrive when lessons are hands-on, clearly structured, and developmentally appropriate. I create resources that help teachers save time without sacrificing depth or engagement.
Teaching style
My teaching style blends structure with creativity. I believe students learn best when they understand the “why” behind what they’re doing, so my lessons always build conceptual understanding. Whether it’s literacy, social studies, or science, I aim to make big ideas simple and fun.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Some of my proudest moments have been seeing former students become confident readers and writers. I’ve also had the honor of mentoring new teachers and leading professional development on structured literacy and early intervention strategies.
My own education history
Masters in Regular and Special Elementary Education, pursuing a teen and parenting life coach certification as well.
Additional biographical information
When I’m not teaching or creating, I’m usually reading with coffee in hand, creating content and resources or spending time with my 2 favorite boys.
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