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I have worked as a librarian and a teacher for over 20 years. With that being said, I absolutely love literacy and guiding children to love reading. Over the last 9 years, I have taught 5th grade and truly love upper elementary. ✨
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Preview of Human Taco Ice Breaker Movement Activity Game NO PREP Taco Writing Activities

Human Taco Ice Breaker Movement Activity Game NO PREP Taco Writing Activities

The human taco ice breaker game is so much fun. What's even better is that this resource no includes 3 different simple taco themed writing activities. Use the writing activities as a cool down after the game or use at another time. Are you looking for a no prep fun ice breaker game that will get participants moving around the room? Try the human taco ice breaker game. Includes story to read that acts as instructions for the activity. You can adapt this activity to the number of students in yo
Preview of STAAR Revising and Editing Practice | Task Cards | 4th Grade 5th Grade

STAAR Revising and Editing Practice | Task Cards | 4th Grade 5th Grade

Grab these STAAR Revising and Editing Practice Task Cards for your 4th or 5th grade students. You can effortlessly reinforce revising and editing STAAR prep with this time saving revising and editing resource, designed to enhance clarity, organization, and grammar. This comprehensive tool offers engaging activities, allowing you to focus on teaching without the hassle of preparation. Concepts include: spelling, transitions, homophones, developing ideas, concluding sentences, incomplete thoughts
Preview of Extended Constructed Response E.C.R. RACE practice New Year's January Writing

Extended Constructed Response E.C.R. RACE practice New Year's January Writing

Grab this extended Constructed Response Practice for the New Year or January featuring the RACE RACECES writing strategy outline. This Extended Constructed Response passage for the New Year that features a fun New Year's Eve story. This product features a prompt that focuses on how a character changes throughout a story. Additionally, this resource includes a scaffolded approach to writing called steps to writing. This extended constructed response activity includes: 1- passage 1-brainstormin
Preview of 100th Day of School Activities | Upper Elementary 3rd, 4th, 5th grade | No Prep

100th Day of School Activities | Upper Elementary 3rd, 4th, 5th grade | No Prep

Do you love celebrating the 100th day of school with your upper elementary students? Upper elementary students will have fun while they complete these fun reading and math 100th day of school activities. So if you looking for easy prep 100th day of school activities check out the list below of what is contained in this easy to print activity packet? This resource includes 14 activities that only require printing. Inside this resource you will find the following: Autograph sheetList of activi
Preview of THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER Activities Freebie Crack the Code Game

THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER Activities Freebie Crack the Code Game

Are you preparing for a Thanksgiving party or Feast? Are you looking for an easy no prep Thanksgiving Holiday Activity? This Thanksgiving Holiday Crack the Code Freebie Game is the perfect printable for busy teachers. Save time during November and add the November themed printable game to you classroom. This crack the code is perfect for emergency sub plans, holiday parties, free time, morning work and holiday packets. Check Out These ResourcesHalloween Crack the CodeThanksgiving Crack the C
Preview of STAAR Prep Extended Constructed Response  E.C.R. SPRING March April ECR

STAAR Prep Extended Constructed Response E.C.R. SPRING March April ECR

Grab this Sprint Extended Constructed Response Practice for STAAR prep featuring the RACE RACECES writing strategy outline. Get ready for STAAR 2.0 with this Extended Constructed Response passages and prompts resource. This is such an easy and fun way to practice writing extended constructed response writing in your upper elementary classroom. This extended constructed response activity includes: 1 Mystery Story, 1 short play, 1 short passage 1 Scaffolded steps to write outline, options for R
Preview of Restate the Question Practice BINGO | Put the Question in the Answer Game

Restate the Question Practice BINGO | Put the Question in the Answer Game

These Restate the Question Practice Autumn Themed Bingo. Who knew that Restating the Question or Putting the Question in the Answer could be so much fun. Elevate your October and November language arts lessons with this low prep and fun game! Restating the question is part of the R.A.C.E. writing strategy and this resource pairs well with R.A.C.E. writing practice. This resource includes: 25 Bingo Cards 3 sheets of calling cards Tips for playing the game Connect with me on social media!Insta
Preview of Extended Constructed Response Argumentative E.C.R. February Valentine Mystery

Extended Constructed Response Argumentative E.C.R. February Valentine Mystery

Grab this extended Argumentative Constructed Response Practice for February featuring the RACE RACECES writing strategy outline. Get ready for STAAR 2.0 with this Extended Constructed Response Mystery passage perfect for Valentine's Day. This is such an easy and fun way to practice writing extended constructed response writing in your upper elementary classroom. This extended constructed response activity includes: 1 Mystery Story, 1 Scaffolded steps to write outline, 3 options for RACECES, 3
Preview of STAAR Argumentative Extended Constructive Response ECR Essay Lesson Practice

STAAR Argumentative Extended Constructive Response ECR Essay Lesson Practice

Grab this STAAR Extended Constructive Response writing unit with over 30 pages of posters, practice activities and differentiated planning guides. This STAAR Argumentative Extended Constructive Response ECR Essay Lesson will help introduce your upper elementary students to argumentative and opinion writing. This resource includes several activities to prepare students before writing to fully understand what an opinion and how to state and opinion. This unit resource includes: -2 text exemplars
Preview of HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 4

HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 4

Grab these HMH Into Reading 3rd grade Module 4 RACE constructed response practice sheets. These RACE writing practice sheets for HMH module 4 titled Stories on Stage. The following passage titled here are included: -The Saga of Pecos Bill -Gigi and the Wishing Ring -Two Bear Cubs The RACES worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to
Preview of Valentine's Day Reading Passages| February Activity Packet | Winter No Prep

Valentine's Day Reading Passages| February Activity Packet | Winter No Prep

February morning work and early finishers work. Save time with this super easy and quick Winter and Valentine's Day ELA resource. This February ELA packet is very versatile and includes two reading passages: The History of Valentine's Day Cards and The History of Conversation Hearts with comprehension questions. This no prep packet is perfect for the day of your Valentine Party, sub plans, independent work, reading practice, intervention time, and so much more. This resource includes the
Preview of 3-2-1- Notetaking Sheet | Non-fiction Notetaking Note template

3-2-1- Notetaking Sheet | Non-fiction Notetaking Note template

3-2-1- notetaking template for non-fiction text and videos is an easy to print resource to guide students in the note taking process great for Science, Social Studies, and all non-fiction texts and videos Like what you see? Find this entire product and others like it at the links below.You may also be interested in:Non-fiction text features scavenger hunt elementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementar
Preview of Extended Constructed Response E.C.R. RACE practice Black History Month Passages

Extended Constructed Response E.C.R. RACE practice Black History Month Passages

Extended Constructed Response Passages for Black History Month featuring the RACE RACECES writing strategy outline. This Extended Constructed Response Passage and Prompt resource includes three passages and prompts. This resource includes the following: 3 (1 page) passages (Phillis Wheatley, Bill Pickett, and Bessie Coleman) 3 prompts with writing outlines 3 final draft papers 1 E.C.R. 5 point scoring rubric Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explo
Preview of HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 5

HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 5

Grab these HMH Into Reading 3rd grade Module 5 RACE constructed response practice sheets. These RACE writing practice sheets for HMH module 5 titled Teamwork. The following passage titled here are included: -Soccer Shootout -Running Rivals -Brothers at Bat Each set of notes can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to receive TPT credits to use
Preview of Emergency Math Sub Plans | 3rd | Halloween | Low-prep | Independent Work Packet

Emergency Math Sub Plans | 3rd | Halloween | Low-prep | Independent Work Packet

Treat your students to this 3rd grade math sub plan for the Halloween season! Say goodbye to the stress of finding a last-minute substitute teacher plans. From place value to adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers, and even comparing numbers, we've got it all covered. This print and go lesson includes 13 October and Halloween themed math pages. Grab this supercharged 3rd grade math resource now and ensure a seamless learning experience even when you're away. Common Core State Standards: 3.NBT
Preview of Easter Spring Suffix Word Search Activity Printable Easy No Prep Fun

Easter Spring Suffix Word Search Activity Printable Easy No Prep Fun

Here is a fun and easy no prep activity for your classroom. This easy to print and go activity is perfect for busy spring days. This file includes a Easter Spring themed word search activity and a suffix activity. This product is great for sub plans or for a party day filler. Try this product to get an idea of my general work. Please check out my other products. Donut Poetry WritingNo Prep Spring Writing
Preview of Emergency Substitute Plans Math 3rd Grade Math Multiplication Low Prep

Emergency Substitute Plans Math 3rd Grade Math Multiplication Low Prep

Emergency Substitute Math Plans. Do you need an easy no prep multiplication practice for your math class? This emergency substitute lesson has a fun pizza theme teaching equal groups of multiplication. This is great for introducing and reinforcing multiplication skills. With equal groups of multiplication students will use counting skills to understand the fundamentals of multiplication while establishing math fact fluency. This resource includes math facts from 1 - 10 and an answer key for
Preview of HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 8

HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 8

Grab these HMH Into Reading 3rd grade Module 8 RACE constructed response practice sheets. These RACE writing practice sheets for HMH module 8 titled Imagine! Invent!. The following passages titled here are included: -Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives -A Bumpy Ride -Rosie Revere, Engineer The RACES worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexpl
Preview of HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 10

HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 10

Grab these HMH Into Reading 3rd grade Module 10 RACE constructed response practice sheets. These RACE writing practice sheets for HMH module 10 titled Tell a Tale. The following passages titled here are included: -When The Giants Stirred -Why The Sky is Far Away -Cinder Al and the Stinky Footwear The RACES worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/
Preview of HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 3

HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 3

Grab these HMH Into Reading 3rd grade Module 3 RACE constructed response practice sheets. These RACE writing practice sheets for HMH module 3 titled Let Freedom Ring!. The following passage titled here are included: -The U.S Constitution -The Flag Maker -Why Is The Statue of Liberty Green The RACES worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't f
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Experience

I have worked as a librarian and a teacher for over 20 years. With that being said, I absolutely love literacy and guiding children to love reading. Over the last 9 years, I have taught 5th grade and truly love upper elementary. ✨

Teaching style

My goal as a teacher is to instill a love for learning! I hope students leave my class with a memory of a great year. Learning is a lifelong process and my classroom is one fun stop on the journey!

Awards & shining teacher moments

PTA lifetime membership award in 2017

My own education history

BA in English from the University of Texas at Arlington MS in Information Science from the University of North Texas

Additional biographical information

Follow me online at www.elementaryexplosion.com This year I am teaching 5th grade Science and Social Studies. I am excited about teaching American History and cannot wait to go back to the Science Lab. I live in Texas with my hubs, two wonderful kiddos, 3 purrfect cats, and a precious scotch collie named Peanut.