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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 RACE Writing Strategy Passages | Holiday and More | Value Bundle

RACE Writing Strategy Passages | Holiday and More | Value Bundle

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Passages Reading Skills with this value Bundle. This R.A.C.E. Reading Passage Resource bundle includes over 25 different passages. Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! This bundle includes seasonal resources that are sure to engage your students as they are improving upon their writing skills. Perfect for 5th graders (and beyond), this resource will
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 St. Patrick's Day No Prep Reading Passages| Math | Packet| ELA | Activities

St. Patrick's Day No Prep Reading Passages| Math | Packet| ELA | Activities

Are you looking for no prep St. Patrick's day passages and math activities? This resource includes reading comprehension, fun language arts activities, and spiral review math worksheets with a fun March theme. Use this as a spiral review, morning work, homework, station work, bell ringers, substitute lesson and so much more. This resource includes the following:Leprechaun Make New WordType of SentencesHomophone HuntHistory Lucky Charms CerealComprehension QuestionsDesign a Marshmallow Activi
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 Christmas Math 4th Grade | Emergency Sub Plans | Holiday Math Packet Winter Math

Christmas Math 4th Grade | Emergency Sub Plans | Holiday Math Packet Winter Math

This Christmas Math 4th Grade resource is perfect for busy teacher! Grab this 4th Grade Winter Break Math Packet perfect for the week before Christmas Break. This math packet works as a sub , morning work, early finishers work, or a fun packet just before the break. This is a time saving resource that includes an answer key for quick grading. Additionally, if you are using this resource as a sub plan it includes basic sub instructions that are easy to print and fill out by hand in an emergenc
Preview of Ugly Christmas Sweater Craft Christmas Figurative Language Activity Lesson

Ugly Christmas Sweater Craft Christmas Figurative Language Activity Lesson

Your students are sure to enjoy this Ugly Christmas Sweater Craft and figurative language holiday lesson. Save time with this low prep Ugly Christmas Sweater Craft and Activity. This low prep, time saving activity has students write their very own ugly Christmas sweater ornament. All you need is to print the activity sheets and students will need scissors, crayons, and glue! EASY PEEZY! Find me onlineelementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Preview of Christmas Crosswords Winter Holiday Crosswords December Puzzles Cross Words

Christmas Crosswords Winter Holiday Crosswords December Puzzles Cross Words

My students love holiday crosswords these December Christmas crossword puzzles are a perfect addition to your 4th and 5th grade class. This set of Holiday crossword puzzles includes 9 printable holiday puzzles that have 3 different levels. **No Prep Required:** Designed with teachers in mind, this print-and-go resource saves you valuable time during the hectic holiday season. Simply download, print, and watch your students dive into the festive learning experience! **Make this holiday season
Preview of Gingerbread Math Activity | Multiplying Decimals | Holiday Math Craft | 5th Gr

Gingerbread Math Activity | Multiplying Decimals | Holiday Math Craft | 5th Gr

Bring holiday excitement into your math block with this fun and engaging Gingerbread Math Craft! This Christmas decimal activity is the perfect blend of hands-on creativity and rigorous practice, making it a classroom favorite during the busy winter season. Students design their own gingerbread house while solving multiplying decimals problems, turning important math practice into an enjoyable and memorable experience. This Design a Gingerbread House project is truly low prep, just print and
Preview of New Year's Crossword and Word Search Puzzles Winter Sports Wordsearch January

New Year's Crossword and Word Search Puzzles Winter Sports Wordsearch January

Celebrate the New Year with this set of 4 January New Year's themed crossword puzzles and word search puzzles. This resource includes 2 crosswords and 2 word searches focused on New Year’s celebrations and winter sports, making it perfect for January fun and learning. Each puzzle uses age-appropriate vocabulary, simple clues, and clear layouts to build spelling, reading, and critical-thinking skills. These no-prep activities are great for morning work, early finishers, centers, sub plans,
Preview of Christmas Wordsearch | Word Search December | Wordsearch Holiday | Worksheets

Christmas Wordsearch | Word Search December | Wordsearch Holiday | Worksheets

Students love Christmas Wordsearches. These December Christmas wordsearch puzzles are a perfect addition to your 4th and 5th grade class. This set of Holiday wordsearch puzzles includes 4 printable holiday puzzles that have fun December themes. **No Prep Required:** Designed with teachers in mind, this print-and-go resource saves you valuable time during the hectic holiday season. Simply download, print, and watch your students dive into the festive learning experience! **Make this holiday s
Preview of Ugly Christmas Sweater Craftivity Poetry Writing | Tacky Christmas Sweater

Ugly Christmas Sweater Craftivity Poetry Writing | Tacky Christmas Sweater

Your students are sure to enjoy this Ugly Christmas Sweater Craftivity. Save time with this low prep Ugly Christmas Sweater Poetry Writing Activity. This low prep, time saving activity has students write their very own diamante poem while also decorating and designing an Ugly Christmas Sweater! All you need is to print the activity sheets and students will need scissors, crayons, and glue! EASY PEEZY! Find me onlineelementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www
Preview of Chinese New Year Crossword Puzzles Word Search Valentine February Puzzles

Chinese New Year Crossword Puzzles Word Search Valentine February Puzzles

Celebrate special holidays with this fun and educational puzzle set! This resource includes 2 Valentine’s Day puzzles and 2 Chinese New Year puzzles, featuring crosswords and word searches that are perfect for upper elementary students. Each puzzle uses age-appropriate vocabulary, simple clues, and clear layouts to build spelling, reading, and critical-thinking skills. These no-prep activities are ideal for morning work, early finishers, centers, sub plans, or holiday-themed lessons. ✔ Up
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzles Word Search March Puzzles Spring Baby Animal

St. Patrick's Day Crossword Puzzles Word Search March Puzzles Spring Baby Animal

Celebrate special holidays and seasonal fun with this engaging and educational puzzle set! This resource includes St. Patrick’s Day puzzles and Baby Animals puzzles, featuring crosswords and word searches perfect for upper elementary students. Each puzzle uses age-appropriate vocabulary, simple clues, and clear layouts to build spelling, reading, and critical-thinking skills. These no-prep activities are ideal for morning work, early finishers, centers, sub plans, or holiday- and season-t
Preview of Christmas Packet 4th Grade | Christmas Busy Work | Winter Break Packet 4th Grade

Christmas Packet 4th Grade | Christmas Busy Work | Winter Break Packet 4th Grade

Get Christmas Packet for 4th grade Math and Reading to save time during the month of December. This no prep bundle contains a variety of easy to print resources sure to save you time. You can use these resources in centers, as morning work, emergency sub plans, whole group lessons, early finishers work and much more. This resource includes: 6 Crack the code Holiday puzzles Reading comprehension idioms homophones main idea comparative and superlative adjectives parts of speech Christmas Tree
Preview of Secret Code Worksheets Thanksgiving |  No Prep Party | Puzzles | Printables

Secret Code Worksheets Thanksgiving | No Prep Party | Puzzles | Printables

These Thanksgiving Secret Code Worksheets are sure to be a hit with your students. Add no prep Thanksgiving secret code worksheets are easy independent activities that your students can complete with little instruction. Crack the code worksheets are perfect for: emergency sub plans, holiday parties, free time, morning work and holiday packets.Find me onlineelementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elemen
Preview of February Activities Valentine's Day | 100th Day of School | Bundle

February Activities Valentine's Day | 100th Day of School | Bundle

Save time and money prepping your lesson plans and activities for early February. This bundle includes math and ela printables that are quick and easy to use. This February Bundle of Activities is a great value. This bundle includes: A Groovy Valentine Poster SetA no prep Upper Elementary Spiral Math Review with a Winter Theme100th Day of School ELA and Math for Upper ElementaryValentine's Day ELA ActivitiesColoring Sheets for Valentine's Day BagsMultistep math problem task cards with a Valen
Preview of Just One Word New Year's Resolution | New Year's Goals | New Year's Activities

Just One Word New Year's Resolution | New Year's Goals | New Year's Activities

Updated for 2026! Just One Word New Year's Resolution Activities are the perfect kickstart to the new year! I love goal setting and writing resolutions with my students and this resource will help busy teachers like you do that in a snap! Includes a reading passage and comprehension questions in addition to poetry, goals, and more. Ease into the New Year with this no prep and no stress resource! This New Year's Resource includes the following ⭐Celebrate the new year coloring sheet ⭐New year's
Preview of Black History Month Research Biography Project | 3rd 4th 5th | Differentiated

Black History Month Research Biography Project | 3rd 4th 5th | Differentiated

Black History Month Research Biographies for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade are differentiated leveled passages that include easy to print out research sheets. This Black History Month Research project and bulletin board of student work is a simple print and go lesson that makes a great hallway display for artifacts of student learning. The biographies included are: Phillis Wheatley Bessie Coleman Harriet Tubman Jackie Robinson Thurgood Marshall Bill Pickett The resource includes printable letters tha
Preview of CHRISTMAS MATH 5TH GRADE TASK CARDS | adding and subtracting decimals

CHRISTMAS MATH 5TH GRADE TASK CARDS | adding and subtracting decimals

This Christmas Math Lesson will save teachers precious time during December with a FUN Activity. These Adding and Subtracting Decimals task cards are so easy to prepare. This low prep Holiday decimal activity is so easy for busy teachers. This Christmas math resource is sure to please your students. You may also be interested in:Thanksgiving Crack the CodeHoliday Crack the Codeelementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog
Preview of Halloween Activities BUNDLE | Puzzles | Printable Math | Crack the Code

Halloween Activities BUNDLE | Puzzles | Printable Math | Crack the Code

Are you looking for easy to print activities for Halloween. Do you need an emergency sub plan for the end of October? This bundle of resources includes 3rd grade math resources, crack the code activities, and fun puzzles word searches word scramble and a logic puzzle. Please check out this Veterans Day Poetry ActivityConnect 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 on
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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.