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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 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 RACE Strategy Passage and Prompt |  National Slime Day | 5th grade

RACE Strategy Passage and Prompt | National Slime Day | 5th grade

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this SLIME Theme Reading Passage Resource. December 7th is National Slime DAY!Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with a RACE graphic organizer and dive into interesting SLIME themed nonfiction passages. Perfect for 5th graders (and beyond), this resource will help you tackle reading co
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 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 Common and Proper Nouns | Grammar mini Anchor Chart | Printable | Freebie

Common and Proper Nouns | Grammar mini Anchor Chart | Printable | Freebie

Teach Common and Proper Nouns with this mini anchor chart freebie! Begin your grammar unit in upper elementary with common and proper nouns. This printable anchor chart is a great addition to your parts of speech unit. This easy to print anchor chart comes in two sizes and is perfect for your students' writing or grammar journals. Find me onlineelementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion
Preview of END OF YEAR ACTIVITY Summer Printable Freebie

END OF YEAR ACTIVITY Summer Printable Freebie

DescriptionThis end of year activity is a free easy to print easy to follow would you rather and crossword. This end of the school year printable is perfect for busy teachers at the end of the school year and beginning of the summer. This activity is perfect for upper elementary school classrooms. Included Resources1 page would you rather activity 1 page picture crossword Additional ResourcesEnd of the Year PacketVisit My Store
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage | House Plants | FREEBIE

RACE Strategy Passage | House Plants | FREEBIE

Grab these Houseplant RACE Strategy Passage for your upper elementary classroom! You can... Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this engaging resource. Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Perfect for 5th and 6th graders this resource will help you tackle reading and constructed response writing with confidence. Get ready to rock constructed response practice with the fol
Preview of Daily Reading Warm Ups  5th grade freebie | Google Slides

Daily Reading Warm Ups 5th grade freebie | Google Slides

Warm ups are a great way to engage students at the beginning of class. This daily warm up resource for language arts is a great no prep google slide show perfect for busy teachers. This resource uses interesting photographs to engage students during the first few minutes of class. Simply project the slide and have students answer the 2 questions in their composition journals. This warm up is designed to take approximately 5-10 minutes each day. Beginning your class period with a daily warm
Preview of Valentine's Day Craft | Idioms | Craftivity | Heart Houses

Valentine's Day Craft | Idioms | Craftivity | Heart Houses

Practice figurative language and idioms with these 3D heart houses. These idiom houses look so cute set up as a little Valentine's day Village. Add this easy craft to your Valentine's celebrations. Check out some of my other time saving resources!Funny Math - Addition Equal Parts Multiplication PracticeDividing Whole Numbers by Fractions PracticeConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to
Preview of Gingham Sunflower Black Gold Bunting Letters Triangles Classroom Decor

Gingham Sunflower Black Gold Bunting Letters Triangles Classroom Decor

Gingham Sunflower Bunting Letters Just print in full color, cut, laminate and you are done. Black and white with a touch of gold. I love to punch holes and run ribbon through these letters to add a dash of style to my classroom. Check my store for more classroom decor items that can save you time! Desk Name TentsFarmhouse Google Slide Templates
Preview of Figurative Language Poster Freebie | Printable | Free Resource

Figurative Language Poster Freebie | Printable | Free Resource

Figurative Language Printable 8.5 by 11 color poster. Includes personification, onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor, and idiom definitions examples and illustrations. Print this cute poster in full color and add it to your language arts classroom walls. Find me onlineelementaryexplosion.comConnect 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 your purchases!SimplyGo to your M
Preview of Halloween Fact or Opinion Task Cards Freebie

Halloween Fact or Opinion Task Cards Freebie

Practice Fact or Opinion with your student with the fun Halloween Fact or Opinion Freebie. Jump start your opinion writing unit with this engaging and easy to prep and prepare 8 card activity. I love teaching opinion writing and this is a fun way to jump start your opinion writing unit in the fall. You may also be interested in: Fact and Opinion Task Cards for St. Patrick's DaySpring Fact or Opinion PracticeOpinion Writing UnitFind me online at elementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social
Preview of Question Words | Restate the Question Mini Poster| Identifying Question Words

Question Words | Restate the Question Mini Poster| Identifying Question Words

Practice identifying question words with a fun engaging mini poster perfect for student journals. Identifying question words is an important step in mastering constructed response writing. This superhero themed question word mini poster is an easy to print lesson to use as you teach students to master understand constructed response questions Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to rece
Preview of Adaptations Anchor Chart Lessons | animal adaptation lesson

Adaptations Anchor Chart Lessons | animal adaptation lesson

Are you looking for an engaging and unique way to teaching adaptations in upper elementary? This adaptations freebie is part of a larger adaptations anchor chart resource. I love using real photographs in my science classroom to engage and inspire my students to have thoughtful conversations. This product supports TEK 5.10 A Other ResourcesScience Force and Motion 5th grade Interactive slides for Google ClassroomConductors Circuits Lab Activity Lesson 5th grade
Preview of Math Multi Step Code Word List Printable

Math Multi Step Code Word List Printable

Use Code Words to help your students understand Math operations in word problems. Code words can help students discover which operation to use when determining how to solve word problems. These code word lists are so easy to print and are perfect for student math journals. Super Low Prep Resource- just print cut and you are ready to teach! You may also be interested in:Valentine's Day Multi Step Math ProblemsThanksgiving Crack the CodeHoliday Crack the Codeelementaryexplosion.comConnect with m
Preview of Valentine Reward Ornaments Card | Motivational Incentive | Freebie Resource

Valentine Reward Ornaments Card | Motivational Incentive | Freebie Resource

Would you enjoy a fun and easy incentive for classroom management in February? This super easy resource includes a set of editable Valentine themed cards to reward and motivate positive behavior. Simply add a text box to the slide without text if you would like to add you own reward ideas. You can bring out that packed away Christamas tree and hang these on the tree or you can hang these cards on your whiteboard and let students you have earned a card come selection a reward. Find me onlineel
Preview of Daily To Do List Editable great for back to school

Daily To Do List Editable great for back to school

Stay organized and prioritize your to do list! What a great way to start the new school year off. This to do list freebie is editable or simply printable and handwrite your list. Check off things as you go. Visit me online atwww.elementaryexplosion.comConnect 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 your purchases!SimplyGo to your My Purchases page. Next to each
Preview of Back to School Teacher Checklist Freebie

Back to School Teacher Checklist Freebie

Get ready for back to school This freebie is designed to help busy teachers get organized during the exciting and busy back to school season. Are you looking for an easy to follow checklist to prep before the first weeks of school? Then look no further! This freebie resource include a list of preparations before the kiddos walk through the door on the first day of school! Find me online at elementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_
Preview of Midcentury Modern Welcome Banner Classroom Decor Freebie

Midcentury Modern Welcome Banner Classroom Decor Freebie

Grab this midcentury modern classroom decor freebie for your classroom. Add a dash of style to your desk, bulletin board, or white board with this fabulous banner. Check out my other midcentury classroom additions! Find me online at elementaryexplosion.comConnect 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 your purchases!SimplyGo to your My Purchases page. Next to eac
Preview of APPLE Themed Daily Schedule Cards Math/Reading/Writing FREEBIE

APPLE Themed Daily Schedule Cards Math/Reading/Writing FREEBIE

Apple Daily Schedule Cards Freebie! Apple themed daily schedule cards for reading math writing social studies science lunch and more This cute apple themed daily schedule card set is perfect for updating your daily schedule board. 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 on your purchases!SimplyGo to your My Purchases page. Next to each purchase you'll see a Pro
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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.