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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 You've Been Booed Boo'd Teacher Edition Staff Member Morale Game

You've Been Booed Boo'd Teacher Edition Staff Member Morale Game

You've been booed staff morale booster is a fun staff activity for the month of October. This teacher edition of the popular boo'ing tradition is sure to bring a smile to busy teachers everywhere. 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 purchase you'll see a Provide Feedbac
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 You've Been Gobbled Teacher Edition | Thanksgiving Staff Member Morale Game

You've Been Gobbled Teacher Edition | Thanksgiving Staff Member Morale Game

You've been gobbled staff morale booster is a fun staff activity for the month of November. This fun November staff activity is a great way to share joy in the weeks before Thanksgiving break. This staff member morale booster is sure to become a tradition at your school and will bring a smile to busy teachers everywhere. elementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to rece
Preview of You've Been JINGLED Teacher Edition | Holiday Christmas Staff Member Morale Game

You've Been JINGLED Teacher Edition | Holiday Christmas Staff Member Morale Game

You've been JINGLED staff morale booster is a fun holiday staff morale booster. This fun holiday activity is so easy to participate in and the You've been JINGLED theme is a fun easy way to enjoy the holidays and spread some cheer. This staff member morale booster is sure to become a tradition at your school and will bring a smile to busy teachers everywhere. It could not be easier, this holiday staff morale booster is easy to print and share a simple treat to spread some holiday cheer. eleme
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 Valentine Bag Craft | Coloring Sheets | Valentine Bag Decorations Printable

Valentine Bag Craft | Coloring Sheets | Valentine Bag Decorations Printable

These easy Valentine Bag Crafts are a time saving must have for busy teachers in February! Save time with these easy to print Valentine's Day Bag Coloring sheets. These Valentine's Day coloring sheets for party bags are so easy to print and this resource comes with the following designs: elephant, llama, unicorn, sloth, and koala. You students are sure to enjoy these valentine's day bag coloring sheets and you will appreciate the ease of using this resource during a busy time of year. Check
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 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Activities Victorian Word Search Crossword

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Activities Victorian Word Search Crossword

Have a Victorian Christmas with “A Christmas Carol” THEMED PuzzlesThis set of extension puzzles is designed for 6th and 7th grade students who are studying Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol. Activities include crosswords and word searches featuring words like wassail, Scrooge, and other Victorian Christmas terms. Students can explore the streets of London during the Victorian era while reinforcing their understanding of Dickens’s story and the holiday traditions of the time. These p
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
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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.