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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 Mystery Reading Passage #1 End of Year Reading ELA No Prep Sub Plan 6th 7th gr

Mystery Reading Passage #1 End of Year Reading ELA No Prep Sub Plan 6th 7th gr

Grab this WHODUNNIT MYSTERY- a no-prep ELA engaging reading and writing activity. This fun mystery themed passage makes a great emergency sub plan that actually keeps your students working, thinking, and engaged. The Mystery at the Solara Hotel is a ready-to-go ELA packet designed for 6th–7th grade reading comprehension, STAAR-style practice, and creative thinking — all with a suspenseful, student-friendly mystery theme! This printable resource includes everything your sub (or YOU!) will need
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 Data Analysis Frequency Tables Bar Graphs 5th grade Math no prep

Data Analysis Frequency Tables Bar Graphs 5th grade Math no prep

Teach frequency tables with this NO PREP resource. Teach 5th grade organizing data math with this easy to print no prep math lesson with frequency tables, bar graphs and data that will save you prep time. This resource is perfect for data lessons for 4th or 5th grade math classes. Students will create use and interpret frequency tables with a fun, simple, and engaging lesson. The fun pizza theme and step by step instructions make this a simple and easy to use resource for busy teachers. Th
Preview of After State Testing Activity Mystery Passage No Prep Printable Sub Plan Grade 6

After State Testing Activity Mystery Passage No Prep Printable Sub Plan Grade 6

Keep students engaged after state testing with this fun, no-prep mystery reading activity packet. The Mystery on the Boardwalk is a ready-to-use 6th grade ELA resource that combines reading comprehension, state-testing-style questions, and creative writing in an engaging whodunnit format students love. This after testing reading activity packet is designed to keep students focused and thinking while still reinforcing essential ELA skills. It works perfectly for end-of-year review, early finisher
Preview of RACE Strategy Writing Passages SCR Constructed Response Worksheets 4th 5th grade

RACE Strategy Writing Passages SCR Constructed Response Worksheets 4th 5th grade

Are you looking for RACE Strategy Writing Passages to teach SCR or Constructed Response Worksheets for your 4th grade or 5th grade classroom? These R.A.C.E. Strategy Passages are sure to boost your students' RACE Strategy Skills. These TOY Themed Reading Passages are fun and engaging too!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 RAC
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | Holiday Christmas | Restate the Question

RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | Holiday Christmas | Restate the Question

Grab these Christmas RACE strategy practice worksheets! These Christmas Race Writing strategy passages will boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this engaging HOLIDAY Themed Reading Passage Resource.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 RACE practice worksheets and with a Put the Question in the Answer Practice Sheet.
Preview of STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 6th grade | Test Prep | STAAR Practice

STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 6th grade | Test Prep | STAAR Practice

Boost your students’ 6th grade STAAR revising and editing skills with this 10 -page revising and editing worksheet resource designed specifically for Texas state test prep. These STAAR-style practice pages provide the focused, explicit instruction students need to succeed on today’s upper elementary standardized reading assessments. Each page includes an engaging informational passage followed by 5–6 revising and editing multiple-choice questions, closely aligned to STAAR RLA expectations.
Preview of STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Test Prep | March

STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Test Prep | March

Boost your students STAAR revising practice for 5th grade with March daily warm ups for revising and editing. These weekly revising and editing test prep practice pages will help you give your students explicit practice that is necessary for today's upper elementary standardized reading tests. You students will love the engaging paragraphs and you will love the practice this provides for revising and editing texts. This resource includes both google slides and a printable pdf. February topic
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets Thanksgiving Restate the Question November SCR

RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets Thanksgiving Restate the Question November SCR

These RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets for Thanksgiving include restate the question practice and are perfect for your upper elementary students during November SCR or short constructed response practice. Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this Thanksgiving Themed Reading Passage Resource.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
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 STAAR Boot Camp Bootcamp| STAAR Review | 5th Grade Reading Test Prep

STAAR Boot Camp Bootcamp| STAAR Review | 5th Grade Reading Test Prep

Engage your students while preparing them for the STAAR Boot Camp for 5th grade ELA with a fun survivor island theme. This STAAR boot camp for 5th grade ELA activity includes 5 different challenges to get your students ready for the state test. 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
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 RACE Strategy Passages Prompts and Worksheets Writing for October 5th grade

RACE Strategy Passages Prompts and Worksheets Writing for October 5th grade

Boost Your RACE Strategy Skills with this October Reading Passage Resource. This RACE strategy worksheet resource is perfect for the month of October. Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with a RACE graphic organizer and dive into interesting nonfiction and fiction passages. Perfect for 5th graders (and beyond), this resource will help you tackle reading comprehension challenges with confidence. Get ready to rock your reading responses and enjoy a spooktacular reading journey th
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | February | Valentine's  Day

RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | February | Valentine's Day

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this February Themed Reading Passage Resource.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 RACE practice worksheets and with a Put the Question in the Answer Practice Sheet. Perfect for 5th and 6th graders this resource will help you tackle reading and constructed response writing with conf
Preview of HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 4 The Wild West RACE Practice Worksheets

HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 4 The Wild West RACE Practice Worksheets

Grab these HMH Into Reading 5th grade Module 4 RACE writing prompt worksheets to support writing short constructed responses using the HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 4 texts listed here: -Explore the Wild West -The Celestials' Railroad -The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840 Each writing prompt 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
Preview of STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Daily Warm Ups | February

STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Daily Warm Ups | February

Boost your students STAAR revising practice for 5th grade with February daily warm ups for revising and editing. These weekly revising and editing practice pages will help you give your students explicit practice that is necessary for today's upper elementary standardized reading tests. You students will love the engaging paragraphs and you will love the practice this provides for revising and editing texts. This resource includes both google slides and a printable pdf. February topics are:
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 HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 3 Natural Disasters RACE Practice Worksheets

HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 3 Natural Disasters RACE Practice Worksheets

Grab these HMH Into Reading 5th grade Module 3 RACE writing prompt worksheets to support writing short constructed responses using the HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 3 titled Natural Disasters texts listed here: -Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives -Quaking Earth, Racing Waves -Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms Each writing prompt worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary
Preview of End of Year Activities Readers Theater 5th grade | May Upper Elementary ELA

End of Year Activities Readers Theater 5th grade | May Upper Elementary ELA

Looking for engaging End of Year activities to keep your students focused and having fun? This Readers Theater for 5th grade is the perfect addition to your May Upper Elementary ELA plans! Designed with upper elementary learners in mind, this printable packet includes everything you need to bring drama, reading fluency, and teamwork into your classroom. This End of Year Readers Theater script features high-interest characters, humorous dialogue, and age-appropriate vocabulary to support c
Preview of STAAR practice revising and editing 5th grade printable skill specific review

STAAR practice revising and editing 5th grade printable skill specific review

Engage your students with this STAAR practice revising and editing 5th grade printable skill specific review. This resource focuses on the following skills and includes four questions on one printable for each skill: 5.11C combining sentences, 5.11 C clarifying pronouns, 5.11C improve word choice, 5.11 Bi selecting a conclusion, 5.11 C editing repeated information, 5.11 D iii transition. Grab these easy to print STAAR aligned revising and editing resource. This includes 6 easy to print worksh
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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.