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Brain Bubbles Writing System: Weekly Quick Writes & Planning Routine with writing prompts and premade slides (and editable too!)Build writing stamina, confidence, and planning skills with a consistent weekly writing routine your students will look forward to.What’s Included60 quick write prompts = 180 premade slides (3-slides per prompt)3 writing genres: Narrative, Informational, Opinion3-part slides for every prompt: Plan, Write, ReflectEditable slides to add your own promptsPrintable notebook

Make text-based opinion writing engaging and meaningful with these opinion writing prompts with passages for 4th and 5th grade! Students will read and analyze multiple high-interest sources about e-bikes and social media, form an opinion, and support their ideas with text evidence. These source-based opinion writing activities provide purposeful practice with reading comprehension, integrating information from multiple sources, persuasive writing, constructed responses, and full opinion essays.E

Classroom Economy System (Classroom Management System): Class Cash, Class Jobs, Student Store / Class Store, Student Job Applications & MORE!Build responsibility, ownership, and real-world skills with a student-run classroom economy that actually works.This Classroom Economy System is a complete, classroom-tested setup that helps students earn, save, spend, and apply for jobs within a structured monthly cycle. Designed to be flexible and realistic, this system promotes accountability, positive b

If you feel like you’re constantly sorting, checking, and managing piles of student work… this system is for you. The Assignment Assistant System is a student-led approach to organizing and tracking classwork — without the teacher doing it all. This isn’t just a tracker. It’s a clear, structured system that teaches students how to take ownership while keeping your classroom running smoothly. In my classroom, this role has completely changed how we manage turned-in work. Papers are sorted, check

Bring California history to life with a classroom tradition your students will never forget!This California Gold Rush Mining Day & Breakfast Simulation transforms your school field into a bustling mining camp where students work in teams to stake claims, mine for gold, have their findings weighed by the assayer, and work together to earn enough gold for breakfast. This hands-on event is designed to be paired with a California Gold Rush unit, helping students experience concepts such as mining ca

Classroom Job Application | Classroom Economy SystemMany teachers have asked for the Classroom Job Application from my classroom economy system as a standalone resource, so I’m excited to offer it separately! This simple application allows students to apply for classroom jobs just like they would in the real world, helping build ownership, responsibility, and real-life skills in your classroom. Students reflect on their strengths, explain why they are a good fit for a job, and practice written

Looking for a simple, flexible way to build your students’ writing skills across narrative, opinion, and informational writing? These Mixed Genre Writing Prompt Cards are designed to help students practice planning, writing, and thinking—without the overwhelm. What’s Included:40 Writing Prompt Cards Engaging, student-friendly prompts across narrative, opinion, and informational writing 2 MODES TO CHOOSE FROM: Mode 1: Mystery Prompts Students identify the genre based on the author’s purpose → B

California Gold Rush Passages & Perspective-Taking Activities (4th Grade)Help your students step back in time and experience the California Gold Rush through engaging, student-friendly nonfiction reading and thoughtful reflection activities. This resource is designed for 4th grade learners and focuses on clear, straightforward passages, meaningful comprehension, and perspective-taking questions that go beyond basic recall — without overwhelming students. ⭐ What’s Included: ✔️ 6 High-Intere

Adopt-a-Peep STEM Project & Writing Activity | 5-Day Spring PBL Looking for a high-engagement, low-prep spring project your students will actually be excited about? This Adopt-a-Peep project combines STEM + writing + creativity into a memorable 5-day experience your students won’t stop talking about! Students adopt their own Peep, take it home each night, and complete a series of creative writing journal entries while designing and building a functional Peep playpen through hands-on STEM

🎉 New Year’s Vision Board 2026 | Doodle-Style Reflection Activity (Grades 3–5)Start the new year with purpose, reflection, and creativity! This FREE 2026 New Year’s Vision Board is a student-friendly, black-and-white, doodle-style activity designed to help students in grades 3–5 think intentionally about their goals, habits, and mindset for the year ahead. Perfect for January goal setting, classroom community building, or a calm back-to-school activity after winter break. ✏️ What’s Inclu

Valentine’s Day History Passage & Perspective Prompts Informational Text + Time Traveler Thinking (4th–5th Grade)Looking for a meaningful Valentine’s Day activity that goes beyond crafts and candy? This Valentine’s Day history resource helps students explore the origins of the holiday while building deeper comprehension skills through perspective-taking and critical thinking. Instead of basic recall questions, students engage in Time Traveler Thinking — a unique comprehension style that require

This FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Day lesson is designed to help students understand who Martin Luther King Jr. was, why we celebrate this holiday, and how his leadership continues to impact our lives today. This resource follows the same lesson structure and instructional flow used throughout my full history units, making it a great sample lesson for teachers interested in my approach to teaching social studies through reading, reflection, and perspective-taking. Written for 3rd–5th grade

Looking for a fun, trendy, and classroom-friendly Valentine’s Day activity your students will LOVE? 💌 These Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages are designed with popular tween/teen-inspired themes to make Valentine’s Day feel fresh, modern, and exciting — while still being totally school appropriate! Students will enjoy relaxing, coloring, and celebrating friendship with pages that feel like their style ✨ ⭐ What’s Included: ✅ A set of 16 printable black-and-white Valentine’s Day coloring

Help your students understand why we celebrate Presidents Day with this engaging, student-friendly FREEBIE! 🇺🇸 This resource includes a high-interest informational reading passage and thoughtful writing prompts that encourage students to step into history, reflect on leadership, and use text evidence in their responses. Perfect for February holiday lessons, substitute plans, or an easy Social Studies + ELA integration activity. Designed for 3rd–5th grade, this activity works beautifully a