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Hi! I teach middle school Special Education in both instructional and co-taught settings. I started creating resources to help fill in learning gaps for my students, keeping them engaged, confident, and growing. Now, I'm excited to share these materials with other teachers to make learning more accessible — and teaching a little easier!
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Preview of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Person Point of View Bundle of Resources: ELA Ready to Use

1st, 2nd, 3rd Person Point of View Bundle of Resources: ELA Ready to Use

Looking for a variety of Point of View resources to use with your students? This bundle is it! This is a growing bundle and I will notify you when new products are added! Included: 1st + 3rd Person POV Pre-Test + Post Test2nd Person POV Worksheet1st Person POV Task Cards3rd Person POV Task Cards1st + 3rd Person POV Checkpoint
Preview of Valentine's Day Reading and Writing Activities: Ready to Use ELA

Valentine's Day Reading and Writing Activities: Ready to Use ELA

This growing bundle of Valentine's Day activities is great for those of us who want to celebrate the day while also keeping our students engaged and learning! When new resources are added, I will notify you! History of Valentine's DayValentine's Day Mad LibValentine's Day Grammar Practice Valentine's Day Sentence or Fragment Task CardsValentine's Day Reading Passage + Context CluesUnsent Letter
Preview of One and Only Ruby Elephant Research Project: Print + Use Rubrics Included

One and Only Ruby Elephant Research Project: Print + Use Rubrics Included

Looking for a high-interest, low-prep activity to use with The One and Only Ruby? This Elephant Expert Mini Project helps students build background knowledge, practice informational reading skills, and make meaningful connections to Ruby’s story. Perfect for upper elementary or middle school students reading below grade level, this resource keeps learning engaging while staying accessible. ✨ What’s Included: 4 student-friendly elephant reading passages Elephant Expert Card (fact collect
Preview of 4th Grade ELA Bellringers and Warm-Ups: Print + Use

4th Grade ELA Bellringers and Warm-Ups: Print + Use

Make your morning routine simple, structured, and engaging with these 4th Grade ELA Bell Ringers (9 Weeks / 45 Days)! This resource provides students with consistent daily practice in essential reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills in a quick, low-prep format that’s perfect for starting class. Each week includes Monday–Friday bell ringers designed to strengthen ELA skills while keeping students focused, independent, and accountable. The activities are short, purposeful, and easy to
Preview of Book vs Video Comparison: How the Grinch Stole Christmas: NO PREP

Book vs Video Comparison: How the Grinch Stole Christmas: NO PREP

🎄 The Grinch Book vs. Movie Compare & Contrast Activity 🎬 Perfect for Upper Elementary & Middle School | Print & Digital FriendlyKeep students engaged while building critical thinking skills with this fun and easy-to-use compare & contrast activity for How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This resource helps students analyze similarities and differences between the classic Dr. Seuss book and its movie adaptation in a way that is accessible for lower readers and still meaningful for older stud
Preview of ELA Pre-Test and Post-Test with Student Recording Sheet Growing Bundle

ELA Pre-Test and Post-Test with Student Recording Sheet Growing Bundle

Looking for quick, consistent, and standards-aligned assessments for your ELA classroom? This Growing Bundle includes a full collection of ELA pre- and post-tests designed to track student progress all year long—without the extra prep! Each set in this bundle includes matching pre- and post-tests, student-friendly recording sheets, and clear answer keys to make data collection simple and meaningful. As the bundle grows, you’ll receive all future additions for free! What’s Included in Each
Preview of Sick by Shel Silverstein Poem Analysis + Rhyme Scheme + Comprehension Questions

Sick by Shel Silverstein Poem Analysis + Rhyme Scheme + Comprehension Questions

STEP-BY-STEP TEACHER OUTLINE INCLUDED Bring poetry to life with this engaging reading and analysis resource for “Sick” by Shel Silverstein! This lesson helps students build comprehension skills while exploring humor, exaggeration, and rhyme in poetry. Students will read the poem and respond to comprehension questions that check for understanding of key details, character motivation, and the poem’s humorous twist ending. ✏️ What’s Included: Reading comprehension questions (multiple choice +
Preview of Non-Fiction Text Structures Assessment: Print and Digital Google Form Quiz

Non-Fiction Text Structures Assessment: Print and Digital Google Form Quiz

Assess your students’ understanding of text structures with this clear, no-prep Text Structures Test! This resource is ideal for upper elementary and middle school ELA and works well as a quiz, unit test, or review assessment. What’s Included:✔ Text Structures Test Part A: Students read short paragraphs and identify the text structure Part B: Students match signal words to the correct text structure ✔ Text Structures Covered: Description Sequence / Chronological Order Cause and Effect Compa
Preview of Nonfiction Text Structures Bundle of Activities

Nonfiction Text Structures Bundle of Activities

Enjoy this bundle of growing Text Structure Resources for your class! These are engaging activities you and your student will love. Added bonus is that they are low prep or no prep!
Preview of 1st + 3rd Person Point of View Checkpoint: POV Assessment

1st + 3rd Person Point of View Checkpoint: POV Assessment

Looking for a quick, clear, and effective way to assess your students’ understanding of first and third person point of view? This ready-to-use quiz is perfect for upper elementary or middle school ELA! It includes multiple-choice questions, rewriting practice, passage analysis, and a short writing application to check for deeper understanding. ✨ What’s Included:✔ Part 1: Multiple Choice – Students identify POV in short sentences. ✔ Part 2: Rewrite the Sentence – Students convert first → thi
Preview of Text Structures: Pre and Post Test Assessment

Text Structures: Pre and Post Test Assessment

Looking for a simple, effective way to measure student understanding of text structure? This Text Structure Pre-Test & Post-Test set is perfect for checking growth before and after instruction! This resource includes student-friendly passages with clear examples of the five major informational text structures. It’s ideal for upper elementary and middle school students, including struggling readers and ELLs. Use the pre-test to guide instruction and the post-test to show mastery and growth—
Preview of Reader's Theater Play: Life as a Middle Schooler: Ready to go Sub Plans

Reader's Theater Play: Life as a Middle Schooler: Ready to go Sub Plans

Looking for an easy, low-prep sub plan or a high-engagement ELA/SEL activity? Life as a Middle Schooler is a fun, relatable reader’s theater play designed for middle school students that works perfectly when you need something simple to print, explain, and run—even with a substitute. This resource includes a short play with a narrator (no adult roles needed!) and three engaging writing extension prompts that encourage reflection, creativity, and student voice. What’s Included ✔️ Reader’s The
Preview of Seedfolks Novel Bundle of Activities: Low Prep Reading Activities

Seedfolks Novel Bundle of Activities: Low Prep Reading Activities

Bring Seedfolks to life in your classroom with this growing bundle of resources! Perfect for middle school ELA, this collection includes interactive, creative, and thought-provoking activities that help students connect deeply with Paul Fleischman’s powerful novel. Each resource is designed to: ✨ Spark meaningful discussions about community, diversity, and perspective ✨ Build reading comprehension and critical thinking skills ✨ Encourage personal reflection and creative expression ✨ Keep st
Preview of 6th Grade English Daily Review Quarter 1: ELA Power Up CCSS Aligned

6th Grade English Daily Review Quarter 1: ELA Power Up CCSS Aligned

Try out this no-prep daily ELA review—just 3-5 minutes a day!Looking for a quick, engaging way to review key 6th grade ELA skills? This one-week freebie from the full ELA Power Up series gives you five days of standards-aligned activities perfect for morning work, warm-ups, or quick skill checks. Each day features a short reading, vocabulary, grammar, or writing prompt—plus a fun Friday activity to get kids thinking creatively! What’s Included: 9 weeks of ELA review: Click here for a free we
Preview of National Pizza Day Reading Passage: Ready to Go ELA Sub Plans No Prep

National Pizza Day Reading Passage: Ready to Go ELA Sub Plans No Prep

Low Prep • Perfect for Sub Plans • Grades 3–6Celebrate National Pizza Day with this fun, low-prep reading comprehension activity that students love—and teachers can use anytime! 🍕 This engaging resource includes an informational reading passage about pizza, followed by multiple-choice comprehension questions, short-answer questions that require students to restate the question, and a 10-question fact vs. opinion activity. It’s perfect for reinforcing key reading skills while keeping students mo
Preview of Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea! Reading Comprehension Worksheet Graphic Organizer

Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea! Reading Comprehension Worksheet Graphic Organizer

Looking for a simple, engaging reading activity to accompany Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! This resource is designed to help students practice key comprehension skills while enjoying a fun and high-interest text.Students will review story events, identify the beginning, middle, and end, and demonstrate their understanding of the text through easy-to-follow activities. The simple format makes this resource accessible for a variety of reading levels and learning needs.This resource is perfect for:•
Preview of Fiction Signpost Notice + Note Graphic Organizer Recording Sheet

Fiction Signpost Notice + Note Graphic Organizer Recording Sheet

All 6 Fiction Signposts Bundle – Complete Graphic Organizer PackMake noticing key moments in fiction easy and fun! This bundle includes all six Notice & Note fiction signposts, giving your students a complete toolkit for identifying important story moments, thinking deeply about characters and plot, and answering guiding questions. Everything You Need in One Place 6 one-page graphic organizers for each fiction signpost:Contrasts and Contradictions Aha Moment Tough Questions Words of the Wiser
Preview of Titanic STEM + Writing Project: I Survived the Titanic 1912 Novel Activity

Titanic STEM + Writing Project: I Survived the Titanic 1912 Novel Activity

Bring history to life with this engaging Titanic STEM + ELA project! Students design, build, and test a model lifeboat while also completing a meaningful writing reflection about safety, planning, and how more lifeboats could have changed history. This activity is perfect for English class, STEM integration, or enrichment days. What Students Will Do✔ Design and build a floating lifeboat using simple materials ✔ Test and improve their design using trial and error ✔ Collaborate with classmate
Preview of Non-Fiction Text Structures: Sequence/Chronological Order Task Cards and Writing

Non-Fiction Text Structures: Sequence/Chronological Order Task Cards and Writing

Help students master sequence and chronological order while strengthening their paragraph writing skills with this engaging, low-prep ELA resource! Students arrange event cards in the correct order and then use signal words to turn the steps into a clear, organized paragraph. This resource is perfect for centers, small groups, independent practice, or whole-class instruction and is especially supportive for struggling readers and writers. What’s Included✔ 3 Sequencing Card Sets • Each set i
Preview of Unsent Letter: Letter Writing Reflection Activity: SEL + ELA No Prep

Unsent Letter: Letter Writing Reflection Activity: SEL + ELA No Prep

Make writing and reflection easy for teachers and meaningful for students with Unsent Letter, a flexible unsent letter activity that works for SEL or ELA lessons. This ready-to-print resource encourages students to reflect, express gratitude, or share thoughts — all without the pressure of sending their letter. Students can write a full letter, or just a few sentences and even include an optional drawing, making it perfect for differentiation. What’s included: Student worksheet with paragr
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Experience

Hi! I teach middle school Special Education in both instructional and co-taught settings. I started creating resources to help fill in learning gaps for my students, keeping them engaged, confident, and growing. Now, I'm excited to share these materials with other teachers to make learning more accessible — and teaching a little easier!

Teaching style

My teaching style is all about flexibility and fun! I love mixing things up to keep my students engaged—whether it's hands-on activities, visual projects, or interactive listening exercises. I adjust my approach to what clicks for each student, making sure learning is always exciting and tailored to their needs.