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Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
About the store
Hi! I’m Ally, an upper elementary teacher who loves creating engaging, no-prep ELA and Math resources that are practical, student-friendly, and easy to use in real classrooms.
I design resources for 3rd–5th grade with a focus on:
Figurative language and other Reading Skills
Opinion and writing skills
Seasonal and holiday activities
Print-and-go worksheets that save time
All of my resources are classroom-tested, clearly organized, and created with busy teachers in mind. Whether you’re teaching whole group, small group, or looking for meaningful independent work, my goal is to help you feel confident and prepared—without spending hours planning.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Be sure to follow my store to be notified about new resources and freebies.
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4th Grade Summer Review Packet | Reading, Writing, Math Activities | Rising 5th
Looking for an engaging way to help students maintain their skills over the summer? This Rising 5th Grade Summer Review Packet provides meaningful practice in reading, writing, and math while helping students prepare for a successful transition to 5th grade.Designed by a 4th grade teacher, this packet reviews key skills students learned during the school year and encourages continued learning through fun enrichment activities and goal-setting pages.What's Included?⭐ Parent Letter⭐ Summer Goals P
3rd - 5th
Math Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 4.OA.A.2
+30
Morning Work Bundle | 12 Weeks of Daily No Prep ELA Spiral Review
Looking for meaningful, no-prep morning work that builds skills all year long? This 12-week Upper Elementary ELA Morning Work Bundle is designed to provide consistent, structured spiral review in reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reflection — all in an easy-to-follow weekly routine. Each week follows the same predictable format (perfect for classroom routines!): • Monday – Reading Comprehension (short passage + 2 text-based questions) • Tuesday – Grammar & Editing Practice (2 senten
2nd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.W.1
+5
ELA Test Prep Spiral Review | 3rd–5th Grade | Reading Skills & Writing Practice
Make test prep simple, effective, and engaging with this ELA Spiral Review packet designed for upper elementary students! This resource provides targeted practice with key reading and writing skills to help students feel confident and prepared for state testing. With 2 full weeks of skill-based review, students will practice essential ELA concepts in a clear, consistent format that builds independence and reinforces learning. What’s Included: 10 skill-based practice pages (2 weeks)1 page per
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.4.3
, RF.4.4a
, CCRA.R.1
+6
March ELA Activities Packet | No Prep St. Patrick’s Day Reading & Writing Bundle
Celebrate March with engaging, no-prep literacy activities your students will LOVE! This 4th Grade March ELA Pack includes themed reading, writing, grammar, and figurative language activities centered around St. Patrick’s Day and spring. Perfect for morning work, centers, sub plans, or a mini literacy unit! What’s Included: ✔ Fiction Reading Passage: The Lucky Coin • 6 comprehension questions (text evidence, theme, character development) ✔ Nonfiction Reading Passage: History of St. Patrick’s Da
3rd - 6th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RF.4.4
+8
Black History Month February Morning Work | 4 Themed Weeks of Daily ELA Warm-Ups
Engage your students all month long with 20 days of Black History Month morning work! This low-prep resource is perfect for grades 3–5 and combines reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and reflection. Students will explore the lives of 20 influential Black leaders, activists, inventors, and present-day heroes, building historical knowledge while practicing essential ELA skills. What’s Included: 4 weeks of daily morning work pages (Monday–Friday)Each week is themed to learn about differe
3rd - 6th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.W.4
April Daily Journal Prompts | 4 Weeks of Upper Elementary No Prep Writing Packet
Looking for a meaningful, no-prep way to build your students’ writing skills this spring? This April Daily Journal Prompts packet is designed specifically for upper elementary students to encourage deeper thinking, detailed responses, and consistent writing practice all month long! With 4 full weeks of engaging prompts, students will explore a variety of writing styles while connecting to spring themes like weather, nature, creativity, and Earth awareness. What’s Included: 20 thoughtfully de
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Handwriting, Writing
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.3
, W.4.4
+11
April Morning Work | Upper Elementary 4 Weeks of Daily Spiral Review- No Prep
Start your mornings with meaningful, consistent practice all month long! This April Morning Work packet is designed for upper elementary students and includes 4 full weeks of engaging, no-prep activities that review essential ELA skills in a structured daily routine. Each day of the week follows a predictable format, making it easy for students to build independence while reinforcing important skills. What’s Included: 4 weeks of morning work (20 days total)1 activity per dayThemed weekly acti
3rd - 6th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
W.4.1
, L.4.1
, L.4.2
+4
March Morning Work | ELA Spiral Review | 4 Themed Weeks of Daily Work | No Prep
Make mornings simple with this March-themed morning work resource! This packet includes 4 weeks of engaging daily ELA activities designed to review important literacy skills while building a consistent classroom routine. Each day focuses on a different skill including reading comprehension, grammar and editing, vocabulary, and writing. These quick activities are perfect for helping students practice key language skills in a meaningful and manageable way. What’s Included 4 weeks of March-
2nd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RF.4.3
, RF.4.4
+6
Earth Day ELA Activities | No Prep Reading, Writing & Grammar | Upper Elementary
Celebrate Earth Day while building essential ELA skills with this engaging, no-prep activity packet! This resource is perfect for upper elementary students and includes a variety of meaningful reading, writing, and language activities—all with an Earth Day theme. Students will practice key skills while learning about the importance of protecting our planet. What’s Included: Reading comprehension passage + questionsVocabulary (context clues + student sentence)Editing & revising practiceOpinion w
3rd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.10
+7
March Writing Journal: 4 Weeks of Daily Prompts l No Prep l Upper Elementary
Make daily writing simple and engaging all month long with this March Daily Writing Journal! This no-prep resource is perfect for morning work, bell ringers, fast finishers, or independent writing time. Students build writing stamina while responding to fun, meaningful, and seasonal prompts. This journal includes 20 pages of daily writing organized into 4 weeks of prompts. March Themes Include: Changing seasons & signs of spring Luck & St. Patrick’s Day Reading & imagination Growth, goals,
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.4
, CCRA.W.1
+5
February Writing Journal: 4 Weeks of Daily Prompts- No Prep l Upper Elementary
Make February fun, meaningful, and educational with this no-prep Daily Writing Journal! Perfect for morning work, bell work, fast finishers, or independent writing practice, this journal encourages students to think creatively, reflect deeply, and improve their writing skills—all while exploring seasonal themes. This 20 page journal includes: Daily prompts for 4 weeks (Monday–Friday) Topics include: winter, Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, kindness, community, leaders, inventors, presid
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.2
, W.4.3
+9
February Morning Work | 4 Weeks of Daily NO PREP ELA Activities | Grades 3-5
Keep your students engaged all month with 20 days of February-themed morning work! This low-prep, print-and-go resource is perfect for grades 3–5 and combines reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reflection. Students will explore seasonal events, important historical figures, and leadership topics while practicing essential ELA and critical thinking skills. What’s Included: 4 weeks of daily morning work pages (Monday–Friday) Week 1 – Groundhog Day & Winter Fun: Reading
2nd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.10
, RF.4.4a
+1
Black History Month Biographies & Reading Comprehension Packet | No Prep
Celebrate Black History Month while building reading comprehension skills! This print-and-go biography packet introduces students to 10 influential Black leaders and change makers through engaging, 3rd/4th/5th-grade-friendly reading passages. Each biography includes a short informational text and comprehension questions that help students practice key reading skills while learning about important figures in history. This resource includes: 10 biography reading passages 5 comprehension quest
3rd - 5th
Black History, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, CCRA.R.1
4th Grade Figurative Language Worksheets | Simile, Metaphor & Personification
Product DescriptionLooking for engaging, no-prep practice to help your students understand figurative language? This 4th Grade Figurative Language Worksheet Packet gives students multiple ways to practice similes, metaphors, and personification through reading, writing, and creative thinking. This resource goes beyond simply identifying the type of figurative language. Students will explain meanings, improve sentences, create their own examples, and draw pictures to show understanding—making
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.5
Black History Month Biography Pennant Project | Research & Bulletin Board Craft
Celebrate Black History Month with this engaging biography pennant research project! Students will research an influential Black leader and create a display-ready pennant that highlights important information in a fun and meaningful way. This activity combines reading, writing, research, and creativity — perfect for classroom learning and a powerful bulletin board display. Students will include: Name of the historical figure An illustration A meaningful quote What the person is most known fo
2nd - 5th
Black History, Reading, Visual Arts
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, W.3.7
+5
St. Patrick’s Day Reading Comprehension | Fiction & Nonfiction Passages
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while strengthening reading comprehension skills! This engaging 4th grade resource includes both a fiction and nonfiction passage with rigorous comprehension questions. Perfect for morning work, literacy centers, small groups, sub plans, or a seasonal reading activity. What’s Included: Fiction Passage: The Lucky Coin • 6 comprehension questions • Focus on theme, character development, inference, and text evidence Nonfiction Passage: The History of St. Patrick’s Day
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, CCRA.R.1
+1
Valentine’s Day Figurative Language No Prep Worksheets
Make figurative language fun and meaningful this Valentine’s Day! This no-prep worksheet packet helps students practice similes, metaphors, and personification through engaging, Valentine-themed reading and writing activities. Students won’t just identify figurative language—they’ll explain meanings, improve simple sentences, create their own examples, and illustrate figurative language to show true understanding. These activities are perfect for keeping students engaged while strengthening b
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.5
Valentine’s Day Opinion Writing | Worksheets & Organizer- 5 Prompts, No Prep
Make Valentine’s Day a fun opportunity for opinion writing practice! This resource includes five engaging Valentine-themed prompts, an opinion writing organizer, and blank writing pages so students can plan, draft, and publish their essays. Students will practice: Stating their opinion clearly Giving supporting reasons and examples Using transition words to organize their writing Drafting, revising, and finalizing a polished opinion piece This resource is perfect for: 3rd/4th/5th grade
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.4
, W.4.5
+4
March/St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts | Opinion & Narrative Writing | No Prep
Engage your students with these fun and simple March writing prompts! This resource includes opinion and narrative writing activities designed to help students organize their ideas and publish their final writing with confidence. Each writing prompt includes a graphic organizer to guide students through the writing process and a publishing page for their final draft, making this a perfect low-prep writing activity for your classroom. These prompts are great for writing centers, morning work
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.3
, W.4.1a
+7
Early Finisher Writing Prompts Choice Board | No Prep with Response Pages
Never hear “I’m done… now what?” again! This Early Finisher Writing Choice Board gives students meaningful, engaging writing tasks they can complete independently while you teach. This no-prep resource includes a variety of prompts that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression — plus ready-to-use response pages so students can write right away. Students practice multiple forms of writing, including: Opinion Writing Narrative & Imaginative Stories Letter Writing Personal N
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.2
, W.4.3
+7
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m Ally, an upper elementary teacher who loves creating engaging, no-prep ELA and Math resources that are practical, student-friendly, and easy to use in real classrooms.
I design resources for 3rd–5th grade with a focus on:
Figurative language and other Reading Skills
Opinion and writing skills
Seasonal and holiday activities
Print-and-go worksheets that save time
All of my resources are classroom-tested, clearly organized, and created with busy teachers in mind. Whether you’re teaching whole group, small group, or looking for meaningful independent work, my goal is to help you feel confident and prepared—without spending hours planning.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Be sure to follow my store to be notified about new resources and freebies.
My own education history
I graduated from Penn State University in 2018.
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