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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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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
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
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
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
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
Valentine’s Day Figurative Language Color by Code | 3rd/4th/5th Grade
Make figurative language practice fun with this Valentine’s Day Color by Code activity! Students identify similes, metaphors, and personification and color the picture using the answer key. This no-prep activity is perfect for centers, early finishers, independent work, or seasonal ELA practice. What’s Included: ✔ 1 Color by Code activity page ✔ Student directions and color key ✔ Answer key Skills Covered: Identifying similes Identifying metaphors Identifying personification Reading compreh
3rd - 5th
Coloring Pages, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.5
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About the store
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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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