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Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Would You Rather? Valentine’s Day No Prep Writing Activities | 3rd–5th Grade
Keep your students engaged and writing this Valentine’s Day with this print-and-go Would You Rather activity! These pages are perfect for early finishers, independent writing, or classroom centers. Students will read each Valentine-themed “Would You Rather?” question and write 2–3 sentences explaining their choice. These prompts encourage critical thinking, creativity, and descriptive writing while celebrating the holiday. What’s Included 5 pages of Valentine’s “Would You Rather?” prompts
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.4
, W.4.1b
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
FREE Valentine’s Day Fast Finisher Choice Board | 3rd/4th/5th Grade ELA/Writing
Keep your students engaged and learning during Valentine’s Day with this print-and-go fast finisher choice board! This resource is perfect for early finishers, independent work, or quiet classroom activities. Students can choose activities from 9 fun, Valentine-themed options including: Poem Writing Opinion Writing Short Story Making a Valentine Writing a Letter Creating a Word Search Word Work Research What’s Included✔ 1 Valentine’s Day fast finisher choice board (printable PDF) ✔ S
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.3
, W.4.4
+2
Valentine's Day Coloring Pages Freebie
Bring some Valentine’s Day fun to your classroom with this free set of Valentine-themed coloring pages! These pages are perfect for early finishers, centers, indoor recess, or quiet independent work. Students can color, get creative, and practice fine motor skills while celebrating the holiday. The designs are fun, festive, and 4th–5th grade friendly, making them a great addition to any Valentine’s Day lesson. What’s Included✔ 2–3 unique Valentine-themed coloring pages ✔ Fun hearts, flower
2nd - 5th
Coloring Pages
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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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