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Hi! I’m a dedicated educator in my 17th year of teaching, and I’m proud to have achieved National Board Certification (NBCT). My passion lies in supporting multilingual learners and helping every student find their voice through language and literacy.
Over the years, I’ve developed engaging resources that focus on building vocabulary, strengthening writing skills, and creating meaningful learning experiences for diverse classrooms. My goal is to provide tools that make teaching more effective and learning more enjoyable, while empowering students to succeed in both academic and real-world contexts.
When I’m not in the classroom, I love creating resources that other teachers can use right away—saving prep time and sparking confidence in students of all backgrounds. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope my materials bring ease and inspiration to your teaching journey!
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ELA Character Map - graphic organizer
I use this graphic organizer when learning about fiction texts. Students identify traits and find evidence from the text to support their answer. It helps them better understand how authors use details to build their characters.
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.10
Sensory Words List
✨ Sensory Word Lists for Descriptive Writing ✨ Bring your students’ writing to life with this comprehensive collection of sensory words! Perfect for narrative, descriptive, and creative writing, this resource provides rich word banks for all six senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch, and feelings/emotions. Students can quickly find vivid, specific vocabulary to enhance their writing, build stronger imagery, and engage readers. ✅ What’s Included: Master lists of sensory words for all s
3rd - 12th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
5th Grade Math: Classifying Quadrilaterals Sort Activity
Make classifying quadrilaterals hands-on, visual, and meaningful with this engaging sort activity! Students analyze shapes, identify attributes, and correctly classify six types of quadrilaterals using visuals and mathematical reasoning. This resource is perfect for helping students understand how quadrilaterals are related and how their attributes overlap. ✅ What’s Included: 4 differentiated versions to meet a variety of learning needs Sorting cards with colorful quadrilateral images Re
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.3
+1
Kindergarten Science - Sun & Shade Observations
Take a stroll outside to become scientists who observe the sun and how it creates shade. How does it feel? What does it look like? And students get a chance to practice writing sentences about what they've observed.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS
L.K.1a
, L.K.2a
, CCRA.L.1
+2
Earth’s Water Investigation: Salt Water vs. Fresh Water | NGSS Aligned
Help students discover how much of Earth’s water is salt water versus fresh water through an engaging, inquiry-based investigation! This Google Slides mini-lesson guides students through data analysis, discussion, and modeling using real-world information about Earth’s water distribution. Students explore where freshwater is found—including glaciers, groundwater, rivers, lakes, and streams—and learn why so little of it is easily accessible. This resource encourages critical thinking while bui
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
, 5-ESS2-2
+1
Also included in: Earth’s Water Investigation: Salt Water vs. Fresh Water - BUNDLE
Gradable Antonyms - Word Choice Activities
Strengthen your students’ vocabulary, word choice, and character analysis skills with these engaging gradable antonym worksheets! This resource helps students move beyond basic synonyms and antonyms by exploring degrees of meaning (ex: selfish → selfless, nervous → brave). Students practice identifying character traits and selecting the strongest word to improve their writing. Perfect for: 3rd Grade ELA 4th Grade ELA 5th Grade ELA Writing Workshop Character Analysis Vocabulary Instruction EML /
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.3.3
, W.3.10
, W.4.3
+11
Fraction Vocabulary Teaching Cards | Instruction & Student Math Journals
Make math vocabulary clear, consistent, and student-friendly with these versatile Math Vocabulary Teaching Cards! Perfect for whole-group instruction, small groups, or independent reference, these cards help students build strong math language while deepening conceptual understanding. Each card is designed to be teacher-facing for instruction and student-friendly for math journals, making them a flexible tool you’ll reach for all year long. ⭐ What’s Included: Math vocabulary cards with clear
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Vocabulary
Also included in: 5th Grade Math Vocabulary Cards BUNDLE
5th Grade Math Geometry Vocabulary Cards (English & Spanish)
Build strong geometry vocabulary with these compact, student-friendly geometry vocab cards! Designed specifically for 5th grade math, these cards provide clear definitions and visual examples to help students understand and retain key geometry terms. Perfect for student math journals, interactive notebooks, and daily reference, these cards make abstract geometry concepts easy to grasp. ✅ What’s Included: Geometry vocabulary cards in English AND Spanish Clear definitions with visual examp
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.3
+1
Also included in: 5th Grade Math Vocabulary Cards BUNDLE
Math Vocabulary Teaching Cards | Instruction & Student Math Journals
Make math vocabulary clear, consistent, and student-friendly with these versatile Math Vocabulary Teaching Cards! Perfect for whole-group instruction, small groups, or independent reference, these cards help students build strong math language while deepening conceptual understanding. Each card is designed to be teacher-facing for instruction and student-friendly for math journals, making them a flexible tool you’ll reach for all year long. ⭐ What’s Included: Math vocabulary cards with cle
4th - 6th
Place Value, Vocabulary
Also included in: 5th Grade Math Vocabulary Cards BUNDLE
CKLA Unit 1 Grade 5 | Literary Vocabulary Posters
Support your CKLA Grade 5, Unit 1 instruction with these clear, student-friendly Literary Vocabulary Posters! Designed to align with Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), this resource helps students build academic vocabulary and deepen their understanding of key literary terms introduced in Unit 1. These posters are perfect for creating an engaging ELA word wall, supporting daily instruction, and reinforcing vocabulary during reading and writing lessons. ✨ Perfect For Whole-group CKLA instr
3rd - 5th
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Worksheet- Word Web (Science of reading aligned)
Welcome to our vocabulary worksheet that is aligned to the science of reading! This worksheet is designed to help students improve their vocabulary and reading skills using research-based techniques. Each word is accompanied by its definition, synonyms, antonyms, and multiple meanings, along with sentences for context.
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Liberty Kids - We the People - worksheets
A Companion Activity for Liberty’s Kids (YouTube Episode)Bring the Constitutional Convention to life in your classroom with this engaging, student-friendly worksheet designed to supplement the Liberty’s Kids: “We the People” episode! 🇺🇸 This resource helps students understand the key events, people, and compromises that shaped the U.S. Constitution in a clear and meaningful way. 📚 What’s Included: ✔️ Fill-in-the-Blank Summary Page Students complete a guided notes page covering: Why dele
4th - 7th
U.S. History
Chesapeake Bay Watershed – System Interactions Worksheets
Help students understand Earth’s systems and how they interact using these engaging Chesapeake Bay–themed worksheets! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school science, this resource supports systems thinking while reinforcing real-world environmental connections. 🌎 What’s IncludedThis resource includes 2 complementary worksheets focused on the four Earth systems: Atmosphere Biosphere Hydrosphere Geosphere 📝 Worksheet 1: Written Explanation Students select two or more Earth sph
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences
Science of Reading - Small Group Planner
Use the Science of Reading components to help you plan for small group instruction and independent work/follow-up
Not Specific
Close Reading, Other (ELA), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Rain Clouds Experiment
Work on counting and recording data with tally marks. After students learn about the water cycle and cloud formation, students can "test" how clouds fill up to make precipitation. Students tally their drops of water and record their information.
PreK - 1st
Math, Science
Fraction Addition Placemat (fractions with unlike denominators)
Help students actually understand how to add fractions with unlike denominators using this clear, visual, step-by-step worksheet! This resource guides students through the process of finding common denominators by: Listing multiples Creating multiplication equations Rewriting fractions correctly Building a new fraction equation with confidence Perfect for visual learners and students who need structure when adding fractions, this worksheet breaks the process into manageable parts—no guessw
4th - 6th
Fractions
Main Idea Wheel
Students work to identify the key details in a text. Then discuss with students what connections each detail has. Then students synthesize the details to infer a main idea.
Worksheet 1: scaffolded with sentence starters for ESL and other students needing sentence frames.
Worksheet 2: Students simply answer the question of what the main idea is with no scaffolds.
Could also be used to help students go from scaffolded graphic organizer to one without the scaffolds.
1st - 5th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
+4
Eureka Grade 5 Module 3 - Fractions Topic A & B Quiz
Checks for understanding for Eureka Grade 5, Module 3 (fractions) Topic A & B
5th
Fractions, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.A.2
Also included in: Eureka Grade 5 Module 3 - Fractions
Math Anecdotal Notes
For small group instruction.
Use this to keep detailed track of where students' understanding is and next steps.
Add a layer of analysis by color coding each Common Core measurement Topic.
Included:
-K-2 measurement topics
-3-5 Measurement topics
-Landscape & Portrait layouts
K - 5th
Math
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m a dedicated educator in my 17th year of teaching, and I’m proud to have achieved National Board Certification (NBCT). My passion lies in supporting multilingual learners and helping every student find their voice through language and literacy.
Over the years, I’ve developed engaging resources that focus on building vocabulary, strengthening writing skills, and creating meaningful learning experiences for diverse classrooms. My goal is to provide tools that make teaching more effective and learning more enjoyable, while empowering students to succeed in both academic and real-world contexts.
When I’m not in the classroom, I love creating resources that other teachers can use right away—saving prep time and sparking confidence in students of all backgrounds. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope my materials bring ease and inspiration to your teaching journey!
Teaching style
I do whatever it takes to reach my kids. I don't mind looking like a fool and will adapt my instruction to best meet their needs. I tend to be constructivist in my approach however... but ultimately...it's about what they need!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher
My own education history
University of Maryland - Bachelors of Science & Minor of History
McDaniel College - Masters in Curriculum Instruction with Emphasis in History.
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