Impossible Things Learning
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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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Following in my mother’s (and mother in law’s) footsteps led me to a rewarding fifteen-year career in the classroom, where I experienced firsthand the importance of effective teaching resources. That's when I discovered a real passion for designing materials that not only made learning accessible but also genuinely resonated with and engaged students. I started Impossible Things Learning to share my most successful creations (the classroom tested favorites that I used every year!). These proven resources have been newly polished and expanded to meet the demands of today's teaching environment. I'm also always buzzing with new ideas and actively developing fresh products as inspiration strikes! I hope that the resources you find here become an indispensable part of your teaching toolkit, empowering you to do what you do best!
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U.S. History Brain-Stretchers BUNDLE: 80 Journal Prompts
Get all my U.S. History Brain-Stretchers in one money-saving bundle! This collection will take you from colonization to contemporary America and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. These Brain-Stretchers get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. They are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are
7th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
, SL.9-10.1
+8
Native American Heritage Month Coloring Pages Printables with Inspiring Quotes
This set of Native American Heritage Month coloring pages is a wonderful resource and activity for celebrating Native American Heritage Month in your classroom this November and throughout the school year! The printable inspirational quotes coloring pages in this set feature the inspiring and motivational words of eight incredible Indigenous Americans from the worlds of sports, science, business, activism, and the arts. They are ideal for using as brain breaks, a way to promote diversity in your
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Historical Figure Analysis "Would They Rather" Activities BUNDLE
This money-saving bundle includes all three sets of my Historical “Would They Rather” prompts and activities. With 45 separate questions (included in a variety of formats), you’ll be able to use a new activity or slide every week of the school year without ever having to repeat a question! These engaging “Would They Rather” questions are a fun twist on “Would You Rather” questions and can be used to analyze the personality and character of ANY historical figure! A great addition to the toolkit o
6th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1
, WHST.6-8.9
, WHST.6-8.10
+6
U.S. History Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts: Colonization to 1865
This Brain-Stretcher collection is tailor-made for U.S. History and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. The prompts get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. These Brain-Stretchers are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are purely opinion based (no right or wrong answers) so they are accessib
7th - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
, SL.9-10.1
+8
Also included in: U.S. History Brain-Stretchers BUNDLE: 80 Journal Prompts
U.S. History Bell Ringers & Writing Prompts: 1865 to the Present
This Brain-Stretcher collection is tailor-made for U.S. History and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. The prompts get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. These Brain-Stretchers are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are purely opinion based (no right or wrong answers) so they are accessib
7th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
, SL.9-10.1
+8
Also included in: U.S. History Brain-Stretchers BUNDLE: 80 Journal Prompts
Great Depression & New Deal Test & Study Guide for U.S. History: Fully Editable
This editable U.S. History test is the perfect summative assessment for your Great Depression and New Deal unit. Since it’s fully editable, you can freely add or delete questions and easily change the wording of any question to fit your individual needs (the key can also be updated easily to reflect any changes that you might make). I have also included an editable study guide (a test review) that will help your students prepare for the test. Thirty of the questions on the test are about the G
9th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Fairy Tale Anagram Reading Puzzles BUNDLE
With this bundle, you get all four sets of my Fairy Tale Anagram Puzzles at a discount! Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students, they make great early finisher activities for students who complete their work before their classmates are done and are a fun addition if you are teaching a fairy tales unit. Perfect for an English classroom, they’re also wonderful activities to give to your study block students, leave as part of a sub plan, or to use in a literacy center. There are 4
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
Fairy Tale Anagram Puzzles Freebie (with Hints)
These Fairy Tale Anagram Puzzles are both fun and challenging! Perfect for late elementary school through early high school, they make ideal early finisher activities for students who complete their work before their classmates are done. They're also a wonderful addition if you are teaching a unit on fairy tales or need something that your study block students can work on. There are three puzzles in this sample set. Each puzzle contains a passage from the beginning of a different fairy tale.
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
Revolutionary War Test & Study Guide for U.S. History: Fully Editable
This editable U.S. History test is the perfect summative assessment for your Revolutionary War unit (the war for American independence). Since it’s fully editable, you can freely add or delete questions and easily change the wording of any question to fit your individual needs (the key can also be updated easily to reflect any changes that you might make). I have also included an editable study guide (a test review) that will help your students prepare for the test. This editable U.S. History te
9th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
American Civil War Test & Study Guide for U.S. History: Fully Editable
This editable U.S. History test is the perfect summative assessment for your Civil War unit. Since it is fully editable, you can add or delete questions freely and easily change the wording of any question to fit your individual needs (the key can also be updated easily to reflect any changes that you might make). I have also included an editable study guide (a test review) that will help your students prepare for the test. This test has 50 questions and is made up of the following question t
9th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Gilded Age, Imperialism, & Progressive Era Test & Study Guide for U.S. History
This editable U.S. History test is the perfect summative assessment for your unit on the Gilded Age, imperialism, and the Progressive Era. Since it’s fully editable, you can freely add or delete questions and easily change the wording of any question to fit your individual needs (the key can also be updated easily to reflect any changes that you might make). I have also included an editable study guide (a test review) that will help your students prepare for the test. This test has 50 question
9th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
World History Writing Prompts: Prehistory, Early Civilizations, & Ancient India
This set of “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to prehistory, early civilizations, and ancient India. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your classroom. Use them as bell-ringers to start class in an engaging and purpose driven way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals. They are sure to get s
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
SL.6.1
, SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
+6
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
U.S. History Bell Ringers, Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts Sample
This set of ten sample prompts from my Brain-Stretcher collection is tailor-made for U.S. History and works equally well as writing prompts, bell ringers, or discussion questions. They get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring in class, finding relevance in the past, and reflecting on what they have learned. These Brain-Stretchers are truly versatile and are an absolute lifesaver in the classroom! The questions in each prompt are purely opinion based (no right or wrong a
7th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
, SL.9-10.1
+8
Anagram Reading Puzzles (with Hints): Classic Literature BUNDLE
With this bundle, you get all four sets of my Literary Classics Anagram Puzzles at a discount! Designed with high school students in mind, they make fun no-prep early finisher activities for students who complete their work before their classmates are done. Perfect for an English classroom, they’re also wonderful activities to give to your study block students, leave as part of a sub plan, or to use in a literacy center. You’re going to love having these puzzles ready to go whenever you need the
8th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Literature
Colonial America Test & Study Guide for U.S. History: Fully Editable
This editable U.S. History test is the perfect summative assessment for your Colonial America unit (usually Unit 1 and often called Exploration and Colonization or the 13 Colonies). Since it is fully editable, you can add or delete questions freely and easily change the wording of any question to fit your individual curriculum needs (the key can also be updated easily to reflect any changes that you might make). I have also included an editable study guide (a test review) that will help your stu
9th - 12th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
Fairy Tales Anagram Word Puzzle Games BUNDLE (with Hints)
With this bundle, you get all four sets of my Fairy Tale Anagram Puzzles at a discount! Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students, they make great early finisher activities for students who complete their work before their classmates are done and are a fun addition if you are teaching a fairy tales unit. Perfect for an English classroom, they’re also wonderful activities to give to your study block students, leave as part of a sub plan, or to use in a literacy center. There are 48
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
World History Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts: Ancient China
This set of “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to ancient and imperial China. There are 12 Brain-Stretchers in this set and they are perfect for teaching the Shang Dynasty to the Song Dynasty (1766 B.C.E. to 1279 C.E.). The topics explored include geography, dynastic rule, Confucius, the Great Wall of China, and the Silk Road. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your cl
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Asian Studies, World History
CCSS
SL.6.1
, SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
+6
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
Early Finisher Activities for History Classes: "Would They Rather" (Set 3)
These engaging “Would They Rather” questions are a fun twist on “Would You Rather” questions and can be used to analyze the personality and character of ANY historical figure! A great addition to the toolkit of any history teacher, they are perfect as early finisher activities, journal prompts, discussion questions, and more! This versatile set has 15 different “Would They Rather” questions. For each question, students will imagine that a particular person from history must choose between two di
6th - 12th
European History, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1
, WHST.6-8.9
, WHST.6-8.10
+6
Also included in: Historical Figure Analysis "Would They Rather" Activities BUNDLE
Age of Jackson & Sectionalism Test & Study Guide for U.S. History
This editable U.S. History test is the perfect summative assessment for your unit on Jacksonian America and the growing sectionalism of the years leading up to the American Civil War (Growth, Reform, and Division). Since it is fully editable, you can add or delete questions freely and easily change the wording of any question to fit your individual curriculum needs (the key can also be updated easily to reflect any changes that you might make). I have also included an editable study guide (a tes
9th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Brain Teasers Printables with Passages From Literary Classics (Set 2 with Hints)
These Literary Classics Anagram Puzzles make great no-prep early finisher activities for students who complete their work before their classmates are done. Perfect for an English classroom, they’re also wonderful activities to give to your study block students or to use in a library. Designed with high school students in mind, they are both fun and challenging! There are twelve puzzles in this set. Each puzzle contains a passage from the beginning of a different classic novel. The passage c
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Literature, Reading
Also included in: Anagram Reading Puzzles (with Hints): Classic Literature BUNDLE
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About the store
Experience
Following in my mother’s (and mother in law’s) footsteps led me to a rewarding fifteen-year career in the classroom, where I experienced firsthand the importance of effective teaching resources. That's when I discovered a real passion for designing materials that not only made learning accessible but also genuinely resonated with and engaged students. I started Impossible Things Learning to share my most successful creations (the classroom tested favorites that I used every year!). These proven resources have been newly polished and expanded to meet the demands of today's teaching environment. I'm also always buzzing with new ideas and actively developing fresh products as inspiration strikes! I hope that the resources you find here become an indispensable part of your teaching toolkit, empowering you to do what you do best!
Teaching style
My approach has always been student focused. I believe in making learning as accessible as possible for all students. I loved to build up their confidence (especially if history was a subject that they’d struggled with in the past).
Awards & shining teacher moments
My shining teacher moment was winning Teacher of the Quarter. The reason this distinction made me so proud was that it was awarded by the students (they were all given a chance to vote for their favorite teacher)!
My own education history
I majored in History and minored in Drama at the University of Virginia (a wonderful four years). When I discovered my calling in the classroom (after substitute teaching), I attended courses at Old Dominion University and Virginia Wesleyan University to obtain my teaching certification.
Additional biographical information
I am married to a wonderful guy (my best friend) and have an adorable little Bichon Frise dog (my baby). I also love dollhouse miniatures and all things fantasy and geek like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter!
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