Inspired Apple
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Lewisville, Texas, United States
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I began my teaching career in 1998. I have worked with students from kindergarten to 5th grade. I have also worked as a Library Media Specialist, and a Dyslexia Therapist. I love being able to say that, EVERYONE is my student. I love inspiring students to appreciate the love of learning. Hopefully, this will be my legacy to them.
In addition to teaching, I enjoy creating planning resources especially geared towards those in education. Be sure to check our these resources, designed to help you organize your teaching life!
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Travel Around the World Culture Scrapbook- Research Project
Pack your bags, your camera, and get ready to travel! Your students will enjoy this remake of the country research project. This culture project involves your students in a research opportunity using a first person, fun format! Students will "travel" to another country and keep a scrapbook of their experience. During the oral presentation of their trip, others in the class will get to experience multiple vacations and take notes on what they learn. Everyone will get their own passport to be
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Social Studies
Classroom Economy and Classroom Job Resource Manual- With Editable Templates
Click the preview for a closer look! If you would like to get started building a classroom community and economy, this is the resource for you! I have shared ideas for over 20 jobs (with the capacity to make sure everyone in your class has a weekly responsibility). 14 jobs have printable, ready-to-go signs, with a list to get you started on other job suggestions. An additional file is included with editable templates so that you can customize your own! These jobs will become the basis of run
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Economics , Math
Short Vowel Decodable Readers | CVC Phonics Books with Activities | Intervention
Help beginning readers build confidence with structured, phonics-based reading practice!These Apple Blossom Short Vowel Decodable Readers provide systematic practice with CVC words and short vowel sounds through engaging decodable texts, guided instruction, and student practice activities. This resource includes 6 decodable books, instructor guides, and student activity pages designed to support guided reading, phonics instruction, intervention, and tutoring. Perfect for helping students mov
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Sight Words
Reading Intervention Set 2 | Phonics Activities | Decodable Passages | SOR
Fluent Foundations – Level Two: Seedling | Decodable Passages with Lessons, Comprehension, & Skill PracticeBoost your small group reading instruction or intervention toolkit with Fluent Foundations – Level Two: Seedling, the second in a five-part decodable passage series designed for structured literacy and Science of Reading-aligned instruction. This comprehensive phonics-based reading resource includes 17 decodable passages (fiction and nonfiction), perfect for early readers, struggling
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Reading Intervention Set 4 | Phonics Activities | Decodable Passages | SOR
Fluent Foundations – Level Four: Bud | Decodable Passages with Lessons, Comprehension, & Skill PracticeBoost your small group reading instruction or intervention toolkit with Fluent Foundations – Level Four: Bud, the fourth in a five-part decodable passage series designed for structured literacy and Science of Reading-aligned instruction. This comprehensive phonics-based reading resource includes 14 decodable passages (fiction and nonfiction), perfect for early readers, struggling readers
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Reading Intervention Set 3 | Phonics Activities | Decodable Passages | SOR
Fluent Foundations – Level Three: Sprout | Decodable Passages with Lessons, Comprehension, & Skill PracticeBoost your small group reading instruction or intervention toolkit with Fluent Foundations – Level Three: Sprout, the third in a five-part decodable passage series designed for structured literacy and Science of Reading-aligned instruction. This comprehensive phonics-based reading resource includes 15 decodable passages (fiction and nonfiction), perfect for early readers, struggling
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Teaching Fact and Opinion Concepts Using Media Activities
This Fact or Opinion activity unit is designed to introduce, practice, and extend this important, often tested reading skill. Primarily using the media and advertisement hook, you will be provided with several types of activities. During the whole group instruction period, you will introduce and illustrate the difference between a fact and anopinion. Several full-color samples (with answer keys) are provided as sample advertisements. During guided practice, students will have an opportunity
2nd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
Reading Intervention Set 1 | Phonics Activities | Decodable Passages | SOR
Fluent Foundations – Level One: Seeds | Decodable Passages with Lessons, Comprehension, & Skill PracticeBoost your small group reading instruction or intervention toolkit with Fluent Foundations – Level One: Seeds, the first in a five-part decodable passage series designed for structured literacy and Science of Reading-aligned instruction. This comprehensive phonics-based reading resource includes 15 decodable passages (fiction and nonfiction), perfect for early readers, struggling readers
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Short Vowel Phonics Games | Dots and Boxes Partner Reading Activity | Short O
Make phonics practice engaging with this short vowel Dots and Boxes partner game! Students practice decoding short vowel words, reading aloud, and applying words in writing while playing a simple strategy game. This activity combines phonics practice, fluency, and writing in one engaging partner activity. Students draw lines to complete boxes, read the words they win, and record their words on a word list before writing a sentence using their words. Perfect for literacy centers, phonics prac
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Short Vowel Phonics Games | Dots and Boxes Partner Reading Activity | Short E
Make phonics practice engaging with this short vowel Dots and Boxes partner game! Students practice decoding short vowel words, reading aloud, and applying words in writing while playing a simple strategy game. This activity combines phonics practice, fluency, and writing in one engaging partner activity. Students draw lines to complete boxes, read the words they win, and record their words on a word list before writing a sentence using their words. Perfect for literacy centers, phonics prac
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Short Vowel Phonics Games | Dots and Boxes Partner Reading Activity | Short U
Make phonics practice engaging with this short vowel Dots and Boxes partner game! Students practice decoding short vowel words, reading aloud, and applying words in writing while playing a simple strategy game. This activity combines phonics practice, fluency, and writing in one engaging partner activity. Students draw lines to complete boxes, read the words they win, and record their words on a word list before writing a sentence using their words. Perfect for literacy centers, phonics prac
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Short Vowel Phonics Games | Dots and Boxes Partner Reading Activity | Short I
Make phonics practice engaging with this short vowel Dots and Boxes partner game! Students practice decoding short vowel words, reading aloud, and applying words in writing while playing a simple strategy game. This activity combines phonics practice, fluency, and writing in one engaging partner activity. Students draw lines to complete boxes, read the words they win, and record their words on a word list before writing a sentence using their words. Perfect for literacy centers, phonics prac
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Roma's Pizzeria- Math & Art Activity Exploring Fractions & Equivalent Fractions
Welcome to your new position as the "Head Pizza Maker" at Roma's Pizzeria!This scenario puts fractions into a real-life context as students prepare pizzas at Roma's Pizzeria. Students will have fun finding fractional parts and equivalent fractions while taking customer's pizza orders. Their efforts will be rewarded at the end of their shift when they get to design their own special pizza recipe! This activity includes: Teacher Directions with teaching tips for prep work, teaching and managing th
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Math, Visual Arts
CCSS, TEKS
3.NF.A.3a
, 3.NF.A.3b
, 3.NF.A.3c
+18
Schools Around the World Culture- Research Bundle
This thematic school unit is perfect for Back to School, Social Studies, or "Around the World" culture research.Pack your bags, it's time to visit 5 schools in 5 countries around the world! We will be visiting Italy, Brazil, Japan, Kenya, and Mexico.In this "Schools Around the World Unit", students will read and follow the travels of the narrator visiting schools around the world. Students get to explore the world, engage in a fun research opportunity, and practice important literacy skills. You
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
Reading Intervention Set 5 | Phonics Activities | Decodable Passages | SOR
Fluent Foundations – Level Five: Bloom | Decodable Passages with Lessons, Comprehension, & Skill PracticeBoost your small group reading instruction or intervention toolkit with Fluent Foundations – Level Five: Bloom, the fifth in a five-part decodable passage series designed for structured literacy and Science of Reading-aligned instruction. This comprehensive phonics-based reading resource includes 15 decodable passages (fiction and nonfiction), perfect for early readers, struggling read
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Short Vowel Phonics Games | Dots and Boxes Partner Reading Activity | Short A
Make phonics practice engaging with this short vowel Dots and Boxes partner game! Students practice decoding short vowel words, reading aloud, and applying words in writing while playing a simple strategy game. This activity combines phonics practice, fluency, and writing in one engaging partner activity. Students draw lines to complete boxes, read the words they win, and record their words on a word list before writing a sentence using their words. Perfect for literacy centers, phonics prac
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Schools- Sports and Games Around the World Culture Scrapbook- Research
This thematic school unit is perfect for Back to School, Social Studies, or "Around the World" culture research.Pack your bags, it's time to play! We will be visiting 5 classrooms around the world. Make a stop in Italy, Brazil, Japan, Kenya, and Mexico.In this mini "Schools Around the World Unit", students will read and follow the travels of the narrator visiting schools during rest and recess breaks around the world. Students get to explore the world, engage in a fun research opportunity, and
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
Also included in: Schools Around the World Culture- Research Bundle
Baker's Window- A Math and Art Activity Exploring Fractional Sets
Welcome to your first day managing The Sweet Shop Bakery!This scenario puts fractions into real-life context as students manage Sweet Tooth Bakery. Students will have fun finding the fractional part of a set while decorating baked goods according to the baker's directions. Their efforts will be rewarded by the creation of an artistic baker's window display for the shop. This activity includes: teacher directions with teaching tips for teaching the concept of fractional sets 4 different stud
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Math, Performing Arts
CCSS, TEKS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
+12
Schools- School Lunch Around the World Culture Scrapbook- Research
This thematic school unit is perfect for Back to School, Social Studies, or "Around the World" culture research.Pack your bags, it's time to visit 5 schools around the world for lunch! We will be visiting Italy, Brazil, Japan, Kenya, and Mexico. Hope you're hungry!In this mini "Schools Around the World Unit", students will read and follow the travels of the narrator visiting several diverse schools around the world. Students get to explore the world, engage in a fun research opportunity, and pr
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Reading
Also included in: Schools Around the World Culture- Research Bundle
Community Helpers Beginning Level Research Activity
Young elementary students will use a printed resource to collect basic information about what a given community worker does. They will present their information through an activity sheet and Community Helper Trading Card. This trading card can be made several times, allowing students to share with classmates. As they share, they will be collecting and learning about all of the assigned community helpers in their small group. Thank you for looking at Inspired Apple Resources!
K - 2nd
Library Skills, Social Studies
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About the store
Experience
I began my teaching career in 1998. I have worked with students from kindergarten to 5th grade. I have also worked as a Library Media Specialist, and a Dyslexia Therapist. I love being able to say that, EVERYONE is my student. I love inspiring students to appreciate the love of learning. Hopefully, this will be my legacy to them.
In addition to teaching, I enjoy creating planning resources especially geared towards those in education. Be sure to check our these resources, designed to help you organize your teaching life!
Teaching style
I believe in a simple recipe for student success. Show a personal interest in every student, motivate students to learn with engaging lessons, and remember that students will not rise to low expectations.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Published twice in "Who's Who Among American Teachers".
My own education history
I received my Bachelor's degree in teaching from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. I received my Masters in Library Science degree from Texas Woman's University.
Additional biographical information
In addition to my love of reading, I enjoy crafting. You might even say that I'm a craftaholic! You can check out some of my creations, many just for teachers, at inspiredapple.com or find me on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/inspiredappleco.
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