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Welcome to Inspired Elementary®! After 23 years in education, I know students learn best by doing. That’s why I create hands-on, engaging resources that make learning meaningful, memorable, and fun for elementary students. My goal is to help teachers save time, inspire a love of learning, and give students the confidence and tools they need to succeed. From math centers to creative writing and listening activities, every resource is designed to bring excitement into the classroom!
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Preview of Poetry Unit Poetry Writing Poem Bundle 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade

Poetry Unit Poetry Writing Poem Bundle 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade

Poetry writing activities are fun with this NO-PREP poetry unit that includes 14 different styles of poetry! This Poetry Unit has everything you need at your fingertips to make teaching poetry writing easy! It's a complete five-week Poetry Writing Unit where students where all you have to do is print and teach! Original poem examples are included for every poem (so you don't have to think of one!). Google Slides™ version of Student Planning Pages and Final Copy Pages are included too! THIS UN
Preview of Literature Circles Roles Job Sheets Book Club Activities Rubrics and More!

Literature Circles Roles Job Sheets Book Club Activities Rubrics and More!

Launch Literature Circles with Confidence—Even If It’s Your First Time! This resource gives you EVERYTHING YOU NEED to introduce, model, and run successful literature circles or book clubs in your 2nd–5th grade classroom. With kid-friendly job sheets, differentiated roles, rubrics, and ready-to-use activities, your students will quickly learn how to participate in meaningful discussions, stay on task, and take ownership of their reading. Whether you’re starting fresh or giving literature ci
Preview of Spelling Activities For Any Word List Spelling Practice (10, 15, 20 & 25 Words)

Spelling Activities For Any Word List Spelling Practice (10, 15, 20 & 25 Words)

SPELLING PRACTICE ACTIVITIES for ALL WORDS LISTS and NO PREP! This differentiated pack makes spelling practice FUN for students and EASY for you! Use this set of over 35 activities (more continue to be added) for students to have.. FUN, interactive spelling practiceNo prep Spelling Center in the classroomSpelling homeworkOnce students are familiar with these activity sheets, you can use the included Google Slides™ Tic-Tac Toe board to create weekly spelling menus! THESE ACTIVITIES CAN BE USE
Preview of New Years 2026 Goals Hats 3D Writing Activity

New Years 2026 Goals Hats 3D Writing Activity

2026 New Year's Goals for students is a fun goal-setting activity new year! Students write their goals and decorate the 3-D New Year's Goal Hats!  3-D NEW YEAR'S GOAL HATS...Make goal setting FUN for kidsAre the perfect writing activity for JanuaryCreates the cutest bulletin board for the new yearGets students excited about their goals!WHAT'S INCLUDED?Photo directions for easy use8 different options for the first half of the "Goal Hat"13 different options for the second half of the "Goal Hat"Bla
Preview of Student Dictionary Spelling Dictionary Personal Dictionary Sight Words List

Student Dictionary Spelling Dictionary Personal Dictionary Sight Words List

This personal Student Dictionary is a must-have spelling dictionary tool for writer's workshop! Replace or compliment your Word Wall and give students access to over 300 sight words high frequency words at their fingertips! Students gain spelling independence! After years of "How do I spell that?" I decided it was time students have their own dictionary, stored for easy access in their WRITER'S WORKSHOP FOLDER. Each page A-Z includes the 220 Dolch Sight Words, as well as the Fry's first 100 wo
Preview of Fact Flips Multiplication Facts Practice Fact Fluency Fact Flashcards

Fact Flips Multiplication Facts Practice Fact Fluency Fact Flashcards

Multiplication fact family, fact fluency practice is fun with these Fact Flips! Multiplication Fact Flips are math fact fluency flash cards simplified! Students can learn and practice math facts for each fact family on one page! WHY FACT FLIPS...Students master multiplication facts Provides independent math fact practiceStudents can self-check their fact fluency Keeps fact practice organized (no more flashcard baggies) Makes a quick math fact assessment tool Easiest math fact tool for in class
Preview of Haiku Poetry Haiku Poem Poetry Writing

Haiku Poetry Haiku Poem Poetry Writing

Haiku poems are fun with this Haiku Poetry Writing Set. Everything you need to have students create beautiful poems is included! This Haiku Poem set is part of my best-selling Poetry Writing Bundle that includes 14 different styles of poems! You can see more here by clicking here: POETRY UNIT BUNDLE! Included in this file:Haiku Poem Anchor ChartsHaiku Poem Introduction Page (with an original sample)Haiku Poem Planning PageHaiku Poem Final Copy Paper CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BEST POETRY WRITING U
Preview of Addition and Subtraction Within 20 Addition Subtraction Games Solve It Strips®

Addition and Subtraction Within 20 Addition Subtraction Games Solve It Strips®

Addition and subtraction within 20 is fun with these Solve It Strips®! These addition and subtraction games are better than addition and subtraction worksheets because they are FUN, hands-on, puzzle-like, math center activities that will help your students master sums and differences within 20! WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher activity!Self-checking!Engaging independent practice!No prep - just print and play!Students use mental math and logic skills!Use all year long!Makes math
Preview of Listen and Color October | Following Directions Activities | Listening Skills

Listen and Color October | Following Directions Activities | Listening Skills

Listen & Color is a fun and effective way to train your students to listen and follow directions the FIRST time they are given. This NO PREP set includes four weekly activities that build listening comprehension and following directions skills in a no-prep, engaging format. 🌟 Click the PREVIEW to get students listening and following directions the first time you give them!Building listening skills in your classroom is essential to creating a focused classroom where students are ready to le
Preview of Place Value Games Place Value to 1000 Solve It Strips®

Place Value Games Place Value to 1000 Solve It Strips®

Place value to 1000 is fun with these place value games. Solve It Strips® are better than a place value worksheet, because they are FUN, hands-on, puzzle-like, math center activities that will help your students master place value skills. WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher activity!Self-checking!Engaging independent practice!No prep - just print and play!Students use mental math and logic skills!Use all year long!Makes math skills FUN and hands-on!HOW TO PLAY: Begin with the "Start
Preview of Listen and Color September | Following Directions Activities | Listening Skills

Listen and Color September | Following Directions Activities | Listening Skills

Listen & Color is a fun and effective way to train your students to listen and follow directions the FIRST time they are given. This NO PREP set includes four weekly activities that build listening comprehension and following directions skills in a no-prep, engaging format. 🌟 Click the PREVIEW to get students listening and following directions the first time you give them!Building listening skills in your classroom is essential to creating a focused classroom where students are ready to lea
Preview of Place Value Games Tens and Ones Place Value to 100 Solve It Strips®

Place Value Games Tens and Ones Place Value to 100 Solve It Strips®

Place value tens and ones to 100 is fun with these place value games. Solve It Strips® are better than a place value worksheet, because they are FUN, hands-on, puzzle-like, math center activities that will help your students master place value skills. WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher activity!Self-checking!Engaging independent practice!No prep - just print and play!Students use mental math and logic skills!Use all year long!Makes math skills FUN and hands-on!HOW TO PLAY: Begin wi
Preview of Writing Folder Writer's Workshop Writing Folders Set!

Writing Folder Writer's Workshop Writing Folders Set!

Writing folders for Writer's Workshop are a must-have tool for every elementary classroom! These writing folders help teach students about the writing process, as well as keep them incredibly organized! Writer's Workshop Folders are ideal for grades 2-6 (but can also be used 7-12).  WITH WRITER'S WORKSHOP FOLDERS STUDENTS… · Stay organized in their writing! · Physically move a piece of writing through the writing process!· Are able to store extra writing pieces!· Get excited as they see their
Preview of Double Digit Addition and Subtraction Games NO REGROUPING Solve It Strips®

Double Digit Addition and Subtraction Games NO REGROUPING Solve It Strips®

Double digit addition and double digit subtraction games that will have your students excited for math! Solve It Strips® are better than addition and subtraction worksheets because they are FUN, hands-on, puzzle-like, math center activities that will help your students master double digit addition & subtraction WITHOUT REGROUPING. WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher activity!Self-checking!Engaging independent practice!No prep - just print and play!Students use mental math and lo
Preview of Listen and Color March | Following Directions Activities | Listening Skills

Listen and Color March | Following Directions Activities | Listening Skills

Listen & Color is a fun and effective way to train your students to listen and follow directions the FIRST time they are given. This NO PREP set includes four weekly activities that build listening comprehension and following directions skills in a no-prep, engaging format. 🌟 Click the PREVIEW to get students listening and following directions the first time you give them!Building listening skills in your classroom is essential to creating a focused classroom where students are ready to lea
Preview of Alphabet Books Alphabet Activities

Alphabet Books Alphabet Activities

Alphabet Activity Books are full of FUN and interactive alphabet activities! Students get to practice their letter skills, while also using their fine motor skills with cutting, pasting, writing and coloring. SAVE OVER 50% on THE BIG ALPHABET ACTIVITY BOOK & CENTER BUNDLE, which includes this bundle PLUS 6 FUN A-Z CENTERS!Alphabet Activity Books are an effective way to teach the "letter of the week" and can be used as a literacy center, a hands-on assessment, or just for some good ol' extra pra
Preview of Addition and Subtraction within 10 Addition Subtraction Centers Solve It Strips®

Addition and Subtraction within 10 Addition Subtraction Centers Solve It Strips®

Addition and subtraction within 10 is fun with these Solve It Strips®! These addition and subtraction games are better than addition and subtraction worksheets because they are FUN, hands-on, puzzle-like, math center activities that will help your students master sums and differences within 10! WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher activity!Self-checking!Engaging independent practice!No prep - just print and play!Students use mental math and logic skills!Use all year long!Makes math s
Preview of Basic Multiplication Facts Solve It Strips®

Basic Multiplication Facts Solve It Strips®

Multiplication practice is fun with these Solve It Strips®. Students build their multiplication fact fluency with these FUN, hands-on, puzzle-like, multiplication activities! WHY USE SOLVE IT STRIPS®? Perfect early-finisher activity!Self-checking!Engaging independent practice!No prep - just print and play!Students use mental math and logic skills!Use all year long!Makes math skills FUN and hands-on!HOW TO PLAY: Begin with the "Start" strip and solve the problem on that strip.Find the next strip
Preview of Gingerbread Man Unit Comparing Stories Reading Gingerbread Writing Activities

Gingerbread Man Unit Comparing Stories Reading Gingerbread Writing Activities

This Gingerbread Unit is a complete gingerbread language arts unit (reading, grammar, writing & speaking skills fun) that is done for you! Gingerbread man writing and gingerbread house design are always two gingerbread activity highlights of the unit! This Gingerbread Unit will get students...Comparing and contrasting different versions of gingerbread storiesWriting their own creative gingerbread storiesDesigning their own gingerbread housesPracticing oral speaking skills with their "Gingerbrea
Preview of Fall Writing Pumpkin Writing Craft Fact and Opinion 3-D Pumpkins

Fall Writing Pumpkin Writing Craft Fact and Opinion 3-D Pumpkins

These 3-D Pumpkins are such a fun Fall writing craftivity and make an awesome bulletin board display, too! They can be used for fact and opinion, creative writing, expository writing, for reading skills such and story elements, or as a science writing activity when observing pumpkins. There are over 30 different templates to choose from, so you can mix and match what best suits your class! Modified versions (blank templates) are also included for pre-writers, or students needing extra support.
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Experience

Welcome to Inspired Elementary®! After 23 years in education, I know students learn best by doing. That’s why I create hands-on, engaging resources that make learning meaningful, memorable, and fun for elementary students. My goal is to help teachers save time, inspire a love of learning, and give students the confidence and tools they need to succeed. From math centers to creative writing and listening activities, every resource is designed to bring excitement into the classroom!

Teaching style

Student engagement changes everything. When students are actively engaged, learning becomes deeper, more meaningful, and far more fun! That’s why I’m passionate about creating hands-on, interactive resources that capture students’ attention, build confidence, and inspire a genuine love of learning—while making teaching easier for you!

My own education history

My teaching journey began when I was just eight years old. One Christmas, I asked my parents for everything I needed to turn my bedroom into my very own classroom. Even then, I loved learning and inspiring others to love learning too. Fast forward a few decades, and that passion has never faded. I’ve now spent 23 years in elementary education creating meaningful learning experiences for students and teachers alike.

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