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I’ve spent 24 years teaching math, reading, and just about everything else kids bring through the door — from big questions to even bigger personalities. I’ve taught in both middle school and elementary, served as a data coach, and now work as an instructional coach and Science of Reading coach in a K–5 building. In short: I’ve seen a lot, tried a lot, and learned what actually works for kids.
I love creating simple, smart, student-friendly ways for learners to practice skills and grow as confident problem solvers. Nothing makes me happier than watching a kid suddenly realize, “Hey… I can do this!”
That’s the heart behind every resource in Kile’s Classroom. Each one is designed to be high-quality, classroom-tested, easy to use, and packed with value! These are the kind of materials that make teaching smoother and learning more joyful. Whether your students need a challenge, a confidence boost, or just a fresh way to practice, you’ll find tools here that meet every learner where they are.
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5th Grade Math ILEARN Checkpoints 1 Spiral Review Indiana Standards Test Prep
Social Media Math Stories Checkpoint 1 is a daily math review resource for Indiana 5th grade, built around a social media post format that students actually want to read. Instead of a traditional warm-up worksheet, students see a real-world math scenario presented as a fake social media post — then solve two problems and write their own math problem as a "commenter" (Your Turn). Every set is aligned to Indiana Academic Standards (IAS) and sequenced to prepare students for each ILEARN checkpoint
5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Numbers
ELA Practice Worksheets Reading Skills Bundle POV Theme Figurative Language More
ELA in Social Media — Reading Skills Review | Complete Bundle- Great for Bell Ringers, Morning Work, Sub Plans, and Small Groups. ⭐ WHAT IS THIS RESOURCE? This is a complete ELA reading skills bundle built around a social media post format that students actually find engaging. Instead of reading excerpts from textbooks, students read original, authentic-feeling posts from fictional teachers, poets, and student accounts — then analyze, discuss, and write using the same skills they'd apply to any
5th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Reading Strategies
Types of Poetry and Elements Reading Poems Analyzing Rhyme Scheme Mood Tone Poem
Teach and Review Poetry, using fake social media posts that students will actually want to read! These no-prep, print-and-go grayscale worksheets come with real photos already included on every page — just print, copy, and hand them out. Each skill comes with TWO worksheets: a guided Post A and an independent Post B. Post A has both definitions and examples printed right on the page. Post B has those boxes left blank so students have to fill them in themselves — making it a perfect built-in as
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Point of View POV First Second Third Person Reading Passages and Questions
Teach and review Point of View: First Person , Second Person, Third Person Limited, Third Person Omniscient, using fake social media posts that students will actually want to read! These no-prep, print-and-go grayscale worksheets come with real photos already included on every page — just print, copy, and hand them out. Each skill comes with TWO worksheets: a guided Post A and an independent Post B. Post A has both definitions and examples printed right on the page. Post B has those boxes left
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Character Traits Static and Dynamic Characters Reading Passages and Questions
Teach and review Character Traits and Identity Static and Dynamic Characters, using fake social media posts that students will actually want to read! These no-prep, print-and-go grayscale worksheets come with real photos already included on every page — just print, copy, and hand them out. Each skill comes with TWO worksheets: a guided Post A and an independent Post B. Post A has both definitions and examples printed right on the page. Post B has those boxes left blank so students have to fill
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Authors Purpose Passages and Questions PIED PIE Daily Language Review Worksheets
Teach and review Author's Purpose: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Describe, using fake social media posts that students will actually want to read! These no-prep, print-and-go grayscale worksheets come with real photos already included on every page — just print, copy, and hand them out. Each skill comes with TWO worksheets: a guided Post A and an independent Post B. Post A has both definitions and examples printed right on the page. Post B has those boxes left blank so students have to fill the
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Cause and Effect Text Structure Passages and Questions Daily Review Worksheet
Teach and review Cause and Effect, One Cause with Multiple Effects, and Multiple Causes for One Effect, using fake social media posts that students will actually want to read! These no-prep, print-and-go grayscale worksheets come with real photos already included on every page — just print, copy, and hand them out. Each skill comes with TWO worksheets: a guided Post A and an independent Post B. Post A has both definitions and examples printed right on the page. Post B has those boxes left blan
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Theme vs Main Idea Language No Prep Reading Passages ELA Daily Review Worksheets
Teach and review Theme, Main Idea, and Theme vs. Main Idea using fake social media posts students will actually want to read! These no-prep, print-and-go grayscale worksheets come with real photos already included on every page — just print, copy, and hand them out. Each skill comes with TWO worksheets: a guided Post A and an independent Post B. Post A has both definitions and examples printed right on the page. Post B has those boxes left blank so students have to fill them in themselves — ma
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading
5th Grade Figurative Language Activity Reading Passages Daily Review Worksheets
Teach and review all 7 types of figurative language using fake social media posts students will actually want to read! These no-prep, print-and-go grayscale worksheets come with real photos already included on every page — just print, copy, and hand them out. Each skill comes with TWO worksheets: a guided Post A and an independent Post B. Post A has the definition and example printed right on the page. Post B has those boxes left blank so students have to fill them in themselves — making it a
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Adding and Subtracting Integers Multiplying and Dividing Integer Guided Notes
⭐ Integer Operations Made Simple: Guided Notes, Exit Slips, Assessments & Desk Labels Teaching integers doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — for you or your students. This integer operations resource is designed to give students clear rules, consistent language, and plenty of opportunities to practice and show understanding. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this set supports instruction, review, and assessment — all in one place. 📘 Topics Covered This resource includes clea
5th - 7th
Algebra, Numbers, Order of Operations
Last Week Before Christmas Break Activities Math Reading Writing No Prep Lessons
Christmas Mega Learning Bundle | No-Prep Math, Reading, Writing & Vocabulary Fun! 🎁The countdown to winter break doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! This no-prep Christmas Learning Bundle gives you meaningful, standards-aligned lessons that keep students engaged and focused—even when excitement is sky-high. With decimal operations, Science of Reading–aligned comprehension, tiered vocabulary, and a persuasive writing holiday favorite, this bundle is the perfect mix of rigor and festive fun
4th - 6th
Decimals, Science of Reading, Writing
Day Before Thanksgiving Break Activities Math Reading Holiday No Prep Lessons
🦃 Thanksgiving Mega Learning Bundle | No-Prep Reading + Math Activities Students LOVE! 🍂The days before Thanksgiving Break don’t have to feel chaotic. With this must-have Thanksgiving Learning Bundle, you’ll have zero-prep, standards-aligned activities that keep students meaningfully engaged while still celebrating the holiday. It’s the perfect mix of Science of Reading comprehension, vocabulary, decimal operations, and hands-on factoring fun—all wrapped in a festive Thanksgiving theme
5th - 6th
Decimals, Numbers, Science of Reading
Christmas Comprehension Tier 2 Vocabulary Paired Text Reading Intervention
Science of Reading Knowledge Building Text and Vocabulary Routine with Paired Texts- Christmas Bundle-Two GREAT Resources! Pairs well with CKLA lessons.Get ready to supercharge your students' reading comprehension with our Science of Reading Knowledge Building Text and Vocabulary Routine with Paired Texts! This dynamic set is designed to seamlessly work on the different threads of the Language Comprehension strand of Scarorough's Reading Rope: Background Knowledge, Vocabulary, Language Structur
3rd - 5th
Reading, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
Thanksgiving Comprehension Tier 2 Vocabulary Paired Text Reading Intervention
Science of Reading Knowledge Building Text and Vocabulary Routine with Paired Texts- Thanksgiving Bundle-Two GREAT Resources!Get ready to supercharge your students' reading comprehension with our Science of Reading Knowledge Building Text and Vocabulary Routine with Paired Texts! This dynamic set is designed to seamlessly work on the different threads of the Language Comprehension strand of Scarorough's Reading Rope: Background Knowledge, Vocabulary, Language Structure, Verbal Reasoning, and Pri
3rd - 5th
Reading, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
Cause and Effect Anchor Chart Guided Notes Bundle Fiction Nonfiction Passages
Save💲 BIG 💲with bundles! Buy once, and your year of reading skill lessons are planned! Click ✨ HERE✨ to save! Cause and Effect Interactive Notebook: Engaging Activities for Deeper Understanding!Help your students identify and analyze cause and effect relationships with this interactive and comprehensive resource. From understanding simple cause-and-effect connections to exploring more complex relationships, this set is designed to strengthen critical thinking and application skills in both t
4th - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Cause and Effect Anchor Chart Bulletin Board Pieces Worksheets
Make Cause and Effect easy to teach and even easier for students to remember with this Cause and Effect Bulletin Board and Anchor Chart Set! This black and white, print-and-go resource works with any text and includes everything you need to help students identify why an author wrote something. What’s Included: Bulletin Board / Anchor Chart Pieces Clear, kid-friendly definitions Examples, clues, and signal words for each purpose Large headings and icons to make your display interactive a
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Informational Text, Reading
Dog Visual Countdown Timers Playlist Slides Class Activity Transitions Calming
🐶 Calm Visual Timers – Growing Bundle Featuring Holton the Dog | YouTube Class Pet TimersMeet your new class pet— Holton the dog—and bring calm, focus, and joy into your classroom with this free and growing collection of visual timers! Each timer features real video of Holton doing what he does best: being irresistibly adorable and deeply calming. Whether your students need a brain break, transition time, or silent work period, Holton is here to help. These YouTube-based visual timers are lov
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community
Whole Numbers Place Value to 1000 Thousands Place Color By Number Self Checking
Color by Number |Place Value up to 1000Make understanding place value exciting and error-proof with this color-by-number activity! Students not only fnd the value of the underlined digit, but alos name each place. How It Works: Students solve each problem They locate their answers on the coloring page to fill in the correct section. If an answer is missing or appears twice, students know to recheck their work—built-in error analysis! Why Teachers Love It: Covers place value up to 1000 Encour
3rd - 4th
Mental Math, Numbers, Place Value
Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10 Activity Partner Accountable Math Talk
Same Answer, Different Problem: Multiply and Divide Decimals by Powers of Ten ✨ Get ready to boost math skills with Same Answer, Different Problem: Partner Math Talk! This engaging activity encourages students to think critically as they solve polynomial expressions in a collaborative and interactive way. Each student gets their own set of problems to solve independently or with a partner. The twist? Every problem set leads to the same final answer! But if their answers don’t match, it’s ti
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math
Different Narrator Point of View Guided Notes POV Anchor Page Writing Activities
Mastering Points of View: Guided Notes & Student ActivitiesHelp your students tackle the tricky skill of identifying and writing from different points of view with this engaging and easy-to-use resource! With guided notes and hands-on practice, this set breaks down each point of view, making it clear and approachable for learners of all levels. ✨ What’s Included:Guided Notes: Comprehensive notes for each point of view—First Person, Second Person, Third Person Objective, and Third Person Omnisci
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I’ve spent 24 years teaching math, reading, and just about everything else kids bring through the door — from big questions to even bigger personalities. I’ve taught in both middle school and elementary, served as a data coach, and now work as an instructional coach and Science of Reading coach in a K–5 building. In short: I’ve seen a lot, tried a lot, and learned what actually works for kids.
I love creating simple, smart, student-friendly ways for learners to practice skills and grow as confident problem solvers. Nothing makes me happier than watching a kid suddenly realize, “Hey… I can do this!”
That’s the heart behind every resource in Kile’s Classroom. Each one is designed to be high-quality, classroom-tested, easy to use, and packed with value! These are the kind of materials that make teaching smoother and learning more joyful. Whether your students need a challenge, a confidence boost, or just a fresh way to practice, you’ll find tools here that meet every learner where they are.
Teaching style
I believe in a hands-on, collaborative classroom where kids feel safe to try, share ideas, help each other, and discover their own success. Everyone belongs, and everyone can shine! ✨💛
Awards & shining teacher moments
2024 Indiana Department of Education Excellence in Education - Exceptional Growth in Literacy
My own education history
Science of Reading / Literacy Coach Training through Marian University and the Indiana Department of Education
Award Winning Educator: 2024 Excellence in Education for Literacy Growth from the Indiana Department of Education
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