Laurie's Learning Tree

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Madison, Indiana, United States

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Welcome to my Teachers Pay Teachers store! I’m Laurie, a current literacy coach and retired 1st-grade teacher with 30+ years of experience teaching K-5. I graduated from Ball State University in 1993 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and earned my Master’s from Indiana University Southeast in 1999. I specialize in creating engaging educational videos, interactive slides, worksheets, and other classroom materials designed to captivate young learners and make teaching easier. Thanks for visiting—I hope my resources inspire and support your teaching journey!

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FREE CVCe Word Work Mats | Silent E Orthographic Mapping Science of Reading

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Transform how your students learn the silent 'e' rule with these FREE Science of Reading-aligned CVCe Word Work Mats!Teaching CVCe words can be tricky because young learners constantly want to pronounce that final 'e'. This multi-sensory freebie solves that problem with a built-in "finger over lips" visual anchor right on the mat, giving students a constant, concrete reminder that the final e remains silent while it makes the vowel say its name.This free resource includes 3 distinct variations t

K - 2nd

Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading

CCSS

RF.K.2d

, RF.K.3

, RF.1.2a

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Experience

Teaching style

I believe every student can learn and deserves to feel safe, loved, and excited to come to school each day. My teaching style emphasizes hands-on learning, exploration, and fostering curiosity, all rooted in the Science of Reading and research-based practices.

Awards & shining teacher moments

During my graduate studies, I was honored to be inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education that recognizes excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

My own education history

Ball State University-Bachelor's in Elementary Education May 1993 IU Southeast-Master's in Elementary Education December 1999

Additional biographical information

Laurie’s Learning Tree was born out of my passion for creating engaging, high-quality educational resources that make learning exciting and accessible for all students.