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This is my eighth year in elementary education. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, & 4th and really enjoy teaching social studies, reading, and creative writing. I grew up on the North Shore of Oahu and now live in Colorado Springs with my husband, two crazy Australian Shepherds, and a new baby boy. It is my son who inspired me to open a teachers pay teachers store so that I could share my resources with all of you amazing individuals who decided to become educators. Thank you for everything that you do and I hope you find something that helps you and your students to thrive!
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Back to School Quiz Quiz Trade I Get To Know You Game I Conversation Starters
Kick off the school year with energy, movement, and meaningful connections! These Get to Know You Quiz Quiz Trade Cards are the perfect icebreaker to help students learn more about each other while practicing active listening and speaking skills. This resource includes 32 ready-to-use question cards designed to spark fun conversations and build classroom community. Students walk around the room, quiz a partner with a question, trade cards, and repeat—keeping everyone engaged, moving, and talki
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Figurative Language Practice & Review I Test Prep I Quiz Quiz Trade I Scoot
Make figurative language fun and engaging with this set of Figurative Language Task Cards! Perfect for 3rd–5th grade! These cards give students multiple opportunities to identify, interpret, and apply figurative language in meaningful ways. What’s Included:32 task cards featuring a variety of figurative language examples:✨Simile ✨ Metaphor ✨ Personification ✨ Onomatopoeia ✨ Oxymoron ✨ Alliteration ✨ Idiom ✨ HyperboleA mix of question types: identifying, multiple choice, creating your own exampl
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Poetry
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L.3.5a
, L.4.5
, L.4.5a
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Back To School Mad Libs I First Day of School Ice Breaker
Free Back to School Mad Libs – A Fun Icebreaker for the First Week!Kick off the school year with laughter and creativity using this FREE Back to School Mad Libs! Perfect for breaking the ice, getting to know your students, and sneaking in a little parts-of-speech practice—all while having fun! ✏️ What’s Included:1 ready-to-print Back to School-themed Mad Libs Why Teachers Love It:Great for the first week of schoolEncourages creativity, laughter, and classroom bondingReinforces grammar concepts
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Classroom Community, Creative Writing
Homework For The Entire Year I Reading Log I Editable I Homework Tracker
Free Homework Choice Board – A Flexible, Student-Centered Homework Solution!Looking for a low-stress, high-engagement way to assign homework? This FREE Homework Choice Board is the perfect solution! Designed to give students voice and choice, this editable board allows learners to select meaningful tasks that match their interests and learning styles. What’s Included:1 Printable Homework Choice Board1 Printable Weekly Reading LogEditable version to customize for your classroom needs Why Teac
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This is my eighth year in elementary education. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, & 4th and really enjoy teaching social studies, reading, and creative writing. I grew up on the North Shore of Oahu and now live in Colorado Springs with my husband, two crazy Australian Shepherds, and a new baby boy. It is my son who inspired me to open a teachers pay teachers store so that I could share my resources with all of you amazing individuals who decided to become educators. Thank you for everything that you do and I hope you find something that helps you and your students to thrive!
Teaching style
My teaching philosophy is to ignite the spark! To inspire my students to become lifelong learners so that they may grow to live out their dreams while encouraging others to do the same.
My own education history
I graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and received my education to become a teacher at The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
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