Lessen Planning
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About the store
Welcome and thank you for visiting Lessen Planning!
Over the past 14 years, my journey in education has been nothing short of transformative. My experience encompasses roles as a Teacher, School Counselor, Curriculum Writer, and Academic and Behavior Interventionist. I am certified in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, Arizona, and New York. My variety of experiences has contributed to my passion for creating well-tested, high-impact, and easy-to-use resources!
I truly enjoy empowering fellow educators in their journey toward a joyful, fulfilling, and successful career in education. Please don't hesitate to reach out! E-mail me at: lessenplanning@outlook.com
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FREE Note Taking Pages for a Great Day!
Enjoy! Free notetaking pages for a focused meeting or a lovely day!
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Open and Closed Syllables | Word Sort | Fun Independent Worksheets | Answer Keys
Teaching open and closed syllables can be tricky! With these activities, your students will catch on, gain confidence, and be able to independently identify open and closed syllables. These activities are all in line with 95 Percent Phonics' way of teaching open and closed syllables, so no outdated doors in this product! This includes the hand gestures that are recommended by 95 Percent as well. Includes: Teacher guideStudent-facing explainer/resourceWord sortOpen or Closed? worksheets/assessm
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Main Idea Task Cards 3rd-5th Grades Fun Holidays Theme Test Prep Main Idea
60 Total Task Cards: Unique and Fun Task Cards to Practice Main Idea!There are four questions per holiday, with 15 commonly celebrated holidays included! This is a really fun and engaging way for students to practice identifying the main idea. Ideas for ways to use your new task cards:Group or partner work: Practice listening skills along with reading comprehension by having students in groups or partners take turns reading the paragraphs. Then, the student(s) who did not read the passage are t
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS
RI.3.2
, RI.4.2
, RI.5.2
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Name Tags: Number line, Alphabet, Clocks, Currency, Art, Music, SEL, Coping
Useful, good-looking name tags that students love! So many varieties in this pack, you'll never have to buy another name tag again! Simply open the file, choose the name tag style you like best and print! Each name tag is 4.25"x11" Two name tags are printed on one sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper. Use the PDF version to handwrite or use Adobe to edit or use the PowerPoint version to edit (the fonts are embedded, so if you have PowerPoint downloaded, ou should be able to write in any embedded font) Name t
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Classroom Community
Sensory Path: Self Regulation Break, Neurodiversity Break, Calm Students Fast
Take a break! This is a sensory path that can be easily used to quickly allow self-regulation and promote coping skills. Within this product, you'll find 14 stations, arrows, footprints, frog prints, start and finish signs, keep going signs-- everything you need to just print and go! 14 total station options, including:squatsbox pushwall push-upshopsspinsfinger tracingdeep breathingfrog hopsgratitude (list 3 good things)hug yourselfdance breaktree posearm circleshand-to-foot poseFinally have an
PreK - 5th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Handwriting Paper or Make Your Own Whiteboard!
Use these papers for handwriting practice, phonics work, or however you see fit! My personal favorite use is to print double-sided on cardstock then laminate to create a writing whiteboard in a pinch... and save a ton of $$! I hope you enjoy this free resource!
K - 3rd
Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
Fun Open and Closed Door Sign Easy to Understand for All Ages
I love these door signs! Kids quickly and easily get it when your room is or is not available to enter. The fun graphics let kids know their expected behaviors (i.e., don't throw a tantrum when you can't come in a room please!). Since I've been using these, the mood has stayed positive and upbeat even when they are turned away. Please let me know if you'd like a personalized version with your name, room number, etc. for a small fee! lessenplanning@outlook.com Ideas for use:Print out double si
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Classroom Community, Environment
Affirmations Lesson and Cards: Research-based, Build Confidence and Self-Esteem
Use the power of affirmations in your classroom! Perfect to kick off the new year, during high-stress times (testing, holidays, etc.), or when it's time for a reset. There's a ton of research now on the benefits of affirmations, so check it out below! What's Included:Guide for teachers on how to use affirmationsPDF presentation that is student-facing and appropriate for 3rd grade and up! The presentation includes how to create an affirmation, how to practice your affirmations, and quotes from c
4th - 10th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Appositives Presentation, Appositives Worksheet, & Editable Appositives Activity
Thorough and Fun Appositives Lesson! ((Currently discounted as a new product!)) This is a fun way to teach appositives! Includes a fully editable PowerPoint presentation on appositives with images, student-friendly vocabulary, and animated text to accompany the editable notes. A PDF version is also included, and remember, you can always upload the PowerPoint version into Google Slides. The formatting has been tested, so it should work no matter your format of choice. There are teacher notes em
4th - 8th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Reading
NEW! Coping Strategies Alphabet ABC Posters Neurodivergent Friendly, Calm Colors
Neurodivergent-Friendly Alphabet with Coping Strategies! This classroom alphabet uses relaxing/calm colors, includes the option with or without lines, and also includes two coping strategies for each letter! Having coping strategies around the room allows students to learn ways to cope and encourages utilizing these strategies independently. The addition of coping strategies makes this ABC chart great for all ages. You can use it around the room as your classroom alphabet or as a bulletin boar
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Classroom Community
Reading & Writing STAAR Test Prep Task Cards: 3rd Grade TEKS, Grades 3-5
NEW! I am SO EXCITED for you to use these task cards! **Temporarily low cost for review period!** These new task cards have been painstakingly crafted to prepare your kiddos for the rigorous Texas STAAR with the 2024 and beyond updates! I have poured through all of the 2024 testing materials to make important changes and materials you won't find anywhere else! Use in stations, warm-ups, exit tickets, tutoring, SSI tutoring, post around the room, or however you like! Also, you may use this reso
3rd - 5th
Reading, Writing
NEW! Neurodivergent Friendly Classroom Alphabet Relaxing Colors, Clip Art, Lines
Neurodivergent-Friendly Alphabet! This classroom alphabet uses relaxing/calm colors and includes options with or without lines. Did you know that bright colors, neon/fluorescent colors, and red can lead to sensory overload? Aside from not being able to learn, this can shut a student down, create anxiety, and/or amplify anger and energy. Calm/Relaxing Colors Help:create an environment more conducive to learning significantly enhance focus enhance emotional stabilitycreate a calm, more relaxed e
PreK - 2nd
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Planners! Many Options and Styles! Use for Years
**Brand New! On Sale for Back to School!**The only planner you'll ever need! Choose your own style, and update the dates throughout the years! Want a planner you'll actually use with space to write? Worried that you'll buy an expensive planner then mess it up and have no way to re-print? Worry no more, my friend. With these pages, print your very own planner, hole punch, and have the flexibility to add new pages whenever you need. With only the days/months being labeled, you can easily print ou
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For All Subjects
NEW! Classroom Labels: Get Organized in Style! Watercolor with Clip Art Editable
These labels quickly and easily upgrade your classroom style! Get organized and stay that way with these attractive labels that are useful, fun, and finally, in a style that's not too cutesy! These labels were carefully crafted to fit any classroom aesthetic and help you and your students keep your environment clean and comfortable (a must for great classroom management). This product includes: 3 different color options (all hand crafted watercolor herringbone backgrounds)over 48 labels for
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For All Subjects
Motivational Name Tent
Increase buy-in and motivation with a fun name tent activity! This product includes two name tent options that both ask students to create goals, list strengths, and keep motivated with inspirational quotes that they enjoy. This is a fun activity that you can have students put more thought and time into rather than a traditional name tent. In my classroom, it's a project that's presented on the first day, with the name portion filled out on day one, but the rest of the details and motivational
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community
Text Structures Jeopardy! Editable! Use the questions or create your own
This is a fun way to review text structures. Pair or put students into groups to really make this a more interactive and fun game. Text structures included: main ideachronological orderdescriptioncompare and contrastcause and effectQuestions, feedback, or requests? Email me: lessenplanning@outlook.com
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RI.6.6
, LA.6.9.B
, LA.8.9.B
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504 Plan at a Glance Editable Digital PDF
This simple and easy to read 504 at a glance page is easy to read and implement! This is what I send out to teachers, so they don't have to go digging for each student's 504 accommodations at the beginning of each year or after any changes are made. Feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts! lessenplanning@outlook.com
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For All Subjects, School Counseling
Resiliency Brain Breaks! Editable for Students or Staff Digital Version
Build resiliency in your students or colleagues! These fun and interactive brain breaks will help build mental, physical, and social resiliency and bonding. This is a Google Slides version, so it is fully editable and can be exported as a PDF or PowerPoint. *Editable! -- change it up for your age group *Google Slides-- use it in your Google Classroom, on your next Zoom meeting, or in person *Makes the latest neuroscience on resiliency and trauma practical! Check out the speaker notes for tips
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Character Education, Classroom Community
Book Review for Distance Learning Homeschool or Enrichment Google Docs
Book review for a completed book-- perfect for finished fiction books. Easily use for a multitude of grades/levels as the questions relate to your book of choice! Requests, questions, or comments? Email me! emily@lessenplanning.com
4th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading
Reading Activities for Home or School Middle Grades Bundle Distance Learning
This includes reading activities to keep kids engaged and encourage lots of reading and to actually complete an entire book! Woo hoo! Weekly Reading Log-- weekly activity with a different reading strategy for each day; you can start here and then do one of the other projects once each book is finished Book Review-- a completed book review that is more writing-intensive Check out each item to see more details. Questions, feedback, or requests? Email me: lessenplanning@outlook.com
4th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading
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About the store
Experience
Welcome and thank you for visiting Lessen Planning!
Over the past 14 years, my journey in education has been nothing short of transformative. My experience encompasses roles as a Teacher, School Counselor, Curriculum Writer, and Academic and Behavior Interventionist. I am certified in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, Arizona, and New York. My variety of experiences has contributed to my passion for creating well-tested, high-impact, and easy-to-use resources!
I truly enjoy empowering fellow educators in their journey toward a joyful, fulfilling, and successful career in education. Please don't hesitate to reach out! E-mail me at: lessenplanning@outlook.com
Teaching style
Warm, authentic, high expectations, and always with some humor. Teaching is such a messy and beautiful profession, so being able to find my own way of doing things where I am real, empathetic, and making connections with every single student has always been very important to me.
Awards & shining teacher moments
★ Microsoft World-Wide Innovative Educator Award
★ Distinguished Educator
★ School Counselor of the Year
I've also received accolades for my state testing scores, but I don't want to highlight that too much (I know you get it).
My own education history
I grew up in public schools in the Midwest. During high school, I moved to Texas and this was my first experience with seeing how different schooling can be based on location and policy. As a student, I loved learning but never felt connected to school. In college, I had some amazing experiences working for Communities in Schools, and that's when I knew I needed to be in education.
Since then, I became a teacher, earned my master's in education, went through another post-graduate program to obtain my school counseling credentials and became a health and wellness coach to help educators live their best lives in and out of the classroom.
Certifications:
★ Master's Degree in Education
â–¶School Counselor, EC-12
â–¶ESL Generalist, Early Childhood-6th Grade
â–¶Reading/Writing/Social Studies, Grades 4-8
â–¶Certified in Washington, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, Illinois, New York
â–¶ASCA Specializations, IIRP (restorative practices) certified, SAMA and CPI certified, ICF (coaching) certified
â–¶National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
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