Lessen Planning
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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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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 These activities are all in line with 95 Percent Phonics' way of teaching open and closed syllables, so no outdated doors in this product!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
+6
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
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
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
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
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
Reading Assignment Book Review for Finished Book Distance Learning
Need a reading activity that can last for weeks and meet kids at a variety of levels? How about a book review?! You can tailor this assignment to any book used. Questions, feedback, or requests? Email me: lessenplanning@outlook.com
3rd - 10th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.10
Social Emotional Learning Prof. Development for Staff on Adolescents NEW!
This professional development was designed for teachers and staff members who work with adolescents to teach not only what SEL is but also the importance and purpose. Please email me if you'd like an editable version; it is copyrighted, so please just be sure to give me credit! :) The version here is in PowerPoint, but remember you can also save it and open it up in Google Slides. What this PowerPoint presentation covers:Definition of SEL5 Competencies of SELBrain Development of Middle Schoo
5th - 10th
Character Education, School Counseling
Text Evidence Task Cards, Grade 3 EDITABLE! Reading, Expository, Informational
**Updated with new 19-20 TEKS!** Formerly 3.13B **Want the non-editable PDF version? Click here** About These Task Cards These task cards are different in that each question has been carefully modeled after 3rd Grade STAAR Reading (Texas standardized state test) questions and include a thorough answer key which includes possible text evidence answers. The questions are written in the same style, use similar questioning stems, and are even written in the same font as standardized state tests. Th
3rd - 5th
Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RI.3.1
, CCRA.R.1
, LA.3.6.F
+1
Main Idea Supporting Details Task Cards PDF & Editable! STAAR Test Prep Grade 3
Updated for the 19-20 Released TEKS! Aligned to TEKS & Common Core! Formerly 3.13 A, now 3.9Di for the newest edition of TEKS! Includes both PDF and PPTx versions for you to edit and print as you see fit! About These Task CardsThese task cards are different in that each question has been carefully modeled after 3rd Grade STAAR Reading questions and include a thorough answer key which includes possible text evidence answers. The questions are written in the same style, use similar questioning
3rd - 5th
Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.10
, LA.3.7.C
+1
Reading STAAR Test Prep Main Idea Supporting Details 3.9Di Updated! EDITABLE
Updated for the newest released TEKS! Aligned to TEKS & Common Core! **Formerly 3.13 A, now 3.9Di** **Want both the PDF and PPTx versions? Click here!** About These Task CardsThese task cards are different in that each question has been carefully modeled after 3rd Grade STAAR Reading questions and include a thorough answer key which includes possible text evidence answers. The questions are written in the same style, use similar questioning stems, and are even written in the same font as STAA
3rd - 5th
Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.10
, LA.3.7.C
+1
Mega Pack! Main Idea Supporting Details STAAR Test Prep 98 Task Cards Grades 3-5
*Updated*This MEGA-PACK resource includes 98 task cards that have been painstakingly crafted to prepare your kiddos for the rigorous Texas STAAR! Use in stations, warm-ups, exit tickets, tutoring, SSI tutoring, post around the room, or however you like! Common Core teachers can definitely use this resource as well, as it is great to not only teach text structures and text features, but also the need for text evidence. Also, you can use this resource for grades 3-7, depending on your kiddos--
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS, TEKS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.4.1
+5
Text Structures & Features Test Prep Task Cards Grade 4 Multi Length Updated!
What Makes These Task Cards Different, you ask?! This cross-curricular resource includes 38 task cards that have been painstakingly crafted to prepare your kiddos for the rigorous Texas STAAR! Use in stations, warm-ups, exit tickets, tutoring, SSI tutoring, post around the room, or however you like! Common Core teachers can definitely use this resource as well, as it is great to not only teach text structures and text features, but also the need for text evidence. Also, you can use this resou
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text
TEKS
LA.4.10.B
, LA.4.9.D.ii
Responding to Trauma and Crisis: Processing Activity and Guidelines
This freebie was originally created after the countless number of school shootings and the increase we see in traumatized students at school, this FREE resource includes: Guidelines for teachers & parents on how to respond after a traumaCommon symptoms/responses after a traumaA processing activity that you can do whole class, small group, or 1-1Updated in June of 2020 to include a sensory processing guide*Featured in CNN article on the lengths that we educators go through to keep our kids safe
1st - 12th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Build Relationships, Create Bonding with Fun, Meaningful Discussion Cards
*Build community in your classroom!*Help establish your classroom community and build stronger relationships with these discussion cards. You could also use these one on one to help break the ice! Ways to use these cards: ★ Classroom Mingle ★ Group Chat ★ Partner Interviews ★ Stations Check out the preview file for more specifics! Color and black and white versions included. These discussion task cards are ideal for grades 3-7, but could really be used for any age (depending on your kids, of c
3rd - 8th
Character Education, Informational Text
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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
▶School Counselor, EC-12
▶ESL Generalist, Early Childhood-6th Grade
▶Reading/Writing/Social Studies, Grades 4-8
▶Certified in Washington, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, Illinois, New York
▶ASCA Specializations, IIRP (restorative practices) certified, SAMA and CPI certified, ICF (coaching) certified
▶National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
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