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I am getting ready for my 5th year of teaching! I have taught science, social studies, and ELAR in 3rd and 4th grade.
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Black History Month Reading Passages 3rd Grade | STAAR Reading & TEKS Practice
Students will read grade-level informational and literary texts about influential African American figures and cultural history and demonstrate understanding by identifying main idea, supporting details, theme, vocabulary in context, author’s purpose, and text structure, while providing text-based evidence in written responses. This resource includes 4 high-interest informational and narrative passages featuring: George Washington Carver Ruby Bridges Mae Jemison The Music of Freedom (Spirituals
2nd - 5th
Black History, Reading, Writing
Financial Literacy Vocabulary Cards | 2nd-4th | Math and Social Studies
Make reviewing money and economics engaging and TEKS-aligned! This 3rd Grade Economics & Financial Literacy Resource includes vocabulary flashcards with visuals, Blooket upload questions, and student-friendly definitions covering profit, loss, income, supply, demand, scarcity, producer, consumer, and more. Perfect for: TEKS 3.7 Economics TEKS 3.9 Financial Literacy Social Studies & Math integration Centers & Small Group Sub Plans Students will practice vocabulary: ✔️ Profit & loss ✔️ Fixed
2nd - 4th
Economics , Financial Literacy, Money Math
The Storyteller’s Candle | Literary Elements, Figurative Language, SCR/ECR
These The Storyteller’s Candle lesson plans are designed for 3rd grade ELAR and align with HMH Into Reading. This 2–3 day reading unit focuses on literary elements, text features, figurative language, theme, and written responses using SCR (RAP) and ECR (TEXT) strategies. Students engage in close reading, discussion, and STAAR-style constructed responses while exploring the powerful message of community, culture, and storytelling. Perfect for whole group, small group, centers, or test prep
3rd - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Also included in: Argumentative Text Bundle | 3rd Grade ELA
Energy Island Lesson 3rd Grade | Point of View, Text Features & ECR
Engage your 3rd grade students with this 2-day Energy Island lesson focused on author’s point of view, text features, and extended constructed response (ECR). Using Energy Island by Allan Drummond and a paired informational passage, students practice close reading, compare texts, and write STAAR-style responses using the TEXT strategy. This low-prep resource includes graphic organizers, exit tickets, sentence stems, and ECR practice—perfect for HMH, TEKS-aligned ELAR instruction, test prep,
3rd - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Also included in: Argumentative Text Bundle | 3rd Grade ELA
One Plastic Bag Reading Comprehension | Text Structure, Cause & Effect, ECR Writ
This One Plastic Bag reading comprehension resource helps students analyze informational text using cause & effect, sequence, and problem & solution structures. Designed for upper elementary classrooms, this printable pack includes SCR questions, text structure practice, and ECR writing using the TEXT strategy. Students will cite evidence, organize responses, and explain ideas clearly while exploring a real-world environmental issue. Perfect for guided reading, whole group lessons, small gr
3rd - 5th
Reading, Writing, Writing-Essays
Also included in: Argumentative Text Bundle | 3rd Grade ELA
Winter Fact vs. Opinion Game | 2nd–4th Grade Reading | TEKS Aligned | Printable
Help students master fact vs. opinion with this engaging winter-themed literacy game! Designed for grades 2–4, this low-prep activity builds critical thinking and discussion skills using kid-friendly statements about winter. Students read each statement and decide whether it is a fact or an opinion, then justify their thinking through discussion or written response. Perfect for whole group instruction, small groups, literacy centers, morning meetings, or test prep. This resource supports r
2nd - 4th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
Argumentative Paired Texts | Claims, Evidence & Opinions | ELAR
Help your students master argumentative reading skills with these engaging paired passages about school uniforms! This 3rd grade ELAR resource includes two leveled texts presenting opposing viewpoints, perfect for teaching claims, evidence, fact vs. opinion, inference, and constructed responses. Students read School Uniforms Are Helpful and School Uniforms Are Not Necessary, then answer STAAR-style multiple-choice questions, a Short Constructed Response (SCR), and an Extended Construct
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
Christmas Around the World Worksheets & Activities | 2nd-4th | Differentiated
Take your students on a global holiday adventure with this Christmas Around the World unit!This resource includes engaging reading passages, differentiated quizzes, a compare-and-contrast graphic organizer, hands-on cultural activities, and song suggestions for six countries: Germany, Mexico, the Philippines, Sweden, Ethiopia, and the United States. Perfect for Grades 2–4, bilingual classrooms, and ESL learners. Students explore traditions like Parols in the Philippines, Las Posadas in Mexic
2nd - 4th
Geography, Reading, World History
Candy Cane Nonfiction Reading Passage + Comprehension & Text Features
Make December literacy sweet with this 7-page NO-PREP Candy Cane informational text pack — perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! Students love learning the surprising history and “how-it’s-made” facts about everyone’s favorite striped Christmas treat, while practicing key nonfiction reading skills. What’s included (6 pages total): Full-page engaging nonfiction article with real photosBold vocabulary, headings, captions, fun fact box, and labeled diagrams5 rigorous multiple-choice comprehension qu
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
The Missing Nine Short Story & Comprehension Worksheets | “Seven Ate Nine” Math
Your students will LOVE this hilarious “Why is Six afraid of Seven?” math-joke story with a powerful social-emotional twist! “The Missing Nine” is a 5-page NO-PREP printable pack that combines reading comprehension, math humor, and an important lesson about rumors, gossip, and checking facts before believing what you hear. What’s included (5 pages total): Fun cover page with 67th Day of School themeOne-page original illustrated short story (7 short paragraphs, Grade 2 reading level)6 multiple-ch
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Christmas Contractions Worksheets | 2nd-4th Grade Grammar | December Literacy Ce
Make teaching contractions fun and festive with this 8-page NO-PREP Christmas Contractions pack — perfect for 2nd-4th grade! Your students will beg to practice apostrophes with these adorable Christmas-themed worksheets. What’s included (10 pages total): Contractions reference chart (not, will, would, have, is, are)7-sentence Christmas worksheet (rewrite 10 underlined words as contractions)“Reindeer Contraction Race” writing activity (students write 5 original sentences using contractions)2 Cont
1st - 5th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
3rd Grade ELA (Reading & Writing) TEKS | “What We’re Learning” Visual Questions
Looking for a powerful and engaging way to reinforce Texas 3rd Grade ELA TEKS in your classroom? These “What We’re Learning” Visual Question Cards are perfect for showcasing reading and writing objectives in a way students can see, understand, and interact with daily! ✨ What’s Included: Visual question cards aligned to 3rd Grade ELA Reading and Writing TEKS Student-friendly language to boost comprehension of standards Eye-catching format to enhance bulletin boards, focus walls, and literacy c
2nd - 4th
Other (ELA), Reading, Writing
Why Do We Build Communities? | TEKS 3.2A Social Studies Sort Activity
Why Do We Build Communities? | TEKS 3.2A Social Studies Sort ActivityHelp your 3rd graders understand why people form communities with this engaging, standards-aligned sorting activity! Perfect for stations, small groups, or whole-class instruction, this hands-on resource focuses on the key reasons communities are built: security, material well-being, and religious freedom. ✅ What's Included: Community Needs Sorting Page (3 categories: Security, Material Well-Being, Religious Freedom) 11 ill
1st - 4th
Civics, Other (Social Studies), Writing
3rd Grade Social Studies TEKS | “What We’re Learning” Visual Question Cards
Help your students connect with Social Studies content every day using these TEKS-aligned “What We’re Learning” question cards!Designed for 3rd Grade Social Studies TEKS, these visual-friendly, question-based cards make it easy to highlight the learning focus in a student-friendly way. These printable cards feature 50 questions that are directly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), making them the perfect tool for lesson previews, learning targets, anchor charts, and cl
3rd
Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies)
Alphabet Tracing Book for Kids: Capital & Lowercase Letters A-Z | Preschool to 2
This engaging alphabet tracing workbook is perfect for young learners! Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students (PreK–2nd grade), this printable resource includes uppercase and lowercase letters A to Z with easy-to-follow dotted tracing lines. Each page features letter recognition practice, a thematic image, and simple sight words (e.g., Apple, Nest, Wolf) to help reinforce phonics and vocabulary. Ideal for handwriting practice, fine motor development, homesch
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Handwriting, Sight Words
Poetry Planning & Drafting Pages | Student Poetry Book Templates (PDF)
Support young writers in creating their own poetry collection with this Poem Planning, Drafting, and Book Cover Pages resource! This printable PDF includes structured templates for planning and writing six types of poems: Acrostic, Concrete (Shape), Haiku, Lune, Cinquain, and Bio Poems. Also features customizable poetry book cover pages for students to publish their final work. Includes: Poem type checklist for student planning Guided templates for each poem style Cinquain and Bio poem br
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Reading, Writing
Writing Letters Poster
Poster that displays to students how to write letters and contains writing reminders. This can be printed in a poster size or glued into journals.
1st - 8th
Handwriting, Writing
Literary Elements Worksheet | Reading Comprehension & Story Analysis (PDF)
Strengthen reading skills with this engaging Literary Elements Worksheet! Featuring a magical short story about a girl named Elara and the Whispering Oak, this printable activity helps students identify characters, setting, plot, and character traits. Ideal for reinforcing key story elements and promoting critical thinking. What's Included: Original short story set in a fantasy village 5 comprehension questions focused on literary elements Multiple-choice character trait question Full ans
3rd - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
Figurative Language Task Cards | Simile, Metaphor, Personification & More (PDF)
Enhance your students' understanding of figurative language with these printable Figurative Language Task Cards! This engaging ELA resource includes 10 reading passages that help students identify key literary devices such as simile, metaphor, idiom, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery. Great for: Literacy centers Small group instruction Test prep and review Early finisher activities ✏️ Features: 10 task cards with rich, descriptive text Student recording
3rd - 6th
Reading
Point of View Task Cards | 1st & 3rd Person Narrative Practice (PDF)
Boost reading comprehension with these engaging Point of View Task Cards! This printable PDF includes 10 short reading passages that help students practice identifying first-person and third-person points of view. Perfect for literacy centers, small group instruction, test prep, or early finisher work. Students will: Read short fiction and nonfiction-style paragraphs Determine if the narrator is using 1st or 3rd person POV Strengthen understanding of narrative voice and perspective Use the
3rd - 5th
Reading
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Experience
I am getting ready for my 5th year of teaching! I have taught science, social studies, and ELAR in 3rd and 4th grade.
Teaching style
I desire for my classroom to be covered with calming colors and to be a space where students feel safe and ready to learn. I love using alternative seating when I can and using a verity of teaching styles. I am a hands on learner, which can sometimes be difficult in the ELA setting. I try to make my classes as interactive as possible and hope to add more small group activities this year that I can their to individual student goals.
I am a big fan of goal setting, even with my 4th graders. Many see reading and writing as a big struggle, and I hope that helping students set goals and check points can help them enjoy the subject as I have. Growing up I struggled with motivation to read and write. I did not want to try conquering any text longer than a paragraph. I later learned that I am Dyslexic, which explained much of my struggle with the subjects. After working through my challenges with reading and learning to set goals, it got to the point where I didn’t want to put my books down. I had found a love for books.
Reading and writing have been so impactful in my life beyond being able to work and learn in an academic setting. These subjects became an outlet for me to learn about the world and myself, and I hope that I can show my students the impact that reading and writing can have on their life.
My own education history
I attended public school K-12 in East Texas, and followed up by attending East Texas Baptist to obtain my Bachelor’s of Science in Education. I specialized and became certified for early childhood through 6th grade in all subjects.
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