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I'm Kelsey, a high school teacher in Las Vegas who believes engagement and connection change everything. I create resources that build community, develop social skills, and make classrooms the kind of place students actually want to be in. Whether you teach AP Psychology or first grade, there's something here for you."
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Reconnection Day Activity | Rebuild Classroom Community After Winter Break
Reconnect Day Icebreaker Activity | Rebuild Classroom Community After Winter Break (Middle & High School | Any Subject Area)Welcome your students back from winter break with an activity that gets them talking, reconnecting, and ready for second semester. In Reconnect Day, students rotate through brief 1-minute conversations with classmates, answering teen-friendly prompts about their break, their reflections on the school year so far, and topics that help them find new connections with classma
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Friendship Friday | Building Classroom Community
Friendship Friday: Building Classroom Community(Secondary Classroom Resource – Middle & High School) Foster a classroom culture where every student feels seen and supported with Friendship Friday, a weekly community-building activity designed to strengthen peer relationships and boost social-emotional skills. This tradition adds consistency, joy, and student connection to your class routine—no matter the subject area. What’s Included: Step-by-step teacher instructions based on how I run Frien
1st - 12th
For All Subjects
Memory Drawing Challenge | A First-Day Classroom Opener for Any Subject
Memory Drawing Challenge | A First-Day Classroom Opener for Any SubjectStart the school year with energy and curiosity using the Memory Drawing Challenge, a fun and surprising activity that works in any secondary classroom. Students are asked to draw familiar logos and everyday objects entirely from memory before comparing their creations to the real thing. The results are always filled with laughter, aha moments, and instant student buy-in. This low-pressure activity highlights how much we th
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
AP Psychology Review Game Bundle (New Exam)
AP Psychology Review Game Bundle | New CED & Exam FormatPrepare your students for the AP Psychology Exam with this comprehensive bundle of engaging and skill-focused review games, specifically designed for the new Course and Exam Description (CED) and updated AP exam format. Each game is crafted to reinforce concept application, research methods, data analysis, and psychological perspectives, ensuring students are well-prepared for both the multiple-choice and free-response sections (AAQ &
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Full-Year High School Sociology Elective Curriculum Bundle
Full-Year High School Sociology Elective Curriculum BundleTeaching sociology can be one of the most powerful experiences in the classroom—but it’s also one of the hardest courses to find quality resources for. This complete full-year curriculum bundle gives you everything you need to confidently teach a high school sociology elective, with structured units, ready-to-use lessons, engaging activities, and built-in flexibility. Whether you're teaching sociology for the first time or looking to st
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Classroom Communities Program (All Courses) | Transform Classroom Dynamics
Classroom Communities Program: Build Connection, Motivation, and Social Skills in ANY Secondary ClassroomIf you asked me what has made the biggest impact on my teaching in the last 10 years, it’s THIS. The Classroom Communities Program completely transformed my classroom—from disengaged students going through the motions to motivated, connected teams showing up for each other (and me) every day. After years of watching students struggle socially—especially post-pandemic—I realized what we all f
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Conversation Cart (Student Engagement Activities) Growing Bundle
The Conversation Cart Growing Bundle was created to help bring genuine connection and engagement back to passing periods. In today’s world, students often walk through the hallway staring at their phones or the floor, missing opportunities for real interaction. This resource is designed to change that by giving students quick, fun ways to connect with you and each other before class begins. The Conversation Cart is an easy and adaptable way to spark conversation, build relationships, and create
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For All Subjects
Speed Connections Icebreaker Activity | Build Social Skills Through Conversation
Speed Connections Icebreaker Activity | Build Social Skills Through Conversation(Middle & High School | Any Subject Area)Give your students the tools to connect—and keep a conversation going—with this engaging, structured speed-chatting activity. In Speed Connections, students rotate through brief 1-minute conversations with classmates, answering teen-friendly, high-interest prompts that make socializing easy and authentic. Designed to focus on the real-life social skill of sustaining a conv
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Start of School Year Presentation/Activities (Psychology Elective, Non-AP)
Welcome to Psychology Presentation Bundle for the Start of the School YearThe Perfect First Weeks of School Resource for High School Psychology ElectivesStart your psychology course with curiosity, creativity, and connection using this thoughtfully designed Welcome to Psychology bundle. Created by a high school psychology teacher, this resource takes the stress out of the first two weeks of school and ensures students are actively learning psychology—not just going over procedures. This unit is
9th - 12th
Psychology
Also included in: Full-Year General Psychology PowerPoint Bundle | Non-AP Elective
Stuck on You: The Connection Games | Team-Building Classroom Experience
Stuck on You: The Connection Games | Team-Building Classroom ExperienceStuck on You: The Connection Games is a high-engagement, low-prep team-building experience designed to strengthen classroom community through collaboration, communication, and fun. Using sticky notes as the primary game element, this experience turns a simple supply into a full class period of meaningful connection and friendly competition. This resource includes 8 different games, making it ideal for a full block period. Y
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Glow in the Dark Bingo | A High-Energy Fun Friday Experience for Classrooms
Glow in the Dark Bingo | A High-Energy Fun Friday Experience for Secondary ClassroomsTransform your classroom into a glowing, high-energy bingo hall with this unforgettable Glow in the Dark Bingo experience! Perfect for middle and high school Fun Fridays, reward days, or class celebrations, this activity brings a fun, low-prep vibe to your classroom while giving students a chance to relax, connect, and build classroom community. What’s Included: A display slide to project during the activity th
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
The Candy Bar Game | Memory, Laughter, and Social Fun for Any Group
The Candy Bar Game – Memory, Laughter, and Social Fun for Any GroupLooking for the perfect game to bring energy, laughter, and connection into your classroom or family gathering? The Candy Bar Game is a fast-paced memory game that’s perfect for classrooms, Fun Fridays, Halloween parties, club meetings, family nights, or as a fun activity on reward days. It’s simple to set up, highly engaging, and flexible for any age group, from toddlers to grandparents. This game works for any group size and fo
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For All Subjects
Friendship Trivia (How Well Do You Know Your Classmates?)
Friendship Trivia is an engaging, community-building game designed to help students (and adults) strengthen relationships through fun, lighthearted competition. Perfect to play weekly or on special class game days, this activity spotlights one participant each round and challenges classmates to see how well they truly know them. It’s a simple way to build connection, laughter, and belonging in any group. Each round, one student is chosen to be the “Featured Friend.” Their classmates answer ten q
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For All Subjects
AAQ/EBQ Review Packet Essentials (New CED)
AAQ & EBQ Review Packet Essentials | AP Psychology (New Exam Format)Equip your AP Psychology students with the need-to-know essentials for mastering the new free-response section of the AP Psychology exam. This packet offers a comprehensive guide to the Article Analysis Question (AAQ) and Evidence-Based Question (EBQ), ensuring both students and teachers feel confident tackling the new format. Designed like a review packet of terms, this focuses instead on the free-response format essential
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Psychology
Psychology Research Skills Worksheet Bundle | AP Psychology (New CED Aligned)
Psychology Research Skills Worksheet Bundle | AP Psychology (New CED Aligned)This complete bundle includes all of my targeted research skill worksheets for AP Psychology—each one designed to build students' confidence with the scientific writing and analysis skills required on the new AP exam. These are the resources I wish I had when first teaching the new Course and Exam Description (CED). Instead of overwhelming students with full AAQs and EBQs from the start, this bundle offers scaffolded
9th - 12th
Psychology
Content Memory Box Opener Activity | First Week Engagement for Any Subject
Content Memory Box Opener Activity | First Week Engagement for Any SubjectStart your school year with curiosity, surprise, and connection using the Content Memory Box Opener Activity—a highly engaging experience designed for any middle or high school classroom. Whether you teach psychology, sociology, science, English, or another subject, this activity helps students preview course themes while experiencing firsthand how attention and memory shape learning. Students observe a series of intrigui
9th - 12th
For All Subjects
Secondary Classroom Jobs | Leadership, Ownership, Community
Classroom Jobs & Committees for Middle and High School – Build Community, Support, and Student LeadershipTransform your secondary classroom with this practical and community-building system of classroom jobs and committees. Designed for middle and high school students, this resource helps you create a structured way for students to contribute meaningfully to your class culture, support their peers, and develop real-life leadership and collaboration skills. These roles aren't just for classroom m
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
PowerPoint Party: Summer Trends Edition
PowerPoint Party: Summer Trends Edition | Building Presentation Confidence & Class CommunityKick off the school year with high energy and high engagement using this PowerPoint Party: Summer Trends Edition, a collaborative activity designed to boost student confidence in public speaking while creating fun, memorable moments in any secondary classroom. This group project helps students ease into presentations in a low-pressure, high-interest setting by reflecting on popular summer trends. Working
6th - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Threads of Community: A Meaningful Classroom Connection Activity Instructions
Threads of Community: A Meaningful Classroom Connection ActivityBuild authentic relationships and a strong classroom culture with Threads of Community, a powerful reflection and sharing activity designed for secondary classrooms in any subject. This experience encourages students to connect through personal storytelling and helps establish your classroom as a safe and supportive space from the start of the school year. Unlike surface-level icebreakers, this activity is best used during the sec
9th - 12th
For All Subjects
Speed Meet Psychology (First Week Engagement Activity for AP Psychology)
Speed Meet Psychology | First Week Engagement Activity for AP PsychologyGet your students talking, thinking, and connecting from day one with Speed Meet Psychology, a high-interest discussion activity designed specifically for the first days of an AP Psychology course. This resource sets the tone for your class by establishing an expectation of participation and curiosity, while also introducing psychological content in an engaging, student-centered way. Rather than traditional icebreakers, thi
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Psychology
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About the store
Experience
I'm Kelsey, a high school teacher in Las Vegas who believes engagement and connection change everything. I create resources that build community, develop social skills, and make classrooms the kind of place students actually want to be in. Whether you teach AP Psychology or first grade, there's something here for you."
Teaching style
My teaching philosophy centers on creating an immersive and dynamic learning environment where students become active participants in their educational journey. I believe in the power of visual engagement and continuously refine my instructional materials based on student feedback and classroom observations. By focusing on topics that spark genuine student interest and incorporating hands-on projects, I help create lasting memories and deeper understanding. The most meaningful learning happens when students are fully invested in the process – from the initial hook that captures their attention to the final project that showcases their comprehension. Every resource I create reflects my commitment to both professional excellence and student engagement.
Awards & shining teacher moments
*National History Teacher of the Year Nominee, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (2016)
*New Educator of the Year Award Nominee, Clark County School District (2015-2016)
*First Place Winner, High School Classroom Design Excellence Award, Clark County Education Association (2018)
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Teaching Social Sciences from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. My educational journey included the unique opportunity to complete my student teaching in Washington, D.C., where I gained valuable classroom experience in our nation's capital.
Additional biographical information
Based in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada, I bring psychology and sociology to life for students at one of the state's largest high schools. As a lifelong learner, I'm constantly immersing myself in cognitive psychology, particularly focusing on memory and learning through podcasts, books, and research. My passion for creativity and design influences everything I create, while my love for travel and cultural exploration enriches my teaching perspective. As a single parent to an amazing seven-year-old, I've found that creating engaging educational resources allows me to combine my passion for teaching with supporting my family while helping fellow educators nationwide. I love connecting with other passionate educators - you can find me on Instagram @looslilearning to share ideas and discuss innovative teaching strategies.
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