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Welcome to my little corner of TPT! Where Ladybugs Land & Little Minds Grow. Thoughtfully designed classroom resources that make learning meaningful and teaching easier.
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Preview of What I Need (WIN) Time Board | Student Choice Template | Editable

What I Need (WIN) Time Board | Student Choice Template | Editable

WIN Choice Board | Editable “What I Need” Time TemplateEmpowering Learning—One Choice at a Time.Take the guesswork out of differentiating during your small group or independent work time with this editable WIN (What I Need) Choice Board. Perfect for intervention blocks, centers, early finisher activities, or enrichment time, this tool gives students purposeful, structured choices tailored to their needs—while giving you the flexibility to customize it for any subject or grade level. What’s Inclu
Preview of 180 Days of School Countdown with Ten Frames | Pastel Classroom Display

180 Days of School Countdown with Ten Frames | Pastel Classroom Display

Make every school day count with this cheerful 180 Days of School Countdown using ten frames — now fully editable so you can personalize it to match your unique classroom style. This resource turns your daily count into a moment your students will look forward to, while quietly building number sense and showing the magic of place value in action. Designed in soft pastel colors, this display adds a calm pop of color to your classroom and can be easily customized to fit your exact needs. What’
Preview of Partner Match Up Cards | The Perfect Pair | Food Theme

Partner Match Up Cards | The Perfect Pair | Food Theme

Bring some extra joy to your classroom with these Food-Themed Partner Cards — the perfect way to pair up students for any activity!This playful resource takes the guesswork out of partner work by turning it into an exciting game. Students will love searching the room to find their “perfect food pair,” whether it’s peanut butter looking for jelly, milk finding its cookie, or chips finding salsa. It’s a simple yet powerful way to build classroom community, encourage movement, and make learning ev
Preview of Boho Alphabet Posters with Tracing, Handwriting Lines & Picture Words | A–Z

Boho Alphabet Posters with Tracing, Handwriting Lines & Picture Words | A–Z

Boho Alphabet Poster Set – Tracing, Handwriting Lines, and Picture WordsCreate a calm, cohesive, and purposeful classroom display with this boho-themed A–Z alphabet poster set designed to support letter recognition, handwriting development, and vocabulary growth. Each poster features a clean layout, soft neutral tones, and built-in learning supports that go far beyond decor. This set is more than just cute—it’s functional, developmentally appropriate, and teacher-approved. Each poster includes:
Preview of A Year of Classroom Callbacks: Monthly Focus and Engagement Cards

A Year of Classroom Callbacks: Monthly Focus and Engagement Cards

Keep your students engaged, focused, and excited all year long with A Year of Callback Cards! This resource includes 12 whole-group call-and-response cards, one for each month, designed to make transitions, morning meetings, and refocusing moments fun, easy, and interactive. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Ready to Use: Simply print and display the card for the current month—no prep required! Monthly Themes: Each call-and-response phrase is seasonal, relevant, and designed to capture students
Preview of Editable Pastel Bathroom Routine Posters | Clear Step-by-Step Expectations

Editable Pastel Bathroom Routine Posters | Clear Step-by-Step Expectations

Looking to build strong bathroom expectations in your classroom? This pastel visual set has you covered! This resource includes two step-by-step bathroom routine poster sets designed to support independence, reduce interruptions, and create a calm, structured routine students can follow with ease. • The 8-step routine works great for hallway or shared bathrooms. • The 10-step routine is perfect for classrooms that have a bathroom inside the room and choose to include a bathroom door sign a
Preview of Alphabet Posters A–Z | Pastel Rainbow Scalloped Classroom Decor

Alphabet Posters A–Z | Pastel Rainbow Scalloped Classroom Decor

Create a bright and welcoming classroom with these Pastel Scallop Alphabet Posters! This resource includes 26 alphabet posters featuring uppercase and lowercase letters, matching picture cues, and words written on primary writing lines to support early literacy skills.These posters are perfect for word walls, bulletin boards, literacy centers, and year-long classroom displays. The soft rainbow pastel colors and scalloped design add a fun, student-friendly touch while providing an easy-to-referen
Preview of CVC Tap & Write Cards | Phonics Center Activity

CVC Tap & Write Cards | Phonics Center Activity

CVC Tap & Write Cards | Phonics Center Activity Make phonics practice interactive, engaging, and meaningful with these CVC Tap & Write Cards! This hands-on literacy activity helps students segment, blend, read, and write CVC words while strengthening foundational phonics skills. Each card guides students through a step-by-step decoding routine. Students begin by looking at the picture, then tap each sound using the color-coded dots, blend the sounds together to read the word, and finally w
Preview of Retro Bulletin Board Starters | Coming Soon Posters Placeholders Work Display

Retro Bulletin Board Starters | Coming Soon Posters Placeholders Work Display

Groovy Retro Bulletin Board Starters | Coming Soon Work Display PlaceholdersNever stress about an empty bulletin board or bare hallway display again. When old student work comes down and new projects aren't quite finished, these Retro Seasonal Bulletin Board Starters buy you precious time.These low-prep placeholders keep your classroom looking intentional, styled, and beautifully decorated while your students are actively working on their next assignment. Designed with a trendy, groovy retro aes
Preview of Build-a-Snowman Fact Family Craft | Addition & Subtraction

Build-a-Snowman Fact Family Craft | Addition & Subtraction

Bring winter fun into your math block with this Snowman Fact Family Craftivity—the perfect hands-on way for students to practice addition and subtraction using part–part–whole relationships! This engaging winter resource helps students build fact families while creating their own adorable snowman to display. Students fill in the two addition equations on the first body circle, the two subtraction equations on the second body circle, assemble the snowman pieces, and decorate the scarf, hands,
Preview of Helper of the Day Display | Bus Theme Classroom Jobs & Routine Bulletin Board

Helper of the Day Display | Bus Theme Classroom Jobs & Routine Bulletin Board

Helper of the Day Display | Bus Theme Classroom Jobs Routine Bulletin Board DecorMake your classroom routines fun, engaging, and easy to manage with this bus-themed Helper of the Day display! This interactive resource is perfect for building classroom community while giving each student a special role to look forward to. Students will love checking the bus each day to see who the helper is, adding excitement and responsibility to your daily routine. This display works great for morning meetings
Preview of Shape Posters for Classroom | 2D Shapes | Soft Boho Decor

Shape Posters for Classroom | 2D Shapes | Soft Boho Decor

Bring a calm and cohesive look to your classroom with these Soft Boho Shape Posters designed to support early math instruction while enhancing your classroom décor. WHAT’S INCLUDED 9 shape poster colors 15 shape posters Each shape in a soft boho-inspired color palette Clean, easy-to-read layout for young learners FEATURES Shape name clearly displayed at the top of each poster Simple, child-friendly design for easy recognition Subtle shadow effect to make each shape stand out Boho aesthet
Preview of Digraph Posters Pastel Set | Pronunciation + Picture Support

Digraph Posters Pastel Set | Pronunciation + Picture Support

Digraph Pastel Posters | Phonics Posters for K–2 | Word Wall & Literacy Centers Bring phonics to life with these bright and engaging Digraph Pastel Posters! Perfect for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classrooms, this resource helps young readers recognize, decode, and master common digraphs with clear visuals and kid-friendly picture support. This updated set now includes TWO different poster layout designs, giving you the flexibility to match your classroom décor while keeping
Preview of Pastel Alphabet Posters with Decodable Words | A–Z Soft Stripes Decor

Pastel Alphabet Posters with Decodable Words | A–Z Soft Stripes Decor

Bring a soft, calming look to your classroom with these pastel alphabet posters. Designed with gentle stripes and clear visuals, this A–Z set supports early learners while creating a cohesive and inviting classroom environment. Each poster includes uppercase and lowercase letters, letter formation guides, a decodable word, and a matching picture to reinforce letter recognition and letter-sound connections. These features help students build strong foundational literacy skills in a clear and ac
Preview of Hand Signal Classroom Cards | Pastel Classroom Management Tool

Hand Signal Classroom Cards | Pastel Classroom Management Tool

Classroom Hand Signals – Pastel & Inclusive Set (Non-Editable)Bring calm, structure, and consistency to your classroom with these Classroom Hand Signal Cards. This resource is designed to support nonverbal communication so students can express their needs quickly and respectfully without interrupting instruction. Each card includes a clear visual hand signal along with the matching word underneath to support student understanding and independence. The set features six soft pastel colors and a va
Preview of Shape Posters | Ice Cream Theme 2D Shapes | Rainbow Sprinkle Classroom Decor

Shape Posters | Ice Cream Theme 2D Shapes | Rainbow Sprinkle Classroom Decor

Make your math wall extra sweet with these Ice Cream–Themed 2D Shape Posters! Designed with a fun sprinkle background and a rainbow drip top border, these posters are perfect for helping students recognize and name common 2D shapes while adding bright, cheerful decor to your classroom. Each poster includes the shape name clearly labeled, making it a great visual reference for whole group lessons, small groups, and independent work. What’s Included: 15 2D shape posters Ice cream–themed de
Preview of Glued Sounds Posters | Phonics & Sound Wall Display |  Pastel Classroom Decor

Glued Sounds Posters | Phonics & Sound Wall Display | Pastel Classroom Decor

Pastel Glued Sounds Posters | Phonics Sound Wall | Science of Reading Aligned Help your students master glued sounds with these simple, student-friendly pastel classroom posters! These visuals are perfect for supporting phonics instruction and giving students a clear reference when reading and writing words with glued sounds. Glued sounds are letter combinations where the sounds are “stuck together” and cannot easily be separated. These posters help students recognize these patterns as one c
Preview of Parent-Teacher Conference Planning Pages | Editable

Parent-Teacher Conference Planning Pages | Editable

Are you tired of scrambling at the last minute for parent-teacher conferences? Do you wish you had a simple, organized system to keep everything on track? This editable 5-page conference planning pages is your solution! With these pages, you can streamline your conference prep, stay organized, and communicate clearly with families — all while saving time and reducing stress. Everything is editable so you can tailor it to your classroom and your teaching style. What’s Included Glows & Grows
Preview of Magic E Posters | Silent E Phonics | Pastel Teaching Resources

Magic E Posters | Silent E Phonics | Pastel Teaching Resources

Magic E Posters – Silent E Phonics (Pastel Classroom Posters)Help your students master Magic E with this set of five colorful, pastel posters! This resource includes the a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e, and e_e vowel patterns and is perfect for teaching how a silent “e” changes the vowel sound. Use these posters to support reading, spelling, and writing lessons—they’re ready to print and display in your classroom. What’s included: 5 Magic E vowel posters (a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e, e_e) Pastel design for an a
Preview of Absent Folder Covers | Smiley Face Themed Student Work Organization

Absent Folder Covers | Smiley Face Themed Student Work Organization

Smiley Face Themed Absent Folder Covers Keep your classroom organized and your students on track with these Smiley Face Themed Absent Folder Covers. This visual system helps students easily manage missed work while promoting independence and consistency in your classroom routines. What’s Included 6 colorful absent folder cover designs 1 bonus design with a unique letter-style variation (7 total designs) How to Use Print each cover and slide it into the front pocket of a folder. Use these folde
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Welcome to my little corner of TPT! Where Ladybugs Land & Little Minds Grow. Thoughtfully designed classroom resources that make learning meaningful and teaching easier.

Teaching style

My classroom is a blend of curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of controlled chaos! I believe learning should be meaningful and fun, so I strive to make lessons feel more like discoveries than assignments. Whether it’s exploring new topics with hands-on activities, singing our way through tricky concepts, or celebrating small wins with a happy dance, I’m all about creating an environment where kids feel excited to learn. I use a mix of structure and flexibility to meet students where they are—small groups, individualized supports, and lots of encouragement help each child shine in their own way. If students are smiling and learning at the same time, I know I’m doing something right!

Awards & shining teacher moments

As a second year teacher, I’ve already experienced so many rewarding moments—from seeing students light up during lessons to building a classroom community where every child feels valued. One highlight has been creating and sharing teacher-focused Pinterest boards. I’ve curated multiple boards to help other educators find ideas for lesson planning, classroom management, seasonal activities, and more. Even early in my career, it’s been fulfilling to support fellow teachers by sharing creative resources and inspiration online.

My own education history

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. My coursework and student teaching experiences helped me build a strong foundation in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. I am currently a first grade teacher, where I apply these skills daily to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. I'm committed to lifelong learning and continuously reflect on and refine my teaching practice to best meet the needs of all my students.

Additional biographical information

Outside of the classroom, I love creating, organizing, and designing materials that make teaching more effective and enjoyable. I’m always brainstorming ways to bring creativity and clarity to instruction. I truly believe that teaching is both an art and a science, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned—and continue to learn—with fellow educators through this store.