McManus Materials
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Henderson, Tennessee, United States
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With over 25 years of experience in education, I’m passionate about improving teaching and learning through high-quality, easy-to-use resources. I create primary and supplemental materials designed to help students build essential skills, deepen understanding, and master content with confidence. My goal is to support teachers with tools that make instruction effective, engaging, and meaningful for every learner.
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31 Articles of the Week U.S. History 1850-Present Mega Pack
Bring literacy and social studies together with this full-year Articles of the Week bundle! These articles are perfect for bell ringers, literacy centers, or weekly routines, helping students strengthen reading comprehension, evidence-based writing, and grammar skills—all while learning key moments in U.S. history. Each article is aligned with Tennessee 5th Grade TN Ready Social Studies Standards and integrates literacy practice directly into your content instruction. 💡What’s Included Thi
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Grammar, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.4
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The First Great Awakening Scaffolded Close Read
Looking for social studies texts that integrate literacy strategies to help students truly comprehend complex content? This resource focuses on the First Great Awakening and two of its most influential leaders, Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield—aligned with Tennessee Social Studies Standard 8.11. Each close read begins with clear directions to help students engage deeply with the text: Number the paragraphs for easy reference. Annotate while reading using thinking marks, margin notes
7th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Social Studies
Also included in: 22 Scaffolded Close Reads: U.S. History - Bundle
TCAP Writing Prep: Writing Prompt Practice for 4th & 5th Graders
Help your students master one of the toughest TCAP skills — understanding exactly what the prompt is asking!This slide deck includes 55 thoughtfully designed writing prompts for students to analyze, unpack, and break down before writing. Each prompt features a guided question slide to walk students through identifying the task, audience, and purpose — ensuring they’re fully prepared before putting pencil to paper. Students will encounter prompts aligned to narrative, explanatory/information
4th - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
U.S. History Mega-Review: Interactive Doodle Notes Slide Deck for Middle School
Ditch the boring test prep packets! Transform your end-of-year review into an engaging, visual journey through American History. This massive interactive slide deck is designed to help students synthesize a full year of learning using the power of Dual Coding and the Picture Superiority Effect.Instead of passive listening, students grab their colors and "map history" on blank paper, creating visual analogies and memory triggers that actually stick. This is perfect for a 2-3 week review before
7th - 8th
U.S. History
U.S. History Review: Ultimate Doodle Note Slide Deck for High School
Are your students burnt out on standard test prep? Transform your end-of-the-year review from a "sit and get" lecture into a high-engagement, visual masterclass. This comprehensive slide deck is designed specifically to accompany Doodle Notes, leveraging brain science to help students retain massive amounts of US History content for the EOC or STAAR exam. Why Doodle Notes for EOC Review?Research shows that Dual Coding (combining text with images) activates multiple neural pathways. This slide
9th - 12th
U.S. History
The Ultimate Western Civilization Review - TN 7th Grade SS Standards!
Are you looking for a way to turn a massive year of history into a cohesive, high-energy review? This Interactive Lecture & Graphic Organizer Set is designed to help students connect the dots between the world’s most influential civilizations by comparing Geography, Religion, Achievements, People, and Government. This isn't just a slide deck; it's a "Visual Field Guide" that treats history like a game board, showing students how mountains, rivers, and trade routes dictated the rise and fall o
7th - 8th
Ancient History, World History
Year-Long 675 Slides: Ancient Civilizations Bundle!!!
People, Events, and Places of the Ancient Civilizations24 Weeks | 675 Slides | Aligned to Tennessee Social Studies StandardsThis comprehensive Google Slides curriculum is fully aligned with Gallopade’s Tennessee 6th Grade Social Studies curriculum, but would work with supplementing any curriculum. Using these resources, with successful teacher moves, will help your students be successful on state testing! Teachers who have implemented this resource have seen impressive results, achieving an av
5th - 8th
Ancient History
Grade 8 Science Doodle Note Slide Deck | Savvas Aligned | TN Standards
Transform your science instruction with this comprehensive Doodle Note Slide Deck, specifically designed to align with the Grade 8 Savvas Curriculum and Tennessee Academic Standards for Science. This is not your average Google slide deck. It is a research-based, interactive tool designed to boost student engagement and retention through visual note-taking and collaborative discussion. Why Teachers Love This ResourceThis slide deck is incredibly versatile and fits seamlessly into any part of y
8th
General Science
Engage Your 6th Graders with Doodle Notes! | Science Review Bundle
Transform your science lessons from passive listening into an active, creative experience! This Doodle Note Slide Deck is specifically designed for 6th-grade science standards, covering everything from the physics of energy to the complexities of human impact on Earth. Using the power of Dual Coding Theory, these slides help students build mental connections by combining text with visual cues, sketches, and color-coding. This method is proven to increase focus, improve long-term memory, and—be
6th - 7th
General Science
TCAP Writing Prep: Writing Prompt Practice for 3rd Graders
Help your students master one of the toughest TCAP skills — understanding exactly what the prompt is asking!This slide deck includes 55 thoughtfully designed writing prompts for students to analyze, unpack, and break down before writing. Each prompt features a guided question slide to walk students through identifying the task, audience, and purpose — ensuring they’re fully prepared before putting pencil to paper. Students will encounter prompts aligned to narrative, explanatory/information
3rd
Writing, Writing-Essays
People, Events, and Places: Middle Ages to the Exploration of the America Bundle
People, Events, and Places: A Year-Long U.S. History Curriculum25Weeks | 668 Slides | Aligned to Tennessee Social Studies StandardsThis comprehensive Google Slides curriculum is fully aligned with Gallopade’s Tennessee 7th Grade Social Studies curriculum, but would work with supplementing any curriculum. Using these resources, with successful teacher moves, will help your students be successful on state testing! Teachers who have implemented this resource have seen impressive results, achievin
6th - 9th
World History
People, Events, and Places: A Year-Long 826 Slide U.S. History Bundle
People, Events, and Places: A Year-Long U.S. History Curriculum29Weeks | 826 Slides | Aligned to Tennessee Social Studies StandardsThis comprehensive Google Slides curriculum is fully aligned with Gallopade’s Tennessee 8th Grade Social Studies curriculum, but would work with supplementing any curriculum. Using these resources, with successful teacher moves, will help your students be successful on state testing! Teachers who have implemented this resource have seen impressive results, achievin
8th - 10th
U.S. History
U.S. History, Prior to 1850, Articles of the Week Mega Bundle Pack
Looking for meaningful, standards-aligned bell ringers that strengthen literacy skills and integrate social studies content? This Articles of the Week Bundle Pack provides 13 engaging informational texts that help students practice using evidence, summarizing, writing short responses, and editing for grammar — all while learning U.S. history content aligned to TN Ready Social Studies Standards. Each article is designed to build comprehension, writing fluency, and content knowledge through con
4th - 5th
Close Reading, Informational Text, U.S. History
Ancient Civilizations Review: Doodle Notes & Guided Slide Deck
Transform your end-of-year review from "boring" to "brain-friendly!" Want to see what you will get before you buy? Take a peek at the slides for Ancient India! This comprehensive 6th Grade Social Studies Slide Deck is designed to guide students through a visual review of early human history and ancient civilizations. Using the power of Dual Coding, students will sketch, color-code, and fill in key details as they build a "Visual Explorer’s Guide" to the ancient world. Whether you are preppin
6th - 7th
Ancient History
7-9 Grade Reading Skills Mega Pack Deal!
Looking for a great deal?! This Mega Pack bundles 10 high-interest, literacy-rich resources designed to engage your students and strengthen key reading and writing skills — all while mimicking the rigor and format of state testing. Each product includes: ✅ High-interest informational or paired texts ✅ Comprehension checks and multiple-choice reading skills questions ✅ Summary and short-response writing ✅ Opportunities for extended essay responses ✅ Scaffolded support to reach all learners
7th - 9th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
Savvas Grade 8 Science – Topic 4 Complete Resource Bundle
Bring Savvas Grade 8 Science Topic 4, Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves, to life with this ready-to-use, interactive slide deck and comprehensive student resource pack — perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning! This bundle is designed to align directly with the Savvas curriculum and includes everything you need to engage students, support all learners, and assess understanding with ease. 🧠 Interactive Teaching Slides Complete Google Slides deck aligne
8th
General Science
TCAP Writing Prep: Writing Prompt Practice for 6th-8th Graders
Help your students master one of the toughest TCAP skills — understanding exactly what the prompt is asking!This slide deck includes 55 thoughtfully designed writing prompts for students to analyze, unpack, and break down before writing. Each prompt features a guided question slide to walk students through identifying the task, audience, and purpose — ensuring they’re fully prepared before putting pencil to paper. Students will encounter prompts aligned to narrative, explanatory/informatio
6th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays
Savvas Grade 6 Science – Topic 4 Complete Resource Bundle
Bring Savvas Grade 6 Science Topic 4, Earth’s Hydrosphere & Atmosphere, to life with this ready-to-use, interactive slide deck and comprehensive student resource pack — perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning! This bundle is designed to align directly with the Savvas curriculum and includes everything you need to engage students, support all learners, and assess understanding with ease. 💡 What’s Included: 🧠 Interactive Teaching Slides Complete Google Slid
6th
Earth Sciences, General Science
Praxis P.E. 5091: NotebookLM Study Suite - Content & Student Growth/Development
The Praxis 5091: Physical Education Content Knowledge is widely considered one of the most challenging Praxis for prospective educators! This resource is laser-focused on one specific, critical category: Content Knowledge and Student Growth & Development. This category alone accounts for 30% of your overall Praxis score. Mastering this section isn't just helpful—it’s the foundation of a passing grade. The Goal: To help you achieve total mastery of Content Knowledge and Student Growth & Deve
Higher Education
Physical Education
Savvas Grade 6 Science – Topic 5 Complete Resource Bundle
Bring Savvas Grade 6 Science Topic 5, Earth’s Climates, to life with this ready-to-use, interactive slide deck and comprehensive student resource pack — perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning! This bundle is designed to align directly with the Savvas curriculum and includes everything you need to engage students, support all learners, and assess understanding with ease. 💡 What’s Included: 🧠 Interactive Teaching Slides Complete Google Slides deck aligned
6th
Earth Sciences, General Science
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About the store
Experience
With over 25 years of experience in education, I’m passionate about improving teaching and learning through high-quality, easy-to-use resources. I create primary and supplemental materials designed to help students build essential skills, deepen understanding, and master content with confidence. My goal is to support teachers with tools that make instruction effective, engaging, and meaningful for every learner.
Teaching style
I believe students learn best by doing. In every subject, my goal is to keep students actively engaged—reading, writing, thinking, creating, and problem-solving. I design lessons that prioritize hands-on learning and meaningful practice so students spend most of their time doing the work of learning, not just watching it happen.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2017 West Grand Division Tennessee Teacher of the Year
2016-2017 SCORE EdFellow
2019, 2020, 2021 Summit Learning Curriculum Fellow
My own education history
Bachelors in Elementary Education 1-8
Masters of Education in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
Special Education Endorsement
Additional biographical information
Christy McManus is a District Instructional Specialist in the Hickman County School District in Tennessee. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education and M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership with an emphasis in Reading from the University of Memphis.
With over 25 years of experience in education, Christy has successfully turned around multiple schools by strengthening instructional practices, building teacher capacity, and aligning curriculum to high standards. She holds certifications in Elementary Education (1–8) and Special Education, and is passionate about creating high-quality, practical resources that help teachers engage students and accelerate learning across all subjects.
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