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Hi, I’m Alysa — the creator behind Mind Over Method (formerly Teachin’ with Flair). I’ve spent years designing thoughtful, classroom-tested resources across grades K–12, with a strong focus on ELA and math instruction. Lately, I’ve been diving deep into RACES writing support for grades 6–12, helping students build confidence, structure, and depth in their written responses. Whether you’re looking for high-quality prompts, differentiated practice, or clear writing scaffolds, I’ve got you covered. My goal is simple: to create resources that challenge thinking, support growth, and make teaching just a little easier. Thanks for stopping by, I’m so glad you’re here!
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Preview of Creative Writing Halloween Prompts

Creative Writing Halloween Prompts

What do you get?With this product, you will receive 20 pages which include 4 Halloween creative writing prompts. I have also included a blank set (5 pages) for you or your students to add their own images. Each writing prompt is designed to be completed within 5 days (brainstorm, draft, revise & edit, peer review, final draft). Please review the preview so you will see what you will receive with this product. Please send me any questions via the Q & A tab. When you purchase this resource, you'
Preview of 3.OA.D8 Interactive Game Slides

3.OA.D8 Interactive Game Slides

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 15 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.D8 (Solve Using the 4 Operations). Students will "play" this interactive game to help Clara find her toothpaste and toothbrush before her dentist appointment. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the math problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificate
Preview of 3.OA.C7 Interactive Game Slides

3.OA.C7 Interactive Game Slides

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 20 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.C7 (Multiplication and Division Fluency). Students will "play" this interactive game to help Gio find 2 gumballs. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the math problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificate of completion for the 3.OA.C7 standard. When
Preview of 3.OA.B6 Interactive Game Slides

3.OA.B6 Interactive Game Slides

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 15 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.B6 (Division relating to Multiplication). Students will "play" this interactive game to help Camila find her missing cake and balloons. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the math problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificate of completion for the 3
Preview of 3.OA.A4 Interactive Game Slides

3.OA.A4 Interactive Game Slides

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 20 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.A4 (Unknown Numbers with Multiplication and Division). Students will "play" this interactive game to help Jamal find his two missing dogs. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the math problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificate of completion for th
Preview of 3.OA.A2 Interactive Game Slides

3.OA.A2 Interactive Game Slides

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 15 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.A2 (Division). Students will "play" this interactive game to help Sirra catch her last two fish. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the math problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificate of completion for the 3.OA.A2 standard. When you purchase this
Preview of 3.OA.A1 Interactive Game Slides

3.OA.A1 Interactive Game Slides

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 15 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.A1 (Multiplication). Students will "play" this interactive game to help Noah score his last two baskets. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the math problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificate of completion for the 3.OA.A1 standard. When you purch
Preview of 3.OA.B5 Interactive Game Slides

3.OA.B5 Interactive Game Slides

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 20 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.B5 (Distributive, Associative, Commutative Properties). Students will "play" this interactive game to find the last two apples on Larissa's apple picking trip. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the math problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificat
Preview of 3.OA.A3 Interactive Game Slides FREEBIE

3.OA.A3 Interactive Game Slides FREEBIE

What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 15 interactive game slides to support the third-grade standard 3.OA.A3 (Multiplication and Division Word Problems). Students will "play" this interactive game to find the missing keys to Sally's ice cream shop. In order to "win" the game, students must answer all of the word problems correctly. This Google Slides game self-corrects for independent play! When they reach the end of the slides, they will receive a certificate of completion
Preview of Phonics Mega Bundle Level 2 Units 1-17

Phonics Mega Bundle Level 2 Units 1-17

What's included?I have included 1 practice page (word work) for each lesson taught in Units 1-17 for Fundations Level 2. There are a total of 310 practice pages (both digital and paper-based). This product contains BOTH the PDF and digital versions. The paper-based would best be suited for a teacher printing the materials. The digital version would be best used for classrooms with 1:1 devices. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to you
Preview of Phonics Mega Bundle Level 3 Units 1-14

Phonics Mega Bundle Level 3 Units 1-14

What's included?I have included 1 practice page (word work) for each lesson taught in Units 1-14 for Fundations Level 3. There are a total of 160 practice pages. This product contains BOTH the PDF and digital versions. The paper-based would best be suited for a teacher printing the materials. The digital version would be best used for classrooms with 1:1 devices. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 160 slides f
Preview of Digital Phonics Level 2 Unit 6

Digital Phonics Level 2 Unit 6

What's included?With this product, you will receive 12 digital prep free practice slides to support the Level 2 Unit 6 Fundations program. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 10 slides for your students to complete (1 for each day) • Slides will include 12 unit words to practice reading, building, and typing. • 2 Bonus slides to have students practice additional unit words. What skills are addressed• Tap out unit
Preview of Digital Phonics Level 2 Unit 5

Digital Phonics Level 2 Unit 5

What's included?With this product, you will receive 12 digital prep free practice slides to support the Level 2 Unit 5 Fundations program. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 10 slides for your students to complete (1 for each day) • Slides will include 12 unit words to practice reading, building, and typing. • 2 Bonus slides to have students practice additional unit words. What skills are addressed• Tap out unit
Preview of 3rd Grade Sight Words

3rd Grade Sight Words

What's included?With this product, you will receive 41 digital prep free practice slides to support the Dolch SIght Word List for 3rd Grade. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 41 slides for your students to complete (1 for each day) • Slides will include 41 sight words to practice reading, building, and typing. What skills are addressed• Read 3rd-grade words • Build 3rd-grade words •Type out 3rd-grade words Sight
Preview of 2nd Grade Sight Words

2nd Grade Sight Words

What's included?With this product, you will receive 46 digital prep free practice slides to support the Dolch SIght Word List for 2nd Grade. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 46 slides for your students to complete (1 for each day) • Slides will include 46 sight words to practice reading, building, and typing. What skills are addressed• Read 2nd-grade words • Build 2nd-grade words •Type out 2nd-grade words Sight
Preview of 1st Grade Sight Words

1st Grade Sight Words

What's included?With this product, you will receive 41 digital prep free practice slides to support the Dolch SIght Word List for 1st Grade. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 41 slides for your students to complete (1 for each day) • Slides will include 41 sight words to practice reading, building, and typing. What skills are addressed• Read 1st-grade words • Build 1st-grade words •Type out 1st-grade words Sight
Preview of Primer Sight Words

Primer Sight Words

What's included?With this product, you will receive 52 digital prep free practice slides to support the Dolch SIght Word List for Primer. When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 52 slides for your students to complete (1 for each day) • Slides will include 52 sight words to practice reading, building, and typing. What skills are addressed• Read primer words • Build primer words •Type out primer words Sight Words Used
Preview of Grade 1 Digital Comprehension Month 2

Grade 1 Digital Comprehension Month 2

What do you get? With this product, you will receive access to 4 digital passages adapted from Dibels Fluency to practice comprehension. Each day students will be prompted to reread the passage and answer a question based on the text. Answers will be picked by choosing the correct picture. All passages range from 100-120 words and are written for 1st grade.*Each passage will have the option for audio to be accessed on the slide for struggling readers. The first two weeks will also have the au
Preview of Digital Phonics Bundle Level 3 Units 1-14

Digital Phonics Bundle Level 3 Units 1-14

What's included?With this product, you will receive 160 digital practice slides to support the Level 3 Units 1-14 Fundations program. Be sure to check out my other units as well as my paper-based matching products! When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 160 slides for your students to complete (1 for each lesson taught in units 1-14) What skills are addressed• Tap out unit words and nonsense words • Write a sentence
Preview of Digital Phonics Level 3 Unit 14

Digital Phonics Level 3 Unit 14

What's included?With this product, you will receive 10 digital practice slides to support the Level 3 Unit 14 Fundations program. Be sure to check out my other units as well as my paper-based matching products! When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• Easy accessibility of the Google Slides™ file to your Google Drive • 10 slides for your students to complete (1 for each lesson taught in the unit) What skills are addressed• Tap out unit words • Write a sentence including 1 unit word • Re
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About the store

Experience

Hi, I’m Alysa — the creator behind Mind Over Method (formerly Teachin’ with Flair). I’ve spent years designing thoughtful, classroom-tested resources across grades K–12, with a strong focus on ELA and math instruction. Lately, I’ve been diving deep into RACES writing support for grades 6–12, helping students build confidence, structure, and depth in their written responses. Whether you’re looking for high-quality prompts, differentiated practice, or clear writing scaffolds, I’ve got you covered. My goal is simple: to create resources that challenge thinking, support growth, and make teaching just a little easier. Thanks for stopping by, I’m so glad you’re here!

Teaching style

My classroom approach is always student-centered. I believe that every learner brings unique strengths, needs, and perspectives to the table, and it's my job to meet them where they are. Whether I’m differentiating instruction, scaffolding complex skills, or building in moments for choice and reflection, my goal is to create an environment where all students feel supported, challenged, and seen. I design my resources with that same mindset: flexible, accessible, and built to help students grow with confidence.

My own education history

Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education (Grades 1–6) Special Education Certification – Grades K–8 Master’s Degree – TESOL (PK–12) Computer Science Certification – Grades K–8 Dyslexia Certification – Specialized training in structured literacy and intervention strategies