Mind Over Method
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About the store
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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June ELA Bellringers – 4 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Bring end-of-year learning to life with 4 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed for middle school students! These June-themed warm-ups help students review key reading and writing skills, focus on reflection and synthesis, and prepare for middle school success. Each day features engaging passages paired with multiple-choice questions and short writing prompts to reinforce comprehension, confidence, and growth as the school year wraps up. What’s Inside:Each of the
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+8
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
May ELA Bellringers – 4 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Bring end-of-year review to life with 4 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed for middle school students! These May-themed warm-ups help students review key reading and writing skills while practicing test-taking strategies, quick writes, and evidence-based responses. Each day features a short passage paired with multiple-choice questions and brief writing prompts that reinforce comprehension and confidence as the school year wraps up. Themes throughout the month e
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+9
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
April ELA Bellringers – 4 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Bring April learning to life with 4 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed especially for middle school students! These April-themed warm-ups engage students with high-interest topics such as science and nature, space exploration, spring renewal, and Easter themes, while building essential skills in integrating multimedia and data, understanding informational texts, and planning short essays. Each bellringer blends short, accessible passages with multiple-choice q
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+9
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
March ELA Bellringers – 5 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Bring March learning to life with 5 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed especially for middle school students! These March-themed warm-ups engage students with meaningful, seasonal topics such as growth and renewal, environmental issues, text structure, central idea, and paired-text analysis. Each bellringer blends short, accessible passages with multiple-choice questions and evidence-based writing to reinforce comprehension, organization, and analytical thinkin
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+8
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
January ELA Bellringers – 5 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Bring the new year to life with 5 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed for middle school students! These January-themed warm-ups help students refocus after winter break while exploring rich themes of reflection, purpose, civil rights, and the power of words. Each week blends short, engaging passages with multiple-choice and evidence-based writing to strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar in just minutes a day. ✏️ What’s Inside:Each of the 5 weeks inclu
5th - 7th
Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
+7
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
December ELA Bellringers – 4 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Bring winter learning to life with 4 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed for middle school students! These December-themed warm-ups explore tone, mood, figurative language, summarizing, and paraphrasing through stories of Arctic explorers, icy landscapes, folktales, and reflective winter poetry—perfect for keeping students engaged as the semester draws to a close. What’s Inside:Each of the 4 weeks includes 5 days of bellringer practice that combine reading compre
5th - 7th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
+9
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
November ELA Bellringers – 4 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Kick off the heart of the fall season with 4 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed especially for middle school students! These November-themed warm-ups help you reinforce key literacy skills, build consistent routines, and engage students with short, meaningful passages that highlight themes of gratitude, perseverance, and the early American spirit—perfect for the season of thanks and reflection. What’s InsideEach of the 4 weeks includes 5 days of bellringer pra
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.5
+5
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
October ELA Bellringers – 5 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Kick off the heart of the fall season with 5 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed especially for middle school students! These October-themed warm-ups help you reinforce key literacy skills, build consistent routines, and engage students with short, seasonal passages that highlight autumn’s colors, traditions, and transition into winter. 🍂 What’s InsideEach of the 5 weeks includes 5 days of bellringer practice that combine comprehension, vocabulary, and wr
5th - 7th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
+9
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
September ELA Bellringers – 4 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Kick off your school year with 4 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed especially for middle school students! These September-themed warm-ups make it easy to build consistent routines, reinforce key literacy skills, and engage students with short, seasonal passages. Each week includes 5 days of targeted bellringer practice: Main Idea Monday (RL.6.2 / RI.6.2): Short literary & informational passages with multiple-choice questions and an evidence-based response. Tack
5th - 7th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.5
+4
Also included in: Year-Long ELA Bellringer Bundle | Grade 6 | Sept–June
Daily Quick Write
What will I receive?With this product, you will receive 129 quick write slides for the entire year!Each quick write is intended as a short writing response for students. Each slide contains a 10-minute timer to allow for student independence. You can have students write their responses in a notebook or digitally if you send them a copy via Google Classroom. How can I use this in my classroom?bellringerearly finisherformative assessmentsmall groups
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.6.10
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'
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.D.8
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.C.7
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.B.6
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.2
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.B.5
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
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
Phonics Mega Bundle Level 1 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 1. There are a total of 340 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
K - 2nd
Reading, Reading Strategies
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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
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