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
February ELA Bellringers – 4 Weeks of Daily Reading & Writing Practice
Bring February learning to life with 4 full weeks of no-prep, standards-aligned ELA bellringers designed especially for middle school students! These February-themed warm-ups engage students with meaningful topics such as innovators, inventions, persuasive techniques, cause and effect, argument structure, Presidents’ Day, and Valentine’s Day themes. Each bellringer blends short, accessible passages with multiple-choice questions and evidence-based writing to reinforce comprehension, vocabular
6th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.4
+9
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
Thanksgiving Themed RACES Response Passages | 6th-8th Grade Differentiated
What Will I Receive? With this resource, you’ll get 5 Thanksgiving-themed RACES constructed response prompts, each written at three different reading levels to support 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. These differentiated passages allow you to meet the diverse needs of all learners in your classroom. Students can complete their responses on paper or digitally via Google Classroom for flexible use. Included in this resource: 5 Thanksgiving-themed writing prompts written at 6th, 7th, and 8th gra
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.9
, CCRA.W.10
Halloween Themed RACES Response Passages | 6th-8th Grade Differentiated
What Will I Receive? With this resource, you’ll get 5 Halloween-themed RACES constructed response prompts, each written at three different reading levels to support 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. These differentiated passages allow you to meet the diverse needs of all learners in your classroom. Students can complete their responses on paper or digitally via Google Classroom for flexible use. 🕸️ Included in this resource: 5 Halloween-themed writing prompts written at 6th, 7th, and 8th gra
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.9
+1
Winter Themed RACES Response Passages | 6th-8th Grade Differentiated
What Will I Receive?With this resource, you’ll get 5 winter-themed RACES constructed response prompts, each written at three different reading levels to support 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. These differentiated passages allow you to meet the diverse needs of all learners in your classroom. Students can complete their responses on paper or digitally via Google Classroom for flexible use. Included in this resource: 5 winter-themed writing prompts written at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading l
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.9
+1
Fall Themed RACES Response Passages | 6th-8th Grade Differentiated
What Will I Receive?With this resource, you’ll get 5 fall-themed RACES constructed response prompts, each written at three different reading levels to support 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. These differentiated passages allow you to meet the diverse needs of all learners in your classroom. Students can complete their responses on paper or digitally via Google Classroom for flexible use. Included in this resource:5 fall-themed writing prompts written at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading levels
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.9
+1
Spring Themed RACES Response Passages | 6th-8th Grade Differentiated
What Will I Receive?With this resource, you’ll get 5 spring-themed RACES constructed response prompts, each written at three different reading levels to support 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. These differentiated passages allow you to meet the diverse needs of all learners in your classroom. Students can complete their responses on paper or digitally via Google Classroom for flexible use. Included in this resource:5 spring-themed writing prompts written at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading le
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+3
Summer Themed RACES Response Passages | 6th-8th Grade Differentiated
What Will I Receive?With this resource, you’ll get 5 summer-themed RACES constructed response prompts, each written at three different reading levels to support 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. These differentiated passages allow you to meet the diverse needs of all learners in your classroom. Students can complete their responses on paper or digitally via Google Classroom for flexible use. Included in this resource:5 summer-themed writing prompts written at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading le
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+3
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
Grades 1-6 Digital Fluency Bundle Months 1- 5
What do you get?With this product, you will receive access to 124 digital fluency passages adapted from Dibels Fluency to practice increasing speed for 5 days (1 optional). Students will have a digital timer on each slide as well as a goal-setting area. If students are confused, I have created a screencastify video to model an example of Day 1 with them. All passages range from 100-250 words and are written for grades 1-6.When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• 20 Digital fluency pass
1st - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+17
Grade 6 Digital Fluency Bundle Months 1-5
What do you get?With this product, you will receive access to 20 digital fluency passages adapted from Dibels Fluency to practice increasing speed for 5 days (1 optional). Students will have a digital timer on each slide as well as a goal-setting area. If students are confused, I have created a screencastify video to model an example of Day 1 with them. All passages range from 160-250 words and are written for 6th grade.When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• 20 Digital fluency passag
6th - 8th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Grade 6 Digital Fluency Month 5
What do you get?With this product, you will receive 4 digital fluency passages adapted from Dibels Fluency to practice increasing speed for 5 days (1 optional). Students will have a digital timer on each slide as well as a goal setting area. If students are confused, I have created a screencastify video to model an example of Day 1 with them. All passages range from 151-167 words and are written for 6th grade.When you purchase this resource, you'll receive:• 4 Digital fluency passages (1 passag
6th - 8th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Grade 6 Digital Fluency Bundle Months 1-5
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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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