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Minds that Shine is focused on providing different tools for students to become their best selves while strengthening their academics. After two years in fifth-grade classrooms and one in a sixth-grade math class, it became apparent that students are struggling with their confidence in themselves and their abilities. I have become extremely passionate about the psychology behind learning. I believe strongly that when we learn to love and believe in ourselves, that is when we can unlock our true potential. Follow my store to help your students' minds shine!
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Autumn & Halloween Creative Writing Art Activity - Fall Craft for Bulletin Board
Get your students excited about writing this season with this fun, engaging Fall & Halloween-themed Creative Writing Activity and Craft — perfect for a festive classroom bulletin board! ✍️ What’s Included: 20 Creative Writing Prompts (Fall & Halloween themes, appropriate for grades K-6) Fall/Halloween craft templates Easy-to-follow examples 🍂 Perfect For: Creative writing centers ELA lessons with a seasonal twist Early finishers Halloween party day activities Beautiful classroom
PreK - 8th
Creative Writing, Handwriting, Visual Arts
CCSS
W.3.3
, CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
Winter & Christmas Creative Writing Art Activity - Craft for Bulletin Board
Bring festive creativity into your classroom with this Winter & Christmas & Holiday Creative Writing Art Activity—a fun, low-prep holiday craft that doubles as a meaningful writing assignment and an eye-catching bulletin board display! Students will respond to seasonal writing prompts and then complete an adorable craft topper to showcase their work. The finished pieces make perfect hallway displays, holiday keepsakes, or December writing projects. What’s Included 20 winter & Christmas-themed
K - 8th
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.3.3
, W.3.3a
, W.3.3c
Whole Number Model Drawing for Word Problems | 50 Questions, Answer Key, Poster
Help your students master word problem solving with the Singapore Method of Model Drawing! This resource introduces students to using bar models to visualize and solve math problems with clarity and confidence. Students will learn to draw, label, and analyze bar models to make sense of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division situations. Perfect for small group instruction, independent practice, or math centers. What’s Included: ✅ 50 model drawing practice questions ✅ Step-by-step e
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Order of Operations
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.6
+2
Holiday Bulletin Board Creative Writing Craft Bundle - Autumn, Winter, Spring
Celebrate the seasons all year long with this Holiday Bulletin Board Creative Writing Craft Bundle—featuring engaging, low-prep writing crafts for Autumn, Winter, and Spring! Each set includes themed creative writing prompts paired with adorable craft toppers, giving you instant, display-ready writing activities for every major season. Students get to write, create, and decorate while you enjoy stress-free prep and beautiful bulletin boards that last for weeks. Perfect for whole-group writing
K - 8th
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.3.3
, W.3.3a
, W.3.3b
+1
State Research Presentation - Informational Writing Report Project (PDF/PP)
Help your students become mini-experts on U.S. states with this engaging and educational State Research Project! Designed to build research, informational writing, and presentation skills, this resource is perfect for individual, partner, or small group projects. 📘 What’s Included: State Report Packet (for student) (printing)State Presentation Student template (PowerPoint can be assigned as a Google Slide assignment)State Report Lesson Slides (for teacher) USA Presentation Passport Rubrics (fo
3rd - 6th
U.S. History, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.5.2
, W.6.2
+1
Gratitude Journal & Lesson Slides | SEL Activity | Thanksgiving
Looking for a meaningful way to promote social-emotional learning (SEL) and cultivate a positive classroom culture? This Gratitude Journal and Lesson Slide Bundle is the perfect resource to help students reflect, build empathy, and practice mindfulness — all while strengthening writing skills and self-awareness! What's Included: 1. Gratitude Journal (Editable Printable) 20 days of reflection and gratitude prompts to help with writing blocks 2. Gratitude Lesson Slides (Editable PowerPoint)
3rd - 8th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
CCSS
W.3.1c
FREE Estimation Game Recording Sheet | Pairs with Esti-Mysteries
FREEBIE - Make math time fun and organized with this Esti-Mysteries and Mystery Number Recording Sheet! Perfect for whole-class number talks, math warm-ups, or small group activities; this recording sheet keeps students engaged while reinforcing number sense and reasoning. This product contains recording sheets for kindergarten level, grades 1-2, and grades 3-8. Check out https://stevewyborney.com/ for fun math routines/number talks for your classroom to go along with this resource. RECOMMENDE
K - 8th
Numbers
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+4
State Research Presentation - Informational Writing Report Project (google)
Help your students become mini-experts on U.S. states with this engaging and educational State Research Project! Designed to build research, informational writing, and presentation skills, this resource is perfect for individual, partner, or small group projects. 📘 What’s Included: State Report Packet (for student) (Google Slide - printing) State Presentation Student template (Google Slide)State Report Lesson Slides (for teacher) (Google Slide)USA Presentation Passport Rubrics (for student
3rd - 6th
Social Studies, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.5.2
, W.5.2a
+14
Editable Scoot Activity Template | Easy Prep Classroom Movement Game
Bring movement and engagement to your classroom with this editable Scoot Activity Template! Perfect for any subject or grade level, this template helps you create interactive review games that get students up, moving, and learning. Simply add your own questions, print the cards, and you’re ready to play! Students rotate from desk to desk (or station to station) to solve problems, answer questions, or review key concepts. This resource includes: ✅ Editable Scoot activity cards (PowerPoint/Goog
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Not Subject Specific
Editable Behavior Tracker - Simple - Smileys
Looking for an easy, visual way to track student behavior, participation, or daily progress? This Simple, Editable Smiley Face Tracker is perfect for classrooms of all ages! 🌟 Why You’ll Love It: Visual & Student-Friendly – Kids instantly understand the smiley face system! Fully Editable – Customize text, colors, and categories to fit your classroom needs. Versatile Use – Perfect for: Daily behavior tracking Goal setting Check-ins Morning routines Parent communication 📌 Ideas
K - 9th
Social Emotional Learning
Spring & Easter Creative Writing Art Activity - Easter Craft for Bulletin Board
Spring has sprung upon us and Easter is coming up soon! Are you looking for a fun activity to get your students' creative brains working? Look no further! This is an excellent resource to help your students improve their creative writing skills while integrating visual arts. It is great to decorate your bulletin boards and hallways and give students a break from state testing. It includes:Four springtime designs for students to decorate and customize (hand-drawn and designed by myself) Two diffe
K - 6th
Creative Writing, Handwriting, Visual Arts
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
Fact Family Homework page
Help your students build a strong foundation in addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division) with this Fact Family WorksheetThis easy-to-use resource helps students understand how numbers are related within a fact family. Perfect for math centers, small group instruction, homework, or independent practice.
3rd - 8th
Math
CCSS
MP2
, MP4
, MP7
Math Fact Models
This simple and clear math fact model worksheet helps students practice building and understanding fact families using visual models. Designed to strengthen number sense and basic math fluency, this page is perfect for early learners or quick skill review!
3rd - 8th
Math
CCSS
MP4
, MP7
, MP8
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Experience
Minds that Shine is focused on providing different tools for students to become their best selves while strengthening their academics. After two years in fifth-grade classrooms and one in a sixth-grade math class, it became apparent that students are struggling with their confidence in themselves and their abilities. I have become extremely passionate about the psychology behind learning. I believe strongly that when we learn to love and believe in ourselves, that is when we can unlock our true potential. Follow my store to help your students' minds shine!
Teaching style
Whoever is doing the work in the classroom is the one learning. In my classroom, there is so much hands-on work, peer discussion, and exploration that the students are doing. Every student needs to be given an opportunity to engage, respond, and participate in order for learning to happen.
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