With 26 years of teaching experience from elementary to high school, I've used a touch of pixie dust on every child's learning journey, creating a JOYFUL classroom where both students and teachers can fly high.
Brighten Up Your Library with 50 Student-Friendly Dewey Decimal Signs!I was on the hunt for BIG, colorful, and student-friendly Dewey signs to help my students easily find their favorite sections – but guess what? I couldn’t find exactly what I needed, so I decided to create my own! And WOW – what a difference! As soon as these vibrant signs went up (check out the thumbnail for a sneak peek), the nonfiction section started drawing tons of attention. Suddenly, books were flying off the shelves!
Brighten up your library with our 45 Colorful Student-Friendly Dewey Decimal Signs! These vibrant and engaging signs make it easy for young readers to navigate your library while adding a pop of color to your space. Each sign features bold, easy-to-read text, playful images, and grade-appropriate language to help students understand where to find their favorite books. Signs come in two different sizes - 4.4x11 & 2.5x6.
Transform your classroom library into an organized, engaging, and student-friendly space with the 300 Topics and Genres Labels with Matching Book Stickers (Matching Bulletin Board Kit available!) Say goodbye to messy bookshelves and wasted time searching for the right book—these vibrant, easy-to-read labels make it effortless for students to find, return, and fall in love with their favorite books. The matching book stickers keep your library system foolproof, while the available coordinating b
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Transform your classroom library into an organized, engaging, and student-friendly space with the 240 Popular Series Labels with Matching Book Stickers (Matching Bulletin Board Kit available!) Say goodbye to messy bookshelves and wasted time searching for the right book—these vibrant, easy-to-read labels make it effortless for students to find, return, and fall in love with their favorite series. The matching book stickers keep your library system foolproof, while the coordinating bulletin boa
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Literature, Reading
45 STUDENT-FRIENDLY DEWEY DECIMAL SIGNS I began shopping for BIG, colorful, student-friendly Dewey signs to help guide students to the sections they were interested in, but I did not find the signage we needed. So, I created this set! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! As soon as this signage was up (see thumbnail for picture), the nonfiction section began to draw attention and books started flying off the shelves. I love followers! Get the inside scoop on all store discounts, free product
Books and Reading: Collection 1 Lessons & Activities 1. Library/Reading Rules 2. Book Care 3. Pattern Books 4. Read and Build 5. Print Concepts (book) 6. Print Concepts (eBook) 7. Choosing Books 8. Parts of a Book Included in this lesson bundle: 1. EDITABLE Library Policies parent letter 2. EDITABLE Library Policies staff letter 3. Eight scripted lessons that are in alignment with Common Core Reading, AASL Standards, and ISTE Standards 4. Lessons are driven by essential questions. Es
Give your classroom library a fresh, student-friendly upgrade with the 300 Favorite Author Labels and Matching Book Stickers. These colorful, easy-to-read labels make it simple for students to find, return, and connect with books by the authors they love, no more messy shelves or lost reading time. The matching stickers keep your system organized and foolproof. With over 50 well-known authors featured, your students will feel inspired and confident as they explore books and take ownership of t
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Books and Reading: Collection 2 Lessons & Activities 1. What is Fiction? 2. What is Nonfiction? 3. Fiction vs Nonfiction 4. Navigating Fiction 5. What is a Fairy Tale? 6. Words & Pictures 8. Retelling 16.Comparing Included in this lesson bundle: 1. Eight scripted lessons that are in alignment with Common Core Reading, AASL Standards, and ISTE Standards 2. Lessons are driven by essential questions. Essential Question posters and lesson badges (EDITABLE lesson badges) are included. 3. Pig the
Lessons: 1. Library Rules 2. Book Care 3. Concept Books 4. Read and Build 5. Using Reading Voices 6. Character Feelings and Traits 7. Book Selection 8. Character Analysis Included in this lesson bundle: 1. EDITABLE Library Policies parent letter 2. EDITABLE Library Policies staff letter 3. Eight scripted lessons that are in alignment with Common Core Reading, AASL Standards, and ISTE Standards 4. Lessons are driven by essential questions. Essential Question posters and lesson badge
Give your DEWEY library a fresh, functional makeover with your choice of 360 labels, all designed to create an organized, inviting, and student-friendly space. Say farewell to cluttered shelves and time-consuming book hunts; these bold, easy-to-read labels help students quickly locate and return books with confidence. Watch as your readers become more independent, engaged, and excited to explore new titles. It’s the simple, game-changing library system you never knew you needed, now available in
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Lessons: 1. Library Rules 2. Reading Incentive Program 3. Learning through Reading 4. Read and Build 5. Navigating Nonfiction 6. Nonfiction Note-Taking ( 7. Nonfiction Retelling 8. Key Words and Illustrations Included in this lesson bundle: 1. EDITABLE Library Policies parent letter 2. EDITABLE Library Policies staff letter 3. Eight scripted lessons that are in alignment with Common Core Reading, AASL Standards, and ISTE Standards 4. Lessons are driven by essential questions. Essen
Transform your classroom library into a clean, welcoming, and student-focused space with this all-in-one label bundle, complete with Matching Book Stickers. Say goodbye to disorganized shelves and wasted time—these bold, easy-to-read labels help students quickly find and return books on their own. The matching stickers keep everything seamless and intuitive, making your library system both effective and easy to maintain. Empower your students to take charge of their reading with confidence—this
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Turn your classroom library into a tidy, inviting, and student-centered space with the 240 Letters and Numbers Labels paired with Matching Book Stickers. No more chaotic shelves or lost time—these bright, easy-to-read labels make it simple for students to find and return books independently. The coordinating book stickers ensure your system stays clear and foolproof. Your readers will feel confident, engaged, and in control of their reading journey—this is the classroom library solution you didn
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Print-and-Go!! These 20 GENRE POSTERS can be printed in sizes 11x8.5 and 5x3.6. Each poster has been crafted with a fun, colorful background, and concise and clear genre descriptions. Clip art choices reflect age appropriateness, and enhance the understanding of the genre. These posers cannot be modified. I’ve also included blank templates so that you can customize and grow your collection without additional cost. These templates will allow you to add text and images. I used two fonts to create
Many of us found ourselves in the same position when we faced the task of moving our library media centers to distance learning platforms overnight. I spent days creating a Schoology page that would continue to celebrate the love for books and reading, keep my staff and students connected, and provide one place for all of our resources. I’ve since created a more generic Schoology course that YOU can copy and use in just minutes as YOUR LMC Schoology page. If you are a Schoology genious, grab
POPULAR SERIES LABELS and BOOK STICKERSTransform your classroom library into an organized, engaging, and student-friendly space with the 240 Popular Series Labels with Matching Book Stickers and Bulletin Board Set! Say goodbye to messy bookshelves and wasted time searching for the right book—these vibrant, easy-to-read labels make it effortless for students to find, return, and fall in love with their favorite series. The matching book stickers keep your library system foolproof, while the coor
Enjoy these 26 display signs that come in two sizes (11x8.5 and 5.5x4.2). Create displays that are sure to incite and motivate reading in your library (for students too young for dewey) and classroom. Included: *26 nonfiction signs WITH the letters *26 nonfiction signs WITHOUT the letters *26 EDITABLE templates (YAY!!!!!) Classroom Library:Grab and go with this collection in your classroom! Simply mark the books with the ABC letter they coordinate with for fast (and student-friendly) organizat
Enjoy these 20 display signs that come in two sizes (11x8.5 and 5.5x4.2). Create displays that are sure to incite and motivate reading in your library (for students too young for dewey) and classroom. Included are display signs for: Back to School Apples Fire Safety Fall Halloween ABC Books Thanksgiving Winter December Holidays Arctic Animals February Holidays (Valentine's Day, Ground Hog's Day, President's Day) Dr. Seuss Spring Camping Summer Space Easter Pets Under the Sea Weather
Just like the Very Hungry Caterpillar munches his way through a week of tasty treats, students can "chomp" their way through stories by identifying patterns! By spotting sequences in a story, students boost their reading fluency and comprehension. Predicting what might happen next becomes second nature – just like guessing what the caterpillar will gobble up tomorrow! Working together to find these patterns creates a reading community where students share their ideas, support each other’s thinki
Get ready to turn your classroom into a reading wonderland with this vibrant Book Series Bulletin Board! It's not just decor—it’s a magical invitation for your students to dive into one book after another. Featuring popular series that kids already love (and some new ones they'll be dying to try), this board sparks curiosity, encourages book talks, and makes it cool to be a reader. Whether you're building a culture of literacy or just need something eye-catching and purposeful on your wall, th
With 26 years of teaching experience from elementary to high school, I've used a touch of pixie dust on every child's learning journey, creating a JOYFUL classroom where both students and teachers can fly high.
Teaching style
A well-managed classroom with engaging instruction creates an environment where students are eager to attend and participate. This enthusiasm leads to higher attendance rates and academic, social and emotional growth and developed.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in English
Teaching Certification in English 4-12
Master's Degree in Educational Technology
Library-Media Specialist Certification
Intermediate Administration and Supervision Degree
Additional biographical information
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