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Once Upon a Tech Time

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- 18+ years in education - Elementary School Library Media Specialist (Grade K-5)
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Preview of The Great Red Envelope Race | Lunar New Year Unplugged Coding Activity (K–2)

The Great Red Envelope Race | Lunar New Year Unplugged Coding Activity (K–2)

Looking for a fun, no-prep way to practice or introduce coding skills during Lunar New Year? This engaging unplugged coding activity challenges students to create an algorithm to guide the Horse through a grid to collect lucky red envelopes, all while avoiding dragon dancers blocking the path! Perfect for elementary libraries, STEM class, computer lab, or classroom centers, this activity builds foundational computer science skills without using devices. Students Will Practice: Sequencing Algor
Preview of 100 Pixel Challenge – 100th Day of School Unplugged STEM Activity (FREEBIE!)

100 Pixel Challenge – 100th Day of School Unplugged STEM Activity (FREEBIE!)

Celebrate the 100th Day of School with creativity, problem-solving, and pixel-perfect fun! This unplugged pixel design challenge gets students thinking, counting, planning, and creating using exactly 100 squares! Students design a colorful image on a printable 100-square grid. It’s the perfect blend of math, art, and problem-solving, all on paper. Whether you're in the classroom or the library, this low-prep activity is a hit with elementary students! Skills Practiced: Counting to 100 Numbe
Preview of tion vs. Nonfiction Genre Sorting | Library & Literacy Center Winter Themed

tion vs. Nonfiction Genre Sorting | Library & Literacy Center Winter Themed

PRODUCT OVERVIEWLooking for a "mug-nificent" way to help your students master the difference between fiction and nonfiction? This resource is designed to simplify complex literacy concepts through a fun, winter-inspired sorting activity that works perfectly in both the school library and the classroom setting. WHAT'S INCLUDEDTwo activity options: Option 1 - Students to identify the core components of either fiction or nonfiction genres. Option 2 - Personalized reflection sheets where students c
Preview of Sweet Town Bee-Bot Coding | Valentine’s Day Robot Directions & Sequencing (K–2)

Sweet Town Bee-Bot Coding | Valentine’s Day Robot Directions & Sequencing (K–2)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Looking for a low-prep, high-engagement Valentine’s Day coding activity for your primary students? In the " Sweet Town Treat Challenge", students help a BeeBot deliver Valentine treats while practicing sequencing, directionality, and early coding skills. Perfect for library, STEM, technology, or classroom centers, this activity works great with BeeBots and can also be used unplugged making it flexible for any classroom setup! Students select a treat card, plan their route, an
Preview of Device Charging Station Signs | Classroom Tech Organization FREEBIE

Device Charging Station Signs | Classroom Tech Organization FREEBIE

✨ Device Charging Station Signs — FREEBIE! ✨Keep Your Classroom Tech Organized & Ready to Go!Bring calm, clarity, and cute design to your classroom tech area with these print-and-go Device Charging Station Signs! Whether you’re organizing iPads, Chromebooks, or shared devices, these signs make it super easy for students to know exactly where devices belong, and help you keep your classroom running smoothly. Perfect for: ✔️ Library & Media Centers ✔️ Classroom Tech Corners ✔️ Makerspaces & S
Preview of "Bots-giving" Feast Robot Maze: A K–5 Thanksgiving STEM Coding Challenge!

"Bots-giving" Feast Robot Maze: A K–5 Thanksgiving STEM Coding Challenge!

🥧 Gobble & Code! This Thanksgiving-themed robotics activity challenges students to help a robot collect food for a holiday feast by navigating a maze full of turkeys, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and more! Students plan a route, program their robot, debug mistakes, and optimize their code to reach the dinner table. This resource works with ANY programmable robot, including: - Bee-Bot - Indi - Dash - Sphero …and classroom-made robots or other coding toys! Perfect for
Preview of "Oops! Accidental Inventions: Bubble Gum" Reading Comprehension & Activities

"Oops! Accidental Inventions: Bubble Gum" Reading Comprehension & Activities

Bring the fascinating world of accidental inventions to your library, literacy, or STEAM class with this engaging reading response resource!This printable PDF resource is designed to be used after reading Oops! Accidental Inventions: Bubble Gum by Catherine C. Finan. It includes differentiated graphic organizers perfect for assessing comprehension, encouraging creative drawing, and summarizing key facts about the history of bubble gum. What's Included?:"Draw and Write" Response (two versions):
Preview of LIB-bubu Reading Glyph & Survey | Literacy Activity | Data & Art

LIB-bubu Reading Glyph & Survey | Literacy Activity | Data & Art

Bring the viral monster trend into your classroom with this engaging "LIB-bubu" Glyph and Reading Survey! This low-prep activity combines art, data collection, and literacy reflection, making it the perfect resource for Back to School, Library orientation, or any Reading/ELA lesson. A glyph is a pictorial representation of data, and your students will use a key to create a unique monster that visually displays their personal reading habits. It's a fantastic way to build classroom community
Preview of "The Day the Crayons Quit" – Reading Response Activities | SEL & Literacy

"The Day the Crayons Quit" – Reading Response Activities | SEL & Literacy

Bring a favorite read-aloud to life with this fun, creative, and engaging writing activity inspired by The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. After listening to the story, students will choose their favorite crayon color and write a persuasive note convincing it not to quit. They’ll share what they need that crayon to help them draw or color (just like the crayons in the story!) and then illustrate their response. This activity is perfect for building text-to-self connections, persuasive wr
Preview of International Dot Day BeeBot Activity | Coding & STEAM Lesson for K–2

International Dot Day BeeBot Activity | Coding & STEAM Lesson for K–2

Celebrate International Dot Day with this engaging BeeBot coding activity! Students program their robots to travel across colorful paint dot cards, collecting “marks” before reaching the easel or gallery frame. Includes a ready-to-use lesson plan with K–2 modifications, older student extensions, and cross-robot adaptations (BeeBot, Dash, Indi, Sphero, Ozobot). Perfect for library, STEAM, or classroom Dot Day fun!
Preview of Penguin Theme 321

Penguin Theme 321

This 321 organizer is great for student responses to non-fiction or informational texts!
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About the store

Experience

- 18+ years in education - Elementary School Library Media Specialist (Grade K-5)

Teaching style

- Hands-on, creative, and student-centered - Technology-rich and inquiry-based - Focused on student voice, collaboration, and digital creation - Designed for joyful learning and easy implementation - Emphasis on curiosity, problem-solving, and cross-curricular connections

Awards & shining teacher moments

- 2025 Educator of the Year for Commack School District - Featured speaker at ASSET Conference 2025 & LITES Conference 2024

My own education history

- Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education & Special Education - Master’s Degree in Educational Technology - Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science