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I have 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd–12th grade, giving me a strong understanding of how skills develop from foundational learning to advanced application. I’ve also served as a club advisor for four student organizations and currently work as a CTE District Leader, supporting curriculum development and career-focused programs. My resources are classroom-tested, practical, and designed to support real student growth.
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Preview of Fiction Reading Comprehension Activities | K–5th Grade

Fiction Reading Comprehension Activities | K–5th Grade

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This comprehensive K–5 main idea and supporting details coloring bundle provides engaging, no-prep reading comprehension activities for every elementary grade level. Each resource follows a consistent structure while increasing in rigor from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students read (or listen to) a fiction passage, determine the main idea, identify supporting details, and then color a picture based on their answers. Coloring serves as a built-in comprehension check (incorrect answers resul
Preview of Main Idea & Details Coloring Pages | Reading Comprehension | K–2

Main Idea & Details Coloring Pages | Reading Comprehension | K–2

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This no-prep reading comprehension coloring bundle helps Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students practice identifying the main idea and supporting details in developmentally appropriate fiction animal stories. Each grade level includes a differentiated coloring page that allows students to prove comprehension by coloring based on their answers. The simple structure makes this bundle perfect for whole group instruction, literacy centers, independent work, or sub plans. This bundle is idea
Preview of K–2 Reading Comprehension Bundle

K–2 Reading Comprehension Bundle

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Fiction Stories | Main Idea | Key Details | Character Feelings This comprehensive Kindergarten-2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Bundle provides developmentally appropriate fiction activities that build essential comprehension skills across primary grade levels. Each grade-level resource follows a consistent structure while increasing in rigor from Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Students identify what a story is mostly about, recall key details, describe character feelings, and explain their thi
Preview of Theme & Text Evidence Reading Bundle Grades 3–5

Theme & Text Evidence Reading Bundle Grades 3–5

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Build strong readers across upper elementary with this differentiated Theme & Text Evidence Reading Comprehension Bundle for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades! This bundle includes three leveled versions of the same engaging story concept, allowing you to easily differentiate instruction while targeting the same essential skills: identifying theme, citing text evidence, explaining thinking, and analyzing character change. Perfect for teachers who teach multiple grade levels or need built-in differentiati
Preview of St. Patrick’s Day Math Bundle | Fraction & Reasoning Activities Grades 3–5

St. Patrick’s Day Math Bundle | Fraction & Reasoning Activities Grades 3–5

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Grades 3–5 | Explain Your Thinking | Includes Answer Keys Engage upper elementary students with this rigorous St. Patrick’s Day math bundle designed specifically for Grades 3–5. This differentiated bundle strengthens fraction understanding, comparison skills, equivalent fractions, and mathematical reasoning through seasonal, real-world problem solving. Each grade-level version increases in complexity while maintaining a consistent structure, making it perfect for differentiation or vertical tea
Preview of St. Patrick’s Day Math Bundle | Equal Shares & Early Fractions K-2

St. Patrick’s Day Math Bundle | Equal Shares & Early Fractions K-2

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Kindergarten – 2nd Grade | Shamrock Sharing Activities | Includes Answer Keys Build strong fraction foundations with this K–2 St. Patrick’s Day Math Bundle focused on equal shares, halves, and early fraction understanding. This differentiated bundle includes three developmentally appropriate versions of the same shamrock-themed concept, allowing you to meet students exactly where they are, from fair sharing in Kindergarten to identifying halves and fourths in 2nd grade. Each resource uses hand
Preview of Main Idea & Supporting Details Coloring Activities | Grades 3–5 Fiction Bundle

Main Idea & Supporting Details Coloring Activities | Grades 3–5 Fiction Bundle

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This no-prep reading comprehension coloring bundle includes engaging, standards-aligned activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to practice identifying the main idea and supporting details in fiction texts. Each resource is carefully leveled by grade, using increasingly complex passages and higher-order thinking tasks. Students read a fiction passage, determine the main idea, select supporting details, and then color a picture based on their answers. Coloring is used intentionally as an
Preview of Color by Main Idea & Details | Fiction Animal Story | 2nd Grade

Color by Main Idea & Details | Fiction Animal Story | 2nd Grade

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This no-prep main idea and supporting details coloring activity helps 2nd grade students practice reading comprehension in a fun, calming way. Students read a short fiction animal story, identify the main idea and supporting details, and then color a picture based on their answers. What’s Included: 1 printable student page Main idea question Supporting details activity Coloring key tied to comprehension Teacher notes & answer key Perfect for: Literacy centers Early finishers Small group
Preview of April Fools Reading Activity | Fact or Fool? 5th Grade

April Fools Reading Activity | Fact or Fool? 5th Grade

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5th Grade Text Evidence, Author’s Purpose & Critical Thinking + Rubric Engage your students with this high-interest April Fools “Fact or Fool?” reading activity designed specifically for 5th grade. Students read a realistic-looking “news article” and determine whether it is factual or an April Fools’ joke. They must cite text evidence, analyze the author’s purpose, and explain how writing techniques make the article sound believable. This activity blends fun with rigorous comprehension skills a
Preview of St. Patrick’s Day Math | Fraction Models & Comparison 3rd Grade

St. Patrick’s Day Math | Fraction Models & Comparison 3rd Grade

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Explain Your Thinking | 3rd Grade | Includes Answer Key Bring fractions to life with this engaging St. Patrick’s Day Fraction Activity designed specifically for 3rd grade learners. Students compare fractions with the same denominator, use visual models, multiply fractions by whole numbers, and explain their reasoning in complete sentences. This activity strengthens conceptual understanding while encouraging mathematical thinking and written explanation. A complete Teacher Answer Key is included
Preview of St. Patrick’s Day Fraction Practice | Visual Fraction Models | Grades 2–4

St. Patrick’s Day Fraction Practice | Visual Fraction Models | Grades 2–4

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Make fractions engaging with this hands-on Shamrock Fraction Coloring Activity! Students practice identifying, modeling, and explaining fractions using visual heart models divided into equal parts. Perfect for March math centers, this activity blends seasonal fun with meaningful fraction practice. Students color shamrocks based on given fractions, write fractions represented by shaded models. Coloring isn’t just decorative, it reinforces understanding of equal parts, numerators, and denominators
Preview of April Fools Reading Activity | Fact or Fool? 3rd Grade

April Fools Reading Activity | Fact or Fool? 3rd Grade

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3rd Grade Text Evidence & Author’s Purpose | Includes Rubric & Answer Key Engage your students with this fun and standards-aligned April Fools “Fact or Fool?” reading activity designed specifically for 3rd grade. Students read a silly “news article” and decide whether it is real or an April Fools’ joke. They must use text evidence, identify the author’s purpose, and explain how the article is written to sound believable. This activity builds critical thinking while keeping students engaged with
Preview of April Fools Reading Activity | Fact or Fool? 4th Grade

April Fools Reading Activity | Fact or Fool? 4th Grade

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4th Grade Text Evidence & Author’s Purpose | Includes Answer Key & Rubric Engage your students with this fun yet rigorous April Fools “Fact or Fool?” reading activity designed specifically for 4th grade. Students read a realistic-looking news article and determine whether it is a factual report or an April Fools’ joke. They must cite text evidence, analyze the author’s purpose, and explain how writing techniques make the article sound believable. This activity blends seasonal engagement with st
Preview of Kindergarten Reading Comprehension | Listen & Show What You Know

Kindergarten Reading Comprehension | Listen & Show What You Know

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Fiction Read-Aloud + Character Feelings + Drawing Response | Includes Answer Key Build early comprehension skills with this simple and engaging Kindergarten literacy activity designed for read-aloud instruction. Students listen to a short fiction story and practice identifying the main character, recalling what happened, and recognizing how the character feels. A drawing response allows students to show understanding in a developmentally appropriate way. This activity supports listening compreh
Preview of What Is the Story About? | 1st Grade Reading Comprehension

What Is the Story About? | 1st Grade Reading Comprehension

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Fiction Passage + Key Details + Character Feelings | Includes Answer Key Support beginning readers with this engaging 1st grade reading comprehension activity focused on identifying what a story is mostly about, finding key details, and describing character feelings. Students read a short, simple fiction passage and practice answering comprehension questions using clear multiple-choice options. The activity includes a drawing or one-sentence response to help students show understanding in a dev
Preview of Central Message & Key Details | 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension

Central Message & Key Details | 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension

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Fiction Passage + Character Feelings + Answer Key Build strong comprehension skills with this engaging 2nd grade central message and key details activity. Students read a short fiction story and practice identifying what the story is mostly about, finding key details, explaining the lesson in their own words, and describing how a character’s feelings change from beginning to end. This resource is developmentally appropriate, structured with sentence frames, and designed to support young learner
Preview of The Windy Bridge: Theme & Text Evidence Activity - 3rd Grade

The Windy Bridge: Theme & Text Evidence Activity - 3rd Grade

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Help your 3rd graders understand theme in a clear, scaffolded way with this engaging reading comprehension activity! In this short fictional story, students read about Noah facing a storm and making a brave choice to help someone in need. This resource guides students step-by-step through identifying the theme, finding text evidence, explaining their thinking, and describing character change, all at a developmentally appropriate level for 3rd grade. Perfect for introducing theme or reinforcing t
Preview of The Stormy Night: Theme & Text Evidence 4th Grade Reading Comprehension

The Stormy Night: Theme & Text Evidence 4th Grade Reading Comprehension

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Help your 4th graders build deeper reading comprehension skills with this engaging theme and text evidence literacy assignment! In this suspenseful short story, students read about Liam facing a dangerous storm and making a brave decision. This standards-aligned resource guides students through identifying the theme, citing text evidence, explaining their thinking, and analyzing character change. Perfect for independent practice, small groups, literacy centers, homework, or assessment!
Preview of Theme & Text Evidence Analysis | 5th Grade Reading Comprehension

Theme & Text Evidence Analysis | 5th Grade Reading Comprehension

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Fiction Passage + Constructed Response + Answer Key Help students move beyond basic comprehension with this engaging 5th grade theme and text evidence analysis activity. Students read a high-interest fiction passage and determine the theme, cite textual evidence, explain their reasoning in complete sentences, and analyze character development. This resource strengthens higher-order thinking skills and prepares students for state testing and written response expectations. A complete Teacher Answ
Preview of St. Patrick’s Day Math | Sharing Shamrocks Kindergarten

St. Patrick’s Day Math | Sharing Shamrocks Kindergarten

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Kindergarten Equal Shares Activity | Fair Share & Halves | Includes Answer Key Introduce early fraction concepts in a developmentally appropriate way with this Kindergarten St. Patrick’s Day math activity focused on fair sharing and equal parts. Students practice identifying equal vs. unequal shares, coloring one half of a shamrock, and sharing small sets of objects fairly between two groups. This hands-on activity builds strong foundational understanding of “fair share” before formal fraction
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Experience

I have 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd–12th grade, giving me a strong understanding of how skills develop from foundational learning to advanced application. I’ve also served as a club advisor for four student organizations and currently work as a CTE District Leader, supporting curriculum development and career-focused programs. My resources are classroom-tested, practical, and designed to support real student growth.

Teaching style

I focus on creating a supportive, structured environment where students feel challenged and capable. My approach emphasizes skill progression, practical application, and student ownership of learning. I aim to balance rigor with engagement so students grow both academically and personally.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year 2019.

My own education history

M.Ed. Secondary Education - Instructional Technology