Welcome to my newest journey! My name is Jenn and I've been teaching for seven years among various states and countries! I currently teach Year 4 Cambridge Curriculum (U.S. Grade 3) in the Middle East for students with learning difficulties and English Language Learners with a variety of home languages. I've worked with many different curriculums and many different demographics of students which has indefinitely shaped my approach to learning and how to meet students where they are. I'm very passionate about early literacy and building the vocabulary skills necessary for success across the subjects! I hope you find something you love and need for your students.
Boost Grade 4 Reading Fluency and Automaticity with these animal themed fluency reading pyramids! Make reading practice feel more engaging with this set of Animal-themed Fluency Pyramids! Designed specifically for Grade 4 students, these six engaging pyramids help build reading fluency, speed, and comprehension in a fun, scaffolded format. They are intended to be used in 1:1 settings to build reading fluency and confidence. Key Features:Targeted Practice: The six pyramids help build readi
Are you looking for an engaging, low-prep way to challenge your "fast finishers" while reinforcing essential 3rd-grade science concepts? Keeping a diverse classroom of learners on task can be tough—especially when some students finish their work in minutes! Launch your students’ critical thinking into orbit with these Sports-Themed Logic Puzzles! Designed specifically for 3rd grade, these puzzles blend high-interest topics with ELA close-reading skills and mathematical deductive reasoning. Whet
Stop the "Summer Slide" with this comprehensive, NO-PREP 3rd Grade Summer Bridge Literacy Bundle!Are you looking for a rigorous yet engaging way to keep your students' literacy skills sharp over the summer? This 15+ page bundle is designed to bridge the gap between 2nd and 3rd grade, focusing on the essential Common Core standards students need to master to be successful in the upcoming year. Whether you are a teacher sending a packet home for the break or a parent looking for structured daily
Are you looking for an engaging, low-prep way to challenge your "fast finishers" while reinforcing essential 3rd-grade ELA concepts? Keeping a diverse classroom of learners on task can be tough—especially when some students finish their work in minutes! Launch your students’ critical thinking into orbit with these Food-Themed Logic Puzzles! Designed specifically for 3rd grade, these puzzles blend ogical problem solving skills with ELA close-reading skills. Whether they are 'visiting' the ice cr
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, Not Subject Specific, Reading Strategies
Are you looking for an engaging, low-prep way to challenge your "fast finishers" while reinforcing essential 3rd-grade science concepts? Keeping a diverse classroom of learners on task can be tough—especially when some students finish their work in minutes! Launch your students’ critical thinking into orbit with these Space-Themed Logic Puzzles! Designed specifically for 3rd grade, these puzzles blend science content with ELA close-reading skills. Whether they are exploring the planets or solvi
Boost Grade 3 Reading Fluency and Automaticity with these out-of-this-world fluency reading pyramids! Make reading practice feel otherworldly with this set of Space-themed Fluency Pyramids! Designed specifically for Grade 3 students, these six engaging pyramids help build reading fluency, speed, and comprehension in a fun, scaffolded format. They are intended to be used in 1:1 settings to build reading fluency and confidence. Key Features:Targeted Practice: The six pyramids help build rea
🕵️‍♂️ Logic Grid Puzzle Mystery: The Pet Parade (3rd Grade Reading Comprehension) Looking for a high-interest way to challenge your early finishers? This "Pet Parade" Logic Puzzle is the perfect blend of close reading and deductive reasoning designed specifically for 3rd-grade students, including those who may need a bit more scaffolding. Students will join Mara, Finn, and Chloe as they try to match their pets—a bird, a dog, and a cat—following a sudden thunderstorm! Inside this Freebie:Engag
Are your students struggling to identify the narrator’s voice? Bring literacy centers to life with these 12 Spring-Themed Point of View Task Cards! This resource provides engaging, grade-level short stories that help students master 1st person, 2nd person, and 3rd person perspectives using seasonal context like Earth Day and spring festivals. What’s Included: 12 Story Task Cards: Short, spring-themed narratives written specifically to highlight different points of view.Anchor Charts: Full-sized
🍀Looking for a top-rated, no-prep way to bring some magic into your classroom this March? This St. Patrick’s Day Literacy Bundle is a teacher-favorite for a reason! Featuring the original adventures of Maya and Sam, this bundle is designed to turn your literacy block into an engaging, skill-building celebration. If your students loved our Valentine’s Day and Easter packs, they will be thrilled to see Maya and Sam tackle a "Lucky Leprechaun" mystery! This bundle combines high-interest story
1st - 5th
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Sight Words
Looking for a meaningful, no-prep way to celebrate Valentine's Day without the fluff? This Valentine's Day Literacy Bundle is designed to keep your students engaged and learning during the busiest week of February! Following the incredible success of our St. Patrick’s Day and Easter activities, this bundle continues the adventures of our favorite duo: Maya and Sam. Whether you need to boost reading speed with our best-selling fluency pyramids or dive deep into character traits, this bundle
1st - 5th
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Sight Words
Easter Literacy Bundle: Grades 2-4 | Reading Comprehension & Fluency Pyramids Looking for a comprehensive, no-prep way to celebrate the season while keeping your students on track with their reading goals? This Easter-Themed Literacy Bundle is the ultimate classroom companion for the spring season! Following the massive success of our St. Patrick's Day series, this bundle brings together all your favorite Easter resources in one high-value package. From best-selling fluency pyramids to engag
1st - 5th
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Sight Words
🌸 Freebie: Easter Egg Hunt with Maya and Sam! Looking for a no-prep, engaging reading activity for the spring season? Join Maya and Sam on their latest adventure! After the amazing feedback from teachers who loved our St. Patrick’s Day passage and word work, I am thrilled to bring you this Easter-themed follow-up. Your students will follow our established characters, Maya and Sam, as they team up to solve "The Case of the Polka-Dot Egg." This 3rd-grade leveled story is perfect for building r
This resource bundle provides everything you need to teach and practice point of view with your third-grade students. It features engaging, grade-level stories and multiple tools to help students master the differences between first, second, and third-person perspectives. What’s Included in This Bundle:Instructional Anchor Chart: A clear reference guide detailing the rules and specific clue words for determining point of view.Student "Cheat Sheets": Desk-sized versions of the anchor chart rules
Dive into Literacy and Science with this Ocean-Themed Fact or Opinion Sorting Activity!Are you looking for a way to bridge the gap between your Science and ELA blocks? This engaging activity takes your 3rd graders on an underwater adventure while they master the tricky skill of distinguishing between provable facts and personal opinions. Whether you are teaching about marine biology, ocean zones, or underwater volcanoes, this resource provides the perfect high-interest text to keep your stud
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Informational Text
Bring the luck of the Irish into your classroom with this "No-Prep" St. Patrick’s Day Reading Activity!Searching for an engaging, high-interest way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day while building essential literacy skills? "The Lucky Leprechaun Hunt" is a 3rd-grade reading fluency passage that captures the magic of March! Students follow characters Maya and Sam as they work together to build a leprechaun trap, learning that teamwork is the greatest treasure of all. Why Teachers Love This Resou
Easter Theme Reading Fluency Pyramids for Elementary StudentsHippity hop! Boost your elementary students' reading fluency with these engaging, no-prep Fluency Pyramids, featuring a fun Easter theme! This set includes six printable fluency pyramids designed to help students build confidence, improve sight word recognition, and enhance reading speed and expression. Key Features:6 Easter-Themed Fluency Pyramids: Each pyramid introduces one word at a time, gradually building a complete senten
1st - 3rd
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Sight Words
Holiday Reading Fluency Pyramids SampleGive your students a "taste" of fluency success! Are you looking for a quick, research-based way to boost reading stamina and expression? This free sample gives you a peek inside my Holiday Reading Fluency Pyramids collection. Designed for students in Grades 2–4, these pyramids (also known as fluency triangles) help readers build confidence by adding one word at a time until they’ve mastered a full sentence. What’s Included in this Freebie?8 Themed Fluenc
2nd - 5th
Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Sight Words
Create a calm and cohesive learning environment with these Boho Neutral Nametags and Alphabet Letters. This versatile resource features a modern, muted color palette designed to reduce overstimulation while making your classroom setup effortless and engaging. Whether you are labeling student desks, creating a word wall, or organizing your classroom library, these labels provide a clean and stylish aesthetic that fits perfectly with any modern boho theme. What’s Included?Editable Student Nametag
Not Specific
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Boost Grade 2 Reading Fluency and Automaticity with the luck o' the Irish! Make reading practice feel lucky with this set of Saint Patrick's Day-themed Fluency Pyramids! Designed specifically for Grade 2 students, these six engaging pyramids help build reading fluency, speed, and comprehension in a fun, scaffolded format. They are intended to be used in 1:1 settings to build reading fluency and confidence. Key Features:Targeted Practice: The six pyramids help build reading fluency, speed,
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Boost Grade 3 Reading Fluency with the luck o' the Irish! Make reading practice feel lucky with this set of Saint Patrick's Day-themed Fluency Pyramids! Designed specifically for Grade 3 students, these six engaging pyramids help build reading fluency, speed, and comprehension in a fun, scaffolded format. They are intended to be used in 1:1 settings to build reading fluency and confidence. Key Features:Targeted Practice: The six pyramids help build reading fluency, speed, and comprehension
2nd - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Welcome to my newest journey! My name is Jenn and I've been teaching for seven years among various states and countries! I currently teach Year 4 Cambridge Curriculum (U.S. Grade 3) in the Middle East for students with learning difficulties and English Language Learners with a variety of home languages. I've worked with many different curriculums and many different demographics of students which has indefinitely shaped my approach to learning and how to meet students where they are. I'm very passionate about early literacy and building the vocabulary skills necessary for success across the subjects! I hope you find something you love and need for your students.
Teaching style
A student-centered learning environment which is created through hands-on experience, visual references, songs & rhymes, call-and-response, and a variety of scaffolding to meet each student's individual learning needs.
Awards & shining teacher moments
BS.Ed. Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6)
M.Ed. Language & Literacy
Excellence in Student Teaching Award - May 2018
My own education history
Bacherlor's of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education with a concentration in French from The State University of New York at Fredonia.
Master's in Education - Language & Literacy from the Univeristy of North Carolina Wilmington.
Three years teaching experience abroad to English learners and students with learning difficulties.
Additional biographical information
When I'm not teaching you can find me in the ballet studio, reading a Freida McFadden novel, watching a random documentary on YouTube or simply enjoying a night of board games with close friends or family!
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.