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Read Learn Thrive

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Killingworth, Connecticut, United States
About the store
I have taught for 10 years in both bilingual and English classrooms, supporting Kindergarten through fifth grade in public and charter schools. One of the areas I became passionate about was literacy-especially using materials that are developmentally appropriate and accessible to all readers. I also spent time doing reading intervention, where I saw firsthand how easily students can become overwhelmed by passages that claim to be "leveled" but include vocabulary or sentence structures they're not ready for. That experience shaped my entire approach to choosing and creating materials for my classroom. Now, every passage I create is intentionally leveled, vocabulary-aware, and structured to support reading fluency and confidence. I focus on text clarity, consistency and appropriate challenge so students can grow without feeling confused or defeated. My materials reflect years of experience helping students become stronger readers-and my commitment to giving teachers materials that just work. If you're looking for texts that are accurate in level, supportive of diverse learners, and crafted with real classroom experience-welcome. You're in the right place.
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Preview of Editable Class Newsletter Templates | Weekly Parent Communication | PDF + Slides

Editable Class Newsletter Templates | Weekly Parent Communication | PDF + Slides

Keep families informed all year long with this editable weekly classroom newsletter template! Perfect for teachers who want a quick, professional, and engaging way to share important reminders, homework, spelling words, and weekly learning highlights. ✅ Editable in Google Slides – easily customize fonts, colors, and text to fit your classroom. ✅ Print or share digitally – works great as a PDF handout or emailed as a class update. ✅ Multiple designs included – choose from different color s
Preview of Editable Classroom Newsletter Template | Weekly Parent Communication | Google Sl

Editable Classroom Newsletter Template | Weekly Parent Communication | Google Sl

Keep families informed all year long with this editable classroom newsletter template, perfect for weekly parent communication, classroom updates, homework reminders, and spelling word lists. This newsletter set includes 6 color versions and is fully editable in Google Slides™ or Canva, making it ideal for any K–5 teacher looking for a quick, professional, and consistent way to send home class news. These editable newsletter templates are designed for simple, stress-free communication. Wheth
Preview of Valentine's Party List Template and Various Valentine's Seamless Backgrounds

Valentine's Party List Template and Various Valentine's Seamless Backgrounds

Do you need to send out a last minute Valentine's Day Party invite/reminder? Use the provided template to provide a class list up to 20 students and it includes a list of standard items for a party. The template is customizable via Canva. Canva is free to use. Also, included are 4 seamless background templates featuring Valentine's Day teddy bears to make your very own Valentine's Day item! You can also check out my shop on Etsy at https://thewhimsyinbetween.etsy.com
Preview of Reading Log

Reading Log

Students document what they are reading at home. Summary is required for either a whole chapter book or one short story from that week's reading. Includes point value for each section. You can individualize the form by filling out how many minutes that you want them to read nightly and then make copies.
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Experience

I have taught for 10 years in both bilingual and English classrooms, supporting Kindergarten through fifth grade in public and charter schools. One of the areas I became passionate about was literacy-especially using materials that are developmentally appropriate and accessible to all readers. I also spent time doing reading intervention, where I saw firsthand how easily students can become overwhelmed by passages that claim to be "leveled" but include vocabulary or sentence structures they're not ready for. That experience shaped my entire approach to choosing and creating materials for my classroom. Now, every passage I create is intentionally leveled, vocabulary-aware, and structured to support reading fluency and confidence. I focus on text clarity, consistency and appropriate challenge so students can grow without feeling confused or defeated. My materials reflect years of experience helping students become stronger readers-and my commitment to giving teachers materials that just work. If you're looking for texts that are accurate in level, supportive of diverse learners, and crafted with real classroom experience-welcome. You're in the right place.

My own education history

M.S. in Elementary Education