About the store
Hi! I'm Meredith. Thank you for stopping by my store. You'll find a few categories here:
😁 Conversation Starters -- Slideshows with endless Would You Rather questions.
📚 Early literacy homeschool materials. I am a Science of Reading trained teacher.
📖 Homeschool / Intervention book studies.
📝Parts of Speech practice (seriously--will they just learn what an adjective is already???)
🌎 Geography Work (I love geography, I minored in it, and I used to teach it)
About me!
I started teaching when I was still a teen 😊
🐎 ⛪️ I taught horseback riding lessons and Sunday School.
🇩🇪 I moved to Germany and taught 1st grade at an international school.
🌴 I moved to South Carolina and I taught 7th grade ELA and Social Studies.
👩🏼🏫 Next I taught college students how to teach at the College of Charleston.
🥜 ❄️Next I moved to Virginia and Minnesota where I homeschooled my own kids.
🌴 Then I moved back to South Carolina. I teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Reading Intervention.
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The Midwife's Apprentice: Novel Study Bundle
Transform Your Literature Lessons with the Ultimate "The Midwife’s Apprentice" Bundle!Are you a homeschool parent or classroom teacher looking to elevate your students' literary experience? Our comprehensive bundle for "The Midwife’s Apprentice" by Karen Cushman is the perfect solution. This all-in-one package combines our three most popular resources, offering a rich, engaging, and educational experience for your students, with added savings and bonus content! What's Included:1. Chapter Study:1
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
300+ Would You Rather Questions | Upper Elementary & Middle School Icebreakers |
300+ Would You Rather & If You Could Questions Engaging Icebreakers for Upper Elementary & Middle School Want a simple routine that builds classroom community and actually gets students talking? This 300+ slide Would You Rather & If You Could resource is one of those tools you’ll use all year long — for morning meetings, bell ringers, brain breaks, after-break reset days, or anytime your class needs a quick energy shift. Some questions are silly.Some spark debate.Some lead to surprisingly thoug
5th - 7th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Speaking & Listening
Character Analysis Trading Cards | Novel Study ELA Project Grades 5–8
Make character analysis fun, creative, and memorable with Story Squad Trading Cards — a flexible, standards-aligned ELA activity perfect for any novel or short story! Designed for grades 5–8, this engaging character study project invites students to design trading cards for 3–6 characters from the fiction text they’re reading. By combining close reading, literary analysis, and visual creativity, students will deepen their understanding of character development, traits, motivations, and key
5th - 7th
Coloring Pages, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.3
, RL.6.1
+6
FREE Halloween "Color by Grammar" Worksheet for Teachers and Homeschool Parents
Engage your students this fall with a fun and educational Halloween-themed Color by Grammar worksheet! This activity blends grammar practice with the excitement of the season, making it perfect for both classrooms and homeschool environments. Students will identify and color key grammar elements, including: OnomatopoeiasSimilesSimple sentencesVerbsHyperbolesCommon nounsProper nouns (light green)Adjectives By the end, students will have a beautifully colored Halloween scarecrow scene, all while
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.3.2a
, L.4.5
, L.4.5a
+4
Also included in: Halloween Bundle
Snow White by the Brothers Grimm | Middle School ELA Close Reading Unit | Print
Bring fairy tales to life with this engaging middle school ELA resource built around the original Grimm’s Snow White! Students will compare the darker Grimm version to the Disney adaptation while practicing close reading, figurative language analysis, characterization, mood, theme, and citing textual evidence. This resource is designed specifically for grades 6–8 and includes both PRINT and DIGITAL options for flexible classroom use. Students are always shocked by how different the Grimm versio
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
The Midwife's Apprentice End of Chapter Questions
Bring The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman to life with this comprehensive printable novel study AND digital copy—perfect for middle school ELA, homeschool literature, and classroom book units. ✅ What’s Included: 23 pages and 23 slides of chapter-by-chapter comprehension and analysis questions Complete answer keys for easy grading Activities focused on literary conflict Illustration prompts to support visual learners Why Teachers Love It: Encourages critical thinking and close re
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+30
Also included in: The Midwife's Apprentice: Novel Study Bundle
Map Unit: Key, Scale, Compass Rose
Mastering Map Skills: A Comprehensive 3rd Grade Social Studies UnitAre you looking to integrate geography into your classroom while adhering to South Carolina's social studies standards? Our meticulously crafted Map Skills Unit for 3rd graders offers a blend of vocabulary development, map exploration, interactive games, and creative activities in a fun, engaging context. Unit Overview:Lesson 1: Introduction to MapsObjective: Understand the essential components of a map—title, scale, key, and com
3rd - 5th
Geography, Social Studies
Rome’s Legendary Beginnings: The Aeneid & Romulus and Remus – Middle School Read
Rome’s Legendary Beginnings: The Aeneid & Romulus and Remus – Middle School Reading Comprehension & MAP Test PrepBring the epic myths of Rome’s founding to life while strengthening essential ELA skills with this engaging bundle! This resource combines two legendary origin stories—the tale of Romulus and Remus and the journey of Aeneas—into a cross-curricular learning experience that blends Social Studies and English Language Arts. Designed specifically for middle school students, this bun
5th - 7th
Ancient History, Reading, World History
Rome's Origins: The Aeneid Retold for Middle School
Aeneas: Rome’s Origin – A Student-Friendly Retelling with ELA MAP Test PracticeTake your students on an unforgettable journey through ancient history with Aeneas and the Trojans. This student-friendly retelling of Virgil’s The Aeneid brings the myth of Aeneas to life with engaging storytelling and vivid imagery. Perfect for both ELA and Social Studies classes, this resource not only captivates readers with the epic adventures of Aeneas but also aligns with standardized testing practice like th
5th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+7
September ELA Warm-Ups: Grades 5, 6, 7
4 Weeks of Engaging Daily Warm-Ups for 5th-7th Grade ELA!Start your day right with these quick and effective daily warm-ups designed for 6th-grade English Language Arts! This resource includes four weeks of engaging activities that take about five minutes per day, perfect for getting students focused and ready to learn. What’s Inside:4 Weeks of Daily Warm-Ups: Each day features a different activity aligned with Common Core standards, covering vocabulary, grammar, parts of speech, context clues,
5th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.1a
, L.6.1e
+4
Make Your Own Map Project
Create Your Own Map Assignment Get your geography students excited about map skills with this fun Create Your Own Map project! Learners practice the basics of cartography while designing their own island or country. What’s Included: 6 pages/slides of map planning activities 1 fully editable grading rubric Many student-friendly examples Digital and print versions Skills Covered: Map-reading and map-making Geography and cartography vocabulary Creativity, planning, and organization This engagi
3rd - 5th
Geography, Social Studies
The Midwife's Apprentice Final Assignments
Unlock the Magic of Medieval Times with Our Comprehensive Final Assessment for "The Midwife's Apprentice"!Engage your students and homeschoolers in an immersive and thoughtful exploration of Karen Cushman's beloved novel, "The Midwife's Apprentice." This final assessment package will deepen their understanding of the novel's themes while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Product Highlights:Two In-Depth Theme Studies: Our final project focuses on the profound themes of Compass
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, Writing
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.6.1
+16
Also included in: The Midwife's Apprentice: Novel Study Bundle
ELA Joke of the Week | 60 Weeks of Jokes, Puns & “Did You Know?” Language Facts
Bring laughter and language fun into your classroom or library with this ELA Joke of the Week resource! Perfect for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade ELA teachers, reading interventionists, and librarians, this ready-to-use set gives you 60 weeks of engaging content that sparks curiosity about words, grammar, and writing. Your students will look forward to each week’s silly joke or fascinating language fact—making it the perfect bell ringer, morning meeting starter, library bulletin board display, or
5th - 7th
Other (ELA)
Mad Libs Cheat Sheet
A simple to use "cheat sheet" for students playing Mad Libs or a similar word game. Short definitions and examples are included for the following: Noun, Proper Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Exclamation, Occupation, and Plural.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
Also included in: Back to School Mad-Libs Style Stories
FREE Back-to-School Mad-Libs (TM) Style Story
Description Welcome the new school year with a burst of creativity and laughter using our Back to School Silly Story Writing! This engaging and interactive activity is perfect for breaking the ice, building vocabulary, and fostering teamwork in your classroom. Features:Brainstorming Fun: Students will brainstorm a variety of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and exclamations, playfully enhancing their vocabulary. The included lists help guide them to create an exciting library of words. They'll end up w
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
October ELA Warm-Ups: Grades 5 and 6
4 Weeks of Engaging Daily Warm-Ups for 5th-7th Grade ELA! No Prep!Start your day right with these quick and effective daily warm-ups designed for 6th-grade English Language Arts! This resource includes four weeks of engaging activities that take about five minutes per day, perfect for getting students focused and ready to learn. What’s Inside:4 Weeks of Daily Warm-Ups: Each day features a different activity aligned with Common Core standards, covering vocabulary, grammar, parts of speech, contex
5th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
+3
Also included in: Halloween Bundle
The Sword in the Tree
This book study of The Sword in the Tree by Clyde Robert Bulla encourages the learners to demonstrate their understanding of the novel through various methods. The learners will articulate details of the story, consider questions from different points of view, and apply learning through drawing.
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.3.1
+5
Canadian Geography Worksheets | Middle School Map Skills
Set out on an exciting journey across Canada with these engaging geography worksheets. In five fun adventures, students will explore the Great White North, uncovering parts of its history and breathtaking landscapes. This works best with a student atlas, or with a geography book opened to the North America / Canada physical and political maps. These can work as emergency sub plans. Each adventure hones map-reading skills and deepens understanding of Canadian geography. Students will practice fi
7th - 9th
Geography, Social Studies
FREE Week: October ELA Warm Ups 5th and 6th Grades
What’s Inside:1 Week of Daily Warm-Ups: Each day features a different activity aligned with Common Core standards, covering vocabulary, grammar, parts of speech, context clues, analogies, and more!Flexible Format: Warm-ups can be completed together as a class, in pairs, or independently, allowing for versatile use in any classroom setting.Easy to Implement: With simple, clear instructions, these warm-ups are designed to fit seamlessly into your routine, providing a structured start to ELA withou
5th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
Halloween Nouns
This Halloween-themed product is packed with fun and engaging activities designed to help students practice identifying common and proper nouns. Perfect for classroom Halloween parties, sub plans, or homeschool lessons, this resource includes a variety of creative tasks like fill-in-the-blank Halloween stories, color-coding proper and common nouns, and identifying nouns in spooky scenarios. Students will love the interactive nature of these exercises while improving their grammar skills. With ea
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
CCSS
L.3.1a
Also included in: Halloween Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm Meredith. Thank you for stopping by my store. You'll find a few categories here:
😁 Conversation Starters -- Slideshows with endless Would You Rather questions.
📚 Early literacy homeschool materials. I am a Science of Reading trained teacher.
📖 Homeschool / Intervention book studies.
📝Parts of Speech practice (seriously--will they just learn what an adjective is already???)
🌎 Geography Work (I love geography, I minored in it, and I used to teach it)
About me!
I started teaching when I was still a teen 😊
🐎 ⛪️ I taught horseback riding lessons and Sunday School.
🇩🇪 I moved to Germany and taught 1st grade at an international school.
🌴 I moved to South Carolina and I taught 7th grade ELA and Social Studies.
👩🏼🏫 Next I taught college students how to teach at the College of Charleston.
🥜 ❄️Next I moved to Virginia and Minnesota where I homeschooled my own kids.
🌴 Then I moved back to South Carolina. I teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Reading Intervention.
Teaching style
I'm a dedicated Science of Reading trained teacher with a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Virginia. My classroom is a dynamic, engaging space where students are actively involved in their learning. You might see students talking, collaborating, and moving around the classroom as they engage with the material.
As someone with both ADHD and dyslexia, I deeply understand the challenges some students face. This empathy drives me to create lessons that are not only educational but also meaningful and relevant to my students' lives. My goal is to make learning accessible and enjoyable for all students, helping them connect what they learn to their everyday experiences.
Explore my resources designed to inspire and support all learners!
My own education history
I have a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History and minors in Geography, Political Science and Classics (Ancient History) from Virginia Tech.
I have a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Virginia.
Additional biographical information
In addition to teaching, two companies have employed me to produce lesson plans and develop content.
I love dogs, I love being a Girl Scout leader. I will almost always choose hanging out with kids over hanging out with adults!
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