Read Write Belong
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Escondido, California, United States
About the store
Welcome to my little corner of TPT! I’m passionate about creating engaging, meaningful, and accessible curriculum that helps every learner thrive. My resources are designed with real classroom experience, a strong understanding of academic standards, and a heart for students who learn differently.
Inside this store, you’ll find materials that are:
- Student-centered
- Easy to implement
- Aligned to standards (ELA/SS focus)
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Supportive for IEP/504/MLL learners
- Enriched enough for gifted learners
My goal is simple: to take something off your planning plate while adding something powerful to your classroom.
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Federalism & Division of Powers
Help your students truly understand how the U.S. government divides and shares power with this engaging, real-world-centered unit on Federalism and the Division of Powers. Designed for middle school learners, this resource breaks down complex constitutional ideas into accessible lessons that build knowledge week by week through direct instruction, guided practice, collaboration, and authentic application. Students explore how and why the Constitution distributes power between national and sta
6th - 12th
Government, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
+9
Wonder Novel Study
Transform your reading instruction with this comprehensive, ready-to-use novel study for Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Designed specifically for grades 5–8, this resource guides students through the novel with deep comprehension, text-dependent analysis, and meaningful writing tasks using the RACES strategy. Perfect for literature circles, whole-class novel units, or independent study, this resource supports students as they explore themes of kindness, identity, belonging, and perspective—all while s
4th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
Descriptive Writing Unit
Show, Don’t Tell: A Descriptive Writing & Illustration ProjectA comprehensive two-week unit designed to transform student writing into vivid imagery and deepen their ability to evoke emotions, settings, and experiences through language. This ready-to-go bundle invites students to explore the art of descriptive writing by selecting an image of their choice (from a personal photo, online image, hand-drawn sketch, or AI generation) and crafting a one-page narrative that allows others to “see” what
4th - 9th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Writing
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.4
, RL.5.7
+41
US State Research Project
State Research Project & Interactive Classroom MapEngaging 5th Grade Social Studies & Writing Project 1–2 Month PBL UnitBring U.S. geography and research skills to life with this highly engaging, hands-on State Research Project! Designed for upper-elementary students, this multi-week project guides learners through researching, writing, illustrating, and presenting a full “State Book”—then transforms student work into a collaborative giant U.S. wall map. Perfect for traditional classrooms, homes
5th
Geography, U.S. History, Visual Arts
RACES Quick Writes - Middle School
RACES Quick Write Packet with High-Interest Reading PassagesStrengthen students’ evidence-based writing skills with this RACES Quick Write Packet, designed for grades 5–8. This resource includes engaging, original reading passages across multiple genres, along with a structured RACES paragraph writing organizer to help students cite evidence and explain their thinking clearly. Students select from 10 diverse reading options, including fantasy, informational texts, biography, historical nonficti
4th - 9th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
, RL.7.1
+21
RACES Writing for 3rd Graders
3rd Grade RACES Paragraph Writing Packet: Text-Based Writing with PassagesGive your 3rd graders the structure and confidence they need for text-based writing with this RACES (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize) paragraph resource designed especially for early writers. Students read one of nine high-interest passages across fiction and nonfiction genres and then complete a scaffolded RACES writing chart to support their final paragraph. This packet is perfect for whole-class instruction, l
2nd - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, W.3.2
+4
Career Day Prompt & Planning Guide
Career Day Packet: Student Notes, Reflection Writing, Presenter Expectations, and Planning GuideMake Career Day a meaningful, organized, and academically rich experience with this all-in-one Career Day Packet designed for upper elementary and middle school students. This resource helps students engage thoughtfully with each presenter, ask better questions, and reflect on their future goals—all while giving teachers and presenters the structure they need for a smooth and successful event. Studen
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.1
+45
Taylor Swift Quick Write Prompts
Taylor Swift–Inspired Quick Write PromptsMake daily writing fun and meaningful with this set of Swift-themed quick write prompts perfect for upper elementary and middle school students! Each prompt is inspired by a different Taylor Swift era or song, encouraging creativity, reflection, and personal connection, without requiring any knowledge of the artist. This resource includes: TWO grids of engaging journal prompts, which include 2 prompts from each eraThemes that support social-emotional lear
Not Specific
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
Current Events Write Up
Current Events Write-Up | Article Summary & Evidence-Based WritingHelp students build real-world literacy and civic awareness with this Current Events Write-Up activity! Perfect for weekly news reflections, bell-ringers, social studies, or ELA nonfiction practice, this resource guides students through choosing an article, linking it, summarizing key ideas, and citing evidence from the text. Students can browse kid-friendly, age-appropriate news sources such as Dogo News, PBS NewsHour, Student
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Writing
This or That
This or That: Quick Write/Discussion ActivityGet students thinking, talking, and writing with this fun and flexible This or That activity! Perfect for warm-ups, brain breaks, writing prompts, morning meetings, partner discussions, or end-of-day reflections, this resource encourages students to choose between two options and explain their thinking. Great for elementary and middle school, this low-prep activity builds speaking and listening skills, opinion writing, and classroom community. Use it
Not Specific
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to my little corner of TPT! I’m passionate about creating engaging, meaningful, and accessible curriculum that helps every learner thrive. My resources are designed with real classroom experience, a strong understanding of academic standards, and a heart for students who learn differently.
Inside this store, you’ll find materials that are:
- Student-centered
- Easy to implement
- Aligned to standards (ELA/SS focus)
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Supportive for IEP/504/MLL learners
- Enriched enough for gifted learners
My goal is simple: to take something off your planning plate while adding something powerful to your classroom.
Teaching style
I believe that students learn best when instruction is:
- Clear and structured, but still creative and adaptable
- Rooted in real-life connections that help students see why content matters
- Designed for all brains, especially neurodivergent thinkers, emerging readers/writers, and gifted students who need a challenge
- Community-building, helping students grow confidence as thinkers, readers, and communicators
My resources combine explicit instruction, scaffolded supports, and authentic tasks so students can practice skills they will use well beyond the classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Some of the moments I’m most proud of in my teaching career include:
- Helping students who once said they “weren’t readers” become lifelong book lovers
- Designing a student journalism + photography program that published digital school newspapers twice a year
- Creating RACES writing and novel study curriculum that helped students significantly improve their reading comprehension and written analysis
- Developing writing supports that helped many struggling students move closer to grade level
- Building strong partnerships with families in homeschool hybrid and traditional school settings
My own education history
I have worked in education since 2012, primarily teaching 5th–8th grade ELA & Social Studies, with additional curriculum experience in grades 2, 5, and 6 across content areas. Over the years, I have taught in traditional schools, homeschool hybrid programs, and virtual/remote learning environments, giving me a unique understanding of varied instructional needs.
My specialized teaching strengths include:
- Reading and writing intervention
- Gifted and advanced writing development
- Support for neurodivergent learners, students with IEPs/504 plans
- Inclusive and trauma-informed instruction
- Project-based and real-world learning experiences
Additional biographical information
When I’m not writing curriculum, you can usually find me behind a camera (I bring photography into many of my lessons!), reading incredible YA and contemporary fiction, or exploring new learning tools and education research. I’m a lifelong learner, a strong believer in accessible education, and someone who will always cheer on students and the educators who support them.
If you try a resource and love it, or have a suggestion to make it even better, I’d be thrilled to hear from you!
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