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I have worked as an educator since 2012 as both a former school psychologist and now long-time classroom teacher. I hold an Ed.S. in Curriculum & Instruction and a gifted certification. I’ve taught grades 3–8 and have served as both a curriculum and technology lead throughout the years. I have also developed and led several professional learning experiences and have found great joy in creating meaningful, integrated learning experiences. Through this platform, I want to help educators by providing sustainable systems that support both student growth and teacher well-being. I’m passionate about using data to close learning gaps while keeping learning engaging and connected to the real world. Many of my resources feature practical themes that reflect my love of the outdoors and commitment to hands-on, authentic learning. My ultimate goal is to create and share resources that keep us, as teachers and humans, rooted in what matters most.
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Preview of FULL YEAR ASSESSMENT BUNDLE | ALL TENNESSEE SCIENCE STANDARDS

FULL YEAR ASSESSMENT BUNDLE | ALL TENNESSEE SCIENCE STANDARDS

Looking for a complete, full-year set of 5th grade Tennessee Science assessments that are truly aligned to the TN Academic Standards? This MEGA BUNDLE includes every single 5th-grade standard— PS1.1-3, PS2.1-4, LS1.1, LS3.1-2, LS4.1, and ESS1.1-6—in clean, classroom-ready assessments that help you check for mastery with confidence. My hope is this bundle gives you everything you need to assess every unit all year long, ensuring you're assessing to the same rigorous expectations your students
Preview of 4th Grade Science TCAP Practice Assessment + Slides | Test Prep & Review

4th Grade Science TCAP Practice Assessment + Slides | Test Prep & Review

If you are looking for an authentic 4th grade science practice test that truly prepares students for the Tennessee TCAP — not just basic recall — this 30-question TCAP-style Science Practice Assessment is what your class needs. Slide deck, answer key, and ZipGrade bubble sheet included! This assessment is fully aligned to the current Tennessee Academic Science Standards and is NGSS aligned and mirrors the structure, rigor, and format of the real test. Students analyze data tables, models,
Preview of TCAP Math Practice | 50 Test Prep Items + Slides | Tennessee Review 5th Grade

TCAP Math Practice | 50 Test Prep Items + Slides | Tennessee Review 5th Grade

TCAP Math Review – Grade 5 | Tennessee TCAP Practice TestThis resource is a rigorous, TCAP-aligned math review for 5th grade. This practice test is designed to closely mirror the format, rigor, and standards distribution of the Tennessee TCAP assessment. Slide deck and bubble sheets (ZipGrade) with answer key included for quick scoring with app. This resource is ideal for: TCAP test prep Benchmark-style practice Whole-group review Assessing student readiness before testingWhat’s Included:✔ 5
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment Bundle | Forces & Motion | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment Bundle | Forces & Motion | TN Standards

Save time and money with this 5th Grade Science Assessment Bundle covering all Tennessee Forces & Motion standards (5.PS2.1, 5.PS2.2, 5.PS2.3, 5.PS2.4)! These three rigorous, TCAP-style quizzes are designed to prepare students for state testing while providing meaningful evidence of mastery. Each assessment includes: 10 standards-based questions (multiple-choice + multi-select) Stimulus items with diagrams, data tables, and graphs Questions that address common misconceptions Answer keys with de
Preview of 5th Grade Life Science Assessments | TN Standards & NGSS | Traits & Behaviors

5th Grade Life Science Assessments | TN Standards & NGSS | Traits & Behaviors

High-quality, rigorous, ready-to-use 5th Grade Life Science Assessments covering inherited traits, learned vs. instinctual behaviors, adaptations, and trait variations within a species. Includes printable PDFs, editable Google Docs, and answer keys with rationales. Perfect for TN & NGSS standards! Assess student mastery of key 5th Grade Life Science standards with this comprehensive assessment bundle! Designed for both Tennessee Science Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGS
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment Bundle: Matter & Its Interactions | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment Bundle: Matter & Its Interactions | TN Standards

Help your 5th graders master the Matter & Its Interactions standards with this rigorous and ready-to-use assessment bundle, specifically aligned to the Tennessee Science Standards 5.PS1.1, 5.PS1.2, and 5.PS1.3. This 3-assessment bundle includes: 5.PS1.1 – Analyze and interpret data from observations and measurements of the physical properties of matter to explain phase changes between a solid, liquid, or gas. 5.PS1.2 – Analyze and interpret data to show that the amount of matter is conserve
Preview of Science Assessment Bundle | Stars, Galaxies, Earth’s Tilt, Eclipses, Moon Phases

Science Assessment Bundle | Stars, Galaxies, Earth’s Tilt, Eclipses, Moon Phases

Assess your students’ mastery of Earth and Space Science with this comprehensive 5th Grade Earth & Space Science Assessment Bundle—aligned to Tennessee Academic Standards (5.ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe) and designed for clear, standards-based evidence of learning. This bundle includes five ready-to-use assessments covering all six 5th-grade Earth & Space Science standards, providing teachers with a complete, low-prep way to assess student understanding of: The apparent brightness of
Preview of Multiplying Fractions Differentiated Practice: 13 Small Group Leveled Activities

Multiplying Fractions Differentiated Practice: 13 Small Group Leveled Activities

This Multiplying Fractions Small Group Differentiation Pack is designed to support real understanding through models, reasoning, and carefully sequenced practice — not just "easier" or "harder" numbers. This high-quality practice pack isn't full of cutesy activities that don't improve learning. Rather, it was designed for truly differentiated small groups, intervention, enrichment, and reteaching to help students reach mastery of multiplying fractions. This resource includes 4 clearly defined l
Preview of Rotation, Revolution, Constellations, & Shadow Patterns Unit + Assessment

Rotation, Revolution, Constellations, & Shadow Patterns Unit + Assessment

NGSS 5-ESS1-2 | Rotation, Revolution, Seasonal Constellations, & Shadow Patterns Standards-Based | Literacy-Integrated | Data Analysis | Modeling | Rigorous Assessment This toolkit is a complete, high-quality Earth & Space Science mini-unit that integrates science literacy, data analysis, modeling, and test-prep style assessment. Designed to cover the 5th Grade Earth & Space Science standard NGSS 5-ESS1-2 and to help students understand how Earth’s rotation and revolution cause observable patte
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Patterns of Motion & Forces | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Patterns of Motion & Forces | TN Standards

Looking for a rigorous, TCAP-style science assessment to measure mastery of 5th grade motion and forces standards? This 10-question quiz is designed to assess Tennessee Science Standards 5.PS2.2 and 5.PS2.4 while preparing students for state testing formats. This assessment includes: Variety of item types: multiple-choice and multi-select questions to mirror TCAP Data tables, graphs, and diagrams that push students to apply knowledge to real-world situations Rigorous, standards-based questions
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Earth’s Tilt and Causes of Seasons | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Earth’s Tilt and Causes of Seasons | TN Standards

This rigorous TCAP-style science assessment measures mastery of 5th grade Earth and Space Science standard 5.ESS1.5: Relate the tilt of the Earth’s axis, as it revolves around the sun, to the varying intensities of sunlight at different latitudes. Evaluate how this causes changes in day-lengths and seasons.This 10-question quiz is designed to assess Tennessee Science Standard 5.ESS1.5 while preparing students for state testing formats. This assessment includes: Variety of item types: Multipl
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Instinct vs. Learned Behaviors | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Instinct vs. Learned Behaviors | TN Standards

Engage your students with this rigorous, standards-aligned 10-question quiz designed to assess mastery of Tennessee Science Standard 5.LS1.1 - Compare and contrast animal responses that are instinctual versus those that are learned by gathering information through the senses, which is then processed in the brain and stored as memories to guide their actions.This resource makes it simple for teachers to assess deep understanding while saving valuable prep time. With a blend of multiple-choice,
Preview of 5th Grade Assessment | Earth's Rotation - Day & Night - Shadows | TN Standards

5th Grade Assessment | Earth's Rotation - Day & Night - Shadows | TN Standards

Ensure your 5th graders have mastered Tennessee Science Standard 5.ESS1.3 with this engaging, standards-aligned 10-question quiz that integrates science models and data analysis. Students use data tables, diagrams, and real-world phenomena to explain how Earth’s rotation and orbit cause observable patterns like day and night and changes in shadow length and direction. This printable and digital quiz is perfect for formative or summative assessment, TCAP prep, or as part of your Earth and
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Inherited Traits & Variations | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Inherited Traits & Variations | TN Standards

Help your 5th graders master complex life science concepts with this 10-question multiple choice and multi-select quiz that’s aligned to Tennessee Science Standards 5.LS3.1 and 5.LS3.2 (and perfectly fits NGSS 3-LS3-1 and 3-LS3-2 review, too!). Students will analyze data tables, interpret diagrams, and apply reasoning to distinguish between inherited traits, environmental influences, and natural variation within species. The assessment includes engaging visuals—like an illustrated flower Punnett
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Constellations & Seasonal Changes | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Constellations & Seasonal Changes | TN Standards

Help your 5th graders master the standards with a rigorous, TCAP-style Earth & Space Science assessment that’s ready to print and go! This 10-question quiz aligns perfectly with Tennessee Science Standard 5.ESS1.6 and helps students demonstrate mastery of how constellations appear to move across the sky and change with the seasons from Earth’s perspective. Designed to mimic TCAP formatting, this resource includes multiple-choice and multi-select items with diagrams, data tables, and visual an
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Eclipses, Tides, & Moon Phases | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Eclipses, Tides, & Moon Phases | TN Standards

This rigorous 10-question, standards-based assessment is designed to help your 5th graders master Tennessee Science Standard 5.ESS1.4: Explain the cause and effect relationship between the positions of the sun, Earth, and moon and resulting eclipses, tides, and appearance of the moon.Students will analyze diagrams, interpret data, and apply their understanding of how celestial positions cause eclipses, tides, and moon phases.Perfect for test prep, formative assessment, or summative review, th
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment – Phase Changes of Matter | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment – Phase Changes of Matter | TN Standards

Looking for rigorous, standards-based science assessments aligned to Tennessee’s 5th grade science standards? This editable, printable, and ready-to-use assessment is designed specifically for TN standard 5.PS1.1: Analyze and interpret data from observations and measurements of the physical properties of matter to explain phase changes between a solid, liquid, or gas.This assessment includes: 10 rigorous, test-prep style questionsMix of multiple choice and multi-select formatsDiagrams, data ta
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Gravity & Earth’s Center | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Gravity & Earth’s Center | TN Standards

Give your students rigorous practice with gravity and force concepts using this 10-question assessment aligned to Tennessee Science Standard 5.PS2.3. Modeled after TCAP-style items, this quiz challenges students to apply their understanding of how Earth’s gravity pulls objects toward its center, not just “down.” This resource includes: 10 rigorous, standards-based questions (multiple-choice + multi-select) Stimulus items with diagrams and data tables for authentic test prep practice Questions t
Preview of 5th Grade Science Assessment | Trait Variations & Survival | TN Standards

5th Grade Science Assessment | Trait Variations & Survival | TN Standards

Assess mastery and prepare your students for state testing with this rigorous, standards-aligned assessment for Tennessee Science Standard 5.LS4.1 — Use evidence to construct an explanation for how variations in characteristics among individuals within the same species may provide advantages to these individuals in their survival and reproduction.This 10-item multiple-choice and multi-select assessment engages students with real-world phenomena, data analysis, and visual interpretation while p
Preview of 5th Grade Assessment | Stars, Solar System, & Galaxies | TN Standards

5th Grade Assessment | Stars, Solar System, & Galaxies | TN Standards

Engage your 5th graders with this ready-to-use science assessment on stars, the solar system, and galaxies! This 10-question assessment covers Tennessee science standards 5.ESS1.1 and 5.ESS1.2, helping students explain why the Sun appears brighter than other stars and understand Earth’s position within the Milky Way galaxy. Designed for clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance, this assessment combines multiple-choice and multi-select questions. I also included diagrams, data tables, and analy
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I have worked as an educator since 2012 as both a former school psychologist and now long-time classroom teacher. I hold an Ed.S. in Curriculum & Instruction and a gifted certification. I’ve taught grades 3–8 and have served as both a curriculum and technology lead throughout the years. I have also developed and led several professional learning experiences and have found great joy in creating meaningful, integrated learning experiences. Through this platform, I want to help educators by providing sustainable systems that support both student growth and teacher well-being. I’m passionate about using data to close learning gaps while keeping learning engaging and connected to the real world. Many of my resources feature practical themes that reflect my love of the outdoors and commitment to hands-on, authentic learning. My ultimate goal is to create and share resources that keep us, as teachers and humans, rooted in what matters most.