About the store
Hi! I'm Jen and I love creating engaging, easy prep resources for PreK - 3rd grade students. In my store, you will find hundreds of resources that are play based (i.e. puzzles, crafts, etc.), support teachers in differentiating for a wide variety of students and promote positive and effective classroom management. Click the STAR under my store name to grab 50% off new products.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jen spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher in the Chicagoland area and now create resources for teachers all over the country. As a busy mom of three (4yo, 6yo and 7yo), she loves hands on activities that teachers can differentiate for multiple needs, helping all teachers and students learn at their highest potential.
In addition to being a classroom teacher, Jen has also had the privilege of teaching as an adjunct professor and student teacher supervisor at a local university.
She is so happy you are here. Jen says, "It is an honor to support you and appreciate everything you do for your students, including my own children."
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Glow and Grow Conference Form, Conference Reminder Slips and Sign In Sheet
Get organized for conferences! Start with the sign up and Conference Sign In Sheet to track who attends. Send the Conference Reminder Slips home a few days before while you organize the Glow and Grow Conference Form for each student. Included are bonus teacher tips to ensure a smooth, efficient conference is experienced. What You Get1. Editable Sign Up and Sign In Forms 2. Editable Conference Reminder Forms 3. PDF Conference Reminder Forms 4. Editable Glow and Grow Templates 5. PDF Glow and Gro
K - 3rd
For All Subjects
How to Sit on the Carpet, Carpet Expectations Visual, Rug Rules Poster
Teaching "How to Sit on the Carpet" is simple with this quick download. Grab all 3 carpet expectations visual posters to show students their options. There is also a rug rules poster with all 3 sitting positions featured. What You Get1.How We Sit Poster 2. Mountain Poster 3. Criss Cross Poster 4. Mermaid Poster The Best Part? These come in color and black/white for even easier printing. Check out the PREVIEW for a closer look! ___________________________________ Copyright © Running Turtle Resour
K - 3rd
For All Subjects
Classroom Rewards Puzzles, Incentive Charts Students, Reward Charts Printable
Classroom Management made EASY! These Classroom Rewards Puzzles are easy to set up and motivating to students. The incentive charts for students allow for visual goal tracking and this set comes with 30 reward charts, printable year round! Grab them today for a simple and sweet management tool. 30 Reward Puzzles1.Silly Sock Day 2.Treasure Box 3.Volcanos! 4.Flashlight Day 5.No Homework 6.Class Picnic 7.Science Experiment 8.Lunch with the teacher 9.STEM Day 10.Popsicle Day 11.Ice Cream Day 12.Boar
K - 3rd
For All Subjects
Voice Volume Levels Visuals, Quiet Voice Visuals, Voice Levels Posters
These Voice Volume Levels Visuals are super helpful for little learners to understand how to use their voices for different activities. The quiet voice visuals feature animal comparisons and come in full voice levels posters (11x8.5) or quarter page mini posters. Grab them today for a simple and sweet management tool. What You Get- 5 11 x 8.5 Page Posters - 5 Quarter Page Mini Posters - 1-page Hand Out for Parents - Student Bookmarks The Best Part? These come in color and black/white for even ea
K - 3rd
For All Subjects
Morning Greeting Choices Posters, Greetings at the Door, Daily Door Greetings
Welcome students each day with these Morning Greeting Choices Posters. Your greetings at the door let students know they are seen and important. Choose from 30 daily door greetings and 3 titles. Pop on your classroom door or on your front board or pocket chart for Morning Meeting. What You Get- 30 Visual Greeting Posters (8.5 x 11) - 30 Quarter Page Mini Posters - 3 Titles - Color and Black/White for easy printing ⭐️ Check out the PREVIEW for a closer look!___________________________________ Co
K - 3rd
Classroom Community
November Opinion Writing, The Best Thanksgiving Food, November Writing Craft
Question: What is the best Thanksgiving Food? This November Opinion Writing activity challenges students to choose their favorite and provide reasons to support their choice. This November Writing Craft provides differentiated templates for each step of the writing process, as well as creates a fun bulletin board featuring student work! This Engaging Resource Includes:- Brainstorming Templates - Drafting Templates - 1 Revising/Editing Checklist - 12 Food Topper Options - Publishing Templates -
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.5
, W.1.1
+34
All About Veterans Day, Veterans Day Writing Paper, Veterans Day Bulletin Board
Honor Veterans with this No Prep All About Veterans Day Writing Craft. Use the Veterans Day Writing Paper templates to combine research and informative writing skills. Makes an awesome Veterans Day Bulletin Board for November. Utilize the recommended book list and work through each step of the writing process to learn more about this important holiday. Students love having the choice to write and/or draw what they've learned. This Engaging Resource Includes:- "What we THINK we know about Vete
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+31
What Should Your Teacher Be Halloween, Teacher Halloween Costume Writing
What should your teacher be Halloween? This Teacher Halloween Costume Writing Activity has your students designing and/or choosing your teacher Halloween Costume AND persuading YOU that their costume is the best. Utilize no prep templates for each step of the writing process, 16 costume options and editable rubrics for easy assessment of common core skills... just in time for report card season! Use the included directions to insert YOUR FACE on the body for an even more hilarious writing ex
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.5
, W.1.1
+34
How to Carve a Pumpkin Sequencing Writing, Fall Writing Paper with Drawing Box
Grab your pumpkins and pencils! How to Carve a Pumpkin Sequencing Writing is such a fun way to guide students through the writing process. Use the differentiated templates and Fall Writing Paper with Drawing Box to explain how to carve a pumpkin. This craftivity has everything you need! This Engaging Resource Includes:- 6 Brainstorming Templates - 7 Drafting Templates - 1 Revising/Editing Checklist - Pumpkin Craft Topper (including eyes, nose and mouth options)- 6 Publishing Templates - K-3rd
K - 3rd
Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+9
Apples and Pumpkins Fall Would You Rather Writing Prompt, Apple Writing Paper
Apples and Pumpkins. This Fall Would You Rather Writing Prompt is a fun way to practice opinion writing. Students will provide reasons for preferring to pick apples or pumpkins and use either the Apple Writing Paper or Pumpkin Paper to publish their argument. Use the varied brainstorming, drafting and publishing templates to differentiate for all learners, including providing the option to write and/or draw what they know. Revising/editing templates and editable rubrics for easy assessment als
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.5
, W.1.1
+34
How to Make a Smore Writing, Procedural Writing Grade 1, 2, 3 and Kindergarten
This How to Make a Smore Writing Craft makes writing "smore" fun with no prep procedural writing templates for grades 1, 2, 3 and Kindergarten. Easily guide your students' writing with differentiated templates for brainstorming, drafting and publishing, including options to draw and/or write ideas. This resource allows ALL students to show what they know and makes an adorable bulletin board, too. The perfect, no prep writing activity during the summer and fall months. This Engaging Resource I
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+9
Apple Writing Craft, All About Apples Writing Paper, Parts of an Apple Worksheet
This Apple Writing Craft has everything you need to guide students through the writing process. Begin with the recommended book list, parts of an apple worksheet and All About Apples Writing Paper to learn, draft and publish a complete informational piece. The final draft makes an adorable bulletin board, too! This Engaging Resource Includes:- "What we THINK we know about Apples" Intro Graphic Organizer. - 2 KWL Graphic Organizers - Before/After Research Drawing Page - 4 Research Templates, incl
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+31
Preschool, Kindergarten Memory Book, End of Year Memory Book 5th Grade
Whether you are celebrating Preschool or Kindergarten Graduation or 5th grade, these end of year memory book templates for 5th grade and under are the perfect activity for the last week of school. This Memory Book is such a fun way to celebrate the end of the year and make a great keepsake for students and their families. This No Prep Booklet Includes- Editable Cover (Type in student name, school name and school year) - All About Me Page - Our Class Page - Friends Page - The Best Moments Page -
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Should Students Have Homework- Back to School Persuasive Writing Templates
Hot Topic: Should Students Have Homework? These back to school persuasive writing templates are a super engaging way to teach the writing process and enhance students' reasoning skills. Use the varied brainstorming, drafting and publishing templates to differentiate for all learners, including providing the option to write and/or draw what they know. Revising/editing templates and editable rubrics for easy assessment also included. This Engaging Resource Includes:- 2 Brainstorming Templates -
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.5
, W.1.1
+34
How to Get Ready for School- Back to School Writing Templates- Kinder-3rd Grade
These Back to School Writing Templates are no prep and ready for your Kindergarten through 3rd grade students. Ease back in to how to writing by brainstorming how to get ready for school. Easily differentiate for all learners with multiple drafting and publishing templates, including options to draw and/or write ideas. This resource is easy to use and we love how it prompts discussion of an important life skill... getting ready for school! This Engaging Resource Includes:- 5 Brainstorming Tem
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+9
All About Me Writing Craft, Star Student of the Week, 1st Grade Writing Template
This All About Me Writing Craft provides no prep 1st grade writing templates for the entire writing process. Perfect for "star student of the week", students will use the "Get to Know Me" brainstorming templates to share important information about themselves. The differentiated drafting templates and various publishing options to easily support all writers, including those in 2nd and 3rd grade. This Engaging Resource Includes:- 4 Brainstorming Templates - 7 Drafting Templates - 1 Revising/Edi
K - 3rd
Character Education, Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+31
How to Build a Sandcastle Writing Templates, Summer Writing Prompt for June
These "How To Build a Sandcastle" writing templates are a fun and effective way to teach how to writing in May, June and July. This summer writing prompt connects students with a familiar experience and promotes creativity and articulation skills. This resource can easily be differentiated to ensure ALL students are able to practice each step of the writing process, including options to draw and/or write what they know. This Engaging Resource Includes:- 6 Brainstorming Templates - 7 Drafting
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+9
Summer Opinion Writing Craft, Summer Reading Debate Persuasive Writing Craft
This Summer Reading Persuasive Writing Craft is a fun way to teach the writing process and enhance your students' reasoning skills. Students will likely have a strong opinion about this summer writing activity as they persuade others on the summer reading debate: "Should kids read every day in summer?" This resource has every template you need to brainstorm, draft, revise/edit and publish. This Engaging Resource Includes:- Brainstorming Template - 7 Drafting Templates - 1 Revising/Editing C
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.5
, W.1.1
+34
All About Sharks, Under the Sea Writing, Shark Week Informative Writing
This All About Sharks activity is the perfect way to teach informative writing during Shark Week. This Under the Sea writing activity includes a shark book list* to research, no prep brainstorming templates, 7 differentiated drafting templates and various publishing options to easily support all writers. This Engaging Resource Includes:- "What we THINK we know about Sharks" Intro Graphic Organizer. - 2 KWL Graphic Organizers - Before/After Research Drawing Page - 4 Research Templates - 7 Draf
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.5
, W.K.7
+31
Kindergarten Graduation Writing, End of Year Persuasive Writing, K - 5th Grade
This End of Year Persuasive Writing Craft is a perfect way to review the writing process one last time before Kindergarten Graduation. Students in kinder - 5th grade will provide reasons for why they are ready for the next grade. This is a sweet way to celebrate all they have accomplished and creating meaningful work for your End of the Year Bulletin Board. This resource has every template you need to brainstorm, draft, revise/edit and publish. This Engaging Resource Includes:- Brainstorming
K - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.5
, W.1.1
+34
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm Jen and I love creating engaging, easy prep resources for PreK - 3rd grade students. In my store, you will find hundreds of resources that are play based (i.e. puzzles, crafts, etc.), support teachers in differentiating for a wide variety of students and promote positive and effective classroom management. Click the STAR under my store name to grab 50% off new products.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jen spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher in the Chicagoland area and now create resources for teachers all over the country. As a busy mom of three (4yo, 6yo and 7yo), she loves hands on activities that teachers can differentiate for multiple needs, helping all teachers and students learn at their highest potential.
In addition to being a classroom teacher, Jen has also had the privilege of teaching as an adjunct professor and student teacher supervisor at a local university.
She is so happy you are here. Jen says, "It is an honor to support you and appreciate everything you do for your students, including my own children."
Teaching style
My teaching style is student centered. I want my students excited, engaged and challenged. While my classroom is definitely structured and organized, I strive to make learning natural and fun! Hands on learning and play based experiences are at the center of hundreds of the resources you will find in my store.
My own education history
University of Iowa (BA Elementary Education)
DePaul University (MA Educational Leadership)
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