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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Free November Lesson Plan Ideas, Thanksgiving Themed Activities List
These Free November Lesson Plan Ideas provide you with simple activities for math, literacy, writing, science, art, read alouds and more. This Thanksgiving Themed Activities List is designed to inspire and supplement your core curriculum. This Helpful Freebie Includes⭐️ 3-Week November Lesson Plans w/ suggested activities and ideas ⭐️ Editable Lesson Plans via Powerpoint ⭐️ Color and Black/White for easy printing The Best Part? Some freebie and resources have clickable links to take you straight
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Math
FREE Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Program Checklist, End of Year Ideas
Add this Free Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Program Checklist to your end of year ideas as you take the stress out of planning and enjoy this special ceremony with your students and their families. This checklist offers lots of ideas so you cover the necessary details without the overwhelm. ⭐️ This Freebie Includes ⭐️ - A 2-page checklist The Best Part? Interactive links offer additional resources to save you even more time and stress! Enjoy this special time, friend! More helpful Gradu
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Free Apple Week Lesson Plan Ideas, All About Apples Themed Activities List
These Free Apple Week Lesson Plan Ideas provide you with simple activities for math, literacy, writing, science, art, read alouds and more. This All About Apples Themed Activities List is designed to inspire and supplement your Apple Unit in Kindergarten and 1st grade. This Helpful Freebie Includes⭐️ Apple Week Lesson Plans w/ suggested activities and ideas ⭐️ Editable Apple Week Lesson Plan via Powerpoint ⭐️ Color and Black/White for easy printing The Best Part? Some freebie and resources have
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Math
Free Editable 1st Day of School Lesson Plan, Sample Lesson Plan Template
This free editable 1st day of school lesson plan is full of ideas for establishing expectations and getting kindergarten and 1st grade students excited about school! The sample lesson plan template will take the stress out of the first day of school and offer structure for the rest of the year. Use included ideas or type in your own plans in the editable powerpoint. This Helpful Freebie Includes⭐️ 1st Day of School Lesson Plans w/ suggested activities and ideas ⭐️ Editable 1st Day of School L
K - 2nd
Positive Behavior Chart for a Whole Class Rewards System Freebie
Need a Classroom Management Plan? Try this Free Marble Jar Visual for an easy Whole Class Reward System that promotes positive behavior. Set goals and establish classroom incentives for students to work toward. Watch your classroom community grows as students meet goals and positively contribute to their new environment. How It Works- Print (and laminate for continued use) the Incentive Chart. - Create a class goal/expectation. - Identify how you will celebrate when the goal is met. - As s
K - 3rd
Classroom Community
Free Name Tags Editable, Cubby Name Tags, Locker Name Tags, Rainbow Name Tags
Free Name Tags that are editable? Yes, please! Use these rainbow name tags for cubby name tags, locker name tags, substitute tags and more! These Editable Name Tags fit nicely into plastic name badges. Perfect for your Back to School, Open House or Meet the Teacher Event.This No Prep Resource Includes- 4 Colorful Name Tag Designs - 1 Black/White Name Tag - Write In Name Tags - Editable Name Tags via PDF - Directions for Customizing Tags The Best Part? You can use these name tags so many ways!
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community
Winter Writing Tracing Activities Preschool Writing FREE
Winter Writing made easy and FREE! This Alphabet Tracing Set is perfect for literacy centers, morning tubs and fast finisher work. Tracing Activities build fine motor skills and prepare preschool students for more rigorous writing in Kindergarten. The Best Part? This winter theme can be used for months, making it a great tool for long term support for students. Great to use in dry erase sleeves for repeated use! This Helpful FREEBIE Includes:- Winter Prewriting Lines - Corresponding L
PreK - K
Writing
FREE Kindness Calendar Activity, Random Acts of Kindness Challenge
This Free Kindness Calendar incorporates Random Acts of Kindness to help build empathy and promote friendship in your classroom. Use this Social Emotional Tool to run a Kindness Challenge or connect with families. Shade in the kindness activities provided or write in your own acts of kindness as you complete them. This No Prep Resource Includes:- 30 Day Random Acts of Kindness Calendar - 30 Day Blank Kindness Calendar to Write In - Inspirational Quote on Calendar - Color and Black/White for
1st - 4th
Character Education, Classroom Community
Free Brainstorming Writing Ideas Template EDITABLE
Need an easy way to organize writing ideas in your classroom? Make this template the first thing your students add to their writing folders! Perfect for Back to School and Writing Workshop! Generate Ideas for Fiction, Persuasive, Informative/Research and Personal Narrative Writing! Students can use this as a reference tool when they don't know what to write about! This HELFPUL FREEBIE Includes:- Writing Ideas Template PDF- Writing Ideas Template in Powerpoint (with text boxes already inserted
1st - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository
Also included in: Back to School Writing Workshop Starter Pack
Free Social Emotional Learning Activity l Caught Being Kind
Want to promote positive behavior and kindness among your students? Download this FREE Social Emotional Learning Activity to acknowledge students who are "Caught Being Kind" in the classroom. This is a great back to school community building activity and helps teachers establish positive communication with families. This Easy to Use Resource Includes:- "Caught Being Kind" Student Tickets - Letter home to notify parents/guardians of their child's kind behavior - Class Roster to keep track of
1st - 4th
Character Education
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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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