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Simply Structured

Rated 4.81 out of 5, based on 223 reviews
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Sarasota, Florida, United States
About the store
I am in my twelfth year of teaching this year. I started out in special education where I taught elementary full inclusion in Wisconsin for 9 years, switched to a self-contained middle school classroom when I moved to Florida, switched to self-contained elementary and now am switching to general education with my favorite grade - 5th!
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Preview of EDITABLE Back to School Night Parent Flip Book - Meet the Teacher

EDITABLE Back to School Night Parent Flip Book - Meet the Teacher

This is a low-paper, high-information flip book to give to parents on meet the teacher night and - best part- requires no cutting! It includes sections for: communication, expectations, curriculum, birthdays, snack, and homework. It comes in 2 design choices and is 100% editable - I even specify the font and size I use on the cover page if you want it to look like mine! My example is printed on white, but I plan to print on astrobrights or patterned paper when I make them for school this year. T
Preview of EDITABLE Reading Notebook Tabs

EDITABLE Reading Notebook Tabs

Starting the year of organized and maintaining that is the key to keeping your ELA routines running smoothly. These EDITABLE Reading Notebook Tabs are designed to help you do just that. Included are tabs for the standards and bonus tabs for book logs, word work, vocabulary, thinking stems, Greek and Latin roots, and vocabulary. It also includes a table of contents to help you and your students stay organized all year long! They are designed to print on colored cardstock so you can color coordi
Preview of EDITABLE Shabby Chic Subject Banners and Headers

EDITABLE Shabby Chic Subject Banners and Headers

These banners are designed to print and hang over your bulletin boards for each subject. They also include content headers for ELA and Math to use either on your bulletin board or on a whiteboard. Subjects include: math, ELA, science, social studies, reading, and writing (if your school does not combine ELA). UPDATE: This product now includes EDITABLE slides in both the banner and header sizes so you can personalize it to fit your needs! These coordinate with all of my Shabby Chic Products on
Preview of Meet the Teacher Letter

Meet the Teacher Letter

It's not only important for teachers to get to know students, but for students and parents to get to know teachers! This is a 1 page letter template that allows you to do just that. An "All About Me" letter is a quick, personal way to share a little about yourself with your families at Meet the Teacher. It is fully editable and I even included my fonts and sizes so there is no guess work for you when you fill it in! I also included my letter as an example for you to get an idea on how the final
Preview of Voice Volume Scale - Classroom Management

Voice Volume Scale - Classroom Management

Want an easy way to implement class volume control? Use this Voice Volume Scale! Simply introduce at the beginning of the year and refer to it as needed. Comes in 2 styles to print and 3 size options: full page, small group sized, and individual size for desk or pockets. (Works great for that one student who can't seem to recognize when his voice is too loud - we have all had one!) Make it interactive by adding a clip to show students where the volume level should be or as a way to show the cla
Preview of FREEBIE Editable Writer's Notebook Tabs

FREEBIE Editable Writer's Notebook Tabs

I love a good organized student notebook. Quite honestly, who doesn't? These are my FREE editable writer's notebooks tabs that coordinate with my reading notebook tabs on my TpT store. They include the 3 areas of writing (expository, persuasive, narrative), poetry, the writing process, and a blank tab that you can add anything you might need to. They are designed to print on colored cardstock for durability and color cooridnation (i just love coordinating, don't you?) Be sure to check out my E
Preview of EDITABLE Name Tags - Shabby Chic

EDITABLE Name Tags - Shabby Chic

Need some cute name tags? Get these EDITABLE shabby chic name tags. The tags come in 4 different styles and sizes. Use for desks, coat hooks, work displays, and more! Simply download, click on the text boxes and personalize it for your students. If you like these, check out my FREEBIE class numbers that match on my TpT store: Simply Structured. Please remember to rate my product for your FREE TpT credits!
Preview of Meet the Teacher Signs and Forms

Meet the Teacher Signs and Forms

Need Signs and printable forms for Meet the Teacher? These are perfect. Signs include: sign in, volunteer, how I get home, supplies, and more! I included printable forms for each area as well. The signs are designed to print and fold - no frames needed! They are also designed to print on colored cardstock so you can personalize it to match your color scheme. I also included a blank sign if I missed anything that you need for Meet the Teacher. I don't include forms for the parents to fill out abo
Preview of Book Quarantine "Book Spa" Sign

Book Quarantine "Book Spa" Sign

The "Book Spa" sign is designed to be a fun way for your books to be quarantined. By calling it a spa it covers that the books will be cleaned in a way that is not scary or covid-focused for the kids. This product includes: 8 color choices of an 8 1/2 x 11 Book Spa sign How it can be used: Print it, laminate it, and attach it to the outside of a milk crate. Since the CDC says 72 hours, collect books on Friday mornings and your books will be ready to be disinfected and re-shelved when you return
Preview of Growth Mindset Display

Growth Mindset Display

Change Your Words...Change Your Mindset! Encourage a growth mindset in your classroom with this visual display. All fixed mindset phrases are in gray and growth mindset phrases are in 4 color choices: Teal, Pink, Purple, or Blue to coordinate with any room. Background is a glitter theme, but not overly flashy for a clean look. The display can easily be placed on a wall and fits nicely on a standard bulletin board. Like this product? Check out my store - Simply Structured - on TpT to see my other
Preview of EDITABLE Meet the Teacher Digital Welcome Slide Grades K-8

EDITABLE Meet the Teacher Digital Welcome Slide Grades K-8

Welcome your class in style this year for back to school/open house/meet the teacher! This download includes: EDITABLE slides in 5 different color choices for grades K-8 Text boxes added in with directions for fonts and sizes to easily coordinate with the rest of the image. If you like this product, be sure to check out all of my classroom back to school items (meet the teacher letter, classroom expectations flipbook, decor (including my popular Shabby Chic collection) and more!). Check out my T
Preview of Biblical Classroom Guidelines Display SVG - In this classroom we

Biblical Classroom Guidelines Display SVG - In this classroom we

This Biblical Classroom Guidelines Display is an SVG designed for you to use with your cutting machine (cricut, silhouette, etc.) and gives you a visual way to center your classroom around Christ's love. The bible passages give students a specific reference for where God directs us to make these choices. Ideas for using: - cut out with HTV and put it on a wood sign or canvas (you can see mine on wood in the preview) - cut it out of vinyl and adhere it directly to a wall, door, or board It includ
Preview of Shabby Chic Supply Labels with EDITABLE pages

Shabby Chic Supply Labels with EDITABLE pages

Want a stylish, uniformed way to label your supplies around your room? These supply labels are perfect! They come in 2 design choices and I pre-filled in 36 tags just for you! I even left a page in each design as editable so you can add the ever important items in your room that MUST be labeled that I may not have thought of. :) I also made note of the font and size I used if you are like me and want everything to match and coordinate. Speaking of coordinate, these go perfectly with my FREE Sha
Preview of Classroom Currently Reading Together Postable Sign

Classroom Currently Reading Together Postable Sign

Share with the world your joy of reading! Laminate or frame this sign and let everyone know what you're reading with your class. It includes a quote about the beauty of sharing books together a space for you to record your book. It comes in over 10 design choices so it can fit your decor! If you like it, check out my other decor, ELA, and Social Studies products in my TpT store: Simply Structured. Don't forget to rate your product for FREE TpT CREDITS!
Preview of EDITABLE Classroom Jobs Display - Back to School

EDITABLE Classroom Jobs Display - Back to School

This EDITABLE Classroom Jobs Display is a great addition to your room! Done in cool blues, teals, and grays, it looks fantasitc hung up - a minimalist but cute job chart. It is designed to hang on 1 long ribbon and numbered/named clothes pins or clips can be moved easily from job to job for your convenience. It is about door height once assembled with the included jobs. The round design makes it easy to have multiple kids on 1 job if you're like me and have group jobs. If you like this, check
Preview of FREEBIE Padlet Informational Page and Permission Form

FREEBIE Padlet Informational Page and Permission Form

Do you use Padlet in the classroom? (If not, I highly suggest it!). Even though our parents fill out a district form for technology permission, I like to cover my bases in each area. This form is great because it gets permission and gives parents peace of mind in knowing what their child will be doing with Padlet. There are a variety of design options and this product coordinates with my other MEET THE TEACHER PRODUCTS on my TpT store - Simply Structured. Check them all out for a smooth start th
Preview of FREEBIE Home Folder Labels Back to School

FREEBIE Home Folder Labels Back to School

Get these FREE take home folder or binder labels and help you students stay organized! Option to print in color or black and white. Simple, yet cute, design is great for elementary or middle school. Don't forget to leave feedback - please and thank you! :)
Preview of FREEBIE Welcome banner

FREEBIE Welcome banner

This FREE Welcome Banner coordinates with my other Shabby Chic products. It includes 2 sizes for either a bulletin board or to put on your door. Hang with jute twine and it will look fabulous! Check out my TpT store - Simply Structured - to see them all and get your room coordinated for the year! - Classroom Numbers - Desk and Name Tags - Subject Banners and Headers - Supply Labels Please don't forget to rate my products after you've downloaded them - Thank you!
Preview of FREEBIE Classroom Numbers - Shabby Chic

FREEBIE Classroom Numbers - Shabby Chic

Need some cute numbers for your classroom? Use for attendance, work displays, behavior charts, mailboxes...anything you need to number! Work great on clothespins too. If you like these, check out my EDITABLE NAME TAGS that match in my TpT store: Simply Structured. Please remember to leave feedback and enjoy your free numbers!
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About the store

Experience

I am in my twelfth year of teaching this year. I started out in special education where I taught elementary full inclusion in Wisconsin for 9 years, switched to a self-contained middle school classroom when I moved to Florida, switched to self-contained elementary and now am switching to general education with my favorite grade - 5th!

Teaching style

I am a highly structured and organized teacher, probably due to my background in special education (not my OCD tendencies, really). I work hard to personalize my learning and ensure that no matter ability level, students are given high (attainable) expectations. Structure does not mean there is not student driven learning, though! I find that the more clear and concise my rules and routines have become over the years, the more easily the learning can shift to student driven. We do a lot of differentiation in my room and a lot of stations and movement.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Every day that I get to walk in the room and see my students' faces is a shining moment!

My own education history

I moved to Wisconsin from Minnesota in 5th grade. I graduated from a small Christian high school and went on to a small liberal arts college in Milwaukee, WI where I got a BA in psychology. I then discovered that there is not much to do with a BA in psychology and was working as an educational assistant in a special education classroom and fell in love with teaching. I went on the get my special education certification through a liberal arts college in Kenosha, WI, where I also got my master's degree in Education. Upon moving to FL I became certified in General and Special Education and get to teach in the best district in FL - Sarasota.

Additional biographical information

I have a wonderful husband and three beautiful children ages 10, 8, and 4. I love camping and hiking and if you ever can't find me I am either at the beach, reading a book, or both!