SK Designs
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Lantana, Texas, United States
About the store
We are a mother-daughter team with a wide-range of teaching experience. We both taught in the classroom for many years before specializing our focus in our current educational roles. K works as a K-8 instructional specialist, curricula writer, academic language therapist, dyslexia therapist, teacher trainer, and staff development coordinator. She has more than 25 years of teaching experience at all grade levels. S is currently an elementary library media specialist with more than ten years experience working as a K-6 classroom teacher and remedial specialist. We are both passionate about learning and helping others experience success in their academic endeavors while inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
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The Lost Library by Stead and Mass novel study comprehension and enrichment
Printable PDF and Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™What difference can a boy, a cat, a librarian, and a good book make? Find out in the New York Times bestselling book, The Lost Library, by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. This resource includes comprehension questions with composition prompts and enrichment/project activities for this book which champions the power and importance of books for everyone. This inspiring, magical, heartwarming, and timely cross-curricular story is full o
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RL.3.1
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+156
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza Graphic Novel Study with extension activities
Complete with options for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the acclaimed graphic novel, The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, by New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett, and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator, Shawn Harris. The resource is great for comprehension study, discussion, literature circles, book clubs, book challenges, extension activities, and student writing prompts. This book is an imaginative work of fiction that is humorous
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
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+297
Unbound The Life and Art of Judith Scott Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 70 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 5 extension activities for studying the biography Unbound: The Life + Art of Judith Scott written by Joyce Scott with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and illustrated by Melissa Sweet . This book is beautifully illustrated and does an excellent job of introducing readers to an inspirational artist. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this
2nd - 5th
Art History, Informational Text
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
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+297
Once Upon a TiM by Gibbs Novel Study Comprehension, Composition, Enrichment
This resource in PDF and Google Slides formats™ includes comprehension questions, discussion prompts, enrichment activities, and composition prompts for the book Once Upon a TiM by Stuart Gibbs. This is a whimsical, cross-curricular adventure story full of adventure, humor, literary elements, vocabulary, life lessons, and important themes. Stuart Gibbs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series, numerous books, screenplays, animated films, and TV shows. This first book
3rd - 5th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.7
+78
Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed
5th - 8th
Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+297
Leave It to Plum by Matt Phelan Novel Study Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes over 85 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the novel Leave It to Plum! written and illustrated by Matt Phelan as well as 5 extension activities. Leave It to Plum! is a fun and engaging story and is highly recommended for a classroom read-aloud or novel study, book clubs, literature circles, and student-independent reading. It is also a great option for reluctant readers as the chapters are
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+297
Haven A Small Cat's Big Adventure by Lloyd Novel Study Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes over 150 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the novel Haven: A Small Cat's Big Adventure written by Megan Wager Lloyd as well as 5 extension activities. Haven is a heartwarming story filled with important themes and is highly recommended for a classroom read-aloud or novel study, book clubs, literature circles, and student-independent reading. It is also a great option for reluctant reader
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+297
Thirst by Varsha Bajaj Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 260 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the novel Thirst written by Varsha Bajaj . This is a powerful story filled with important themes and is highly recommended for a classroom read-aloud or novel study, book clubs, literature circles, and student-independent reading. Themes: water access, hope, resilience, family, community, social inequality, kindnessThis book is an especially useful ve
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
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, RL.4.3
+297
Rock by Rock The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 52 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 8 extension activities for studying the biography Rock by Rock: The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand written by Jennifer Bradbury and illustrated by Sam Boughton . This book is beautifully illustrated and does an excellent job of introducing readers to an inspirational artist. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this biography. A 2022-20
2nd - 5th
Art History, Informational Text
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
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, RL.4.3
+297
The One Thing You'd Save Park novel study comprehension composition enrichment
This resource includes comprehension questions with composition prompts and enrichment/project activities for the book The One Thing You'd Save by award-winning author, Linda Sue Park. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This is a unique and timely book that promotes critical thinking, encourages cooperation and inspires appreciation for different viewpoints and individuality. The book is written in the Korean Sijo poetic style and i
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.7
+121
Bartali's Bicycle biography by Hoyt resources for reading nonfiction w history
This product includes comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the biography, Bartali's Bicycle, by Megan Hoyt (with excellent illustrations by Iacopo Bruno.) This book is the inspiring story of Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist, a Tour de France winner, a man of humility, and a man who risked his life to preserve human rights for others during the Second World War . This book is a: 2021 National Jewish Book Award finalist2022-2023 Texas
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+227
Swish by Slade picture book comprehension enrichment games composition
This resource includes comprehension and composition prompts with enrichment games and activities for the book Swish by Suzanne Slade. The resource is provided as a PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This is a creative, fun, factual, and historical tale full of truth, inspiration, and wonderful illustrations by Don Tate. It is vividly written and inspires appreciation for sports, sportsmanship, teamwork, friendship, acceptance, individual gifts, and diversity in the world
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.7
+110
Northwind by Paulsen novel study comprehension composition enrichment activities
This resource includes more than 140 comprehension questions with composition prompts and 11 enrichment/project activities (including cross-curricular activities) for the book Northwind by award-winning and highly-esteemed author Gary Paulsen. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This is an inspiring adventure story set on northern shores, inlets, and seas. It is beautifully written and inspires appreciation for community, resilience,
4th - 8th
Literature, Reading, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+118
Stella by McCall Hoyle Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 132 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stella written by McCall Hoyle. This book is an engaging fictional animal story with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Animal-Human Relationships; Service Dogs; Friendship; Emotions & FeelingsThis book is an especially
3rd - 5th
Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+297
Becoming Muhammad Ali novel study comprehension writing enrichment activities
This resource includes more than 150 comprehension questions with composition prompts and 19 cross-curricular enrichment/project activities for the book Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This book is an engaging, inspiring, and timely, cross-curricular historical fiction book that recounts the life of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) up to his professional career as a boxer.
4th - 7th
Literature, Reading, U.S. History
CCSS, TEKS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.7
+121
Twins Graphic Graphic Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 84 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the graphic novel Twins written by Varian Johnson and illustrated by Shannon Wright . This book is a timely and engaging realistic fiction graphic novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Siblings, Identity, Acceptance, Famil
3rd - 6th
Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
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, RL.4.3
+297
Willodeen by Applegate novel study comprehension composition enrichment STEAM
This resource includes more than 242 comprehension questions with composition prompts and 15 enrichment/project activities (including STEAM activities) for the book Willodeen by award-winning author, Katherine Applegate. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This is an inspiring, heartwarming, magical, and timely, cross-curricular story full of life lessons. It is beautifully written and inspires appreciation for community, friendship,
3rd - 5th
Literature, Reading, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.7
+147
Erik vs Everything by Uss Novel Study class independent and distance learning
This product includes 200+ discussion and comprehension question/task cards and novel study writing prompts for the book Erik vs. Everything by Christina Uss. This is a heartwarming, fun, whimsical, cross-curricular adventure story full of humor, literary elements, life lessons, and important themes. It has received wonderful reviews from teachers and students who love this engaging adventure story. (I love the book and highly recommend it for a middle-grade interdisciplinary class novel stud
3rd - 6th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.7
+78
Efren Divided Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 152 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Efren Divided written by Ernesto Cisneros . This book is a timely and engaging realistic fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Social Awareness, Mexican Americans, Immigration, Deportation, Empat
4th - 7th
Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+297
Follow Those Zebras Questions and Activities Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 48 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 10 extension activities for studying the nonfiction book Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery by Sandra Markle . This book expertly explains the migration mystery of the plains zebras in Africa. Beautiful photographs accompany the text. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this nonfiction selection. This book is an especially
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Science
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+297
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About the store
Experience
We are a mother-daughter team with a wide-range of teaching experience. We both taught in the classroom for many years before specializing our focus in our current educational roles. K works as a K-8 instructional specialist, curricula writer, academic language therapist, dyslexia therapist, teacher trainer, and staff development coordinator. She has more than 25 years of teaching experience at all grade levels. S is currently an elementary library media specialist with more than ten years experience working as a K-6 classroom teacher and remedial specialist. We are both passionate about learning and helping others experience success in their academic endeavors while inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Teaching style
We are passionate about teaching and learning. We subscribe to a teaching philosophy that emphasizes learning as a creative, fun, and exciting pursuit. All children and teachers possess unique learning styles. Equipping teachers with quality materials that enable them to present instruction in multi-sensory and creative ways that inspire students and tap into their strong learning channels while strengthening their ability to engage all learning modalities in the learning process is a guiding principle in our work. We desire to inspire a love for learning and promote quality character development, creativity, and academic excellence in classrooms.
Awards & shining teacher moments
While we feel delighted and grateful for the honors and awards we have received, our greatest honor has been the opportunity to teach precious and unique individuals in a variety of settings ~ so fun and such a blessing!
My own education history
K: MA, Certified Academic Language Therapist, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist; Certified in Secondary English, Earth Science, Reading (all levels), English as a Second Language
S: BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University
MS in Library Information Science from University of North Texas
Additional biographical information
We are descended from a long line of passionate educators who have encouraged, mentored and supported us!
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