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Rooted in the science of reading. Designed for real classrooms.
Hi! I'm Leslie. If you're looking for simple, effective small group systems that actually work, you're in the right place. I'm a veteran 1st grade teacher and the creator of Small Groups Made Easy- a collection of done-for-you literacy resources designed to help you feel confident, organized, and supported in your teaching.
Researched-Based and Classroom-Tested:
My resources are designed using best practices from the science of reading, including:
Explicit phonics instruction
Systematic skill progression
Repeated practice for fluency
Opportunities for application and transfer
All within simple, classroom-ready routines that actually work.
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Bat Opinion Writing and Craft Bulletin Board
Bat Opinion Writing and Craft Bulletin Board is art, writing and math, all in one great project! After learning about bats with the included nonfiction text, have your students write an opinion piece about whether they think bats are creepy or cool. Afterwards, will have fun making their cute little bats! This product makes a very impressive showcase of learning when you add in the graph, showing how many students think bats are creepy and how many think bats are cool! Bat Opinion Writing and
PreK - 5th
Math, Writing
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, CCRA.W.1
>>>Base Ten Days of School Bulletin Board Set>>>
Tired of using bundling straws to represent the days in school? How about something that actually corresponds with what the students see in their workbooks? By representing the days with the Base-Ten blocks that they see and use in their math lessons on a daily basis, students will gain a more concrete knowledge of the Base-Ten system and how grouping hundreds, tens, and ones works! File includes what you see in the pictures, as well as an 'I can' statement and an option for printing colored Bas
K - 3rd
Math, Numbers
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2b
+1
Also included in: >>>Black and White Interactive Math Board Bundle>>>
Halloween Doubles Facts Activity-Make a Haunted House
Need a quick (and free) activity for Halloween? This Halloween Doubles Facts Activity is for you! It is a fun way to review the facts while having some spooky fun. Students start with a regular house, then add haunted house elements to it by matching the doubles facts with their sums. Happy Halloween!
1st - 4th
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
+1
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Rooted in the science of reading. Designed for real classrooms.
Hi! I'm Leslie. If you're looking for simple, effective small group systems that actually work, you're in the right place. I'm a veteran 1st grade teacher and the creator of Small Groups Made Easy- a collection of done-for-you literacy resources designed to help you feel confident, organized, and supported in your teaching.
Researched-Based and Classroom-Tested:
My resources are designed using best practices from the science of reading, including:
Explicit phonics instruction
Systematic skill progression
Repeated practice for fluency
Opportunities for application and transfer
All within simple, classroom-ready routines that actually work.
Teaching style
✏️ My Teaching Style
Simple. Effective. Purposeful.
My teaching style is centered on creating clear, easy-to-follow systems that actually work. I believe learning should feel manageable for teachers and meaningful for students.
I love watching my first graders grow in reading and math using structured, engaging tools that build confidence over time. I’m passionate about organization and creating a calm, beautiful classroom environment—because when things feel streamlined and intentional, everyone thrives.
Awards & shining teacher moments
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Small Group Literacy Consultant
My own education history
👩🏫 Why You Can Trust This
18 years in the classroom (including Title I)
Master’s in Curriculum Development
LETRS Certified + ESL & Technology Endorsements
These systems come from real classrooms, real students, and real results.
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💛 A Little About Me
I’ve been teaching for 18 years, with 10 years in an urban school before moving to a small town and building our dream life here. I’m a wife, a mama to 5 🥰, and we spend our days chasing kids, tending to our animals (3 dogs, 6 chickens, 4 ducks, and a bunny!), and soaking up this season of life.
My greatest joy will always be my family. ❤️
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