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I have been teaching middle school ELA for twenty-five years. I love my job and LOVE creating engaging resources to keep learning fun yet also meaningful!
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New Year Sunday School Lesson + Coloring Page | Shine for Jesus 2026
New Year Sunday School Lesson + Coloring Page | Shine for Jesus 2026 Start the new year with a simple, meaningful message kids can understand: shine for Jesus. This low-prep Sunday School New Year resource includes a kid-friendly Bible lesson and an adorable coloring page students will love. Perfect for children’s church, Sunday school, Christian classrooms, or family ministry during the first weeks of January! What’s Included: ✅ “Shine for Jesus in 2026” Coloring Page (print-and-go) ✅ N
1st - 5th
Religion
Paul and Silas in Prison Bible Escape Activity & Reader’s Theater
Bring the powerful story of Paul and Silas in prison to life with this engaging, scripture-based resource designed for grades 3–5! Perfect for Sunday School, children’s church, or Bible class, this product includes a fun Bible escape challenge with 4 clue-based activities AND a Reader’s Theater script that reinforces key events from Acts 16:25–31. Your students will work in small groups to solve clues, crack codes, and explore the miracle of God’s power and Paul and Silas’s faith. Then, th
3rd - 5th
Religion
Parable of the Mustard Seed Bible Lesson Activities | Sunday School Printables
Teach the Parable of the Mustard Seed in a simple, meaningful, and engaging way with this low-prep Bible lesson activities packet for elementary students. This resource is perfect for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Christian classrooms, homeschool Bible lessons, and faith-based learning activities. This Parable of the Mustard Seed Bible lesson helps children understand the important truth from Matthew 13:31–32: God can take something small and grow it into something big and beautiful. Th
K - 4th
Coloring Pages, Religion
Paul in Athens Coloring Sheet, Reader's Theater, and More!
Teach your students the powerful story of Paul in Athens (Acts 17:16–34) with this engaging, hands-on Bible lesson resource! Perfect for Sunday School, Christian classrooms, homeschool, or VBS, this low-prep pack helps K–5th grade students understand the difference between idols and the one true God. This resource includes: Two Reader’s Theater scripts (for K–1st and 4th–5th grades) “Guess the Idol” object lesson with printable picture cut-outs “God Is #1” badge craft with full teacher direct
K - 5th
Religion
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Coloring Page and Reader's Theater
Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego – Reader’s Theater & Coloring Page for KidsBring the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to life with this fun and faith-filled Bible coloring page, reader's theater, and fun challenge card activity pack! This resource now includes TWO kid-friendly coloring pages, an engaging Reader’s Theater script, which are perfect for all ages, and a six-part challenge-style activity that gets older students reading Scripture, thinking critically
1st - 5th
Religion
Middle School Charades ~ Perfect Whole Class Game
A game of classroom charades is the perfect exciting and interactive activity to keep your students engaged during those final days of the school year! This comprehensive resource is designed specifically for upper elementary school through high school students and is perfect for creating a lively and enjoyable classroom activity. This charades resource includes everything you need to facilitate an entertaining game of charades in your classroom. The resource features a set of clear and concise
5th - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Freedom in Christ Coloring Page and More | John 8:36 for Kids
Help your students understand what it means to be truly free in Christ with this engaging and easy-to-use Bible lesson based on John 8:36: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Perfect for Sunday school, children’s church, Christian classrooms, or homeschool, this lesson gives kids a solid understanding of spiritual freedom and what Jesus sets us free from—and free for. This resource includes everything you need to teach a complete, interactive lesson on freedom in Christ, i
1st - 5th
Religion
Pig Latin Lesson and Activities
Learning to speak Pig Latin is a fun code-language that your students will love. It’s also a great mind exercise for your students! Pig Latin is sophisticated enough that your students will have to think hard, and they will have to practice to become fluent. It also requires students to think about their own thinking when relating to the phonological structure of words! Use the activities on a rainy day, or any day that you need a break or want to have a little fun! Once you’ve taught the langu
5th - 7th
English Language Arts
Doubting Thomas Bible Story Coloring Page, Reader's Theater, and More!
Doubting Thomas Bible Story Activity: Reader's Theater, Drama Script, Coloring Page, & Fun ChallengesEngage your K-5 students with the powerful story of Thomas' doubt and belief in Jesus' resurrection (John 20:19-29) through interactive Bible activities. This resource includes a coloring page, a simple drama script for K-2nd grade and a full Reader’s Theater script for 3rd-5th grade, allowing students to experience the Bible story in an engaging and hands-on way. What’s Included: Doubting Tho
K - 5th
Religion
David and Goliath Coloring Page, Challenge Activity and Reader's Theater
David and Goliath Coloring Page, Reader’s Theater, and Challenge ActivitiesBring the powerful story of David and Goliath to life with this engaging Bible activity pack designed for Sunday School, Christian classrooms, or homeschool settings! This resource includes a hands-on challenge activity, a child-friendly coloring page, and a simplified Reader’s Theater script—making it perfect for students to learn, participate, and have fun while digging into God’s Word. What’s Included: Challenge Activi
2nd - 4th
Religion
Zacchaeus Bible Story Coloring Page and Reader's Theater
Bring the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus to life with this engaging Zacchaeus and Jesus coloring page and reader's theater activity pack! Perfect for young learners, this resource includes an interactive Reader’s Theater script and a fun coloring page to help children understand the story of Zacchaeus and the meaningful themes of kindness, forgiveness, and transformation. What’s Included:Reader’s Theater Script – This easy-to-read, kid-friendly script allows students to act out the story of Zacch
1st - 3rd
Religion
Daniel and the Lion's Den Coloring Sheet and Reader's Theater Activity
Engage young learners with this Daniel and the Lions' Den coloring sheet and reader's theater activity pack! This resource is designed to bring the inspiring Bible story of Daniel to life in a way that’s easy for students to understand and enjoy. Through a fun and interactive Reader’s Theater script and an engaging coloring page, children will explore important themes of faith, courage, and God’s protection. What’s Included:Reader’s Theater Script – This easy-to-read script lets students act ou
1st - 3rd
Religion
Moses Coloring Sheets and Reader's Theater~ Baby Moses and Moses Parts the Sea
Bible Stories Reader's Theater and Coloring Pages | Baby Moses & Moses Parts the Red Sea ActivitiesLooking for engaging and easy-to-use Moses Bible story activities for your students or young children? This packet includes everything you need to teach two well-loved Bible stories— Baby Moses and Moses Parts the Red Sea—in a fun and interactive way! Perfect for Sunday School, homeschool, or religious education classes, this resource combines easy to read Reader’s Theater scripts and coloring
K - 3rd
Religion
Saul and the Damascus Road Coloring Sheet and Reader's Theater Activity
Saul on the Damascus Road: Reader’s Theater and Coloring ActivityBring the powerful story of Saul’s transformation on the road to Damascus to life with this engaging and interactive Bible activity! Perfect for young learners, this resource helps students connect with the story of how God changed Saul’s heart and made him new. Through a combination of reading, acting, and coloring, children will gain a deeper understanding of God’s love, forgiveness, and His ability to transform anyone. This reso
1st - 3rd
Religion
Jonah and the Whale Coloring Page and Reader's Theater Activity
Jonah and the Whale Reader’s Theater and Coloring Page | Bible Story ActivityLooking for an engaging way to teach young students the story of Jonah and the Whale? This fun and interactive Bible story activity includes everything you need to bring the lesson to life! What’s Included:Reader’s Theater Script: A simple, easy-to-read script that retells the story of Jonah and the Whale. Perfect for small groups or class performances, this script helps students practice reading aloud, improve fluency,
2nd - 4th
Religion
Thanksgiving Story, Reader's Theater, Questions, and Game Printable and Google
This Thanksgiving story with questions and a game will be perfect for any day in November. There are two versions of the story “ The Thanksgiving Goose” included. There is a reader’s theater version and a short story version. Choose the one that you would like to use with your class. You can either print the version you would like to use or send the Google Doc version to your students. The story and reader's theater version can be printed on two pages, front and back. Google Doc versions are
5th - 7th
Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.10
Prepositions ~ ESL Newcomer Activities
These ESL Preposition Practice Activities are designed specifically for newcomer English Language Learners. These worksheets are designed to help students grasp the concept of prepositions related to location. The activities focus on building vocabulary and reinforcing understanding through a combination of written and visual exercises. What's Included:Table with Translation and Drawing: Begin with the table that lists common prepositions in English (e.g., over, under, in, through, beside, bet
4th - 6th
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching middle school ELA for twenty-five years. I love my job and LOVE creating engaging resources to keep learning fun yet also meaningful!
Teaching style
I’m a middle school ELA teacher who believes in practical, engaging instruction that meets students where they are—and helps them grow with confidence. My teaching style is built around clarity, consistency, and creativity. I love using routines (like daily grammar bell ringers and writing warm-ups) to build skills over time, and I’m always looking for ways to make standards feel relevant and manageable for students. Whether it’s through scaffolded grammar practice, writing support, or rigorous reading lessons, my goal is to create resources that save teachers time and help students succeed.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year for my school in 2016, Teacher of the Year for my district in 2021
My own education history
I have an undergraduate degree in English and a master's degree in teaching English. I am national board certified teacher.
Additional biographical information
Hello! My name is Shannon Temple, and I am a seasoned educator with 25 years of experience teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English Language Arts. I received my undergraduate degree in English and my masters in teaching English. I am National Board certified.
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of seeing my students grow and thrive, and I am honored to have been named Teacher of the Year for my school in 2016 and for my district in 2020.
As a passionate educator, I am committed to creating resources that make teaching easier and more enjoyable for my fellow teachers. I believe that teaching is not just a job, but a calling, and I take great pride in sharing my knowledge and expertise with others.
My daughter is a speech teacher, and she enjoys creating products to help her in he speech sessions. Some of her creations will be featured in my store as well!
In addition, I teach children once a month at church. I enjoy creating fun Bible based resources to use in that setting, and I've recently been adding some of those to my store so others can enjoy them too!
Whether you're looking for engaging lesson plans, fun classroom activities, or helpful teaching strategies, you'll find everything you need in my store. I am dedicated to creating high-quality, effective resources that will help you inspire and educate your students, and I look forward to sharing them with you.
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