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Hi, I'm Tara! Welcome to Teach Without Tears, where I create differentiated lessons that make it easy to meet the needs of all your students. My guided math units, reading workshop lessons, and early finisher activities are designed for 1st–5th grade teachers who want engaging, standards-based resources that save time, reduce stress, and help every student succeed—without the tears!
I taught 3rd grade for 14 years and now teach online, where I continue to share my love of helping students learn and grow. Throughout my classroom experience, I discovered that differentiation was the key to unlocking every student’s success—and that inspired me to create resources that make it easier for teachers to do the same. When I’m not teaching or creating, you’ll find me spending time with my family or traveling to new places.
You can subscribe to my email list to get more teaching tips by visiting the Teach Without Tears blog.
Need to get in touch with me? Use the Q&A or email me at tara@teachwithouttears.com
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Early Finisher Choice Boards and Activities Packets for the Whole School Year
This early finisher choice boards are each filled with 24 reading, writing, and math activities for your students who finish their work early. Create packets for your students for the whole year from August through May. There are 3 ways to use these Early Finisher Activities. BINGO Board - Give your students the BINGO Board with 24 activities on it to complete any time they have a few free minutes. They can use lined paper or a notebook to complete the activities.Activity Strips - Cut the activi
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Math
3rd Grade Reading and Math Assessments Bundle with Data Tracking Spreadsheet
Make standards-based grading easier than ever with this 3rd Grade Common Core Reading & Math Assessments Bundle! Assess your students’ mastery of every 3rd grade reading and math standard quickly and confidently. These short, targeted assessments are perfect for progress monitoring, data tracking, and parent-teacher conferences. Each assessment includes leveled questions aligned with the 1–4 standards-based grading scale, helping you pinpoint exactly where each student is performing — and
3rd
Informational Text, Literature, Math
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
+18
Place Value to the Thousands Escape Room Comparing and Ordering Numbers
If your students are struggling with place value, this escape room will provide a fun way for them to review place value to the thousands. They will use teamwork and problem solving skills to practice number forms, ordering numbers, and comparing numbers. Easy set-up:Simply fill a box with a special treat - pencils, erasers, lollipops, etc. Then, use a 4-digit lock to lock the box. The last clue will give your students the code to unlock it. Another option is to use a lock with a key. Then, you
3rd
Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.3
+2
Also included in: Math Escape Rooms Bundle
2nd Grade Guided Math Yearlong Bundle Differentiated Math Centers & Assessments
Make planning for 2nd grade math easy all year long with this Guided Math Yearlong Bundle! This growing bundle includes all of my 2nd grade guided math units, each designed to support small groups, math centers, and differentiation—so you can meet the needs of every learner while saving hours of prep time. Every unit follows the same consistent guided math structure, making it easy for students to learn routines and for teachers to implement right away. What’s Included in Every Guided Math
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
+12
3rd Grade Common Core Assessment and Data Keeping Bundle
Assess your 3rd grade students' standard mastery and track their growth. As you finish a reading or math standard, give your students the matching standards-based assessment. Students who master the standard with a score of 3 or 4 earn a digital badge. Simply copy the matching character from the Master Badge List and paste it into the student's Badge Collector. Can your students collect them all? There are also extra badges for behavior goals and special occasions, like holidays and birthdays.
3rd
Informational Text, Literature, Math
2nd Grade Subtraction Within 100 Guided Math Unit | Subtraction Word Problems
Make teaching 2nd grade subtraction within 100 clear, engaging, and fully differentiated with this guided math unit designed to meet the needs of all learners. This comprehensive resource includes 7 complete subtraction lessons, each with mini lessons, math centers, and assessments—perfect for guided math, math workshop, and small group instruction. This unit aligns with 2nd grade subtraction standards and gives you everything you need to teach subtraction strategies with confidence. 🔢 Wh
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.9
, 2.OA.A.1
+1
3rd Grade Guided Math Bundle
Guided math is the best way to differentiate your math lessons. Use these Money Guided Math Lessons to meet the needs of ALL your students. This product includes detailed lesson plans with: -A minilesson with an introductory video -Differentiated plans for a Meet with the Teacher Center -3 differentiated levels for a Problem Solving Center with extra time activities -Websites to use for a Technology Center - An exit ticket to assess student mastery This product also includes: -Pretests to help y
3rd
Arithmetic, Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
+34
Ultimate Holiday, Reading, and Math Escape Room Bundle
Celebrate special days and practice math and reading skills with 22 fun escape rooms. Your students will use teamwork and problem solving skills to solve the clues and unlock the box for a special surprise. Save 20% by purchasing this bundle!Easy set-up:Simply fill a box with a special treat - pencils, erasers, lollipops, etc. Then, use a 4-digit lock to lock the box. The last clue will give your students the code to unlock it. Another option is to use a lock with a key. Then, you can just give
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.C.5
+8
September Early Finisher Activities Choice Board for Fast Finishers
Give your early finishers this September choice board that is filled with meaningful activities for them to do when they finish their assignments before the rest of the class. Your fast finishers will be engaged while practicing important skills without interrupting you. There are 4 ways to use these Early Finisher Activities. BINGO Board - Give your students the BINGO Board with 24 activities on it to complete any time they have a few free minutes. They can use lined paper or a notebook to comp
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
March Early Finisher Choice Board Packet with St. Patrick's Day Activities
This March Early Finisher Choice Board Packet has 24 engaging math, reading, and writing activities to keep your students engaged and learning when they finish their work early. There are 3 ways to use these Early Finisher Activities. BINGO Board - Give your students the BINGO Board with 24 activities on it to complete any time they have a few free minutes. They can use lined paper or a notebook to complete the activities.Activity Strips - Cut the activity strips apart, and allow your students t
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
2nd Grade Place Value Guided Math Unit | Expanded Form, Comparing Numbers
Make teaching 2nd grade place value clear, engaging, and fully differentiated with this guided math unit designed to meet the needs of all learners. This comprehensive resource includes 9 complete place value lessons, each with mini lessons, math centers, and assessments—perfect for guided math, math workshop, and small group instruction. This unit aligns with 2nd grade place value standards and gives you everything you need to teach number sense with confidence. What’s Included in this 2nd
2nd
Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+4
October Early Finisher Activities Choice Board for Fast Finishers
Give your early finishers this October choice board that is filled with meaningful activities for them to do when they finish their assignments before the rest of the class. Your fast finishers will be engaged while practicing important skills without interrupting you. There are 4 ways to use these Early Finisher Activities. BINGO Board - Give your students the BINGO Board with 24 activities on it to complete any time they have a few free minutes. They can use lined paper or a notebook to comple
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
2nd Grade Subtraction Within 1,000 Guided Math Unit with Two Step Word Problems
Make teaching 2nd grade subtraction within 1,000 clear, engaging, and fully differentiated with this guided math unit designed to meet the needs of all learners. This comprehensive resource includes 5 complete subtraction lessons, each with mini lessons, math centers, and assessments—perfect for guided math, math workshop, and small group instruction. This unit aligns with 2nd grade subtraction standards and gives you everything you need to teach subtraction strategies with confidence. 🔢
2nd
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.7
, 2.NBT.B.8
, 2.NBT.B.9
+1
April Early Finisher Choice Board Packet with Spring Activities and Worksheets
This April Early Finisher Choice Board Packet has 24 engaging math, reading, and writing activities to keep your students engaged and learning when they finish their work early. There are 3 ways to use these Early Finisher Activities. BINGO Board - Give your students the BINGO Board with 24 activities on it to complete any time they have a few free minutes. They can use lined paper or a notebook to complete the activities.Activity Strips - Cut the activity strips apart, and allow your students t
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
2nd Grade Data and Graphing Guided Math Unit - Bar Graphs, Picture Graphs
Make teaching your 2nd graders about data and graphing clear, engaging, and fully differentiated with this guided math unit designed to meet the needs of all learners. This comprehensive resource includes 4 complete graphing lessons, each with mini lessons, math centers, and assessments—perfect for guided math, math workshop, and small group instruction. This unit aligns with 2nd grade data standards and gives you everything you need to teach graphing with confidence. What’s Included in Thi
2nd
Graphing, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.MD.D.10
Standards-Based Grading Common Core Math Assessments 3rd Grade Data Collection
Make standards-based grading simple and stress-free with these 3rd Grade Common Core Math Assessments! Use the included data tracking sheets to monitor progress, guide small-group instruction, and provide clear evidence for report cards and parent-teacher conferences. Each quick, targeted assessment helps you track student mastery of every math standard with ease. These assessments take just a few minutes to complete but provide powerful insights into student learning and growth. Students Wi
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+22
2nd Grade Addition Within 100 with Regrouping Guided Math with Word Problems
Make teaching 2nd grade addition within 100 engaging, structured, and fully differentiated with this guided math unit designed to support all learners. This comprehensive resource includes 8 complete addition lessons, each with mini lessons, math centers, and assessments—perfect for guided math, math workshop, and small group instruction. This unit aligns with 2nd grade addition standards and gives you everything you need to teach addition strategies with confidence. What’s Included in This
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.9
+3
5th Grade Geometry Guided Math Unit | Polygons, Triangles & Quadrilaterals
Make teaching 5th grade geometry clear, engaging, and fully differentiated with this guided math unit designed to support all learners. This comprehensive resource includes 5 complete geometry lessons, each with mini lessons, math centers, and assessments—perfect for guided math, math workshop, and small group instruction. This unit aligns with 5th grade geometry standards and gives you everything you need to teach polygons and quadrilaterals with confidence. What’s Included in This 5th Grad
5th
Geometry, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.G.B.3
, 5.G.B.4
3rd Grade Multiplication Guided Math Lessons to Master Multiplication Facts
Guided math is the best way to differentiate your math lessons. Use these Multiplication Guided Math Lessons to meet the needs of ALL your students and to help them master their multiplication facts. This product includes 9 detailed lesson plans: -Lesson 1: Multiplication Using Arrays, Multiplying by 0 and 1 -Lesson 2: Multiplication with Skip Counting, Multiplying by 5 and 10 -Lesson 3: Multiplication with Repeated Addition, Multiplying by 2 and 4 -Lesson 4: The Commutative Property of Multipli
3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
+3
Also included in: 3rd Grade Guided Math Bundle
Geometry Guided Math Unit for 3rd Grade - Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Assessments
Teach 3rd graders to identify, describe, and classify geometric figures with this complete Geometry Guided Math Unit! Students will explore foundational concepts—points, lines, angles, polygons, and quadrilaterals—through mini-lessons, hands-on centers, and rigorous practice. This unit includes detailed mini lessons, differentiated activities, assessments, and a fun escape room review. ✨ What’s Included:6 Complete Lessons Lines, Rays, Line Segments, and Points Types of Angles Polygons Types
3rd
Geometry, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.G.A.1
Also included in: 3rd Grade Guided Math Bundle
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Hi, I'm Tara! Welcome to Teach Without Tears, where I create differentiated lessons that make it easy to meet the needs of all your students. My guided math units, reading workshop lessons, and early finisher activities are designed for 1st–5th grade teachers who want engaging, standards-based resources that save time, reduce stress, and help every student succeed—without the tears!
I taught 3rd grade for 14 years and now teach online, where I continue to share my love of helping students learn and grow. Throughout my classroom experience, I discovered that differentiation was the key to unlocking every student’s success—and that inspired me to create resources that make it easier for teachers to do the same. When I’m not teaching or creating, you’ll find me spending time with my family or traveling to new places.
You can subscribe to my email list to get more teaching tips by visiting the Teach Without Tears blog.
Need to get in touch with me? Use the Q&A or email me at tara@teachwithouttears.com
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