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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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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
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
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 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
2nd Grade Addition Within 1,000 Guided Math Unit | 3-Digit Addition
Make teaching 2nd grade addition 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 6 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 multi-digit addition with confidence. 🔢 What’s Inclu
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
, 2.NBT.B.8
+2
3rd Grade Addition & Subtraction Assessments Pretest, Exit Tickets, Review, Test
Assess your students with confidence using this comprehensive collection of 3rd Grade Addion and Subtraction Assessments! Whether you're teaching a full unit or trying to determine which standards to review, this resource has everything you need to monitor understanding and track progress. What’s Included: ✅ Pretest – Identify what your students already know about addition and subtraction and use the results to guide your instruction. ✅ 5 Exit Tickets – Check for understanding at the end of
3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.OA.D.8
2nd Grade Subtraction Within 100 Assessments Pretest, Exit Tickets, Review, Test
Assess your students with confidence using this comprehensive collection of 2nd Grade Subtraction Within 100 Assessments! Whether you're teaching a full unit or trying to determine which standards to review, this resource has everything you need to monitor understanding and track progress. What’s Included: ✅ Pretest – Identify what your students already know about subtraction within 100 and use the results to guide your instruction. ✅ 7 Exit Tickets – Check for understanding at the end of y
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.9
, 2.OA.A.1
+1
November Early Finisher Choice Board Activities for Fast Finishers
These November Early Finisher Activities are the perfect way to engage your students who finish their assignments before the rest of the class. They will be practicing important skills without interrupting you. 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
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
2nd Grade Addition Within 1,000 Assessment Pretest, Exit Tickets, Test Worksheet
Assess your students with confidence using this comprehensive collection of 2nd Grade Addition Within 1,000 Assessments! Whether you're teaching a full unit or trying to determine which standards to review, this resource has everything you need to monitor understanding and track progress. What’s Included: ✅ Pretest – Identify what your students already know about addition within 1,000 and use the results to guide your instruction. ✅ 6 Exit Tickets – Check for understanding at the end of you
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.8
, 2.NBT.B.9
+1
May Early Finisher Activities
Give your early finishers meaningful activities to complete when they finish their assignments before the rest of your students. They will be practicing important skills without interrupting you. 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 all
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
January Early Finisher Choice Board Packet with Winter Worksheets and Activities
This January 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
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
December Early Finisher Choice Board with Activities for Fast Finishers
Give your early finishers meaningful activities to complete when they finish their assignments before the rest of your students. They will be practicing important skills without interrupting you. 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 all
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
Subtraction Within 100 Math Escape Room Game for 2nd Grade 2-Digit Subtraction
Turn your subtraction review into an exciting adventure with this 2nd Grade Subtraction Within 100 Escape Room! Your students will use teamwork and problem solving skills to practice solving two-digit subtraction problems and word problems. 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
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.B.2
Addition Within 1,000 Math Escape Room Game for 2nd Grade 3 Digit Addition
Turn your addition review into an exciting adventure with this 2nd Grade Addition Within 1,000 Escape Room! Your students will use teamwork and problem solving skills to practice solving three-digit addition problems and addition word problems. 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 g
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.7
, 2.NBT.B.8
, 2.OA.A.1
3-Digit Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping Escape Room for 3rd Grade
If your students are struggling with addition and subtraction of 3-digit numbers, this escape room will provide a fun way for them to review these important skills. They will use teamwork and problem solving skills to estimate sums and differences, add and subtract 3-digit numbers, and solve word problems. 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. An
3rd
Arithmetic, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.OA.D.8
Also included in: Math Escape Rooms Bundle
2nd Grade Addition Within 100 Assessment Worksheets Pretest, Exit Tickets, Test
Assess your students with confidence using this comprehensive collection of 2nd Grade Addition Within 100 Assessments! Whether you're teaching a full unit or trying to determine which standards to review, this resource has everything you need to monitor understanding and track progress. What’s Included: ✅ Pretest – Identify what your students already know about addition within 100 and use the results to guide your instruction. ✅ 8 Exit Tickets – Check for understanding at the end of your le
2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.9
+3
February Early Finisher Choice Board Packet with Valentine's Day Activities
This February 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 studen
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
August Early Finisher Activities
Give your early finishers meaningful activities to complete when they finish their assignments before the rest of your students. They will be practicing important skills without interrupting you. 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 all
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Creative Writing
2-Digit Multiplication Escape Room
Test your students' understanding of 2-digit multiplication with this fun escape room. They will use teamwork and problem solving skills to multiply 2-digit numbers and solve word problems involving multiplication. 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 the students the key when t
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.D.8
+1
Also included in: Math Escape Rooms 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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