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Michigan, United States
About the store
✨ Welcome! I create fun, engaging, and easy-to-use resources that help early elementary teachers save time and spark learning joy in their classrooms. Whether you're looking for hands-on phonics games, seasonal activities, or low-prep resources, you'll find tools here that are classroom-tested and student-approved. Each resource is made with care to help you keep your students motivated, focused, and smiling all year long! 🍎 I'm a passionate educator with four years of classroom experience—three in first grade and one in second grade. First grade is where I fell in love with the power of phonics, small-group reading, and hands-on math. In second grade, I focused on creating even more interactive resources to meet students’ growing needs while keeping learning exciting. My resources reflect what’s worked in real classrooms with real students—and they’re built to make your teaching life easier. 🛍 What You’ll Find in My Store ✅ Phonics & Literacy Fun – Engaging games and activities to build strong readers ✅ Seasonal Resources – Fresh, themed learning activities for every time of year ✅ Classroom Management Tools – Positive behavior supports and routines that work ✅ Editable Templates – Customizable tools to fit your classroom needs Every download is designed to save you time and bring joy to your teaching day!
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Preview of Small, Tall, and Fall Letters Sort & Color By Letter

Small, Tall, and Fall Letters Sort & Color By Letter

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Practice sorting small, tall, and fall letters. Download as PDF.
Preview of Handwriting/Letter Formation

Handwriting/Letter Formation

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TeachFirsties
Small/Tall/Fall PracticeHandwriting; Letters & Numbers
Preview of Magic E Book

Magic E Book

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Magic E Book. Have students fill the book with Magic E words. -ake,-ade,-ace,-age,-ape,-ale,-ame,-ane,-ate,-ike,-ice,-ide,-ite,-ile,-ime,-ine,-ive,-ope,-obe,-oke11 pages (makes a 20-page book)**Print double-sided and flip on the short end for pages 2-11**
Preview of Halloween Science Experiments

Halloween Science Experiments

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Spooky ScienceIncluded are 5 different fun science experiments with a Halloween twist. Each experiment has a recipe and standards sheet with a worksheet for students. Can be printed out as a packet for students! Written with second grade standards, easily modified for other grade levels.
Preview of CVC Sliders (Set 4)

CVC Sliders (Set 4)

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing CVC words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 18 PagesSet 4CVC words
Preview of CVC Sliders (Set 3)

CVC Sliders (Set 3)

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing CVC words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 18 PagesSet 3CVC words
Preview of CVC Sliders (Set 2)

CVC Sliders (Set 2)

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing CVC words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 18 PagesSet 2CVC words
Preview of CVC Sliders (Set 1)

CVC Sliders (Set 1)

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing CVC words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 18 PagesSet 1CVC words
Preview of CVCE Sliders

CVCE Sliders

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing CVCE words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 12 PagesSet 1CVCE words
Preview of Double Vowels Set 2 (oo)

Double Vowels Set 2 (oo)

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing CVVC words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 10 PagesSet 2CVVC words
Preview of Double Vowels Set 1

Double Vowels Set 1

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing CVVC words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 12 PagesSet 1CVVC words
Preview of Tricky -y Sliders

Tricky -y Sliders

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TeachFirsties
Perfect for practicing Tricky -y ending words with students. Have students place words inside the library card envelope and slide-out letter by letter, then have them blend when they get to the star. 12 PagesSet 1Tricky -y words
Preview of Vowel Team Book & Key

Vowel Team Book & Key

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TeachFirsties
Vowel Team Book. Have students fill the book with Vowel Team words. -ai,-ay,-ee,-ea,-oa,-ow,-ie,-ei9 pages **Set up to print two slides to a page to make half-sheet books. Staple on the left and slice in half. If you prefer full-size books print even pages only. You can also print double-sided to save paper as well.**
Preview of Magic E (CVC to CVCe)

Magic E (CVC to CVCe)

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TeachFirsties
Practice turning CVC words into CVCe words. Use the words given or have students make their own words. 4 pages (2 with words & 2 create your own)
Preview of Vowel Team Book

Vowel Team Book

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TeachFirsties
Vowel Team Book & Answer Key Booklet 9 pagesAnswer Key Included if neededPrint 2 to a page double-sided for a small book or print full-size
Preview of CVC/Short Vowel Read It, Build It, Write It

CVC/Short Vowel Read It, Build It, Write It

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TeachFirsties
Practice Short Vowels/CVC words. Have students read the word, build with the letter below then write the word on the line. Short -a,-e,-i,-o,u10 Pages
Preview of Halloween Writing Activity

Halloween Writing Activity

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TeachFirsties
If my teacher turned into a witch.....Have students color the witch head, hands and legs. Glue to the border of the lined box to have witch holding it. Great Halloween writing activity for all ages! PDF Download
Preview of Handwriting Practice (Letters and Numbers)

Handwriting Practice (Letters and Numbers)

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TeachFirsties
Practice sheets for handwriting. Includes 4 pages total, two for letters and two for numbers.
Preview of Magic E Word Search/Writing

Magic E Word Search/Writing

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TeachFirsties
Practice writing Magic E words, find Magic E words, and use them in sentences! 2 pages (as shown)
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About the store

Experience

✨ Welcome! I create fun, engaging, and easy-to-use resources that help early elementary teachers save time and spark learning joy in their classrooms. Whether you're looking for hands-on phonics games, seasonal activities, or low-prep resources, you'll find tools here that are classroom-tested and student-approved. Each resource is made with care to help you keep your students motivated, focused, and smiling all year long! 🍎 I'm a passionate educator with four years of classroom experience—three in first grade and one in second grade. First grade is where I fell in love with the power of phonics, small-group reading, and hands-on math. In second grade, I focused on creating even more interactive resources to meet students’ growing needs while keeping learning exciting. My resources reflect what’s worked in real classrooms with real students—and they’re built to make your teaching life easier. 🛍 What You’ll Find in My Store ✅ Phonics & Literacy Fun – Engaging games and activities to build strong readers ✅ Seasonal Resources – Fresh, themed learning activities for every time of year ✅ Classroom Management Tools – Positive behavior supports and routines that work ✅ Editable Templates – Customizable tools to fit your classroom needs Every download is designed to save you time and bring joy to your teaching day!

Teaching style

👩‍🏫 I believe learning should be meaningful, fun, and full of movement. I love incorporating small-group work, hands-on games, and seasonal themes to keep students engaged and learning. My classroom resources are built around fun with purpose—so kids stay focused and excited while meeting learning goals.

Awards & shining teacher moments

🏆 Some of my proudest moments include watching struggling readers light up during phonics games and seeing students take ownership of their learning through goal-setting and interactive lessons. I’ve presented classroom strategies to colleagues and love helping fellow teachers find success through simple, effective tools.

My own education history

🎓 I hold a degree in education with a focus on early childhood and elementary teaching. I’m always learning and growing—just like my students—and love attending professional development that supports literacy instruction, classroom management, and engaging curriculum design.

Additional biographical information

💬 Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading, creating, and spending time with my family. I’m also a big fan of seasonal decorating, iced coffee, and classroom makeovers! I know how busy teaching can be, so it’s my mission to create resources that are both easy to use and fun to teach.