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✨ 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 Bitmoji Homework Passes | Editable Student Reward Coupons | Google Slides

Bitmoji Homework Passes | Editable Student Reward Coupons | Google Slides

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Editable Bitmoji Homework Passes – Fun Classroom Reward! Reward your students with a pass they’ll be excited to earn! These Bitmoji Homework Passes are fully editable in Google Slides or PowerPoint, allowing you to add your own Bitmoji, name, and personalized touches. A black-and-white option is also included for easy, ink-saving printing. Perfect for classroom rewards, student incentives, or behavior management, these passes are both fun and functional. What’s Included: 6 editable pages of
Preview of Back-to-School Icebreaker | Stand Up Sit Down Game | Get to Know You Activity

Back-to-School Icebreaker | Stand Up Sit Down Game | Get to Know You Activity

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TeachFirsties
Kick off your school year with a fun, interactive game your students will LOVE! This Back-to-School Stand Up Sit Down Icebreaker is perfect for grades 1–5 but can be customized for any grade level. With 29 unique “Stand Up If…” prompts, students will be moving, laughing, and getting to know each other while building classroom community. Use it for first-week activities, morning meetings, brain breaks, or team-building games—just display the Google Slides or print the prompts as cards! What
Preview of March Madness Reading Bracket | Goal Craftivity & Editable Reading Log

March Madness Reading Bracket | Goal Craftivity & Editable Reading Log

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March Madness Reading Bracket – Goal Craftivity & Editable Reading Log! Get your students excited about reading this March with a fun, basketball-themed classroom challenge! This March Madness Reading Bracket is the perfect way to celebrate books, encourage goal setting, and build a reading culture in your classroom. From a class book tournament display to a hands-on goal-setting craft and editable reading log, this resource has everything you need to create a slam-dunk literacy experience! What
Preview of Editable Table Numbers, Bin Labels, and Letter Tags | Classroom Organization Kit

Editable Table Numbers, Bin Labels, and Letter Tags | Classroom Organization Kit

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Bring calm, consistency, and functionality to your classroom with this editable classroom organization pack! This Google Slides™ resource includes modern table signs, number labels, letter tags, and word bin labels—all in clean, black-and-white designs that you can print as-is or on colored paper to match your classroom theme. What’s Included: Table Number Signs 1–16 (Editable | Color + B&W versions) Number Labels 1–32 (B&W | Perfect for bins, cubbies, or supplies) Letter Labels A–P (B&W | Gre
Preview of Teacher Pencil Valentine (You Are So SHARP)

Teacher Pencil Valentine (You Are So SHARP)

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TeachFirsties
Pencil Valentine from Teacher Google Slides ProductCan be edited (change Bitmoji and name)6 pages (print 6 to a page)Cut a slit on top and bottom to attach a pencil
Preview of Christmas Stand Up Sit Down Game | Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google Slides

Christmas Stand Up Sit Down Game | Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google Slides

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TeachFirsties
Celebrate the holiday season with a fun and interactive classroom game! This Christmas Stand Up Sit Down Game is perfect for grades 1–5 but can be customized for any grade level. With 18 Christmas-themed “Stand Up If…” prompts, students will be moving, laughing, and building classroom community while enjoying the festive spirit. Use it for holiday parties, morning meetings, brain breaks, or quick icebreakers—just display the Google Slides or print the prompts as cards! What’s Included: 18
Preview of Seasonal Bitmoji Bookmarks | Editable Student Gift for All Year

Seasonal Bitmoji Bookmarks | Editable Student Gift for All Year

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TeachFirsties
Seasonal Bitmoji Bookmarks | Editable Student Gift for All YearCelebrate your students in every season with these fun and editable Bitmoji bookmarks! From back-to-school and holidays to spring celebrations and end-of-year send-offs, this resource includes 32 seasonal bookmarks you can personalize with your own Bitmoji. These make thoughtful, low-prep student gifts that build classroom community and keep your students smiling all year long! ✏️ What’s Included: • 32 editable bookmarks with se
Preview of Memory Balloons (End of the Year)

Memory Balloons (End of the Year)

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Memory Balloons are a great way to reflect on the year. With various prompts to complete. Students can cut out the balloons and put together a balloon book.Can be customized easily.6 pagesGreat for the end of the year!
Preview of Classroom Jobs

Classroom Jobs

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TeachFirsties
Classroom Job Name Tags Display Sign, Single Student Jobs, Double Student Jobs, Numbers, Print InstructionsCan Be Edited On Google Slides22 JobsPencil Sharpener, Librarian, Door Holder, Board Cleaner, Substitute, Calendar Assistant, Technology Assistant, Teacher Assistant, Botanist, Lunch Monitor, Line Leader, Caboose, Clean-Up Crew, Messenger, Paper Passer, Weather Watcher, Sanitizer, Time Keeper, Collector, Job Vacation, Recycler, Trash Helper
Preview of Meet the Teacher Template | Editable Back-to-School Handout | Google Slides

Meet the Teacher Template | Editable Back-to-School Handout | Google Slides

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Editable Meet the Teacher Template – Customize & Share!Create a professional and welcoming Meet the Teacher handout with this editable Google Slides template. Perfect for back-to-school, this template allows you to easily share important information with families and even link directly to your Amazon Wishlist, classroom website, or social media pages. What’s Included: Editable Google Slides template (make a copy to edit) Sections for teacher introduction, contact info, and class details Opti
Preview of Get To Know You BINGO

Get To Know You BINGO

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TeachFirsties
Help students get to know each other through BINGO. Print BINGO cards for students to each have.Have students walk around the class trying to find someone who matches the BINGO square, then have that student sign the square.The goal is for students to fill the boards with different students' signatures and learn more about their classmates.This resource includes 2 Regular Get to Know you Boards, 1 Back to School Board (activities students may have done over the summer), 1 Camp Board, and 1 blank
Preview of Birthday Pencil Toppers, Crown & Note

Birthday Pencil Toppers, Crown & Note

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TeachFirsties
Birthday Pencil Toppers, Crown & Note 2 Options for Birthday Pencil Toppers (or can use on other objects).Birthday Crown can be adjusted to fit the student's head (print an extra backing if needed).Birthday Note is perfect to have each student sign or add a note for the birthday student.All editable. Make a copy of the download to edit.Suggest printing Toppers and Note pages on color paper—print crown on white cardstock for students to enjoy coloring on their birthday.
Preview of 365 Journal Prompts

365 Journal Prompts

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TeachFirsties
365 Journal PromptsGreat For Multiple AgesCan Pick and Choose Prompts for Students Or Print Out And Let Students Choose Their OwnCan Be Edited- Make a Copy On Google Drive
Preview of Teacher Mail

Teacher Mail

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TeachFirsties
Teacher Google SlidesEditable (Text)10 pagesPerfect for sending home to parents*Recommend printing 4 to a page
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Stand Up Sit Down Game | Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google

St. Patrick's Day Stand Up Sit Down Game | Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google

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TeachFirsties
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun and interactive classroom game! This St. Patrick’s Day Stand Up Sit Down Game is perfect for grades 1–5 but can be customized for any grade level. With 18 themed “Stand Up If…” prompts, students will be moving, laughing, and connecting while enjoying the holiday fun! Use it for holiday parties, morning meetings, brain breaks, or seasonal icebreakers—just display the Google Slides or print the prompts as cards! What’s Included: 18 St. Patrick’s Day “St
Preview of Valentine’s Day Stand Up Sit Down Game: Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google Slides

Valentine’s Day Stand Up Sit Down Game: Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google Slides

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TeachFirsties
❤️ Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun, interactive game your students will LOVE! This Valentine’s Day Stand Up Sit Down Game is perfect for grades 1–5 but can be customized for any grade level. With 18 Valentine-themed “Stand Up If…” prompts, students will be moving, laughing, and learning more about each other while building classroom community. Use it for Valentine’s Day parties, morning meetings, brain breaks, or icebreakers—just display the Google Slides or print the prompts as cards!
Preview of Winter Stand Up Sit Down Game | Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google Slides

Winter Stand Up Sit Down Game | Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google Slides

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TeachFirsties
❄️ Bring winter fun into your classroom with this interactive Stand Up Sit Down game! This Winter Stand Up Sit Down Game is the perfect no-prep activity to get students moving, laughing, and connecting. With 18 winter-themed “Stand Up If…” prompts, students will be engaged while building classroom community. Use it for brain breaks, morning meetings, indoor recess, or seasonal icebreakers—just display the Google Slides or print the prompts as cards! What’s Included: 18 winter-themed “Stand Up
Preview of Halloween Stand Up Sit Down Game | Holiday Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google

Halloween Stand Up Sit Down Game | Holiday Icebreaker & Brain Break | Google

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TeachFirsties
Bring spooky fun to your classroom with this interactive Halloween game! This Halloween Stand Up Sit Down Game is perfect for grades 1–5 but can be customized for any grade level. With 18 Halloween-themed “Stand Up If…” prompts, students will be moving, laughing, and connecting while enjoying the festive holiday vibe. Use it for Halloween parties, morning meetings, brain breaks, or seasonal icebreakers—just display the Google Slides or print the prompts as cards! What’s Included: 18 Hallow
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 Speeding Tickets

Speeding Tickets

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TeachFirsties
Help students slow down and produce their best work in class. Easy to use. Print it off and attach it with a paper clip to the student's work. *Print on colored paper to get students' attention and laminate for multiple uses.
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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.