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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 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 CVC Sliders Bundle | Sets 1-4 | Hands-On Phonics & Blending Practice

CVC Sliders Bundle | Sets 1-4 | Hands-On Phonics & Blending Practice

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CVC Word Blending Practice – Library Card Envelope ActivityMake phonics practice hands-on and fun with this engaging CVC word blending activity! Students build confidence as they slide each letter out of a library card envelope—revealing one letter at a time—until they reach the ⭐ star and blend the whole word together. This interactive approach supports early readers in mastering decoding and phonemic awareness through tactile, step-by-step practice. What’s Included: • 72 pages of carefully cra
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 CVC Sliders (Set 4)

CVC Sliders (Set 4)

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

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

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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 Rainbow Words- Sight Words Practice

Rainbow Words- Sight Words Practice

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Rainbow Words Worksheet One Page. PDF -Great for sight word practice. -Color the first crayon in the color of your choice then write five sight words in that color. Change color and repeat.
Preview of Magic E Word Search/Writing

Magic E Word Search/Writing

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Practice writing Magic E words, find Magic E words, and use them in sentences! 2 pages (as shown)
Preview of All About Me Popsicle

All About Me Popsicle

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All About Me Popsicle Google Slides FileCan Be Edited *Make A Copy To Edit*
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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.