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Teaching and Testing with Jade

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About the store
Welcome! I’m an educator with a passion for creating resources that make learning engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all students. In my classroom, I’ve seen how student choice, clear structure, and hands-on learning can transform motivation and understanding - so I build every resource with those values at the core. My goal is to provide classroom-tested, teacher-friendly materials that save you time while increasing student engagement. From choice boards and interactive activities to assessments and project-based learning tools, everything here is designed for real classrooms, real students, and real results. Whether you're a new teacher looking for guidance or a seasoned educator seeking fresh ideas, I hope my resources bring ease, creativity, and joy to your teaching!
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Preview of Addition and Subtraction Surgery (Room Transformation)

Addition and Subtraction Surgery (Room Transformation)

Transform your classroom into an operating room AND your students into surgeons! This activity is a total room transformation. Use the name tags, posters, patient files, post-op notes, and all the tips and tricks to leave an everlasting impression on your class. The academic focus of this activity is on addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers. This is the perfect end of unit activity to wrap-up your addition and subtraction chapters.
Preview of Main Idea Task Cards | Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice | Printable

Main Idea Task Cards | Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice | Printable

Help your students master main idea with these engaging, no-prep task cards!This resource includes 12 multiple-choice task cards designed to help students identify the main idea of short, high-interest passages. These cards are perfect for literacy centers, small groups, test prep, early finishers, and whole-class review. What’s Included: ✔ 12 Main Idea Task Cards (Multiple Choice) ✔ Answer Key ✔ Student Recording Sheet ✔ Color Version ✔ Black & White Version Ways to Use: • Literacy centers
Preview of Winter Escape Room | Snowstorm Challenge | December Classroom Activity

Winter Escape Room | Snowstorm Challenge | December Classroom Activity

Make your December classroom unforgettable with this engaging Winter Escape Room! Designed for upper elementary, this Snowstorm Challenge combines riddles, logic puzzles, and teamwork into one exciting winter-themed activity students beg to play. This escape room is perfect for winter celebrations, Fun Friday, before-break activities, or anytime you need a highly engaging lesson with zero prep!
Preview of Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 1 Reading Slides

Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 1 Reading Slides

This bundle includes reading slides, created using Google Slides, for all 5 of the following stories in Reading Street Unit 1. -The Twin Club -Exploring Space with an Astronaut -Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night -A Walk in the Desert -The Strongest One
Preview of Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 5 Reading Slides

Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 5 Reading Slides

This bundle includes the reading slides, created using Google Slides, for the 5 following stories in Unit 5: -Fire Fighter! -Carl the Complainer -Bad Dog, Dodger! -Horace and Morris, but Mostly Dolores -The Signmaker's Assistant
Preview of Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 6 Reading Slides

Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 6 Reading Slides

This bundle includes reading slides, created using Google Slides, for the 5 following stories in Unit 6: -Just Like Josh Gibson -Red, White, and Blue the Story of the American Flag -A Birthday Basket for Tia -Cowboys -Grace for President
Preview of The Pumpkin Smasher- A Fall Themed Break Out Box

The Pumpkin Smasher- A Fall Themed Break Out Box

Have a fun-filled day with this break out box activity! Students will complete 4 tasks and collect lock codes along the way. Once they have collected all of the codes, they will break open the box to reveal their prize! This is a great activity to do at a fall party or just in celebration of the season!
Preview of The Case of the Missing Toilet Paper (Break Out Box- Escape Room)

The Case of the Missing Toilet Paper (Break Out Box- Escape Room)

OH NO! ALL OF THE TP IS MISSING! Take your students on a wild ride to figure out where all the toilet paper has gone. Students will carefully study 4 challenging tasks, complete them, and access the lock codes. These codes will help students to unlock the box and save the day. After all, we can't go without toilet paper!! This resource includes: Four different tasks Cover pages (to put on file folders & hide tasks) Hint Cards Job Tags Writing Extensions Answer Keys
Preview of Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 2 Reading Slides

Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 2 Reading Slides

This bundle includes the reading slides, created using Google Slides, for the 5 following stories in Unit 2: -Tara and Tiree -Abraham Lincoln -Scarcity -Bremen Town Musicians -One Good Turn Deserves Another
Preview of Reading Street: Grade 3 Unit 3 Reading Slides BUNDLE

Reading Street: Grade 3 Unit 3 Reading Slides BUNDLE

This resource includes the reading slides from all 5 of the following Reading Street Unit 3 stories: - How Do You Raise a Raisin - Pushing Up the Sky - Seeing Stars - A Symphony of Whales - Around One Cactus
Preview of Valentine's Day Break Out Box-Escape Mission

Valentine's Day Break Out Box-Escape Mission

Help Cupid get his love arrows back! This break out box will send your students on a mission to find Cupid's love arrows, stolen by his arch nemesis, Apollo. Students will search for 4 different tasks, collect the lock codes, and use those codes to unlock the box of love arrows! To solve each problem, students will have to think critically and work as a team to complete the mission. This activity is a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day in your classroom!
Preview of Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 3 Reading Slides

Reading Street Grade 2- Unit 3 Reading Slides

This bundle includes the reading slides, created using Google Slides, for the 5 following stories in Unit 3: -Pearl and Wagner Two Good Friends -Dear Juno -Anansi Goes Fishing -Rosa and Blanca -A Weed is a Flower
Preview of Supermarket Reading Slides (Reading Street- Grade 3: Unit 1)

Supermarket Reading Slides (Reading Street- Grade 3: Unit 1)

This resource was created using Google Slides. You can assign it to your remote students on your preferred virtual platform OR use for in-person learning! Suggestions for in-person use: introduction of story/skills, whole group work, work stations/centers, independent work, homework. Reading Slides Include: -read aloud -spelling practice -vocabulary practice -comprehension questions -imperative and exclamatory sentences -compare and contrast
Preview of Seeing Stars Reading Slides (Reading Street: Grade 3- Unit 3)

Seeing Stars Reading Slides (Reading Street: Grade 3- Unit 3)

This resource was created using Google Slides. It can be assigned to your remote students on your preferred virtual platform OR used for in-person learning. Ideas for in-person use include: whole group introduction, whole group instruction, centers/stations, independent work, assessment, homework. Reading Slides Include: -read aloud -spelling practice -vocabulary practice -comprehension questions -subject-verb agreement -graphic sources
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Escape (Break Out Box)

St. Patrick's Day Escape (Break Out Box)

This St. Patrick's Day themed break out box (escape room) will take your students on a challenging hunt to save Lucky the Leprechaun! This product includes four tasks, job tags, hint cards, writing extensions, and answer keys.
Preview of Prudy's Problem Reading Slides (Reading Street: Grade 3- Unit 2)

Prudy's Problem Reading Slides (Reading Street: Grade 3- Unit 2)

This resource was created using Google Slides. You can assign it to your remote students on your preferred virtual platform OR use for in-person learning! Ideas for in-person use include: whole group introduction, whole group instruction, centers/stations, independent work, assessment, homework. Reading Slides Include: -read aloud -spelling practice -vocabulary practice -comprehension questions -irregular plural nouns -drawing conclusions
Preview of Henry and Mudge Reading Slides (Reading Street: Grade 2- Unit 1)

Henry and Mudge Reading Slides (Reading Street: Grade 2- Unit 1)

This resource was created using Google Slides. You can assign it to your remote learners on your preferred virtual platform OR use for in-person learning! Reading Slides Include: -spelling practice -high frequency word practice -comprehension questions -character & setting practice -predicates practice
Preview of Reading Street Grade 3- Unit 6 Reading Slides BUNDLE

Reading Street Grade 3- Unit 6 Reading Slides BUNDLE

This resource includes the reading slides for all 5 of the following Unit 6 stories: - The Story of the Statue of Liberty - Happy Birthday Mr. Kang - Talking Walls: Art for the People - Two Bad Ants - Atlantis: The Legend of a Lost City
Preview of Reading Street: Grade 3- Unit 4 Reading Slides BUNDLE

Reading Street: Grade 3- Unit 4 Reading Slides BUNDLE

This resource includes the reading slides for all 5 of the following Unit 4 stories: - The Man Who Invented Basketball - Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest - Rocks in His Head - America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle - Fly, Eagle, Fly!
Preview of Reading Street Grade 3 - Unit 2 Reading Slides Bundle

Reading Street Grade 3 - Unit 2 Reading Slides Bundle

This resource includes the reading slides for all 5 stories of Reading Street: Grade 3- Unit 2. Stories included: - Penguin Chick - I Wanna Iguana - Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It - Tops & Bottoms - Amazing Bird Nests
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Experience

Welcome! I’m an educator with a passion for creating resources that make learning engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all students. In my classroom, I’ve seen how student choice, clear structure, and hands-on learning can transform motivation and understanding - so I build every resource with those values at the core. My goal is to provide classroom-tested, teacher-friendly materials that save you time while increasing student engagement. From choice boards and interactive activities to assessments and project-based learning tools, everything here is designed for real classrooms, real students, and real results. Whether you're a new teacher looking for guidance or a seasoned educator seeking fresh ideas, I hope my resources bring ease, creativity, and joy to your teaching!

Teaching style

My teaching style centers on student ownership, curiosity, and meaningful exploration. I believe students learn best when they have opportunities to make choices, think critically, and interact with concepts in multiple ways. I design lessons that are: ✨ Engaging Activities that spark interest and keep students actively involved. ✨ Differentiated Multiple access points so every learner can succeed. ✨ Clear & Structured Easy-to-follow tasks, consistent routines, and supportive scaffolds. ✨ Hands-On & Inquiry-Based Students ask questions, investigate, and apply what they learn. ✨ Purposeful Aligned to standards, designed for real classrooms, and practical for busy teachers. Ultimately, I aim to help students build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning, all while making teaching easier and more enjoyable for you!

My own education history

I earned my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and went on to complete a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Advanced Teaching Strategies. I’m passionate about designing lessons and resources that make learning engaging, accessible, and fun, and I use what I’ve learned to create materials that work for real classrooms and real students.