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HI, I'm Mandy. I have been a teacher for 25 years now and have loved every single minute of it.I
have a passion for making EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS not only academic, but more importantly FUN!
In the last few years my love for SOCIAL EMOTIONAL activities in the classroom have doubled. I truly feel like we as teachers / Mentors have a civic duty to create citizens who understand themselves and how to make the world a better place.
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FREE DIGITAL - Video & Interactive Google Form Quiz - WATER CYCLE - Science
Engaging Holiday Video & Interactive Google Form Quiz – With Enrichment Activity!Make learning about WATER CYCLE engaging and interactive with this video-based lesson and Google Form quiz! This resource is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students, offering a dynamic way to explore . What’s Included?✅ Educational Video – A visually engaging video that introduces key facts about the holiday in an age-appropriate way. ✅ Google Form Quiz – A self-grading quiz that checks for unde
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-3
+2
SCOOT -MATH for 4-6th grade - WINTER / FEBRUARY themed with QR codes
Make math practice engaging and interactive with this fun and educational Math Scoot Game designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! Perfect for reinforcing key math standards, this Scoot activity includes 28 math questions that cover a variety of essential skills. Whether you’re looking to energize your classroom or provide a meaningful, self-directed learning experience, this resource has you covered! What’s Included:28 Math Scoot Cards: Each card features a math question aligned with grade-lev
4th - 7th
Also included in: BUNDLE - FEBRUARY SCOOT GAMES 4-6th Math, Grammar and SEL-
2025 GATE icons (fiction and nonfiction) -- 100th day
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects
50% OFF 48 hours GATE icons (fiction and nonfiction) - science- HIBERNATION
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Science
50% OFF 48 hour Dual Passage GATE (fiction and nonfiction) - science- ECOSYSTEMS
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
Environment, Science
18 interactive PAIRED READING Passages - fiction and non-fiction - ANIMALS
Transform your reading block with this engaging and interactive Paired Reading Passages resource! Designed to encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and fun, each set of fiction and non-fiction passages features a unique picture connection to help students find their reading partner. From cookies pairing with milk to other creative themes, this activity will bring collaboration and excitement into your classroom! ✨ What’s Included?9 Paired Reading Passages(18 different ones in all): Each pai
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Science
CLASS COMMUNITY MEETINGS - would you rather - SEPTEMBER GAMES
Build Community with Fun "Would You Rather" Conversations! Make classroom discussions engaging and meaningful with this monthly "Would You Rather" Conversation Starters resource! Perfect for building a strong classroom community, fostering collaboration, and practicing essential communication skills, these prompts will have your students laughing, debating, and connecting with one another. ✨ What’s Included?20 Monthly "Would You Rather" Prompts: Each question is designed to align with the mon
Not Specific
For All Subjects
CLASS MANAGEMENT MEETINGS - would you rather - JANUARY topics
Build Community with Fun "Would You Rather" Conversations! Make classroom discussions engaging and meaningful with this monthly "Would You Rather" Conversation Starters resource! Perfect for building a strong classroom community, fostering collaboration, and practicing essential communication skills, these prompts will have your students laughing, debating, and connecting with one another. ✨ What’s Included?20 Monthly "Would You Rather" Prompts: Each question is designed to align with the mont
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Other (ELA)
CLASS COMMUNITY - conversation starter - group , book buddy, post-it - JULY
Looking to create a positive and collaborative classroom environment while fostering meaningful conversations? This resource is perfect for building class community, encouraging thoughtful dialogue, and helping students practice essential social skills. ✨ What's Included?30 Themed Conversation Starters: Tailored to connect with the month’s themes and events, these prompts are versatile enough for whole group discussions, pair-share activities, individual sticky-note reflections, or even book bu
Not Specific
Speaking & Listening
CLASS COMMUNITY - conversation starter - group , book buddy, post-it - APRIL
Looking to create a positive and collaborative classroom environment while fostering meaningful conversations? This resource is perfect for building class community, encouraging thoughtful dialogue, and helping students practice essential social skills. ✨ What's Included?30 Themed Conversation Starters: Tailored to connect with the month’s themes and events, these prompts are versatile enough for whole group discussions, pair-share activities, individual sticky-note reflections, or even book bu
Not Specific
2026 SBAC PARCC STARR GATE Depth and Complexity - BUNDLE - SET TWO- SCIENCE
THIS purchase includes 5 separate GATE and GIFTED lessons using fiction and non-fiction stories as well as 2 ENRICHMENTS activities per theme. The following themes are included in SET ONE- MATTERCELLSAMERICAN REVOLUTIONCHRISTMASHABITATSWhat’s Included:Fiction Passage: A compelling fictional story that brings the theme to life through relatable characters and engaging events. This passage is designed to capture your students' imaginations while tying into the central theme, making it relevant a
Not Specific
Science
Depth and Complexity (fiction and nonfiction) - Science - ANIMAL HABITAT
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Science
Dual Passage GATE (fiction and nonfiction) - science- PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
Not Specific
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) - Science - MATTER
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
Not Specific
Biology, Physical Science, Science
SCOOT - for ELA grammar - THANKSGIVING themed QR codes - figurative language
Keep your students engaged and confident in their ELA skills all year long with our 4-6TH Grade ELA Scoot Game Cards! This fun and interactive scoot game includes over 25+ questions aligned with 4/5th-grade ELA standards, designed to provide your students with regular, meaningful practice that reinforces key concepts. What’s Included:25+ Scoot Question Cards: Covering a wide range of ELA topics such as figurative language, grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and more, these cards keep
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) - BUNDLE - SET ONE
THIS purchase includes 5 separate GATE and GIFTED lessons using fiction and non-fiction stories as well as 2 ENRICHMENTS activities per theme. The following themes are included in SET ONE- Halloween Red Ribbon Week ElectionsAncient GreeceThanksgivingWhat’s Included:Fiction Passage: A compelling fictional story that brings the theme to life through relatable characters and engaging events. This passage is designed to capture your students' imaginations while tying into the central theme, making
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) holiday CHRISTMAS
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) US history AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
4th - 8th
Social Studies
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) - US history STATUE OF LIBERTY
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) - History - ANCIENT GREECE -
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 7th
Ancient History, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) - BUNDLE - SET ONE
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HI, I'm Mandy. I have been a teacher for 25 years now and have loved every single minute of it.I
have a passion for making EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS not only academic, but more importantly FUN!
In the last few years my love for SOCIAL EMOTIONAL activities in the classroom have doubled. I truly feel like we as teachers / Mentors have a civic duty to create citizens who understand themselves and how to make the world a better place.
Teaching style
My teaching style is very simple: RELATIONSHIPS FIRST.....everything else will come easier if that is done immediately. My classroom kiddos are a part of my OHANA (family) that academic year and for years afterward.
My own education history
I went to the University of San Diego many years ago and majored in Political Science. I love politics and history. I wanted to go into government to make a difference but found myself with a job opportunity in teaching little ones and realized in the class is where I can make a difference in kiddos’ lives.
I have a Master's degree in elementary education , certification in the area of Gifted and Talented and am in the middle of finishing a certificate program in the area of CHARACTER EDUCATION/SEL for all grade level students. Very fascinating area!
Additional biographical information
I was born and raised in Southern California and love spending time at the beach, mountains, and everywhere in between.
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