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I am a success story. Born visually impaired and considered legally blind, I was once told I should attend a special school. My mom chose to keep me in public school, and that decision gave me the chance to rise to the challenge. I not only completed my education, but went on to become a Nationally Board Certified teacher in a regular education classroom. I am living proof that there are no limits when you put your mind to something.
For the past 26 years, I have taught students from kindergarten through 4th grade—9 years in private school and 16 years in public school. Teaching has always been both an honor and a challenge as I strive to meet the needs of each of my students on their individual levels. I love technology and use it daily to enhance learning and classroom engagement.
On TPT, you’ll find free resources to support teachers, as well as reasonably priced kits that can be printed poster-sized—saving you money compared to buying them in stores. I also create one-of-a-kind graphics that teachers can use to brighten their classrooms and lessons.
Outside of teaching, I’ve added to my career by becoming a certified travel agent, where I create custom itineraries and book vacations for solo travelers, couples, and families. I am also an author, having written The Playground Tree, and a creator of adult coloring books featuring themes of travel and Biblical scriptures.
I hope the resources I share here will inspire you, save you time, and bring something special to your classroom. 💡
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Multiplication Adventure Race | Team-Based STEAM Review Game
Multiplication Review Game – Inspired by The Amazing Race | Engaging, Hands-On STEAM ActivityThis download has truly been a labor of love! As both a general education teacher and a departmentalized math teacher, I created this with the intention of combining academic rigor, physical movement, critical thinking, and FUN—all in one engaging package. Inspired by the excitement of The Amazing Race (but with all original content!), this resource blends a scavenger hunt with station rotations, making
3rd - 6th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
+5
Black History Who am I?
I created this form for my third grade students to use for Black history Research. This form can really be used for any grade, but I feel it is best suited for 3-5th. I couldn't find one already that was exactly what I wanted. This form allows students to choose their specific person and write the basic bio information. There is a box for adding activities and/or inventions that the individuals are noted for, as well as, a picture box and a quote box. I hope you find this helpful as well.
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.3.3
, RI.3.5
Bat-Themed Literacy & STEM Activities | Hands-On Craft & Writing Pack for “Bat L
Bring bat-themed learning to life with this engaging, hands-on resource designed to pair perfectly with any bat unit or read-aloud—especially Journey’s “Bat Loves the Night.”This interactive pack blends literacy, STEM, and creative design challenges to keep students fully engaged while building critical thinking and writing skills. What’s Included: 5 hands-on bat design challenges to spark creativity and problem-solving Bat-themed vocabulary cards for word work and comprehension support B
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science
Is it Bullying? See Something - Say Something
I created this chart for my classroom to help students understand what classifies as bullying.
Sometimes children find it hard to tell when someone has bullied them or is bullying others. When the offense happens, everything becomes bullying because the child feels hurt; But not every offense is a bullying offense.
This chart will help students identify what is teasing, conflict, mean act, or TRUE bullying. This item is free and can be used as an anchor chart, poster, or individual copy f
K - 5th
Character Education
Fidget Spinner Math Centers | Multiplication Fact Fluency Timed Practice, Graphi
Make math fact practice fun, engaging, and highly motivating with this Fidget Spinner Math Fluency resource! Students use the excitement of fidget spinners to build speed, accuracy, and fluency with multiplication facts (0–12) through timed games, practice sheets, and graphing activities. This resource is perfect for math centers, small groups, independent practice, or “take it to your seat” activities. 🎯 How It Works: Students spin a fidget spinner and race the clock to complete their fa
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Ten Black Dots STEM & Writing Lesson | Design Challenge, Compare & Contrast, Dot
Bring creativity, writing, and STEM learning together with this engaging lesson based on the beloved book “Ten Black Dots” by Donald Crews. This flexible, hands-on resource is perfect for Dot Day celebrations, beginning-of-the-year icebreakers, or end-of-the-year creative projects. Students will explore counting, creativity, and storytelling through a fun design challenge that encourages both imagination and academic skills. Designed for K–3 students, this lesson can also be easily adapted fo
K - 4th
English Language Arts, Visual Arts
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, W.3.2
, SL.3.4
+3
Kindness Counts: Kindess Bingo (Editable - word doc)
Over the Christmas Holidays, I lost one of my precious 8 year old students in a car accident. He was killed when a drunk driver was speeding down a hill. This product is dedicated to his memory.
As part of our healing process, my students and I created a classroom Bingo to promote just being nice to one another. My students are used to Bingos because we do a homework Bingo each week. I've seen many of these around and thought they were great ideas, but had yet to implement one. With Jakobe gon
K - 4th
Character Education, For All Subjects
Read, React , Write (Bookmarks for Close Reading) Using Sticky Notes.
Please enjoy this free product to download for your readers. Simply laminate the bookmarks, add the sticky notes, and watch the learning begin. I've used these in my third grade classroom and it really helps the kiddos slow down and think about their reading.
2nd - 6th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Barter, Build, & Launch! STEM Trading Challenge with Marshmallow Catapult
Make economics and STEM come alive with this hands-on bartering and engineering challenge! Perfect for upper elementary classrooms, this engaging activity teaches students how to trade, collaborate, and problem-solve while completing a fun design task. Students work in teams to barter materials using a structured exchange system, encouraging communication, critical thinking, and teamwork. Once they’ve gathered their supplies, they apply STEM skills to complete a marshmallow catapult design c
2nd - 6th
Engineering, For All Subjects
Early Finishers: What do do when you're done pt. 2
I have seen a lot of great ideas around the internet for tasks students can complete when they THINK they're finished. I poster-size charts like these and place them around the room. It really does cut down on the number of times I hear "I'm done, what can I do?" These tasks also give students great ideas for creating. You can really find out where some of your students' talents lie after they complete these tasks.
This is also a great template for using like a Bingo board. If your studen
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
Simple Machines STEM & STEAM Unit | Design Challenge, Scavenger Hunt, RAFT Writi
Engage your students with hands-on, meaningful learning using this Simple Machines STEM/STEAM Design Challenge Unit! This project-based learning pack helps students explore how simple machines make work easier while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students will investigate real-world applications of simple machines and apply their knowledge through scavenger hunts, writing tasks, design challenges, and data analysis activities using recycled materials. Perfect for
3rd - 6th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.2
, W.2.3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+1
Exploring Cultures PBL - Design Your Own cultural Experience - STEM/STEAM
I created this unit and used it in my class this year. It was a huge success. The kids (and myself) learned so much.
In this download you will receive
* A detailed Research Design Challenge
* A Design Your own Cultural Experience Challenge
* 2 Challenge Rubrics
* Research planning organizer
* RAFT writing strategy
* RAFT planning sheet
* Venn diagram
* four pages of word cards (samples from different languages)
* blank word cards to make your own
* flag template
* brochure template
* Travele
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects, Geography, Social Studies
Class Jobs - Editable - Real life application STEM - PBL
I have done all sorts of job assignments in my years of teaching. I've rotated jobs so that every child had a job and felt special. I have drawn popsicle sticks. I have chosen boy/girl helpers. I have even tried no jobs at all. I have finally come to the job system I like best. I feel this system teaches students a taste of what it is really like to have and pursue a job. This download consists of * Instructions * Job application * Job descriptions * Contracts * Job positions This downloa
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, Economics
Birthday Balloon Printables (Party favors, rewards)
Are you looking for a fun, cute, and affordable way to show your students you love them on their birthday?
Print these templates, laminate, and tape them onto the top of a pencil, crazy straw, glow wand, or pixie stick and place in a bucket or jar for a fun little gift for your students!
This download includes 5 balloon designs:
* black and white (for students to color their own).
* tie dye
* lime green chevron
* multicolored polka dot
* solid colors
If there are other designs you'd like to
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects
Animal Habitat and Classification Bundle STEM/STEAM Project based
Animal Classification and Habitats Bundle. I created these materials for use in my third grade class. This download includes: * Classification labels (to use with magazine cutouts) - I have students use the labels and place the magazine pictures underneath each one to create a graph. * Vocabulary word cards * Vocabulary definition cards - These can be used in a memory match game with the word cards, or however you choose. * 2 Venn Diagrams for comparison (reptile vs amphibian + blank templa
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects, Science
Homeowrk Bingo Printable (Classroom Management) Editable
I created this template to use in a homework binder for the teacher or to poster size for the classroom. In addition, I have included an example of homework assignments I have used. This document is editable. How it works: Students choose tasks to do to for homework each night. The bingo sheet is then turned in for homework credit. Students who complete a bingo, may write their names in any square they choose on the BINGO board (which I poster-size). To earn a prize; Teacher labels a to
1st - 6th
For All Subjects
Landforms & Landmarks STEM Activities Pack | Vocabulary, Writing, Assessments, S
Bring landforms and landmarks to life in your classroom with this engaging, hands-on STEM, literacy, and social studies integration pack designed for upper elementary students (2nd–5th grade). This resource combines vocabulary development, writing activities, student assessments, surveys, and STEM project-based learning to help students explore the world around them in a meaningful and interactive way. Perfect for whole-group instruction, small groups, centers, or independent work, this unit
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects, General Science, Geography
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.3
, W.3.2
, W.3.4
+3
Acronym Procedures and Behavior Anchor Charts - Bright Geometric Borders
On this download are 12 acronym anchor charts I use for math, reading, writing, and procedures.
Acronyms are a great way to teach skills that students can remember. How many of you remember "Please Excuse My Dar Aunt Sally? or "My Very Energetic Mom Just Served Us Nine Pizzas (now just nachos). These acronyms helped us remember the steps to important procedures and we still remember them to this day.
Acronyms included are:
CUBES,
PIE,
CAFE,
RATE,
COPS,
STAR,
LEARN
...Among others.
The
1st - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Math
Back to School: Motivational iPod Grahpics (Great for Buletin Boards)
I created a series of ipod shaped Motivational posters to help inspire students throughout the year. I am using these as a framework for a bulletin board that will display student work. These can be poster sized and used in other capacities to accentuate your classroom.
Slogans include:
ithink, ilearn, icreate, idream, iachieve, ican, ibelieve iaspire (and so on...
Let your creativity run wild. If you download, please rate me, Thanks
PreK - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
iPad or tablet task cards.
I created these ipad/tablet task cards to help my students’ learning be more meaningful. I often find my students being tempted to click app after app and never stick with one thing. In a short amount of time, they have basically surfed the net or tablet apps instead of really learning something.
There are 2 sets of task cards that look very similar. The first set is to be used with a specific app I require each of my students to do as an assignment. Usually, Brain Pop where they have to
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I am a success story. Born visually impaired and considered legally blind, I was once told I should attend a special school. My mom chose to keep me in public school, and that decision gave me the chance to rise to the challenge. I not only completed my education, but went on to become a Nationally Board Certified teacher in a regular education classroom. I am living proof that there are no limits when you put your mind to something.
For the past 26 years, I have taught students from kindergarten through 4th grade—9 years in private school and 16 years in public school. Teaching has always been both an honor and a challenge as I strive to meet the needs of each of my students on their individual levels. I love technology and use it daily to enhance learning and classroom engagement.
On TPT, you’ll find free resources to support teachers, as well as reasonably priced kits that can be printed poster-sized—saving you money compared to buying them in stores. I also create one-of-a-kind graphics that teachers can use to brighten their classrooms and lessons.
Outside of teaching, I’ve added to my career by becoming a certified travel agent, where I create custom itineraries and book vacations for solo travelers, couples, and families. I am also an author, having written The Playground Tree, and a creator of adult coloring books featuring themes of travel and Biblical scriptures.
I hope the resources I share here will inspire you, save you time, and bring something special to your classroom. 💡
Teaching style
I believe in hands-on learning. I believe students learn best when they can create/construct their knowledge. I believe there are times when whole group instruction is needed. I believe ALL students CAN learn.
Awards & shining teacher moments
**National Board Certification 2010
**Renewed 2020
**Top Teacher Award from Explore Learning" 2013, 2014, 2024
**2nd place District Reading Achievement Award
My own education history
Jefferson State Community college
UAB alumni
National Board Certified TWICE!
Additional biographical information
My interests are: drawing, painting, singing, technology, designing, reading, and traveling.
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