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14th year teacher with experience in both middle school and high school settings. Courses taught include:
- 8th grade Language Arts (co-taught with American History)
- Reading Development / Reading and Writing Success (a support class for students struggling with English)
- 9th grade English
- American Literature (11th grade)
- 10th grade English
- Language Lab (2 differentiated courses - one for freshman (9) and one for grades 10-12) as a support class for students to improve English ability and prepare for standardized testing / meet graduation requirements
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Whimsical Floral Coloring Pages - Set of 5
Are you looking for simple, beautiful coloring activities that won't overwhelm your students? This set of 5 Whimsical Floral & Succulent Coloring Pages is designed with clean, bold lines and "non-intricate" shapes, making them perfect for preschool through 2nd-grade students, or as a calming mindfulness activity for older kids. Inspired by boutique hand-painted floral banners, these pages feature a trendy "Coquette" aesthetic—complete with flowing bows, lush hydrangeas, and friendly succulents.
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Coloring Pages, Graphic Arts, Other (Arts)
CANVA EDITABLE Classroom Labels & Supply Bins | Bloom Floral Theme
As a teacher and creator, I know that an organized classroom leads to a peaceful mind—and a beautiful space doesn't hurt, either! I created this Canva Editable Label System to help fellow educators achieve that boutique, cohesive aesthetic without spending hours designing them. These labels are not a standard PDF; they are fully customizable templates. That means you can change every piece of text, update fonts, and resize them to perfectly fit your specific bins, drawers, and student names.
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For All Subjects, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
USA Coloring Sheets (Set of 10) - Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!
Help your students celebrate our country's heritage with these simple yet effective coloring designs that reflect the culture and history of our country.
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Coloring Pages, Other (Arts), U.S. History
Agency Task - Developing Student Ownership / Responsibility of Learning!
This 11-slide Google Slideshow is a great introduction to any class or unit in which you want students to have AGENCY (i.e. take ownership over his/her own learning). This activity would be a great preface to a lesson about goal setting, or a SMART goal discussion. Included in the slideshow for students in an Agency Pledge, in which students agree and are reminded to advocate for themselves and their grades, as well as multiple tables in which students will fill in information about each class
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English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Book Scavenger Hunt for Any Book (Fiction & Nonfiction)
This two page activity is a great beginner's guide to help students navigate the elements of a fiction book and a nonfiction book. This activity could be used with books in your classroom, or take students to the library and try it out. You could also adapt this for the virtual classroom setting by having students use books from their own household. Students will identify items in each book, such as: Title, Cover, Author, Table of Contents, Chapters, Index, Vocabulary, and more!
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English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
"The Monkey's Paw" Superstition Pre-Reading Activity
This activity is a great pre-reading lesson before reading the short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs.
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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in: SHORT STORY BUNDLE FOR MS / HS!
Rainy Day Indoor Play Areas in Fort Wayne
Don't get stuck in the house on a rainy Indiana day! This printable checklist features the best indoor playgrounds, free bounce zones, and library hidden gems in Fort Wayne (specifically 46825 and 46845 areas). Perfect for moms of young children who need to burn off energy without breaking the bank!
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Physical Education
Fort Wayne Summer Splash Tracker
Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained and cool during the humid Indiana summer?This Fort Wayne Summer Splash Pad Tracker is the ultimate "set it and forget it" tool for busy parents and caregivers. Designed by a local mom specifically for the 46835, 46815, and surrounding areas, this printable checklist helps you turn every hot afternoon into a mini-adventure. What’s Included:The Ultimate Checklist: 7+ high-quality splash pads and parks in the Fort Wayne/Leo area."Vibe Checks": Know b
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Physical Education
Harry Potter Hogwarts Class Posters (Set of 8)
This colorful set of 8 posters reflects the real classes that your favorite Harry Potter characters attended at Hogwarts! Class posters include: HerbologyTransfigurationDivinationCharmsPotionsDefense Against the Dark ArtsCare of Magical CreaturesMuggle StudiesThis would be a great addition to any classroom, birthday party decor, or Harry Potter themed room! For best results, print on cardstock with color ink. I am not affiliated with the official Harry Potter website, or Warner Brothers. This i
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For All Subjects
Wonderopolis - Wonder of the Day Activity Template
This 2 page activity is designed for use with the student website www.wonderopolis.org. This website generates a new nonfiction topic for kids each day. This activity template can work for any Wonderopolis Topic! Help your students engage in the process of learning through Wonderopolis. They can complete the Wonder of the Day or pick any Wonderopolis topic on the website!
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English Language Arts, Informational Text
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Choice Activity
This is an engaging and fun activity as a follow-up to the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. This can also be used as an extension or group activity! Each option links to a separate Google Document template for students to use.
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories
Also included in: SHORT STORY BUNDLE FOR MS / HS!
"Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets" Pre-Reading Activity
This slideshow is a great pre-reading activity to prepare your students to read the short story "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets" by Jack Finney.
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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in: SHORT STORY BUNDLE FOR MS / HS!
Family Member Job Interview Sheet
This handout includes questions for students to interview a family member, friend, or adult to learn more about careers. This 3-page document includes 20 questions with space for students to type or print responses.This task would be great for use in a Careers Class, Life Skills, Lab or English class setting!
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English Language Arts
To Kill a Mockingbird (TKMB) Key Information Packet
This 4 PAGE digital packet is for use with the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. It includes a table for chapter summaries, list of characters, and chapter questions. It is comprised of the key information a student would need to know as he/she reads the novel. This works well as a printed handout or digitally for a virtual task! This is great to use as a homework assignment (exit ticket) after reading certain chapters, or can be used as a conversation starter / review the following day! The possib
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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Short Story Unit Intro -- Terms Activity
This 10 slide Google Slideshow for students is an activity that reinforces the basic skills and concepts of short stories. It asks students to define the parts of a plot diagram, protagonist/antagonist, tone, mood, etc. This activity would be beneficial in the English or Language Arts classroom, Creative Writing, etc! This is applicable for any grade level and ability level. It is also adaptable for the remote/virtual classroom.
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories
TEAM / GROUP CONTRACT
The team / group contract document was originally designed for the PBL (Project-Based Learning) classroom to help facilitate student collaboration effectively. However, the PBL approach is making its way into traditional classrooms of all levels! This contract makes each group member accountable for a particular role within the group with its own set of responsibilities to be upheld. It is a great teacher management tool that requires students to first resolve issues with their group before taki
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For All Subjects
All About Writing - An Introduction to Basic Writing Skills
This Interactive Google Slideshow is a great introduction to a writing unit, or really any class in which writing skills are important! In this 13-slide activity, students will make a copy of the slideshow and analyze questions such as: When you think of writing, what comes to mind?What qualities/skills does a good writer have?What aspects of writing are enjoyable/difficult for you?Students will also be given three writing prompts ( Informational, Narrative, and Argumentative). Their responses w
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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
Digital Team Contract - A Document Template for Group Work
This team contract can be used for any extended group work or projects in your classroom. It is best implemented at the start of the project or unit immediately after the groups are established. This contract will be the baseline for any and all collaborative work done in your classroom. Included in the template document for students to complete is the following:Project Start / End DateStudent Name and Strengths/SkillsProject Roles (4 pre-determined roles for students to choose from: Including D
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Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Nonfiction Texts In Our Daily Lives
This interactive 16-slide Google Slideshow introduces students to all types of nonfiction texts and can be used as a pathway into mini-lessons on each slide topic! Examples of topics include:AdvertisementsCheckbooksInstruction ManualsResumesAnd More!This task was originally designed for use with the Google App "PearDeck", and correlates with the following standard: RN 3.3 -- Determine an author’s perspective or purpose in a text, and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that perspec
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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
Classic Literature Posters (Set of 8)
This set of 8 Classic Literature Posters exposes your students to a variety of classic texts! This set would be perfect for an English classroom of any level, a library, or anywhere that encourages the reading of these classic texts! Examples of the texts referenced on this poster set: - The Great Gatsby - The Works of Jane Austen - Charles Dickens - 1984 / Dystopia - and more! These products will look best when printed in full color.
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English Language Arts, Literature
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About the store
Experience
14th year teacher with experience in both middle school and high school settings. Courses taught include:
- 8th grade Language Arts (co-taught with American History)
- Reading Development / Reading and Writing Success (a support class for students struggling with English)
- 9th grade English
- American Literature (11th grade)
- 10th grade English
- Language Lab (2 differentiated courses - one for freshman (9) and one for grades 10-12) as a support class for students to improve English ability and prepare for standardized testing / meet graduation requirements
Teaching style
-4 years experience in a Project-Based Learning middle school
-9 years experience in a traditional-based high school
All activities and resources for sale on my page have been tested and used in my own classroom!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have presented at the New Tech Network national conference in Orlando, Florida, in 2017 on the topic of "Managing Teams in the Middle School Classroom".
I am currently the team leader for our high school's Sophomore English Department.
I have led several Professional Development Sessions to teachers throughout our school district on topics such as: Managing Teams in the Classroom, Strategies for Group Work, and other Instructional strategies.
My own education history
-Received Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University in 2013 majoring in English Education with dual concentrations (Language Arts and Reading)
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