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Hi, I'm Sarah Schwendenman (known as "Mrs. S." to my students), and I am a veteran teacher with over 26 years of experience teaching both general education and special education. I am currently loving life in an amazing school in rural Indiana, where I have the privilege of teaching students in grades K-4 in a pull-out special education classroom. I am an expert at designing and modifying curriculum to meet individual student needs.
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Preview of Fall Themed Repeated Addition and Arrays Worksheets | Anchor Chart | Grades 1 2

Fall Themed Repeated Addition and Arrays Worksheets | Anchor Chart | Grades 1 2

Bring math to life this fall with these repeated addition and arrays worksheets designed for grades 1-2 students! This fall themed math resource includes 4 engaging worksheets and an anchor chart poster that introduces key array vocabulary (array, row, column) and a clear visual representation of arrays to support student understanding. Students will practice repeated addition with a variety of fun activities: Cut & paste to match equations with arrays Draw an array to represent a repeated add
Preview of Thanksgiving Grammar Activity | Parts of Speech Types of Sentences | Grade 2 3 4

Thanksgiving Grammar Activity | Parts of Speech Types of Sentences | Grade 2 3 4

Engage your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade students with these no-prep Thanksgiving grammar color by number worksheets! Review nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and sentences while coloring fun Thanksgiving pictures. 🦃 Thanksgiving Grammar Color by Number Worksheets Make grammar review fun and festive this November with these Thanksgiving Grammar Color by Number activities! This engaging set includes 5 printable grammar review pages, each focused on a different grammar skill — all wrapped in
Preview of 15 SEL Lessons Kinder 1st 2nd Nonverbal Social Cues Emotion + Kindness + Empathy

15 SEL Lessons Kinder 1st 2nd Nonverbal Social Cues Emotion + Kindness + Empathy

Help students build emotional awareness and empathy with this Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activity Guide for Grades K-2!This resource includes 15 low-prep SEL lessons designed specifically for young learners, special education, and neurodivergent students who benefit from explicit instruction in recognizing emotions and practicing kindness. With 19 printable pages—including full-color and black-and-white options—you’ll have everything you need to support your students’ emotional growth a
Preview of BUNDLE Differentiated Phonics CVC Task Cards | Kinder 1st Grade | Elkonin Boxes

BUNDLE Differentiated Phonics CVC Task Cards | Kinder 1st Grade | Elkonin Boxes

Bring phonics and encoding practice to life with this Short Vowel CVC Task Card Bundle featuring Elkonin boxes to support students of all abilities. This set includes all 5 short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and is packed with differentiated answer sheets and versatile activity ideas—making it a great value for busy teachers who want flexible, low-prep resources. Each set of task cards comes with 4 differentiated recording sheets so you can easily meet your students where they are: ✏️ Elkonin boxes
Preview of Thanksgiving BUNDLE | Pilgrims Wampanoag Plymouth | Vocab + Sequence | 3rd 4th

Thanksgiving BUNDLE | Pilgrims Wampanoag Plymouth | Vocab + Sequence | 3rd 4th

Save time this Thanksgiving season with this BUNDLE of 5 no-prep, differentiated reading comprehension passages that teach students about the Pilgrims, Wampanoag, and life in Plymouth Colony. Each included resource includes a text on 3 different Lexile levels and 4 activities related to comprehension, vocabulary, and either sequencing or compare / contrast. Includes a FREE BONUS First Thanksgiving Color by Number activity that can be used as a culminating activity or assessment.Includ
Preview of Pilgrim Mayflower | Thanksgiving Differentiated Reading Passage | 3rd 4th Grade

Pilgrim Mayflower | Thanksgiving Differentiated Reading Passage | 3rd 4th Grade

This no-prep, differentiated reading comprehension packet teaches students about the Pilgrims’ journey to America, the Mayflower Compact, and the reasons they left England. With three Lexile levels, engaging vocabulary, sequencing, and comprehension activities, and historically accurate content, it’s perfect for 3rd and 4th grade social studies and reading lessons. Bring early American history to life with this no-prep, differentiated reading comprehension packet all about the Pilgrims
Preview of Alphabet Letter ID Game Cards BUNDLE | Uppercase & Lowercase Phonics PreK-K-1st

Alphabet Letter ID Game Cards BUNDLE | Uppercase & Lowercase Phonics PreK-K-1st

Make letter learning fun and effective with this Science of Reading-aligned alphabet phonics game! Designed to pair with the classic candy-themed board game you already have, these printable uppercase and lowercase letter cards turn gameplay into a powerful, hands-on activity for building letter identification and phonics skills. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or early intervention in PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. This resource includes colorful alphabet cards that prompt st
Preview of PA Game | Compound Words |Segmenting Elkonin Boxes| Syllables | PreK Kinder 1st

PA Game | Compound Words |Segmenting Elkonin Boxes| Syllables | PreK Kinder 1st

Build phonological and phonemic awareness with this fun racing-themed game board for segmenting words using touch & say Elkonin Boxes, segmenting syllables, beginning sounds, ending sounds, and breaking or making compound words! This interactive literacy phonics game helps students strengthen skills in phonological and phonemic awareness while keeping learning engaging and hands-on. This resource includes six complete sets of game cards (27 cards per set): Set 1: Segmenting phonemes with Elkon
Preview of Fall BUNDLE | Counting Numbers Phonological Awareness Fine Motor Skills | PreK K

Fall BUNDLE | Counting Numbers Phonological Awareness Fine Motor Skills | PreK K

This Fall Literacy and Math MEGA Bundle includes three engaging, low-prep resources that make planning your autumn lessons simple and stress-free! Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade, this money-saving fall activity set includes counting clip cards (0–9), a set of differentiated counting cut & paste activities, and phonological awareness color by number activities that build early literacy and math skills in fun, hands-on ways. These easy-to-use fall activities are perfect for su
Preview of Fall Differentiated Rules of Divisibility Color by Number | 4th 5th 6th

Fall Differentiated Rules of Divisibility Color by Number | 4th 5th 6th

Are you looking for a hands-on, engaging way to reinforce the rules of divisibility? This no-prep set of 3 fall themed color by number worksheets is designed for grades 4–6 and perfect for special education or small groups. Students will love solving divisibility problems to reveal colorful fall-themed pictures, while you’ll love the built-in differentiation and no prep time. This set includes three fall-themed color by number pictures, each with two differentiated student pages for added flexi
Preview of SEL Social Emotional Unit  Growth Mindset Perseverance Goal Setting 1st 2nd 3rd

SEL Social Emotional Unit Growth Mindset Perseverance Goal Setting 1st 2nd 3rd

Help your students build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional learning skills with this 2-week Growth Mindset unit. This set of 10 interactive SEL lessons focuses on essential Growth Mindset words and phrases: Yet, Learning from Mistakes, Effort, Growth, Learning from Others, Goal Setting, Positive Mindset, Perseverance, and Flexibility, with the final day dedicated to review and reflection. Each daily lesson includes engaging activities that get students thinking, moving, and collabora
Preview of Thanksgiving Escape Room | Counting Alphabet Patterns Addition | Kindergarten

Thanksgiving Escape Room | Counting Alphabet Patterns Addition | Kindergarten

Make your classroom Thanksgiving celebration extra fun with this Thanksgiving Escape Room for Kindergarten and 1st Grade! This hands-on, low-prep Thanksgiving activity includes four engaging challenges involving number order, alphabet matching, patterns, and addition that build early math and literacy skills while your students work together to solve clues, follow directions, and “save the feast!” Perfect for November centers, holiday review, or a festive whole-group activity, this escape
Preview of Thanksgiving Math Review | Time Shapes Comparing Numbers Place Value | Grade 1 2

Thanksgiving Math Review | Time Shapes Comparing Numbers Place Value | Grade 1 2

No-prep and print-and-go, this Thanksgiving Math Review Color by Number set is perfect for reinforcing key first and second grade math skills. Students will practice place value, addition facts, comparing numbers, telling time, and 2D/3D shapes while enjoying five engaging Thanksgiving themed pictures to color. These pages make review feel like coloring fun — no extra planning required! This resource includes 5 differentiated color-by-number worksheets, each targeting a different math s
Preview of First Thanksgiving Differentiated Reading Passage | Sequencing  | 3rd 4th Grade

First Thanksgiving Differentiated Reading Passage | Sequencing | 3rd 4th Grade

This no-prep, differentiated reading comprehension packet teaches students about the Wampanoag, the Pilgrims, and the First Thanksgiving . With three Lexile levels, engaging vocabulary, sequencing, and comprehension activities, and historically accurate content, it’s perfect for 3rd and 4th grade social studies and reading lessons. Bring early American history to life with this no-prep, differentiated reading comprehension packet all about the first Thanksgiving! This historically accu
Preview of Thanksgiving Differentiated Rules of Divisibility Color by Number| Anchor Chart

Thanksgiving Differentiated Rules of Divisibility Color by Number| Anchor Chart

Are you looking for a hands-on, engaging way to reinforce the rules of divisibility? This no-prep set of 3 Thanksgiving themed color by number worksheets is designed for grades 4–6 and perfect for special education or small groups. Students will love solving divisibility problems to reveal colorful Thanksgiving-themed pictures, while you’ll love the built-in differentiation and no prep time. This set includes three Thanksgiving-themed color by number pictures, each with two differentiated stude
Preview of Phonics Decodable Digraph CH, SH, TH Game Cards Special Ed Kinder 1st 2nd Grade

Phonics Decodable Digraph CH, SH, TH Game Cards Special Ed Kinder 1st 2nd Grade

Bring decodable reading practice to life with this engaging Science of Reading aligned CVC Word Game! Designed to pair with your existing classic candy-themed board game (not included), these printable beginning digraph word cards transform game time into meaningful, phonics-based instruction. Each card features a beginning digraph word (ch, sh, th) that students read aloud before moving their game piece. This activity builds phonemic awareness, blending, and decoding skills in a fun and interac
Preview of Embedded Alphabet Uppercase Letter Animal Picture Cards | Grades PreK Kinder 1

Embedded Alphabet Uppercase Letter Animal Picture Cards | Grades PreK Kinder 1

Build strong early literacy skills with these embedded uppercase alphabet cards featuring an animal theme! Each letter of the alphabet includes 4 different animal pictures, making this set perfect for alphabet recognition, letter-sound correspondence, phonics, and early reading practice in preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms, as well as special education students. These versatile alphabet cards can be used for literacy centers, word walls, small group instruction, pocket chart activiti
Preview of Thanksgiving Then & Now Differentiated Reading Passage | Compare Contrast | 3rd

Thanksgiving Then & Now Differentiated Reading Passage | Compare Contrast | 3rd

This no-prep reading comprehension packet includes 3 differentiated versions of the text along with 4 engaging activities. It helps students compare & contrast Thanksgiving then and now through vocabulary, compare and contrast, and comprehension activities, along with historically accurate content. Perfect for 3rd and 4th grade social studies and reading lessons!With three Lexile levels (520L, 690L, and 820L), this packet makes it easy to differentiate for diverse readers while keeping
Preview of Fall Autumn Phonics PA Short Vowels Color by Code Worksheets  | Grades K 1st 2nd

Fall Autumn Phonics PA Short Vowels Color by Code Worksheets | Grades K 1st 2nd

Save time this fall with these no-prep, fall-themed color by code short vowel word family worksheets! These phonics and phonological awareness activities make lesson planning easy and student engagement effortless. With 6 ready-to-use printable pages, your students can practice identifying short vowel sounds in a fun, hands-on way—perfect for busy teachers who want meaningful learning without extra prep. Each worksheet features cute fall pictures that students color based on the short vowel word
Preview of Dinosaur Classroom Theme Incentive Behavior Work Chore Chart| Kinder 1st 2nd 3rd

Dinosaur Classroom Theme Incentive Behavior Work Chore Chart| Kinder 1st 2nd 3rd

Dinosaur Sticker Charts – Classroom Rewards (Set of 7 Designs)Make positive behavior and classroom motivation roar with this set of 7 Dinosaur Sticker Charts! Perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, these charts provide a fun and engaging way to encourage responsibility, track progress, and celebrate achievements. This set includes 7 unique dinosaur-themed designs – 4 in full color and 3 in black and white. The black-and-white charts double as coloring pages, giving students an extra l
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Experience

Hi, I'm Sarah Schwendenman (known as "Mrs. S." to my students), and I am a veteran teacher with over 26 years of experience teaching both general education and special education. I am currently loving life in an amazing school in rural Indiana, where I have the privilege of teaching students in grades K-4 in a pull-out special education classroom. I am an expert at designing and modifying curriculum to meet individual student needs.

Teaching style

I believe that students will not learn until they feel safe and comfortable, so I strive to create an environment that fosters student confidence. This is crucial for my special education students, especially, who often lack confidence in themselves. My classroom is based on rigorous, hands-on, fun activities that students ask for again and again!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Best award ever--having students come back after years have gone by to have them say, "You were the best teacher EVER!" Sweet rewards!!

My own education history

I earned my BS of Elementary Education for Indiana University East in 1999, with a middle school Social Studies endorsement. Since then, I've added endorsements in Teaching Reading K-12 and the Early Literacy endorsement. In 2020, I followed my heart and earned my Master of Education degree in Special Education from Western Governor's University.

Additional biographical information

I live in rural southeast Indiana on a farm with my husband, kids, dogs, cats, and cattle! We are crazy busy--and just plain crazy sometimes--but I wouldn't have it any other way! I am blessed to teach in a school I LOVE! Blessed beyond measure! Life is GOOD!