The Creative Compass
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Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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I'm a passionate English and French teacher with a background in inclusive education and student-centered learning. I specialize in engaging, differentiated resources that support diverse learners, including activities for novel studies, literacy skills, and classroom management. My goal is to create meaningful and accessible materials that make learning fun and effective!
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End of Year Fun Activity Packet | GRADES 5-11 | English and Writing Activities
Make the last week of school engaging and meaningful with this End of Year Activities Packet for middle and high school students! Packed with student reflection activities, low-prep printable worksheets, and interactive end-of-year games, this resource helps secondary teachers celebrate student growth, foster classroom connection, and create lasting memories. These activities are perfect for the last day or week of school, morning work, or end-of-year lesson plans. Whether you're looking for fun
5th - 11th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Writing
Croc Charms Book Report Project WITH RUBRIC AND PLANNING PAGES: Grade 3-7
Looking for a fun, engaging book report template that students actually get excited about? This Croc Charms Book Report Project transforms traditional reading response assignments into a hands-on, creative literacy activity your students will love. Perfect for elementary classrooms, this unique project blends reading comprehension, critical thinking, and art into one memorable assessment. Ideal for book report templates for 2nd grade, book report template 3rd grade, and beyond, this resource is
2nd - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Expository
Complete Essay Writing Unit | Step-by-Step Lessons, Templates & No-Prep Resource
Help your students develop strong essay-writing skills with this all-in-one bundle! This comprehensive resource includes engaging lessons and materials for every stage of the essay-writing process. Designed Essay Writing Unit for Middle & High School, ELA, this bundle includes engaging PowerPoint lessons, step-by-step handouts, and easy-to-use essay-writing templates to guide students through every stage of the writing process. With this how to teach essay writing resource students will master
7th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+23
Hey, Kiddo Novel Study Unit Package- Worksheets, Quizzes, Tests, & Activities
Transform your Hey, Kiddo novel study with this comprehensive, standards-aligned resource bundle, designed to support close reading, literary analysis, and critical thinking in middle and high school ELA classrooms. This graphic memoir study pack includes everything you need to engage students in deep analysis, meaningful discussions, and creative activities while reinforcing reading comprehension, writing skills, and social-emotional learning (SEL). Perfect for whole-class instruction, li
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Writing
How to Write a Paragraph: Hamburger Paragraph Lesson & 24 Weekly Writing Prompts
How to Write a Paragraph: Hamburger Paragraph Lesson & 24 Weekly Writing Prompts – The ultimate writing resource for ELA teachers, ESL educators, and homeschool instructors looking to improve student writing skills in grades 4-8! This comprehensive bundle includes a step-by-step paragraph writing lesson using the Hamburger Paragraph method, along with 24 engaging weekly writing prompts designed to develop creativity, organization, and critical thinking. Students will learn how to brainstorm, d
3rd - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Dear Martin Novel Study Unit Package- Comprehension, Quizzes & Tests Grades 7-11
This comprehensive Dear Martin Novel Study Bundle is the perfect teaching resource for high school educators looking to engage students in meaningful discussions about race, identity, and systemic injustice. This bundle includes a variety of ready-to-use materials, such as chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, multiple-choice quizzes, true/false questions, and a full-length final test that challenges students to critically analyze key themes, character development, and the novel's powerfu
7th - 11th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Writing
Multiplication and Division Bundle Flashcards Printable- Math centers
Boost math fact fluency with this Multiplication & Division Flashcard Bundle! Designed for students practicing multiplication and division, this resource is perfect for elementary math centers, homeschool learning, intervention support, and test prep. These flashcards make memorizing math facts engaging and effective, helping students build speed, accuracy, and confidence in their math skills. What’s Included:Multiplication flashcards covering factors 0–12Division flashcards covering dividends 1
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
The Marrow Thieves Novel Study Unit- Test, Quizzes and Comprehension Questions
The Marrow Thieves Novel Study Unit: Quizzes, Unit Test, and Comprehension QuestionsThis comprehensive novel study unit for The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline includes 5 quizzes, a unit test, and 8 pages of engaging comprehension questions designed to support student understanding and critical thinking. Ideal for high school English classes, this resource provides a variety of assessments that focus on key themes, characters, and plot developments within the novel. The quizzes help reinforce
7th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.6
+5
Also included in: Marrow Thieves Novel Study Unit Bundle- Quizzes, Tests & Comprehension
French Food Unit: Au Restaurant | Grammar, Vocabulary, Manger, Boire & Negation
Build strong French grammar and vocabulary skills with this comprehensive French Food Unit designed for Core French and FSL students in Grades 4–8 and immersion grades 3-6. This structured, no-prep bundle combines food vocabulary, present tense verb conjugation, and French negation into one cohesive unit that supports language development and long-term retention. This bundle includes focused instruction and practice for:• French food vocabulary (fruits, vegetables, drinks, meals, proteins, dairy
3rd - 8th
French, Grammar, Vocabulary
La Maison – Core French House Unit (FSL) | Vocabulary, Handouts, Quizzes, Tests
Build strong French vocabulary and sentence-building skills with this comprehensive La maison (House Unit) designed for Core French and FSL students in Grades 5–8. This structured, no-prep bundle combines house vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar concepts into one cohesive unit that supports language development and long-term retention. This bundle includes focused instruction and practice for:French house vocabulary (rooms, furniture, objects, house features)Sentence building with il y
5th - 8th
French, Grammar
Winter Olympics French Bundle | Winter Sports Vocabulary Worksheets |Core French
Teach Winter Olympics vocabulary in French with this comprehensive Winter Sports French bundle designed for Core French Grades 4–8 or French Immersion grades 3-6. This Winter Olympics in French worksheet bundle includes four no-prep resources covering skiing sports, snowboarding, ice sports, and sliding sports. Perfect for teachers searching for Winter Olympics French activities, Core French winter sports worksheets, FSL vocabulary practice, or print-and-go French lessons. Students build confide
3rd - 8th
French, Vocabulary
Passé Composé with 'Avoir' and 'Être': Lesson, Practice, Quizzes and Test
Master the Passé Composé with This Comprehensive French Grammar Bundle! If you're a French teacher looking for the best passé composé teaching resource, this all-in-one bundle is your ultimate solution. Designed for FSL, Core French, and French Immersion classrooms, this editable package provides engaging PowerPoint lessons, interactive exercises, quizzes, and assessments to reinforce both passé composé with être and avoir. Whether you're teaching regular and irregular verbs, pronominal verbs, p
4th - 11th
French, Grammar, Writing
End of Year FUN Activity| How Well Do You Know Your Teacher?| Grades 3-12
Looking for a fun and engaging end-of-year activity for your students? This interactive slideshow game is the perfect way to wrap up the school year with laughter, classroom connection, and student engagement. “How Well Do You Know Your Teacher?” is a low-prep classroom icebreaker that invites students to guess fun personal facts about their teacher—from your favorite Starbucks order to your childhood celebrity crush. Ideal for classroom parties, homeroom games, or the last week of school, this
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Night by Elie Wiesel Novel Study Unit- Quizzes, Test, Comprehension, Assessment
This all-in-one novel study resource for Night by Elie Wiesel is designed to help students build deep comprehension, critical thinking, and text-to-self connections. With a wide range of assessments, quizzes, and engaging activities, this resource is ideal for middle and high school ELA classrooms and supports meaningful learning throughout your unit. Test & Quizzes: 9 Chapter Quizzes covering key themes, events, characters, and symbolism to assess understanding after each chapter. Each q
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Writing
Hamburger Paragraph Writing Template & Lesson Plan | Grades 3-8
This step-by-step lesson plan teaches students how to structure a strong paragraph using the hamburger paragraph writing template. Perfect for reinforcing paragraph writing skills, this lesson includes clear explanations, guided and independent practice, and an exit ticket to assess understanding. Included in this Lesson Plan:Introduction: Anchor chart explanation of the hamburger model with a real-life example.Guided Practice: An example paragraph to analyze together, highlighting topic senten
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Boire, Manger & La Négation – French Worksheets, Activities & Test| Grades 4-8
Help your students master boire, manger, and French negation (ne…pas) with this comprehensive, no-prep French grammar worksheet and assessment bundle. This resource is perfect for Core French Grades 4–8 and supports students in developing strong skills in present tense verb conjugation, affirmative and negative sentence structure, and food vocabulary in French. This structured French grammar unit includes scaffolded practice, review activities, and a complete test with marking breakdown, making
3rd - 8th
French, Grammar, Vocabulary
The Great Gatsby Novel Study Unit- Test, Quizzes and Comprehension Questions
The Great Gatsby – Chapter Comprehension Questions, Quizzes, Novel Test & Answer KeysLooking for a comprehensive and engaging resource for teaching The Great Gatsby? This all-in-one package includes everything you need to assess student understanding of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. Perfect for English teachers, literature classes, and test prep, this resource provides chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, quizzes, a novel test, and complete answer keys! What’s Included? Chapter Co
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
The Marrow Thieves Novel Study Bundle- Test, Quizzes, Comprehension, Worksheets
This comprehensive The Marrow Thieves novel study bundle for high school English is the ultimate teaching resource for educators looking to enhance student engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking. Perfect for teaching this thought-provoking novel by Cherie Dimaline, this all-in-one package includes quizzes, worksheets, assessments, and engaging activities that explore key literary elements such as character development, plot structure, themes, and setting. With a focus on improving stu
7th - 11th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Writing
Habiter au Présent – French Verb Worksheets | Core French (FSL)
Build strong French grammar and sentence-building skills with this focused Habiter Verb Unit designed for Core French and FSL students in Grades 5–7. This structured, no-prep resource helps students confidently learn and apply the present tense of habiter while reinforcing sentence structure, agreement, and negation. This resource combines verb conjugation, sentence writing, and grammar application into one cohesive package that supports language development and long-term retention. This r
5th - 8th
French, Grammar
To Kill a Mockingbird Test, Activities, Quizzes, Comprehension Questions Bundle
This all-in-one novel study bundle provides everything you need to engage students, assess comprehension, and develop critical thinking skills while exploring Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Perfect for Grade 9-12, this bundle includes quizzes, tests, comprehension questions, and engaging literary activities to foster deep discussion and analytical writing. With resources designed for before, during, and after reading, students will explore key literary elements such as racial injustice, ch
8th - 11th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I'm a passionate English and French teacher with a background in inclusive education and student-centered learning. I specialize in engaging, differentiated resources that support diverse learners, including activities for novel studies, literacy skills, and classroom management. My goal is to create meaningful and accessible materials that make learning fun and effective!
Teaching style
As an experienced educator passionate about French and English, I focus on creating engaging and interactive lessons that foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. I use a variety of teaching strategies, including experiential learning, games, and differentiated instruction, to ensure that all students are motivated and supported. I believe in creating inclusive classrooms where every student can thrive, incorporating accommodations and modifications to meet individual needs. My resources are designed to be flexible and easy to implement, helping teachers create dynamic, student-centered lessons that spark curiosity and a love for learning.
My own education history
- Honours Bachelor of English Language and Literature
- Bachelor of Education
- Minor in French as a Second Language
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