The Data-Based Learning Co.
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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Hi, I’m Sara Jacobson, an educator and behavior specialist with a background in social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, mindfulness and classroom systems that support the whole child.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from DePaul University and am a non-practicing Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). My experience spans roles as a classroom teacher, SEL specialist, MTSS specialist, high school softball coach, and more, where I’ve worked closely with students, educators, administrators and support teams to build environments that are both structured and responsive.
My work is rooted in the belief that meaningful learning happens when systems, relationships, and emotional safety are aligned. I specialize in creating practical, data-informed resources that support behavior, regulation, and academic growth—without overwhelming teachers.
Through my shop, I focus on developing SEL, math, and literacy tools that are intentional, adaptable, and grounded in real classroom experience. Each resource is designed to reduce teacher burnout while increasing student engagement and independence.
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SHIFT SEL System | Daily Routine: Slides, Form & Journal Bundle
Create a consistent, meaningful SEL routine in your classroom with the SHIFT SEL System—a complete, ready-to-use toolkit for daily social-emotional learning.Instead of random SEL activities, this system provides a clear, repeatable framework that supports students in noticing their thoughts and body, practicing regulation strategies, and reflecting on their growth over time. 🔁 The SHIFT Framework Students learn to: Pause – slow down and check inDescribe – notice thoughts, body signals, and ene
4th - 8th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Daily SEL Routine | Mindfulness, Movement & Regulation Slides | Week 1 | SHIFT
Build a calm, focused classroom with a simple daily SEL routine that actually works.This SEL Weekly system combines mindfulness, movement, reflection, and community connection into a structured (but flexible) routine students can use every day. No prep. No guessing. Just press play and guide your students through meaningful, consistent SEL practice. 🧠 What makes this different Unlike random SEL activities, this resource is built as a weekly system: Students practice the same mindful and mov
4th - 8th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: SHIFT SEL System | Daily Routine: Slides, Form & Journal Bundle
SHIFT SEL Reflection Form | Social Emotional Learning Check-In | SEL Google Form
Turn SEL into an active, student-driven experience with this interactive Google Form. Students move through the SHIFT process: Pause and notice a shift in their body or mind Describe where they feel energy and what they’re thinking Identify their emotional state Choose a strategy to respond Students Practice: Self-awareness Emotional identification Body awareness Decision-making Perfect For: Daily check-ins Centers / stations Independent SEL work Digital classrooms
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: SHIFT SEL System | Daily Routine: Slides, Form & Journal Bundle
Place Value Reasoning | What is the Weather Today? | Math Google Form + Journal
This resource includes a Math Google Form, and aligned Math Journal page designed to be used together as a complete learning experience. Students complete the Google Form while using the journal page to organize their thinking, model their work, and make sense of the math in real time. 🧠 How it works: Students solve the What is the Weather Today? problem using the Google Form while using the journal page to: • Organize their thinking as they solve • Model numbers using a place value chart
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Place Value, Writing
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
Decimal Operations | 5th Grade Reward | Math Google Form + Journal Page Bundle
This resource includes a Math Google Form and aligned Math Journal page designed to be used together as a complete learning experience. Students complete the Google Form while using the journal page to organize their thinking, model their work, and make sense of the math in real time. 🧠 How it works: Students solve the 5th Grade Reward problem using the Google Form while using the journal page to: • Organize their thinking as they solve • Model decimal operations using a place value chart
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Writing
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Decimal Operations | Snack Packs | Math Google Form + Journal Page + Video
Looking for a complete, no-prep way to teach decimal operations with real-world application? This bundle combines digital practice, written thinking, and direct instruction into one cohesive learning system using the “Snack Packs” scenario. 🧠 What’s Included: • 📊 Math Google Form (Primary Assignment)A self-grading, multi-step word problem activity focused on decimal operations and estimation. • 📓 Math Journal Page (Companion Page)A matching journal entry that uses the SAME problem as the Go
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Writing
Decimal Operations | Snack Packs | Math Google Form
✨ Build real-world math thinking through structured, step-by-step problem solving.This resource engages students in a real-world snack budgeting scenario, where they calculate quantities and total costs for class snack packs using decimal operations, estimation, and multi-step reasoning. Students move beyond computation and are guided to: ✔ determine how many items are needed for a group ✔ use multiplication with whole numbers and decimals ✔ estimate to check for reasonableness ✔ explain w
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Writing
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Comparing Decimals with Money | Deals on Snacks | 5.NBT Math Google Form
✨ Build real-world math thinking through structured, step-by-step problem solving.This resource engages students in a real-world shopping scenario, where they compare prices between stores and determine the best deal using decimal operations, estimation, and multi-step reasoning. Students move beyond computation and are guided to: ✔ compare decimal values using money ✔ determine greater than / less than relationships ✔ add and subtract decimals to find totals and differences ✔ evaluate whi
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Measurement, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
Comparing Temperatures | What is the Weather? | Math Google Form (4th Grade)
Looking for a math activity that goes beyond simple comparison and builds true number sense? This 4th Grade Math Google Form helps students explore place value, multiplicative thinking (10x & 100x), and reasoning through an engaging real-world scenario. Students analyze a claim, compare values, calculate differences, and justify their thinking using place value language. 🧠 What Students Will Do: Analyze a real-world scenario (weather comparison) Determine whether a statement is reasonable
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Place Value
Decimal Operations | 5th Grade Reward | Math Google Form
✨ Build real-world math thinking through structured, step-by-step problem solving. This resource engages students in a real-world reward scenario, where they must calculate the total cost of class prize bags using decimal operations, estimation, and multi-step reasoning. Students move beyond computation and are guided to: ✔ determine which operation to use ✔ identify relevant vs unnecessary information ✔ calculate quantities and totals ✔ estimate to check for reasonableness ✔ apply math t
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Money Math, Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Decimal Operations | Talking Digits | Math Google Form with Video
✨ Build real-world math thinking through structured, step-by-step problem solving.This resource engages students in real-world decimal problem-solving scenarios, where they solve, explain, and then reflect on their thinking after watching a modeled solution. Students revisit their work, revise answers, and deepen understanding through comparison and reasoning. Students move beyond computation and are guided to: ✔ solve decimal problems using place value and operations ✔ explain and justify t
3rd - 8th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Writing
CCSS
5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.3a
, 5.NBT.A.3b
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SHIFT SEL Lesson Slides | Social Emotional Learning Routine | Google Slides
Teach SEL explicitly with this structured lesson slide deck. This resource introduces and models the SHIFT process step-by-step: What a “shift” is How to pause and notice How to describe internal experiences How to choose a strategy Perfect For: Whole group SEL lessons Mini-lessons Introducing routines🧠 Students Learn To: Notice emotional shifts Understand body + mind signals Choose appropriate strategies Build long-term self-regulation habits
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: SHIFT SEL System | Daily Routine: Slides, Form & Journal Bundle
FREE No Prep Reading Comprehension | Self-Grading Google Form & Slides | Reading
This no-prep reading comprehension assignment is designed to guide students through a structured, intentional approach to reading and responding to text. Built with both Science and ELA integration in mind, this resource combines a Google Slides assignment deck with a self-grading Google Form to support student independence while providing immediate data for teachers. Students are guided through a clear 3-step process: 1. Review Students preview the assignment and reading, building awareness of
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.4.1
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I’m Sara Jacobson, an educator and behavior specialist with a background in social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, mindfulness and classroom systems that support the whole child.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from DePaul University and am a non-practicing Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). My experience spans roles as a classroom teacher, SEL specialist, MTSS specialist, high school softball coach, and more, where I’ve worked closely with students, educators, administrators and support teams to build environments that are both structured and responsive.
My work is rooted in the belief that meaningful learning happens when systems, relationships, and emotional safety are aligned. I specialize in creating practical, data-informed resources that support behavior, regulation, and academic growth—without overwhelming teachers.
Through my shop, I focus on developing SEL, math, and literacy tools that are intentional, adaptable, and grounded in real classroom experience. Each resource is designed to reduce teacher burnout while increasing student engagement and independence.
Teaching style
Trauma-Informed
Mindfulness Based
Data Collection, and Reflection for Use in Decision Making
My own education history
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Concentrations in Social Science and English Language Arts
March 20, 2015
Mindful Practices Social-Emotional Learning Certification, Oak Park, IL
September 2017- June 2018
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Lynch School of Education & Human Development
Educational Leadership- Social Justice
Organizational Theory
Instructional Leadership
BCAB RBT Certification February 2025 (currently non-practicing)
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