We’re Deserae and Michelle—two passionate teachers who believe mastering math facts shouldn’t be boring or stressful. Our mission is to give teachers the Fact Fluency Fix they’ve been looking for with engaging, low-prep resources that make learning meaningful. From addition to division, every brochure brings confidence, clarity, and a little classroom magic under each flap!
You’ve always wanted to try doing Independent Reading Conferences in your classroom, but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you’ve tried doing Independent Reading Conferences and realized very quickly that you didn’t know what you were doing. We have all been there! We are here to help you! We have done Independent Reading Conferences in our classroom for many years and we have perfected the craft of conferring with students. We want to share our 6 quick and easy steps to running Independ
This Back to School Bundle is your ultimate Back to School Toolbox with 9 resources that are quick and engaging to help you start your school year strong. The beginning of the school year can be an overwhelming time. You need a way to ease your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students back into school mode. Our Back to School Bundle has you covered.You no longer have to hunt for Back to School activities! Simply print and go! While your new students are engaged with the back-to-school activity, you ca
Status of the Class is a quick and easy way to hold students accountable for their reading and to track whether they are on target to reach their goal without making it a chore. Print and digital version of monthly calendars included. Status of the Class will take your class to a whole new level. Students will get excited about reading and they will want to share their reading with you and their peers. This will create a Reading Community within your classroom. Students who weren't motivated, su
We've all had our issues with homework. How do we get students motivated? How do we get parents on board? How do we acknowledge students' hard work? What do we do when students do not complete homework? How do we collect homework and keep track of it efficiently? If these sound like some of the issues that you have had with homework, we have the solution for you! This HOMEWORK BUNDLE includes 5 Homework Resources that will save you time and lead you to Homework SUCCESS!★Homework Badges and Certi
Classroom Reward Coupons – 50 Printable, Editable Incentives for Behavior & MotivationLooking for fun, low-cost ways to motivate your students? These Classroom Reward Coupons are a flexible, engaging tool that works with any classroom management system—including classroom economy setups and flexible seating plans. With 50 bright, colorful coupon choices, you’ll have everything you need to encourage positive behavior, boost student buy-in, and create a classroom culture students love. Just pri
Editable Classroom Jobs – Career-Themed Roles, Applications, and ContractsGive your students meaningful responsibilities with this Editable Classroom Jobs resource. With career-themed roles and everything you need to get started, this resource helps your classroom run smoothly while building leadership, independence, and a strong classroom community. Each job connects to a real-world career, making the experience more engaging for students—and helping them see the purpose behind their work. Wh
Happy Birthday to YOU! Here is a FREEBIE with a FREE idea for birthday gifts! This Birthday Bulletin Board Display and Editable Homework Pass Idea is a quick, easy, and free way to give a gift to students on their birthday. We want to recognize our students on their special day without breaking the bank. This freebie fits the bill! Plus...it creates a great bulletin board display in your class. Just print and add a paper clip to hold a birthday pass for each student on their birthday mon
This Guided Reading Toolkit is perfect if you are looking for a simple, yet effective way to run guided reading groups. This Guided Reading Group resource has lesson planning forms, grouping forms, tracking forms, student printables and so much more to help you organize and run Guided Reading Groups! Here is what is included:★ Planning Forms- We include multiple options to fit your needs Individual Student FormsGroups and Rotations FormsCreating Groups and Rotations FormsDaily, Weekly, and Mont
Collecting, checking and recording homework can be a nightmare! Everything works better with a system in place. Make this nightmare a dream come true using these homework management tools! What's Included and How It Works:★Homework Checker and Homework Collector Job Badges: Students love to help, so let them! Assign 1 or 2 students the job of collecting assignments and another 1 or 2 students the job of recording who turned the assignments in on time. Laminate the badges, hole punch and connect
It is the beginning of the year! There are so many things to do!Back to School can be a very stressful time...but it doesn't have to be! That's where our Editable Beginning of the Year Teacher Checklist Brochures come to save the day. These checklists are the perfect way to get ready to go back to school. Our Editable Beginning of the Year Teacher Checklist Brochures can be used throughout the whole school year to help you get your to-do list done so that you can enjoy the best part of t
Here is a Reading Log for Students to use every time they read.
Quick, simple, and practical... and unlike most, it allows students to get to the good part faster... READING!
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Experience
We’re Deserae and Michelle—two passionate teachers who believe mastering math facts shouldn’t be boring or stressful. Our mission is to give teachers the Fact Fluency Fix they’ve been looking for with engaging, low-prep resources that make learning meaningful. From addition to division, every brochure brings confidence, clarity, and a little classroom magic under each flap!
Teaching style
Our teaching style is rooted in engagement, structure, and purpose. We believe students learn best through meaningful, hands-on practice that builds confidence step by step. Every resource we create blends rigor with fun—helping students master standards while teachers feel supported and inspired.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Our shining teacher moment came the day we tried something different. We turned a simple worksheet into a foldable brochure, and everything changed. Students who once dreaded math were suddenly engaged, confident, and excited to learn. They weren’t just memorizing facts anymore; they were understanding them. Watching that transformation is what still fuels us today.
My own education history
Deserae has a Masters' Degree from California Baptist University and Michelle has a Masters' Degree from the University of California, Riverside.
Additional biographical information
We’re teacher besties, boy moms, and the creative minds behind The Rigorous Owl. When we’re not teaching or creating, we’re spending time with our families, tending to our mini farms, and enjoying life outdoors.
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