About the store
Welcome to my store where you'll find hands-on, engaging resources for teachers! My goal is always to create high-level activities that will strengthen students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Whether you're looking for creative ELA materials or purposeful classroom decor, I've got you covered.
I've been writing curriculum for 10+ years now, with five of those years being in the classroom as a high school English teacher. Interested in hearing my background? Here are a few of the highlights:
- Bachelor's Degree in Adolescent Young Adult Education with a minor in English
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Master's Degree in Marketing & Communications
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Growth Mindset Bell Ringer Journal for Entire Year | Daily SEL Bell Ringers
This middle and high school growth mindset & SEL bell ringer journal is designed for the entire school year, and includes 275 daily journal prompts that will inspire students and spark confidence! It is a perfect back-to-school activity for building consistent classroom routines for both teachers and students looking to strengthen their social emotional learning.This resource provides teachers with an entire school year of growth mindset focused journal prompts and bell ringers in an organized a
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, For All Subjects
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+3
Short Story Unit for Middle School 30+ Stories Reading Comprehension Activities
This reading literature journal includes activities for 33 popular short stories and poems for middle school ELA. The activities are designed to help students recall, understand, apply, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of texts through engaging, creative mini-projects that promote deeper thinking. This resource has everything you'll need to teach a short story or poem once a week for the ENTIRE school year. ZERO prep necessary! This resource has been proofread by a professional editor.
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
Exit Ticket Journal for ANY Subject Exit Ticket Template Prompts Back to School
This editable Exit Ticket Journal for the entire school year includes daily unique, engaging prompts designed to help students reflect on daily lessons while allowing teachers to quickly assess student understanding and establish consistent classroom routines from the start of the year. Tired of coming up with a new exit ticket prompt every single day? Yeah, me too! That's why I designed this journal. Reflection is a HUGE part of the learning process and proving students with the daily routin
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Writing
Grammar Bell Ringer Journal for Middle School & High School Back to School
This Grammar Bell Ringer Journal BUNDLE for the entire school year includes 190+ journal prompts for middle school grades 6-8 AND high school grades 9-12. Looking for grammar themed back to school activities? This journal is the PERFECT way to create and establish routine while strengthening skills.This resource provides teachers with an entire school year of grammar-related journal prompts in an organized and focused way. The journal is organized by unit, with several skills covered in each sec
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Grammar
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+3
Science Bell Ringer Journal for the Entire School Year: Middle & High School
This science bell ringer journal for the entire school year includes 275 science-focused journal prompts and warm-ups for middle and high school students, making it an easy way to establish routines while reinforcing key science concepts. This resource provides teachers with an entire school year of science-themed bell ringer prompts in an organized and focused way. The journal is organized by month with 25 entries per section. Students will strengthen their reading, science, writing, and c
6th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, Science
Also included in: Science Bell Ringer Journal Prompts BUNDLE: Back to School Activities
Literary Devices Interactive Notebook | Exploring Figurative Language + Digital
Use this Literacy Devices Interactive Dictionary: Exploring Figurative Language to strengthen students' knowledge of figurative language and literary elements.This product provides an interactive way for teachers to engage their students in the learning of new concepts, figurative language, and literary devices. The lessons within this interactive notebook provide students with an opportunity to master content in a unique and fun way. The activities included are designed to help students learn
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Novel Study for ANY Book | Unit Workbook for Middle & High School ELA Activities
Looking for a novel unit that works with any novel or short story? This middle and high school ELA resource includes engaging, interactive workbook assignments that keep students actively involved throughout the unit. An EDITABLE version of the workbook is included.This resource is perfect for an independent reading or independent novel study. Let's talk about what's inside!This product is created with black and white fonts & graphics for easy/cheap printing and serves as an adult coloring boo
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
ELA Morning Work Bell Ringers for 4th & 5th Grade | Daily Journal Prompts
This editable bell ringer journal for the entire school year includes 275 daily journal prompts for 4th grade and 5th grade morning work. It is a perfect activity for building consistent classroom routines while strengthening reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. This product provides teachers with an entire school year of journal prompts in an organized and focused way. The journal is organized by month with 25 entries per section. Students will strengthen their writing and critic
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.L.1
+5
Also included in: Upper Elementary Bell Ringer Journal BUNDLE | Grades 4-6 Vol 1, 2, & GM
Writing a Research Paper Unit Research Project & Portfolio for Essay Writing
This research writing unit and portfolio includes everything needed to teach the research process in an organized, engaging way, helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and research skills from start to finish. This comprehensive portfolio will help your students master the research writing process in 6 steps-- indicated by organized tabs (topic selection, research, annotated bibliography, research outline, the writing process, and reflection). The portfolio is made up of 42 pages
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
+58
ELA Bell Ringer Journal for Entire School Year: Daily English Bell Ringers VOL 2
This bell ringer journal for the entire school year includes 275 daily journal prompts for middle and high school students and is an easy, effective back-to-school activity for establishing consistent classroom routines while strengthening ELA skills. You'll never have to come up with another bell ringer prompt again! ✅ This product provides teachers with an entire school year of journal prompts in an organized and focused way. The journal is organized by month with 25 entries per section. Stude
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+3
ELA Bell Ringer Journal for Entire School Year: Daily English Bell Ringers
These ELA bell ringers for the entire school year include daily journal prompts for middle and high school students. The bell ringer journal features daily prompts designed for middle and high school students and is perfect for establishing engaging, predictable classroom routines during back-to-school. You'll NEVER have to come up with a bell ringer prompt again. ✅ This product provides teachers with an entire school year of journal prompts in an organized and focused way. The journal is organ
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+3
6th Grade English Language Arts ELA Curriculum & Activities for Middle School
This 6th grade ELA resource bundle for the entire school year covers more than 30 core English Language Arts skills, providing teachers with ready-to-use lessons, activities, and practice to support reading, writing, and language instruction throughout the year. This 100+ page product is designed to help your students master a variety of different skills throughout an entire school year. Below, I've highlighted the different skills, activities, and assessments included in the resource. This
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Extended Plot Structure Diagram Graphic Organizer for ANY Novel | Plot Elements
This EDITABLE extended plot structure & elements diagram is designed to work with ANY fiction text (novel, short story, etc.) and help students analyze and understand the deeper meaning of the text! This resource also works well as a study guide and classroom decor. NOTE: This resource is included in my 9th and 10th grade ELA Resources BUNDLE so if you have already purchased that, there's no need to purchase this resource! If you're looking for more resources like this at a discounted price, yo
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
7th Grade ELA & 8th Grade ELA Curriculum English Activities Middle School ELA
This 7th and 8th grade ELA resource bundle for the entire school year features 40+ activities and projects that address 30 core English Language Arts skills, providing ready-to-use instruction for consistent, standards-aligned learning. This 140+ page resource is designed to help your students master a variety of different skills throughout an entire school year. Below, I've highlighted the different skills, activities, and assessments included in the resource. This resource is editable an
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Creative Writing Unit Prompts Activities Projects Curriculum Middle High School
This Creative Writing Workbook includes 25+ different creative writing projects + activities for students to complete! This resource is perfect for your ELA or creative writing curriculum and is designed for grades 6-12 and includes student descriptions, student examples, brainstorming pages, and rubrics for each project!This resource provides teachers with a unique way to present creative writing projects to students. The journal is organized by fiction and non-fiction, and allows students to
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry
The Outsiders Novel Study Unit Activities & Workbook (Digital Included)
The Outsiders Workbook is a complete novel unit with everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It is filled with unique projects, activities, and resources based on Bloom's Taxonomy and higher levels of thinking. This bundle includes both the PRINTABLE version and the DIGITAL version. The digital version is perfect for distance learning and is compatible with Google Slides and Google Classroom.NOTE: This workbook has been fully edited by a professional proofreader. The answer
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
The Outsiders Comprehension Questions & Discussion Guide Novel Study
The Outsiders comprehension Q&A Discussion Guide is a resource for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This discussion guide includes questions and vocabulary charts for each section of the novel.Answer key for comprehension questions is included. ***This product is part of the larger bundle that includes projects and other hands-on, interactive activities for The Outsiders! Find the complete novel study HERE.This EDITABLE resource is appropriate for grades 6-9 and includes the following activities:C
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading
20 ELA Projects for Middle & High School Novel Study ANY Book English Projects
This resource includes 20 hands-on, engaging ELA projects that can be used with ANY novel, book, or short story. Each project encourages creativity and higher-level thinking while students apply essential ELA skills and standards across 45+ pages of activities. ALL 20 projects come with an individualized rubric for easy grading and a brainstorming section for students to complete. Projects Include: Cartoon StripMovie PosterMobileNewspaperBoard GameCostume DesignShadowboxVideo RecordingMovi
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
Thesis Statement Tutorial: Write a Thesis Statement in 5 Steps DIGITAL INCLUDED
Thesis Statement Tutorial Write a Thesis Statement in 5 Easy Steps This thesis statement tutorial will help your students master the persuasive essay thesis is a matter of minutes. Within the product you will find a student graphic organizer as well as a detailed example for students to use as a reference piece. Although this product is simple, it will help your students master the content very quickly. NOTE: As of July 10, 2020, there is a DIGITAL version of this resource included in the fi
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
9th & 10th Grade English Language Arts High School ELA Activities ENTIRE Year
This 9th and 10th grade ELA resource bundle for the entire school year features 40+ classroom-ready activities and projects that address 30 core ELA skills, supporting consistent, standards-aligned instruction. This 140+ page resource is designed to help your students master a variety of different skills throughout an entire school year. Below, I've highlighted the different skills, activities, and assessments included in the resource. This resource is editable and can be changed to fit yo
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to my store where you'll find hands-on, engaging resources for teachers! My goal is always to create high-level activities that will strengthen students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Whether you're looking for creative ELA materials or purposeful classroom decor, I've got you covered.
I've been writing curriculum for 10+ years now, with five of those years being in the classroom as a high school English teacher. Interested in hearing my background? Here are a few of the highlights:
- Bachelor's Degree in Adolescent Young Adult Education with a minor in English
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Master's Degree in Marketing & Communications
Awards & shining teacher moments
-Magna Cum Laude
-Member of Sigma Tau Delta (English Honors Society)
-Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, BuzzFeed, CNN, BBC for various classroom makeovers and advocacy campaigns
My own education history
Bowling Green State University Bachelor's degree in AYA ILA (7-12)
Franklin University Master's Degree in Marketing & Communications
Additional biographical information
Teaching is my passion, but I also have a world outside of education! In addition to writing curriculum, I'm a content creator for various parenting & lifestyle brands and full-time mom to two energetic toddlers.
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