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Acton, Massachusetts, United States
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As a literacy tutor for 2 years and a second grade teacher for 8, I found my passion is in early reading! I have taught in 2 (soon to be 3 )states and the items sold here are ones that I have used directly in my classroom.
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Preview of Elementary Writing- Book Template

Elementary Writing- Book Template

My students love to write, and love to have the opportunity to publish their writing into mini booklets! This template includes a cover sheet, writing pages with a picture, and without a picture. It also includes templates with or without section titles. Templates are for a half size book. I have found this takes those final stages of the writing process to the next level as students get excited to publish their very own books! Books can even be placed in your classroom library for other stude
Preview of Phonics Race To The Top GROWING Bundle - Centers Game, Partner Work

Phonics Race To The Top GROWING Bundle - Centers Game, Partner Work

This bundle includes 4 Race to the Top games, with more being added in the coming months! Its a simple game to prep and play for students to learn short vowels. There is no cutting in this low prep game, and it can be played over and over! Students will roll a die and read the first word in that column. If they can read it correctly, they mark the word with their color. Then it is the other student's turn. The first person whose color gets to the top wins! I have used this game in my learning st
Preview of Digraphs SH, CH, TH, WH Race to the Top- Phonics, Centers, Partner, Reading

Digraphs SH, CH, TH, WH Race to the Top- Phonics, Centers, Partner, Reading

This game is a simple game to prep and play for students to learn short vowels. There is no cutting in this low prep game, and it can be played over and over! Students will roll a die and read the first word in that column. If they can read it correctly, they mark the word with their color. Then it is the other student's turn. The first person whose color gets to the top wins! I have used this game in my learning stations this year, and the kids love it! I hope that you enjoy using this game in
Preview of Prefixes and Suffixes Matching - English Version

Prefixes and Suffixes Matching - English Version

This resource includes:•Meaning matching cards for prefixes (re-, un-, pre-, dis-) •Meaning matching cards for suffixes (-ful, -less, -able, -ly) •A student recording sheet •Extension page – use the words correctly in a silly sentence •Cards can be used to play a memory game once students are finished This resource can be used in a literacy station in your classroom. It can be used independently or as partner work. I hope you enjoy this resource! Please check out my TpT store for other resourc
Preview of Short Vowel CVC Race to the Top- Independent, Partner, Low Prep, Phonics Game

Short Vowel CVC Race to the Top- Independent, Partner, Low Prep, Phonics Game

This game is a simple game to prep and play for students to learn short vowels. It is to be played in pairs, and each player will roll a dice, and read the next word in that column (starting from the bottom). Then it is the other partners turn. There is no cutting to prep these games, and it can be played over and over! I have used this game in my learning stations this year, and the kids love it! It is an easy game to play and a quick game to prep (no cutting!). I hope that you enjoy using thi
Preview of Elementary STEAM Rubric

Elementary STEAM Rubric

A simple rubric for a STEAM project. This uses simple language so that it can be shared with students before during and after the project in a kid friendly way.
Preview of Southwestern Theme Login Cards -- EDITABLE!

Southwestern Theme Login Cards -- EDITABLE!

I hope that these make logging in to computers and other technology easier for your students! If students have multiple logins, they can be placed on a key ring. I have also placed them on the inside of journals for students so they do not get lost! This pack includes different style login cards, with and without the cactus' on each one so you have choice of which design to use in your classroom.
Preview of R-Controlled Vowel AR, ER, IR, OR, UR Phonics Small Group Game Activity Center

R-Controlled Vowel AR, ER, IR, OR, UR Phonics Small Group Game Activity Center

I have used this game in my learning stations this year, and the kids love it! It is an easy game to play and an quick game to prep. I hope that you enjoy using this game in your classroom! This updated game includes only single-syllable words with r-controlled vowels ar, er, ir, or, and ur. Some words have blends and digraphs, and all words are decodable using expected sound patterns! What's included: One board game, which is great for partner or independent work. Students can play many times
Preview of Promethean Board Phonics Review

Promethean Board Phonics Review

This Promethean board activity includes: short and long vowel sound review cvce r-controlled er, ir, ur consonant digraphs sh, th, wh, ch I planned these activities to be one a day for a 4 day week (could easily be changed to one a day for a 5 day week if you wanted to have the final day be assessment or add an explicit cvc review day. These can be used whole group as review, in small group, or as a literacy station activity, whatever is best for your learners! I hope you enjoy this resource.
Preview of EDITABLE Maternity/Extended Leave Binder Template

EDITABLE Maternity/Extended Leave Binder Template

This binder is intended to make planning for your extended absence easier on yourself and on the substitute who will take your class. You should be able to spend the time you need away focusing on you and your family, not worrying about what is happening at school. This binder includes sections for: Class Roster Daily Schedule Campus Contacts Parent Contact Health Alerts Classroom Management Routines/Procedures 2 Weeks of Lesson Plans
Preview of Arrival and Dismissal Duties

Arrival and Dismissal Duties

This Arrival and Dismissal form is helpful for students who need a little support independently getting themselves and their space ready for the day. I have kept this at student desks, or in another designated space in the room. They can use the pictures to move from the To Do side to the Done side when they have completed each task.
Preview of Elementary Writing Book Template - Spanish

Elementary Writing Book Template - Spanish

My students love to write, and love to have the opportunity to publish their writing into mini booklets! This book is now available in a Spanish template, I hope it is helpful during your Spanish Language Arts. This template includes a cover sheet, writing pages with a picture, and without a picture. It also includes templates with or without section titles. Templates are for a half size book. I have found this takes those final stages of the writing process to the next level as students get exc
Preview of Long Vowel vCe Silent e - Race To The Top! Phonics Game, Centers, Partner

Long Vowel vCe Silent e - Race To The Top! Phonics Game, Centers, Partner

This game is a simple game to prep and play for students to learn words that have long vowels spelled with the vCe (silent e) spelling pattern. There is no cutting in this low prep game, and it can be played over and over! Students will roll a die and read the first word in that column. If they can read it correctly, they mark the word with their color. Then it is the other student's turn. The first person whose color gets to the top wins! I have used this game in my learning stations, and the k
Preview of Spanish Primary Writing Book Template - Full Size

Spanish Primary Writing Book Template - Full Size

My students love to write, and love to have the opportunity to publish their writing into mini booklets! This is now available in Spanish so you can use it during Spanish Language Arts. This template includes a cover sheet,back cover with About the Author section and writing pages with a picture. The writing pages inside can be copied to make a book with any number of pages. Templates are for a full size 8.5"x11" book. I have found this takes those final stages of the writing process to the nex
Preview of Spanish Version - Southwestern Theme Login Cards - EDITABLE

Spanish Version - Southwestern Theme Login Cards - EDITABLE

I hope that these make logging in to computers and other technology easier for your students! If students have multiple logins, they can be placed on a key ring. I have also placed them on the inside of journals for students so they do not get lost! This pack includes different style login cards, with and without the cactus' on each one so you have choice of which design to use in your classroom. This product is also available in English, check out my store to see it!
Preview of Primary Writing Book Template - Full Size

Primary Writing Book Template - Full Size

My students love to write, and love to have the opportunity to publish their writing into mini booklets! This template includes a cover sheet,back cover with About the Author section and writing pages with a picture. The writing pages inside can be copied to make a book with any number of pages. Templates are for a full size 8.5"x11" book. I have found this takes those final stages of the writing process to the next level as students get excited to publish their very own books! Published books c
Preview of Small Group Reading Bookmarks - EDITABLE!!

Small Group Reading Bookmarks - EDITABLE!!

I hope these bookmarks are useful to you! They can be edited with your name, or you can completely change the wording! I use these in my classroom for students to keep with their small group reading books. This way, when students have it in their book bins, they do not get this book confused with others and they remember to bring it back to group the next day. They could also be used for students if they choose to read a book that you read as a class during read alouds that you want to make sure
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About the store

Experience

As a literacy tutor for 2 years and a second grade teacher for 8, I found my passion is in early reading! I have taught in 2 (soon to be 3 )states and the items sold here are ones that I have used directly in my classroom.

Teaching style

Intentional and low prep. We all know how limited time is in this field, and how important it is to have engaging, high-impact activities to use in the classroom. It is my hope to create resources that close gaps in student learning that require minimal prep from the teacher and can be used year after year.