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Hello! We are so glad you are here! We are Matt and Tara, Teacher Authors and owners of Tied 2 Teaching. We have been educators for more than 20 years and love teaching kids of all ages. Since 2001, Matt has taught every subject in grades ranging from 4th through 8th grade. He has served as the chair of the math department and have been involved with campus leadership for many years. In addition Matt's years of experience in the public school classroom, we homeschool our 5 children who are currently in 12th grade, 11th grade, 9th grade, 7th. We are also parents to an energetic 2 year old who is learning more and more every day. Our years of homeschooling through every grade and stage coupled with Matt's years of teacher upper elementary and middle school in the public schools, give us the unique perspective of being able to easily identify with the concerns and needs of both parents and teachers and we love creating resources that they will find fun, engaging, inspiring, and will help to lighten their load.
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Animal Report Research Project Template Informational Writing
These Animal Research Pennant Banners include 100+ engaging pennants that make animal research structured, manageable, and fun for students. Designed with upper elementary classrooms in mind, this project is an easy way to combine science content and ELA skills without adding extra prep. Each pennant guides students as they record key information about an animal, including physical traits, habitat, diet, adaptations, predators, and fun facts. The clear layout helps students stay organized whi
2nd - 5th
Science, Writing
National Parks Research Project Activities Road Trip PBL Project Based Learning
Do you love our National Parks and want to find a way to integrate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun, real-life context into your lessons? Consider using project-based learning in your classroom! In this PBL unit, students can plan a road trip to the national parks with their families, while also creating a realistic budget for their vacation. One of the benefits of this project-based learning unit is that it allows for student choice and personaliza
3rd - 6th
Geography, Math, Writing
Country Report Research Project Differentiated Poster Flipbook Brochure Lapbook
Planning a country study in your classroom? A country research project is a great way to help students explore the diversity of countries, people, and cultures around the world in a meaningful and engaging way. It also gives students the chance to build research, organization, and presentation skills as they learn about places beyond their own experiences. This easy-to-use country report resource is a great way to differentiate your instruction while meeting students right where they are. It p
2nd - 5th
Geography, Writing
Science Unit Activities Solar System, Weather, Plants, Force and Motion, Light
Looking for a collection of upper elementary (3rd–5th grade) science activities, elementary science curriculum, or NGSS-aligned science units that can carry you through the entire year? This Elementary Science Unit Bundle for upper elementary is a growing, all-in-one resource designed to make science planning simple and manageable. This science bundle just makes your life easier! Instead of scrambling to piece together lessons week after week, everything is laid out in a consistent format that
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Science, Writing
Happy New Years 2026 Resolution Goal Setting New Year Activities 2026 Goals
Help your students make meaningful One Word New Years 2026 Goals and Resolutions. Another year has gone by and New Year 2026 is upon us! Just one word New Year resolutions are the perfect way to help students set meaningful resolutions and goals for the new year. Are you looking for the perfect way to help your students set New Years 2026 resolutions, a fun New Years craft, New Years Bulletin Board, or simply an engaging after winter break activity? Help your students keep a growth mindset and
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Classroom Community
Beach Theme End of the Year Activities 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Math Reading Puzzles
Beach Party End of the Year Week of Fun is a comprehensive, jam packed resource with thoughtfully designed activities and learning experiences that will transform your classroom into a beach day experience cover as you and the year in a fun a memorable way with your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! As another school year draws to a close your students will go crazy over this super fun end-of-the-year resource! This flexible end of the year resource is packed with beach themed printables, game
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Reading, Writing
State Reports Research Project Template | Informational Report Writing | Report
These State Report Information Report Pennant Banners come with 50 amazing pennants for displaying your research project on one of the fifty nifty United States. Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your social studies instruction as well as help your students organize their research. Save time by integrating your social studies and ELA instruction! In addition to being excellent informational organizers for your students, these state pennant banners
3rd - 5th
Geography, Social Studies, Writing
*All About Me Poster Activity Banner Pennants First Day of School Activity Craft
If you’re looking for meaningful back to school activities, these beautiful All About Me Pennant printables are such a fun and fresh choice! Designed for grades 2–5, this activity is perfect for the first day or first week of school and serves as both a fun icebreaker and a powerful community-building tool. As students complete their pennants, they’ll reflect on who they are, share what makes them unique, and get to know their classmates—helping ease first day jitters and promote connection. Onc
2nd - 6th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
STEM Activities Projects BUNDLE Design Challenges April Easter Earth Day STEM
This collection of fun and engaging STEM design challenges includes so many seasonal STEM design challenge activities that will engage your students every month of the year! We understand that finding the time to incorporate STEM challenges into your curriculum can sometimes be difficult. That's why this FULL YEAR STEM BUNDLE includes MORE THAN 60 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGES, each with a close reading passage that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Word Search Puzzles Back to School August September Early Finishers Word Find
This Endless Word Search Bundle is packed with over 260 word search puzzles (and growing!) designed to keep students engaged while reinforcing vocabulary all year long. New puzzles are added regularly, making this a resource you can use month after month. These no-prep word search worksheets are perfect for building vocabulary connected to holidays, seasonal topics, science, social studies, and language arts. They are an easy way to introduce new topics, review key terms, or give students me
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English Language Arts, Social Studies
3rd Grade Spiral Review Math Test Prep ELA Reading Test Prep NWEA Map Practice
The Smarter Design Test Prep Bundle for 3rd Grade provides a complete, structured approach to preparing students for end-of-year state testing and MAP assessments. This comprehensive bundle combines daily spiral review, full-length practice tests, and standards-based snapshots to support both skill reinforcement and meaningful progress monitoring. Students benefit from consistent Crunch Time daily review, while teachers gain access to ready-to-use assessments and data tools that reduce guess
3rd
Math Test Prep
Camping Theme End of the Year Activities 3rd 4th 5th Grade Math Reading Puzzles
Camp Fun Camping Themed End of the Year Pack is a comprehensive, jam packed resource with thoughtfully designed activities and learning experiences that will help you transform your classroom into a camping themed learning experience! As another school year draws to a close your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will go crazy over this super fun end-of-the-year resource! In this flexible end of the year resource you will find loads of camping themed printables, games and a ctivities for you to
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Reading, Writing
Biography Research Report Project Graphic Organizers Writing Template
Looking for a fresh way to teach biography research? These printable Biography Research Report Pennant Banners feature over 300 influential people for students to explore. Each pennant acts as a clear, student-friendly graphic organizer, helping students organize key facts, achievements, and important details while creating a polished final project they’re proud to display. If you’re tired of the same old biography report format, these pennants offer a creative alternative that works any time o
3rd - 6th
Social Studies, Writing
3rd Grade Math Test Prep Bundle 3rd Grade State End of Year Test Prep Worksheets
Preparing for MAP testing or end-of-year state math assessments? This 3rd Grade Math Test Prep Bundle combines two Smarter Design Math Test Prep resources to give you a complete, structured plan for the weeks leading up to testing. This bundle pairs daily spiral review with full-length practice assessments, helping students build confidence while providing teachers with meaningful data to guide instruction. Everything is packaged together to reduce guesswork and save planning time year after
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
Planets of the Solar System Activities Posters Solar System Unit Crafts and More
This massive BEST-SELLING Solar System Activities Pack gives you a wealth of fun, informational and engaging materials to help you study our corner of the universe with your students! Use these reading passages, hands on activities, graphic organizers, interactive notebook activities, task cards, writing activities posters and projects and more to build excitement about space science and our amazing solar system! Included in this MASSIVE solar system unit: Teacher Suggested Lesson Plans4 pag
3rd - 6th
Astronomy, Informational Text, Writing
Reading Graphs & Data Worksheets Bar Line Pie Graphs Pictographs Math Test Prep
Learning to read and interpret graphs doesn’t happen overnight. Students need to see lots of examples and get plenty of hands-on practice before they feel comfortable making sense of data. That’s where this Interpreting Graphs and Data resource pack comes in. It’s straightforward and ready to use—no complicated setup. Inside, you’ll find 25 print-and-go worksheets and a set of Google Slides™. These activities guide students through reading and interpreting bar graphs, pictographs, line plots,
2nd - 5th
Graphing, Math
Planets Research Posters Collaborative Solar System Science Coloring Activity
Planets Research Collaborative Posters let students work together to display their learning about our solar system. Collaborative research poster activities are so much fun because they combine group work, with creativity, color and so much fun! THIS PRODUCT CAN BE PURCHASED FOR 50% OFF IN MY MASSIVE SOLAR SYSTEM BUNDLE! CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR HUGE SAVINGS!!⭐️⭐️ SOLAR SYSTEM RESOURCE BUNDLE ⭐️⭐️This resource includes nine large 19” x 14” planet collaborative research posters that can be
3rd - 6th
Astronomy, Science
*Early Finishers Activities Puzzles with Back to School Worksheets and Puzzles
Are you looking for some fun and engaging fast finishers activities this year for those students who are always saying, "I'm done! Now what"? Included in this go-to FULL YEAR BUNDLE you will receive 180 different activities and challenges that will help you maintain high levels of engagement from every student all year long! When the bundle is complete it will contain 12 Early Finishers Packs. This will include one for each month of the year. Grab it now for a steeply discounted price! Ac
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
National Parks Research Project Activities Informational Report & Bulletin Board
These National Parks Informational Writing Research Report Template Pennant Banners come with over 60 amazing pennants for displaying your National Park research project on any America's Beautiful National Parks. Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your instruction as well as help your students organize their research! In addition to being excellent informational organizers for your students, these National Park pennant banners are great to use for b
3rd - 6th
Geography, Science, Writing
Fiction Nonfiction Book Report Template 2nd 3rd 4th Grade Book Review
Looking for a comprehensive Book Report resource for your classroom? Look no further! This amazing resource is sure to be a hit with both you and your students. With its 20 different book report templates, your students will have endless opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas on the books they are reading. Our Book Report resource is an excellent way to encourage students to share their thoughts on a variety of books. With so many options to choose from, you can pick and choose the te
3rd - 5th
Reading, Writing
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About the store
Experience
Hello! We are so glad you are here! We are Matt and Tara, Teacher Authors and owners of Tied 2 Teaching. We have been educators for more than 20 years and love teaching kids of all ages. Since 2001, Matt has taught every subject in grades ranging from 4th through 8th grade. He has served as the chair of the math department and have been involved with campus leadership for many years. In addition Matt's years of experience in the public school classroom, we homeschool our 5 children who are currently in 12th grade, 11th grade, 9th grade, 7th. We are also parents to an energetic 2 year old who is learning more and more every day. Our years of homeschooling through every grade and stage coupled with Matt's years of teacher upper elementary and middle school in the public schools, give us the unique perspective of being able to easily identify with the concerns and needs of both parents and teachers and we love creating resources that they will find fun, engaging, inspiring, and will help to lighten their load.
Teaching style
We believe learning should be fun! Matt's classroom and our home is often filled with silliness and laughter. From Matt wearing funny hats and different ties (hence the name TIED 2 TEACHING) each day to creating magical learning experiences, our students never know what will be next to bring a smile to their face. We believe that students learn best in an environment they enjoy! Our students work in an environment where they are encouraged to explore, create and try new things. In addition, we are passionate about finding ways to save time by integrating math, science, social studies, and literacy instruction in meaningful and engaging ways.
My own education history
A.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies
Community College of Southern Nevada
B.S. in Education with Minor in Mathematics
Texas Tech University
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