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5 Easy Ways to Get More Student Participation Right Now

We have all been there – you ask a question of your students and two hands fly up immediately! The problem is, no more student hands go up after that. How can you receive the essential feedback you need from your students if only a few are participating? Never mind the fact that it is…

Hello Spring! Little Blue Truck’s Springtime Picture Book Activity

Are you looking for a springtime science lesson with a handy literature connection? This is it! Connecting lessons and learning objectives to picture books or mentor texts is one of the best ways to set up pathways between students and learning. Read on for more tips on how to use this FREE resource in your…

5 Easy Ways to Mix St. Patrick’s Day Into Your Curriculum

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here – and it’s one of my favorite holidays to celebrate! Nothing cheers me up and gets me ready for spring like the glitz, glam, and green of Paddy’s Day. Paddy is short for Patrick if you were wondering, and Paddy’s Day is the correct shortening of St. Patrick’s Day.…

CVC Short A Phonics Puzzle Pack

This phonics puzzle pack contains 5 student-centered puzzle activities that are perfect for literacy center time. All activities include colorful, high-quality clip art, perfect for creating bright and professional looking literacy centers. In addition, each activity includes a no-prep, black and white printable portion. Keep your students engaged in their learning as they practice identifying,…

More Peas…Alphabet Peas!

LMNO Peas by Keith Baker is the perfect alphabet book to use with your kindergarten and first grade students. As an added bonus – this simply story about peas gets students thinking about more than just their ABC’s! This has to be one of the most adorable alphabet books I’ve seen. Who doesn’t love a…



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I am a former elementary teacher turned stay-at-home mom. I enjoy making educational products that teachers and parents will use and love. I live in the beauiful state of Idaho with my husband and our two boys. I have my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Literacy.

– Elle