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Enneagram Reader’s theater
Communities Daily Passages
Texas History Daily Passages
U.S. History Daily Passages
Social studies notebook covers
MAP AND GLOBE SKILLS UNIT
REgions of Texas Unit
REGIONS OF THE U.S. UNIT
Our Class is a Family Activities
Black history month posters
Enneagram Personality Test
Multiple Intelligences Test
Reading response menus Grades 1-2
Reading Response Menus Grades 3-5
5th Grade Daily Grammar
Reward Coupons for the Classroom
Our Class is a Family Book Activities
Enneagram Personality Test
5th Grade Daily Grammar Activities
TEXAS HISTORY GUIDED CURRICULUM
Multiple Intelligences Test
COMMUNITIES GUIDED CURRICULUM
4th Grade Daily Grammar Activities
U.S. History Daily Passages
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I’m Kirsten
I’m a Texas educator, wife, and mama of 3 who loves to create fun, engaging, and minimal-prep ELA and Social Studies activities for upper elementary students! After years of teaching 3rd and 5th grade ELA/SS, I love helping upper elementary teachers by creating resources and sharing ideas that are research-based and TEKS-aligned. Consider me your virtual teacher bestie! If you’re looking for 3-5 classroom ideas teaching tips and resources, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in together!
