Hi! I’m Erin, and I’m glad you’re here!

This is where I share ideas and resources. I have 13 years of teaching experience so far. My best years of teaching were spent teaching middle school reading and ELA to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.


I am a wife and mother of 4, plus 2 bonus children. When I'm not creating resources, I love to crochet a fun project, hike just about anywhere, and go to the beach.


Whether you teach 4th grade reading, middle school ELA, or homeschool different ages and subjects, I know there’s something here for you!

9 SHORT STORIES TO READ WITH 8TH GRADE

“The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. JacobsBe careful what you wish for. The White family comes into possession of a mummified monkey’s paw that is said to grant three wishes.  Even though they have been warned about the paw’s dangerous powers, Mr. White makes a wish for money, which sets off

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11 SHORT STORIES TO READ WITH 7TH GRADE

“Seventh Grade” by Gary SotoVictor tries to impress his crush Teresa by faking his way through French class. It backfires spectacularly. His misadventures on the first day of school show that sometimes the best way to get noticed is to just be yourself. Skill Focus Since this is a high

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11 SHORT STORIES TO READ WITH 6TH GRADE

Stray by Cynthia Rylant Doris finds an abandoned puppy during a winter storm. She brings it inside to take care of, but her parents remind her that they can’t afford to keep a pet.  Once the storm passes, her dad takes the dog to the pound. Doris is heartbroken, but

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