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Blog, Community, Family, Holidays, Lesson Plans, Love

Sharing Our Blessings 2023: A Thank You Giveaway

There’s no denying: we’re in the thick of fall, y’all! 🍂 As the autumn leaves paint the world in warm hues and the scent of pumpkin pie fills the air,…

Blog, Family, Life, Love, Travels

Experience the Magic of Early Winter in Central New Jersey

Halloween’s over. Thanksgiving is almost here. Christmas is just around the corner. Can you feel the excitement? New Jersey has a host of delightful activities to make this winter season…

Blog, Lesson Plans, Literacy

Reading Resources for Teaching Boy of the Painted Cave

Are you teaching Justin Denzel’s Boy of the Painted Cave? Searching for novel activities and instructional ideas? You’ve come to the right place! When I was a sixth-grade teacher, this…

Hello, I'm Crystal! I have been a New Jersey educator for over a decade. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to work in an array of settings, in multiple classrooms, in many subject areas, and with a variety of students. While I hold an administrator's certificate, I find myself called to serve hands-on in the classroom and designing curriculum. On a more personal note, I am passionate about my faith, family, and fitness! Welcome to my little piece of the internet. Read More

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