I am a fourth grade teacher based in Southern California. Although my main focus is to share and explore resources that can be applied to the fourth grade curriculum, I have experience teaching first and fifth grade as well. My hope is that all of the material explored here can be altered to fit the needs of kids at all grade levels. I am by no means an expert in any one particular area but am always happy to add new items to my toolbox and share my thoughts along the way. Thanks for joining me!


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