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Hi! My name is Jolene Mathew. In 2008, I started working in a district that had all the new tech tools, but they did not give us the actual content-filled resources to use with the fancy tech. It was here is a Mimio and a laptop. Use it.
I soon began to dream of making educational resources utilizing technology for other classrooms. But I thought I would need a few million dollars to invest to get started on such a dream. Little did I know the doors that would open up for me that would more than fulfill my dream years later. In 2013, I started with just my computer thanks to the opportunity TPT presented. On top of that, I wanted to be an author since fourth grade. The opportunity to start The Candy Class fulfilled so many dreams.
With that said, literacy is absolutely my greater passion because literacy changes lives for the better and opens up doors of opportunity for others. I am just a teacher at heart wanting to make a difference.
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Phonics Reading Comprehension Decodable Passages Fluency Activity Summer Packet
These phonics reading comprehension decodable passages are a great tool to help your students with their literacy development throughout the year with back to school, fall themes, winter, spring, and summer themed passages. These are fully decodable and target a variety of skills spanning from CVC words to long vowels to variant vowels. These are scaffolded and build on each other from one passage to the next. They start off with CVC reading passages and move all the way up. The covered skills a
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.NBT.A.1
+50
Decodable Fluency Reading Passages Small Group UFLI Intervention Blend Worksheet
Decodable Fluency Reading Passage Worksheets for Small Group Intervention that work with UFLI Prepare students to read confidently by strengthening decoding and blending before fluency practice. This comprehensive growing bundle follows a structured scope and sequence that pairs well with UFLI for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade intervention. This resource is designed for use with all students as part of core or small-group reading instruction, with optional intervention supports inclu
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.NBT.A.1
+68
Math Addition & Subtraction Summer Coloring Worksheets Activity Pages Sheets Fun
Sizzle up the summer with these engaging coloring pages that cover key essential concepts including math facts fluency, place value, time, money, addition, subtraction, and fractions. These fun and engaging printables will have your students engaged while learning. Want to add some end of the year fun to your math centers, reward early finishers with some coloring fun, or provide fun summer math review resources to your students? These spring and summer no prep color by code printables will com
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
1.MD.B.3
, 2.MD.C.7
, 2.MD.C.8
+16
Reading CVC Words Phonics Fluency Worksheets Decodable Passage Practice Activity
Looking to build fluency with reading CVC words? Students can practice phonics skills through word mapping activities before reading decodable passages. The short vowel blending worksheets are print and go, yet engaging and hands-on. It incorporates the heart word method for introducing new high frequency words in the decodable too. There is a heart word poster and optional printable for added practice. This unit is set to build student confidence with reading fluently. There are optional sc
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.2e
, RF.K.3
+27
Long Vowel Teams Reading Comprehension Phonics Worksheets Passages Activities
Do your students need practice with long vowel teams in reading and word mapping activities? This long vowel bundle has everything you need—just print and go! It features reading comprehension passages with questions, hands-on word mapping worksheets, and a variety of fun activities focused on different long vowels teams. The hands-on activities include word building, sorting, dabbing, matching, building, and spinning activities. The hands-on activities are original to this resource, and it has
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2b
+9
Interactive Notebook Flip Book Template Graphic Organizer Clipart Commercial Use
Do you want to keep your class hands-on? With these editable interactive notebook templates, you can easily transform any lesson into an exciting and engaging lesson. The graphic organizer templates are able to be used with any subject or grade level. These are also handy for differentiating instruction too. Some different ways you can use these include taking notes, adding as a reading response activity in any subject, writing new vocabulary words with their definitions, writing out questions
9th - 12th
Algebra, Science, Social Studies
Editable Spelling Practice Activities Sight Word Work Worksheets Packet Centers
This versatile bundle is your go-to solution for word work, spelling, phonics, and sight word practice—all year long! Whether you’re looking for spring spelling activities, fall word work, or winter sight word practice, this resource has you covered with themed activities that are easily adaptable. Simply enter your word list once, and it will autofill across all pages in the packet—no prep required! Perfect for busy teachers, it’s designed to work with any word list, making it an essential tool
1st - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Sight Words, Spelling
CCSS
L.1.2d
, L.2.2d
, L.3.2f
+2
Kindergarten 1st Grade Phonics Science of Reading Curriculum Structured Literacy
Looking for an easy way to integrate the science of reading best practices into your literacy instruction? In need of a structured literacy approach? This SoR phonics bundle simplifies the process, helping you transform your reading lessons into explicit phonics instruction with ready-to-use, decodable reading passages. Simply print and go! It incorporates the heart word method for introducing new high frequency reviews. It includes scaffolded lessons that spiral throughout the unit. It has eve
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+12
Science of Reading Phonics Decodable Passages Worksheets Comprehension Activity
Looking for a way to better support at risk students with science of reading best practices while improving comprehension skills? Research backs the use of decodable reading when it comes to reaching more of your students to become fluent readers. That is why I put together these phonics decodable passages that can be used for intervention, extra support, center activities, home support, and more. These passages target phonics skills, so you can support literacy development in all your students.
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3c
, RF.K.4
+17
Reading Comprehension Strategies Passages Boom Cards and Questions Activities
Are you looking for ways for your students to improve their reading comprehension skills? These digital reading comprehension passages and strategy activities cover 12 different reading strategies by using questions focused in on each skill. These are in Boom Cards format, so they are self-checking. Boom Cards are very universal in that they can easily integrate with different types of digital platforms or LMS such as Google Classroom, Seesaw, Microsoft Teams, and more. Note: These are on sale
1st - 3rd
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+28
Long Vowel Teams Phonics Centers Bundle Games Word Work Activities Anchor Chart
This gigantic bundle includes over 500 pages focused on vowel teams!!! Introduce them with the anchor charts and provide students with a variety of word work activities to master this vital phonics skill that will help students to become splendid readers and writers. Includes anchor charts, word work cards, no prep printables, games, puzzles, and interactive notebook entries. This resource covers vowel teams that make long vowel sounds. Please note, if you purchased all the individual resources
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.3
+6
Science of Reading Phonics Posters Vowel Anchor Charts Phonogram Digraphs Blends
These phonics posters with chants make learning to read exciting and effective. By pairing phonograms with catchy chants, students develop phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and orthographic mapping skills—the process of connecting sounds to written words—essential components of the Science of Reading. These charts support literacy development, helping students internalize letter-sound relationships, recognize spelling patterns, and build reading automaticity. Ideal for whole-class lessons, sm
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1b
, RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3b
+6
CVCe Build a Word Work Phonics Long Vowel Activities Magic E Center Task Cards
These word work cards work great for extra practice during literacy centers! These are great for improving reading skills, spelling skills, and helping students gain a firm foundation with Mr. Magic e! Since some of the words may be new for students, I also included vocabulary cards for introducing the words and for self-checking! Also, you can easily use those vocabulary cards for a game like concentration, go fish, and more. Find this resource in my word work bundle here. That bundle covers C
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.3
+1
Winter Writing Craft Reading Comprehension Activity for The Mitten by Jan Brett
This reading response flip book adds a reading response/ writing activity to be used with Jan Brett's The Mitten. This resource for Jan Brett's The Mitten has the option of either a flip book or a mitten-shaped book. Did I mention this is no prep as long as you got Jan Brett's The Mitten handy? This reading response resource for Jan Brett's The Mitten includes options with the lines and illustration room, so you can find one that works best for your classroom. There are two different lines opti
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
+14
100th Day of School Math Craft Activity Worksheet Coloring Page Multiplication
🌴Looking for some fun 100th day of school activities for your 3rd and 4th grade classrooms that is engaging and challenging? Then look no further! This bundle includes some fun activities that focuses on math skills for upper elementary. This packet includes logic puzzles, color by code activities, and a print and go gumball machine craft. The 100th day packet has been added to my well vetted math facts fluency program for multiplication and division. However, the price remains low cost for te
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.C.7
Spring Science Writing Craft Activities Flower Butterfly Life Cycle Clouds Frogs
Spring Science Writing Crafts with Nonfiction Books for Read Aloud Activities on Butterflies, Clouds, Frogs, Flower Life Cycles, Bees, Worms, and Ants Looking to add some spring science to your reading comprehension lessons? This spring science bundle includes optional non-fiction books with amazing photography to pair with the fun writing crafts. After reading the books with the class, you can extend comprehension with the spring writing and diagram crafts. Topics includes ants, butterfly life
K - 3rd
General Science, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.K.2
, RI.K.4
+15
Contraction Practice 1st and 2nd Grade Grammar Review Centers Using Apostrophes
These center activity cards come with a b&w option too! They put a fun twist on forming contractions. When the snake is long, the cards contain the word pairs. Contract the snake to form a contraction and record it on one of the recording sheets. Includes:•60 contraction cards in color •60 contraction cards in black & white •4 recording sheet options •photographed instructions for teacher assembly •photographed instructions for student use Please note, this resource for contractions is also in
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.2.2c
Alphabet Letter Recognition Book Craft Interactive Notebook Worksheet Activity
Brain research shows that engaging the senses helps students to make more connections in the brain and that increases long-term memory. These alphabet craft books will help students to engage their senses to help build mastery. This resource can be used with an alphabet interactive notebook or stand alone as 26 alphabet shaped mini-books. These include a one page option in the bonus, so you can easily print these and give to students to cut out too! If you license this, make sure to download
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3a
, RF.K.3b
+2
Bossy R Controlled Vowel Activities Phonics Worksheets 2nd Grade Morning Work
Move students from identifying to segmenting to using higher-order thinking with these printables. This set is very comprehensive and already set-up to be easily organized in a binder! These are great for improving phonics skills, spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing with bossy r (aka r controlled vowels). The bossy R teams covered include er, ir, ur, ar, and or. Includes:•85 No Prep Printables •Connecting Common Core Standards •Targeted skill Dividers that also explain each s
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2
+2
Phonics Word Work Building Center Activities Digraph CVC Vowel Teams Blends CVCe
Phonics Word Work Building Bundle for center activities covering digraphs, CVC words, vowel teams, blends, r controlled vowels, CVCe words, diphthongs, and final consonant blends. Looking for something comprehensive for word work? This word building bundle covers 872 words. These include not only the word building cards, but also vocabulary cards with matching pictures for introducing the words too. Simply print on card stock, laminate, and you got some working with words activities that can e
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2b
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
+10
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About the store
Experience
Hi! My name is Jolene Mathew. In 2008, I started working in a district that had all the new tech tools, but they did not give us the actual content-filled resources to use with the fancy tech. It was here is a Mimio and a laptop. Use it.
I soon began to dream of making educational resources utilizing technology for other classrooms. But I thought I would need a few million dollars to invest to get started on such a dream. Little did I know the doors that would open up for me that would more than fulfill my dream years later. In 2013, I started with just my computer thanks to the opportunity TPT presented. On top of that, I wanted to be an author since fourth grade. The opportunity to start The Candy Class fulfilled so many dreams.
With that said, literacy is absolutely my greater passion because literacy changes lives for the better and opens up doors of opportunity for others. I am just a teacher at heart wanting to make a difference.
Teaching style
Since I am a firm believer that making connections in the brain is where it is at and how even the science of reading experts use terms like mental models as a major goal for developing strong literacy skills, my teaching style is centered on ways to support students in making connections to increase literacy development in all learners. Whether that is hands-on activities, being fun and engaging to make it relevant to young learners, using technology to provide visual support that leads to more brain connections, or other solid teaching methods, the heart of my style is making connections to build those mental models to increase literacy and writing skills. All my current curriculum is developed with high depth with reflection on how can students make more connections.
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education 2005
Master's Degree in Elementary Education 2011
Additional biographical information
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