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   K-2 Teachers! 

  Let's Take Your Classroom to the Next Level! What if I told you that you'll never have to stress about lesson planning ever again! 

Let's Plan Month By Month, NOT Minute By Minute!

Let's Streamline Your Classroom into a Well Oiled Machine! 

 What if I told you that your Math or Writing Center was already prepped and ready to go, and all you had to do was set it up? My Literacy Center Subscription Box does just that!!!

My vision for my Literacy Center Box came from paying attention to what teachers were saying about their Centers. They said they were changing them out each week, that it was becoming a chore, and that it was not fun anymore. They said they were exhausted with planning and taking a lot of time to change them out weekly. So, I wanted to create activities where you could teach it one time, and your students would know how to do them for the rest of the year! So instead of changing them out weekly, these centers are meant to be changed out monthly. This box is meant to be purposeful, fun, and engaging for your students, but above all, easy prep for you! Every material and activity was carefully thought out and prepped with the exhausted teacher in mind. 

You will get 6 or 12 boxes per year with your choice of holiday math, writing, or both! The boxes include Back to School, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Ocean/Beach! Your students will thank you!  You can snag the Subscription box without the Membership here: 

Math Center Subscription Box: 2 Payment Options
Writing Center Subscription Box: 2 Payment Options
Writing and Math Subscription Box Set: 2 Payment Options

Or, you can teach Cross-Curricular with The Lit Kit!!! 

The Lit Kit Subscription Box

$75/Bimonthly

A Cross-Curricular Hands On Unit

  • 6 Boxes per year: Apples, Bats, Reindeer, American Symbols, Rainforests, and Oceans.

  • Includes Cross-Curricular activities for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, or Social Studies. 

  • Includes an explicit Cross-Curricular Lesson Plan with objectives, suggested mentor texts, anchor charts, interactive notebooks, science investigations, and writing craftivities. 

  • This box can be used for a whole month for your cross-curricular unit and for your theme center. 

  • Also included are 2 mentor texts, math games, science vocabulary posters, story problem cards, snap cubes, erasers, stickers, and counters! 

The Lit Kit: 2 Payment Options!

You can also snag the Teacher Membership with your choice of three different levels!

Cross-Curricular Connections: BRONZE

$35/month

Teacher Membership w/out the Subscription Box

  • 400+ Classroom Resources: include suggested mentor texts, interactive notebooks, anchor charts, skill cards, and cross-curricular activities. These resources are TEKS-aligned.
  • Private Facebook Group: includes Membership Teachers for collaboration, connection, awesome ideas for your classroom, and monthly coaching calls with LIVE Q&A's! 
  • 20+ Training Webinars- which help effectively implement cross-curricular teaching strategies with CPE professional credit hours.  
  • YouTube Videos: cross-curricular lessons in action that show students engaged in their lessons and activities.
  • Blog Posts: help bridge the connection between seeing it in action and learning new content -plus new ones created.  
  • Exclusive Cross-Curricular Lesson Plans: focus on student engagement, making connections, and real-world application of knowledge. 
  • Weekly Podcast Episodes:  focus on Cross-Curricular teaching tips and tricks to help you learn new skills and techniques to better engage and motivate your students! 
  • Monthly Coaching Calls:  are beneficial to help with answering your burning questions, ideas for observation lessons, TTESS goals, suggested mentor texts for a specific skill, cross-curricular activities, and engaging lessons for your students! 
  • Access to ALL of my Courses:
  • Writer's Workshop: From Scribbles to Stories and Math Workshop Magic: Empowering Mathematicians: Both courses take you step-by-step on how to launch the workshop from day 1, how to organize, how to use literature, how to engage and motivate your students, and get your students "HOOKED" into writing and math for the whole year! 
  • CPE Professional Development Hours:  earned for Webinars and Courses! 
YES! I'm BRONZE Ready!

Cross-Curricular Connections: SILVER

$45/month includes Shipping

Includes Membership and 1 Subscription Box Choice! (Lit Kit Not Included)

  • 6 Literacy Center Subscription Boxes of Your Choice: (Math or Writing) Farmhouse Back to School, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and Ocean/Beach! 
  • 400+ Classroom Resources: include suggested mentor texts, interactive notebooks, anchor charts, skill cards, and cross-curricular activities. These resources are TEKS-aligned.
  • Private Facebook Group: includes Membership Teachers for collaboration, connection, awesome ideas for your classroom, and monthly coaching calls with LIVE Q&A's! 
  • 20+ Training Webinars- which help effectively implement cross-curricular teaching strategies with CPE professional credit hours.  
  • YouTube Videos: cross-curricular lessons in action that show students engaged in their lessons and activities.
  • Blog Posts: help bridge the connection between seeing it in action and learning new content -plus new ones created.  
  • Exclusive Cross-Curricular Lesson Plans: focus on student engagement, making connections, and real-world application of knowledge. 
  • Weekly Podcast Episodes:  focus on Cross-Curricular teaching tips and tricks to help you learn new skills and techniques to better engage and motivate your students! 
  • Monthly Coaching Calls:  are beneficial to help with answering your burning questions, ideas for observation lessons, TTESS goals, suggested mentor texts for a specific skill, cross-curricular activities, and engaging lessons for your students! 
  • Access to ALL of my Courses:
  • Writer's Workshop: From Scribbles to Stories and Math Workshop Magic: Empowering Mathematicians: Both courses take you step-by-step on how to launch the workshop from day 1, how to organize, how to use literature, how to engage and motivate your students, and get your students "HOOKED" into writing and math for the whole year! 
  • CPE Professional Development Hours:  earned for Webinars and Courses! 
YES! I'm SILVER Ready!

Cross-Curricular Connections: GOLD

$65/month: Includes Shipping

Includes Membership and 2 Subscription Boxes!! (Lit Kit Not Included)

  • This is the BEST BUNDLE to SAVE MONEY!!!
  • 12 Literacy Center Subscription Boxes : (Math and Writing) Farmhouse Back to School, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Ocean/Beach!
  • 400+ Classroom Resources: include suggested mentor texts, interactive notebooks, anchor charts, skill cards, and cross-curricular activities. These resources are TEKS-aligned.
  • Private Facebook Group: includes Membership Teachers for collaboration, connection, awesome ideas for your classroom, and monthly coaching calls with LIVE Q&A's! 
  • 20+ Training Webinars- which help effectively implement cross-curricular teaching strategies with CPE professional credit hours.  
  • YouTube Videos: cross-curricular lessons in action that show students engaged in their lessons and activities.
  • Blog Posts: help bridge the connection between seeing it in action and learning new content -plus new ones created.  
  • Exclusive Cross-Curricular Lesson Plans: focus on student engagement, making connections, and real-world application of knowledge. 
  • Weekly Podcast Episodes:  focus on Cross-Curricular teaching tips and tricks to help you learn new skills and techniques to better engage and motivate your students! 
  • Monthly Coaching Calls:  are beneficial to help with answering your burning questions, ideas for observation lessons, TTESS goals, suggested mentor texts for a specific skill, cross-curricular activities, and engaging lessons for your students! 
  • Access to ALL of my Courses:
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  • Writer's Workshop: From Scribbles to Stories and Math Workshop Magic: Empowering Mathematicians: Both courses take you step-by-step on how to launch the workshop from day 1, how to organize, how to use literature, how to engage and motivate your students, and get your students "HOOKED" into writing and math for the whole year! 
  • CPE Professional Development Hours:  earned for Webinars and Courses! 
YES! I'm GOLD Ready!

     Cross-Curricular Connections is more than a resource library—it’s a complete support system to help you balance engaging literature with rigor and relevance, so your students see how every subject connects. Inside, you’ll unlock a growing bank of ready-to-use TPT resources, monthly coaching calls that meet you where you are, exclusive podcast episodes to keep you inspired, and three PD-credit courses to deepen your practice. Plus, you’ll join a private Facebook group where your questions are answered anytime—so you can confidently design lessons that spark curiosity, build mastery, and make learning truly meaningful.

These lessons include objectives, suggested mentor texts, anchor charts, interactive notebooks, skill cards, and writing craftivities! All easy prep and ready to go just for you and your students! Watch the videos! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Writer's Workshop

 

Reader's Workshop

 

Teaching Cross-Curricular

Literacy Centers

 

Math Workshop

Fahrenheit Friday

Hello! I'm Kara! 

 I'm a 26 year veteran teacher who has taught 1st grade, 3rd grade, and Title 1 Reading. My passion is not only teaching students but teaching and helping teachers as well. My hope is that you can take your classroom to the next level  and turn it into something that you are proud of! Remember that we all have to start somewhere and that this is going to take dedication and hard work. But, if you have a growth mindset and want to take this journey with me I'd love to help you out! Everything in this membership I have tried myself and I know that they work. I'm a full-time teacher who is dedicated to helping teachers develop their craft in teaching cross-curricular using quality literature and engaging writing. Please reach out to me if you have any questions at:

rickmankara@gmail.com

Happy Teaching! 

 What Are Other Teachers Saying About The Membership?

 

Debbie

I absolutely love being a member of this educational community. It has been such a fantastic experience, and I truly appreciate the support, resources, and inspiration it provides. Thank you for creating such a wonderful organization!

Kara is truly amazing!! I wish, that I would have had her mentorship at the beginning of my teaching journey. So blessed to have found her... I would highly recommend joining, you will not be disappointed. It will give you that extra spark with your teaching!!! 

Janina

Being a member of Cross-Curricular Connections has been transformative for my teaching practice. This group has provided me with innovative strategies to weave together different subject areas, creating a more cohesive and engaging learning experience for my students. By integrating disciplines such as literacy, science, art, and social studies, I’ve been able to design lessons that are not only meaningful but also relevant to my students' lives. The shared resources within this community have inspired me to think outside the box. For instance, I’ve learned how to use mentor texts to support everything I am teaching. These texts have sparked meaningful conversations in my classroom helping students connect their academic learning with real-world values. Being a part of Cross-Curricular Connections has not only enhanced my teaching toolkit but also fostered a love of learning in my students. The strategies and ideas I’ve gained have empowered me to create a classroom environment where curiosity thrives and learning feels seamless. I used this for my first 10 days of school. It was amazing. It was all done for me. Stress free. if you’re passionate about fostering deeper connections between subjects and creating a more engaging learning experience for your students, I highly recommend joining Cross-Curricular Connections. It’s an investment in your professional growth and your students’ success.

Jillaine

This has been a great investment. I’ve gotten so many ideas and suggestions and how-to plans. There is so much packed into each month’s resources. And if I get stuck on a particular area (math, management, writing, reading) I go back and rewatch the training videos. My students are much more engaged with the lessons and activities that I’ve been using from Kara’s cross curricular membership. This membership is amazing. We are only in day 12 of school and I have used 4 writing, 3 reading, and 5 cross curricular resources. So helpful! I started with membership level one and within the first week and a half I switched up to level 2.

Allyson

I switched from Pre-K after many years to 1st grade. When I found Kara and her boot camp the summer before I moved it was such a lifesaver. I have been a member ever since. I use her resources and ideas every time I plan. The lessons are well prepared and a tremendous asset for my students. My team and I have enjoyed every monthly theme, the read aloud choices and her membership is worth every penny. I feel supported in every subject. It truly takes a village and a learning community to be a great teacher.

Cross-Curricular Connections: SILVER

$45/month includes Shipping

This Level Includes:

  • 6 Literacy Center Subscription Boxes of your Choice: (Math or Writing) Farmhouse Back to School, Halloween,  Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Ocean/Beach! 
  • 400+ Classroom Resources: include suggested mentor texts, interactive notebooks, anchor charts, skill cards, and cross-curricular activities. These resources are TEKS-aligned.
  • Private Facebook Group: includes Membership Teachers for collaboration, connection, awesome ideas for your classroom, and monthly coaching calls with LIVE Q&A's! 
  • 20+ Training Webinars- which help effectively implement cross-curricular teaching strategies with CPE professional credit hours.  
  • YouTube Videos: cross-curricular lessons in action that show students engaged in their lessons and activities.
  • Blog Posts: help bridge the connection between seeing it in action and learning new content -plus new ones created.  
  • Exclusive Cross-Curricular Lesson Plans: focus on student engagement, making connections, and real-world application of knowledge. 
  • Weekly Podcast Episodes:  focus on Cross-Curricular teaching tips and tricks to help you learn new skills and techniques to better engage and motivate your students! 
  • Monthly Coaching Calls:  are beneficial to help with answering your burning questions, ideas for observation lessons, TTESS goals, suggested mentor texts for a specific skill, cross-curricular activities, and engaging lessons for your students! 
  • Access to ALL of my Courses:
  • First Week of School BOOTCAMP: All Access Pass: This Course takes you through the first 10 days of school with Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Also, gives you tips and tricks for behavior management, meet the teacher night, and much more!
  • Writer's Workshop: From Scribbles to Stories and Math Workshop Magic: Empowering Mathematicians: Both courses take you step-by-step on how to launch the workshop from day 1, how to organize, how to use literature, how to engage and motivate your students, and get your students "HOOKED" into writing and math for the whole year! 
  • CPE Professional Development Hours:  earned for Webinars and Courses! 
YES! I'm SILVER Ready!

Cross-Curricular Connections: GOLD

$65/month: Includes Shipping

This Level Includes:

  • 12 Literacy Center Subscription Boxes of your Choice: (Math and Writing) Farmhouse Back to School, Halloween,  Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Ocean/Beach! 
  • 400+ Classroom Resources: include suggested mentor texts, interactive notebooks, anchor charts, skill cards, and cross-curricular activities. These resources are TEKS-aligned.
  • Private Facebook Group: includes Membership Teachers for collaboration, connection, awesome ideas for your classroom, and monthly coaching calls with LIVE Q&A's! 
  • 20+ Training Webinars- which help effectively implement cross-curricular teaching strategies with CPE professional credit hours.  
  • YouTube Videos: cross-curricular lessons in action that show students engaged in their lessons and activities.
  • Blog Posts: help bridge the connection between seeing it in action and learning new content -plus new ones created.  
  • Exclusive Cross-Curricular Lesson Plans: focus on student engagement, making connections, and real-world application of knowledge. 
  • Weekly Podcast Episodes:  focus on Cross-Curricular teaching tips and tricks to help you learn new skills and techniques to better engage and motivate your students! 
  • Monthly Coaching Calls:  are beneficial to help with answering your burning questions, ideas for observation lessons, TTESS goals, suggested mentor texts for a specific skill, cross-curricular activities, and engaging lessons for your students! 
  • Access to ALL of my Courses:
  • First Week of School BOOTCAMP: All Access Pass: This Course takes you through the first 10 days of school with Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Also, gives you tips and tricks for behavior management, meet the teacher night, and much more!
  • Writer's Workshop: From Scribbles to Stories and Math Workshop Magic: Empowering Mathematicians: Both courses take you step-by-step on how to launch the workshop from day 1, how to organize, how to use literature, how to engage and motivate your students, and get your students "HOOKED" into writing and math for the whole year! 
  • CPE Professional Development Hours:  earned for Webinars and Courses! 

 

YES! I'm GOLD Ready!