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Here you’ll find simple, practical teaching resources created to save time, support students, and make lesson planning a little easier. With over 20 years of experience in education, every resource is designed with busy teachers in mind.

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From happy customers

I was so excited to use these. These are a quick way to send a positive note home and reinforce positive behavior. My kiddos were excited when I introduced these to them!
Shakelah K.

Everyone wanted one, I used it for students needing greater support but it ended up being something to help everyone. Cute!
Julie C R.

I loved this resource! It’s such a great idea. Everything that gets thrown into their backpack often doesn’t ever get taken out. This is a quick and easy way to communicate with parents and it provides a great chance at the end of the day to quickly review a student’s day and give them positive praise.
Suzanne L.

I have a couple students who can’t get enough of dinosaurs. They really enjoyed this activity and started creating their own dinosaurs using pattern blocks. I laminated the pages and they came out great.
Maha N.

My kinders loved these dinosaur pattern block mats! They were perfect for math centers and great for building fine‑motor and shape‑recognition skills. Easy to prep, engaging, and a fun hands‑on way to practice spatial reasoning.
Michelle Y.

I LOVED this resource! My students were fully engaged in their research about their chosen National Park. We filled out this resources, made slides and students presented them to the class. It was a success and I will use again!
Michelle E.

This project is a favorite for my school. I post the pages in the hall when everyone finishes their project, along with the standard we are working on. Teachers still compliment months later.
Traya T.

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Hey there, I’m Stephanie!

I’m a middle school science teacher in central Pennsylvania, educational writer, curriculum developer, wife, and mom. In 2025, I purchased The Simplified Classroom from Erica Lindquist, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to continue building on the thoughtful, teacher-friendly resources she created.

With over twenty years of experience teaching students of all ages and grade levels, I know how valuable it is to have classroom materials that are clear, practical, and easy to use. My goal is to continue making The Simplified Classroom a place where busy teachers can find resources that save time, support students, and make lesson planning feel a little less overwhelming.

In addition to teaching, I have a Master’s Degree in Biology and have worked as an educational consultant, writer, and curriculum developer. I’m also the author of two children’s STEM books, STEM Quest for Minecrafters: Grades 1–2 and STEM Quest for Minecrafters: Grades 3–4, and I was a contributing author for BookShark’s homeschool science curriculum.

When I’m not teaching or creating resources, I’m usually spending time with my husband and two children in beautiful central Pennsylvania. I’m excited to continue serving teachers through The Simplified Classroom and to carry forward the heart of this store: simple, useful resources that make teaching just a little easier.

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