Introducing Learnminded

Welcome! I’m Carrie from Learnminded – Sharing Real Teaching Resources for Real Teachers

I’m a classroom teacher with 15 years of experience, a master’s degree in education, and certification as a reading specialist. I’ve spent over a decade in the trenches of elementary classrooms—navigating fire drills, mystery smells, last-minute assemblies, and the never-ending hunt for working dry erase markers.

This blog is my space to share teaching resources for teachers who want less stress and more impact. Everything you’ll find here has been tested in a real classroom (with actual students who ask “Is this graded?” mid-lesson). From printable activities and time-saving lesson plans, to classroom management tips and teaching strategies that actually work—my goal is to help you teach smarter, not harder.

If you’re looking for:

• Classroom ideas that won’t take all weekend to prep
• Lesson plans that are both engaging and standards-aligned
• Teaching tips from someone who gets what it’s like in the classroom
• Or just a teacher who’s been there, done that, and turned it into a resource…

…you’re in the right place.

Whether you teach in-person, online, or somewhere in between, I’m here to provide the teacher resources you need to make your job just a little bit easier (and maybe even fun).

So grab your caffine of choice, hide your good pens, and let’s tackle this teaching thing together—one sarcastic smile and resource at a time