WELCOME TO THE BACKUP TEACHER

Engaging, low-prep resources to help your students write better sentences, stronger paragraphs, and clearer essays - all without hours of planning.

About the Backup Teacher

If teaching upper-elementary writing and grammar feels like being thrown into the deep end, you’re not alone. I create time-saving, engaging resources that lighten your load, support your students, and give you your evenings and weekends back.

Our Story

    Back-to-school Grammar Bootcamp

    "This was just what I wanted for review before our first writing unit. My 5th graders needed to review the basics and this was perfect!! Thank you, I love all of the extras!"

    Paige C.

    Nouns Unit Bundle

    “I really like that the PowerPoints are recorded or I can teach them on my own. The videos are great for students who were absent to view what they missed. I also like the PowerPoint companion, so they have to be active in the lesson and not just listening to me talk.”

    Heather D.

    Informative Essay Unit

    "My students really loved this research and writing unit. They were excited to write their papers since everything was broken down in manageable chunks for them. Thanks!!!"

    Amy S.
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