hello!
I’m so glad you’re here
I’m Caitlin, a third grade teacher and resource creator with over 18 years of classroom experience—and more than 80,000 resources in the hands of educators just like you.
I know how hard it is to find resources that check all the boxes: engaging for students, aligned to curriculum, and actually manageable for you to prep and teach. That’s why I design classroom resources that blend creativity with content—so you can review essential skills, spark engagement, and still have time to breathe.
Whether you’re tackling fractions or building a strong classroom community, my goal is simple: to help you feel like you’re teaching on cloud 9—one engaging activity at a time.
The Story Behind Teaching on Cloud 9
In the fall of 2019, our life took an unexpected turn when my daughter was born 15 weeks early. Her lungs were extremely underdeveloped, which required ventilator support and specialized care. After spending nine months in the NICU and another seven in a rehabilitation hospital, I knew I wouldn’t be returning to my classroom anytime soon. But I also needed to find a way to supplement my teacher salary—so I turned to something I already loved: creating resources for my own students. That’s when Teaching on Cloud 9 was born.
At first, it helped cover the little things. But by the end of that first year, it was paying our mortgage. Even more importantly, it gave me the gift of time—the chance to be home with my daughter when she finally came home in February 2020. For her first three years, I got to be fully present, ensuring she was healthy, happy, and ready to start preschool when I eventually returned to teaching.
Today, she’s six, in kindergarten, and thriving in every way—full of energy, wonder, and determination. And what started as a necessity has turned into a true passion. I now create engaging, hands-on crafts and activities that help teachers like you bring joy and creativity to the classroom—without sacrificing academics.
just for fun
