My Happy Place

About me: Hi! I’m Susan Jennings, the creator behind My Happy Place. As a former elementary school teacher with experience in kindergarten, first, and second grades, I understand the unique joys and challenges of early childhood education. I’m passionate about designing engaging, age-appropriate learning resources that spark curiosity and support the development of foundational skills. I believe classrooms should be joyful spaces where students feel inspired to explore, take risks, and grow. One of my favorite approaches is thematic teaching. When children immerse themselves in a topic and begin to see themselves as experts, their motivation and confidence soar. That’s why I create resources that are not only standards-based but also fun, meaningful, and easy for teachers to implement. In addition to a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Illinois, I have taken numerous continuing education courses in various subjects, including, most recently, the science of reading.

Grades: 14,13,1