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Hello! I’m Shelley, and I want your students to LOVE learning. I believe that the tasks you do in your classroom need to be relevant, meaningful, and taught in a way that gives your students control over their own learning. Whether you are starting with manipulatives to make math conceptual, perfecting your number talk routine, or incorporating exciting vocabulary into your language arts instruction, I want to empower you to bring learning to life for your students.
Since 2005, I've had the privilege of working in education - as a Grades 3-4 classroom teacher, in literacy and numeracy support roles for K-8, as a K-8 substitute teacher, and as a curriculum resource creator. I am committed to creating creative, high-quality resources to help you transform your classroom into a place where students feel empowered and want to learn.
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Fraction Math Project With 3rd 4th Grade Fraction Activities - Run a Pizza Place
Bring fractions to life while reinforcing essential concepts using this high-interest, skill-packed fraction project! Run a Pizza Place will help your students understand what fractions really mean and how they are used in the real world in a way that engages, excites, and keeps them begging for more! This is not your average set of fraction activities. Your students will be able to imagine how exciting it would be like to own their own pizza restaurant, all while practicing: representing frac
3rd - 4th
Fractions, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+9
Also included in: Fraction Stations, Projects, Escape Room, and Task Cards - Tool Kit
Multiplication Station for Basic Multiplication Facts Times Table Practice
Do your students struggle with the basic multiplication facts? Do you want to implement a strategic, conceptual approach to teaching multiplication, but you don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a way to ensure that every student is being appropriately challenged and working to their full potential? When you choose to use The Multiplication Station in your classroom, you aren't only focusing on quick recall, but also on a real understanding of multiplication. We know that students ne
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.A.4
+9
Also included in: Multiplication and Division Fact Fluency Activities - Bundle
Place Value Math Project for 2nd and 3rd Grade - Run a Candy Store | PBL
Are you looking for a way to reinforce place value concepts in an engaging way that helps your students make connections? “Run a Candy Store” is a real-life math project where students will complete eleven different place value tasks. You might choose to print specific tasks to use during Math centers, or you might make a booklet out of all of the tasks and let your students choose which one to do when. The choice is yours. Take a look at what you’ll find inside this math project: TASK #1: THE
2nd - 3rd
Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+5
Also included in: Math Projects & Escape Rooms for Grades 2-3 | Bundle of Ten
Multiplication Project - Real World Math with Arrays Equal Groups Fact Families
SEE ALL REAL-LIFE MATH PROJECTS AND ESCAPE ROOMS HERE.This resource is included in PDF format for printing and in Google Slides™️ format for digital learning. This makes it useable with Google Classroom™️ or Microsoft TEAMS™. Please see the free preview for full details and slide samples.Are you looking for a way to reinforce basic multiplication concepts in an engaging way that helps your students make connections? “Run a Pet Shelter” is a real-life math project where students will complete NI
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.A.4
+3
Also included in: Multiplication and Division Facts
Mental Math Strategies for Addition and Subtraction Fluency - Flexible Thinking
So you're ready to implement mental math addition and subtraction strategies this year, but aren't sure where to start! It can be overwhelming - counting on, doubles, left-to-right addition, compensation, breaking apart numbers, and so much more - how can you teach these mental math concepts strategically so that more of your students can develop addition and subtraction fact fluency? These extensive units for Mental Math Strategies dive into all the major addition and subtraction strategies f
1st - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.7
+22
Early Finishers Activities for Choice Board - Grades 2-4 With Digital Version
What do the fast finishers in your classroom do when they finish their work? Are you constantly scrambling to find early finisher activities to keep your students engaged in productive learning so that they don't become a classroom management problem? If you would like to end the “I’m done! What can I do now?” question that you hear repeatedly in your classroom, the Early Finisher Board is your solution. The Early Finisher Board includes seven sections: Read It, Write It, Solve It, Draw It,
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Math, Other (ELA)
Also included in: Early Finisher Board™ Bundle Grades 1 to 4
Fraction Project for 3rd Grade Real Life Math with Visuals Run an Ice Cream Shop
Are you looking for an engaging way to reinforce fraction concepts and help your students make connections? “Run an Ice Cream Shop” is a real-life math project in which students complete 9 tasks, each focusing on beginning fraction skills. This project will help your students see how fractions are used in real life. You might choose to print specific tasks to use during Math centers, or you might make a booklet out of all of the tasks and let your students choose which one to do when. The choic
3rd
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+2
Also included in: Fraction Stations, Projects, Escape Room, and Task Cards - Tool Kit
Division Strategies and Fluency Station | Conceptual Understanding Activities
Do your students struggle with the basic division facts? Do you struggle to meet the needs of all of your students and ensure that each person is appropriately challenged? Do you want to teach more strategically to target your students more effectively? This is going to be the solution that you have been looking for. The Division Station integrates simple principles of student engagement including power, fun and choice. These basic principles will engage, motivate, and ensure success for all l
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
Math Reasoning Puzzles to 50 | Grade 2–3 Problem Solving & Number Sense
Looking for math reasoning puzzles for Grade 2–3 that go beyond basic computation? These Math Reasoning Puzzles to 50 are designed to build number sense, problem solving, and critical thinking through engaging, open-ended tasks. This resource includes 20 math reasoning puzzles that encourage students to think deeply about numbers and relationships. Students must determine the value of each space using logical reasoning rather than following a single procedure. Students may use: Proportiona
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
Math Vocabulary Mystery Number Bundle - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-Digit, Fractions, Decimals
Looking for the perfect addition to your morning work routine, math warm up time, small group guided math, or early finisher activities? These Math Mystery Numbers reinforce math vocabulary and problem-solving in a fun, engaging way that will keep your students begging for more! For each mystery number activity, your students will work step-by-step, using the clues to eliminate numbers and figure out which one is the mystery number. They will work with math vocabulary such as odd, even, great
3rd - 7th
Fractions, Math, Numbers
Early Finishers Activities for Choice Board - Grades 5-6
What do the fast finishers in your classroom do when they finish their work? Are you constantly scrambling to find early finisher activities to keep your students engaged in productive learning so that they don't become a classroom management problem? If you would like to end the “I’m done! What can I do now?” question that you hear repeatedly in your classroom, the Early Finisher Board is your solution. The Early Finisher Board includes seven sections: Read It, Write It, Solve It, Draw It,
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Math, Other (ELA)
Also included in: Early Finisher Board™ Bundle Kindergarten to Grade 6
Mental Math Addition Strategies for Fact Fluency Bundle; Addition Facts Visuals
So you've decided to implement a mental math approach to teaching math facts and you're wondering where to start! If you want to help your students build true fluency with the addition facts this year, you've come to the right place. Too often math fact fluency is viewed as only speed and accuracy. This drives teaching practices like timed tests and memorization. But true addition fluency also incorporates flexibility and appropriate strategy use. When we teach only for memorization, we leave ma
1st - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.9
+17
Real World Math Project for 2nd and 3rd - Run a Pet Sitting Business
This resource is included in PDF format for printing and in Google Slides™️ format for digital learning. This makes it useable with Google Classroom™️ .Are you looking for a way to reinforce math concepts in an engaging way that helps your students make connections? “Run a Pet Sitting Business” is a real-life math project where students will complete twelve different math-related tasks. These activities can be used as a package, or in isolation. They work great as a math center, small-group l
2nd - 3rd
Math
Also included in: Math Projects & Escape Rooms for Grades 2-3 | Bundle of Ten
Fraction Math Project with 4th 5th 6th Fraction Activities - Run a Coffee Shop
Are you looking for an engaging way to reinforce fraction concepts and help your students make connections? “Run a Coffee Shop” is a real-life math project in which students will complete 16 different fraction tasks. You might choose to print specific tasks to use during Math centers, or you might make a booklet out of all of the tasks and let your students choose which one to do when. The choice is yours. Take a look at what you’ll find inside this math project: TASK #1: THE PLANYou’ve always
4th - 6th
Fractions, Math
Also included in: Fraction Stations, Projects, Escape Room, and Task Cards - Tool Kit
Place Value Math Project - Real Life Math - Run a Fast Food Restaurant
This resource is included in PDF format for printing and in Google Slides™️ format for digital learning. This makes it useable with Google Classroom™️ .Are you looking for a way to reinforce place value concepts in an engaging way that helps your students make connections? “Run a Fast Food Restaurant” is a real-life math project where students will complete thirteen different tasks, each one focusing on place value skills. This project will help your students see how place value is used in rea
3rd - 4th
Math, Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
+1
Math Projects & Escape Rooms for Grades 2-3 | Bundle of Ten
Ready to infuse real-life experience into your Math class? Math projects are a great way to do just that! This is a bundle of TEN Math Projects and Escape Rooms: Run a Candy Store (place value to 100)The Camping Trip (addition and subtraction to 100)Run a Pizza Place (fractions)Back In Time (to the Old West): Escape Room (addition/subtraction within 100)Our Earth (graphing and data interpretation)Run a Pet-Sitting Business (addition, subtraction, time, money, and more)You're a Superhero (numbe
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math
3rd Grade Number Talks - Daily Math Conversations, Thinking Tasks, Number Sense
Number talks are a powerful way for your students to build number sense and fact fluency. Traditionally, number talks consist of presenting a problem and having students solve it in different ways - but these math talks will take your routine to an entirely new level. Not only will your students be working with different types of problems, but they will be presented with powerful visuals and models that they will work with in strategic ways. This will build critical thinking skills and flexibi
3rd
Math
Math Reasoning Puzzles to 100 | Grade 3-5 Problem Solving & Number Sense
Looking for math reasoning puzzles for Grade 3-5 that go beyond basic computation? These Math Reasoning Puzzles to 100 are designed to build number sense, problem solving, and critical thinking through engaging, open-ended tasks. This resource includes 20 math reasoning puzzles that encourage students to think deeply about numbers and relationships. Students must determine the value of each space using logical reasoning rather than following a single procedure. Students may use: Proportion
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math
2nd Grade Number Talks - Daily Math Conversations, Thinking Tasks, Number Sense
Number talks are a powerful way for your students to build number sense and fact fluency. Traditionally, number talks consist of presenting a problem and having students solve it in different ways - but these math talks will take your routine to an entirely new level. Not only will your students be working with different types of problems, but they will be presented with powerful visuals and models that they will work with in strategic ways. This will build critical thinking skills and flexibi
2nd
Math
Halloween Escape Room - October Math Activity
It’s Halloween night and you are trick or treating with all of your best friends. Your dog Sparky is also tagging along for the night. Suddenly Sparky starts barking and runs down the street as fast as he can. But he doesn’t stop there. ”Oh no,” you say to your friends. “He’s heading right for the old Monroe place.” Before you can catch him, Sparky has jumped through a broken window and run right into the old abandoned house at the end of your street. Mrs. Monroe used to live in the house but it
3rd - 5th
Math, Numbers
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Hello! I’m Shelley, and I want your students to LOVE learning. I believe that the tasks you do in your classroom need to be relevant, meaningful, and taught in a way that gives your students control over their own learning. Whether you are starting with manipulatives to make math conceptual, perfecting your number talk routine, or incorporating exciting vocabulary into your language arts instruction, I want to empower you to bring learning to life for your students.
Since 2005, I've had the privilege of working in education - as a Grades 3-4 classroom teacher, in literacy and numeracy support roles for K-8, as a K-8 substitute teacher, and as a curriculum resource creator. I am committed to creating creative, high-quality resources to help you transform your classroom into a place where students feel empowered and want to learn.
Awards & shining teacher moments
- 2025 Murray McPherson Mathematics Award (Manitoba Association of Math Teachers)
- 2010 Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Innovative Teacher Award (Imperial Oil Academy)
My own education history
Bachelor Degree in Education; University of Manitoba; Manitoba, Canada
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