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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Students play familiar games that are just what's needed for a fun review of the basic math skills. Each group can pick a different skill. I color code the games and store in zip bags to make it easy to hand out and collect games that last for years. To challenge my more mathematically inclined students I have puzzles and challenges to keep them thinking like mathematicians.
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Preview of Greater Than - A Place Value and Strategy Game

Greater Than - A Place Value and Strategy Game

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Simply Math
Do you need a versatile activity that introduces or reviews place value? A game that can be used in the classroom as a whole group or small group activity, at home, or online? This is just the activity! A video explains step by step how to play this game - and hopefully win lots of points! Support students learning or reviewing place value while challenging more capable students to use strategy to place numbers on the game board. Use the worksheet on page 2 or 3 to introduce the game and use
Preview of Math Squares

Math Squares

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A quick and easy way to review computation, geometry, probability, number sense, and measurement. I've used this in a variety of ways: with individuals or teams of students at the start of our math class or as a challenge for my capable students. You might use it for distance learning. Have students complete the worksheet as a simple way to review many areas of math. The activity could be completed with a sheet of lined paper. Present a rectangle made from colorful squares. Students record
Preview of Equivalent Numbers Memory Game

Equivalent Numbers Memory Game

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Your students will love playing this game as they build their confidence finding equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages! This file contains three different sets of cards so you can vary what you choose as you create games for your students. I included rules for the game in a small format to include with games cards and the answer key AND a set of rules you might post or project on the wall as students play the game. Sending the game home to play with families gives students a fun way
Preview of Numbers of Bugs - 4.25" x 5.5" ♥ BUNDLE ♥

Numbers of Bugs - 4.25" x 5.5" ♥ BUNDLE ♥

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Students color, count, and sequence these zany insects as they learn about numbers. You'll get black and white worksheets for students to color and color images to decorate your room with fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" BUNDLE   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" C
Preview of Numbers of Bugs ♥ 8.5" x 11" BUNDLE ♥

Numbers of Bugs ♥ 8.5" x 11" BUNDLE ♥

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Students count and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. You'll get black and white worksheets for students to color and color images to decorate your room with fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" BUNDLE   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 8
Preview of Numbers of Bugs in Color - 8.5" x 11"

Numbers of Bugs in Color - 8.5" x 11"

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Simply Math
Students count and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a book, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Decorate your room with these fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"
Preview of Numbers of Bugs in Color - 4.25" x 5.5"

Numbers of Bugs in Color - 4.25" x 5.5"

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Simply Math
Students count and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a booklet, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Decorate your room with these fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.
Preview of Number Bugs in Black/White - 4.25" x 5.5"

Number Bugs in Black/White - 4.25" x 5.5"

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These pages are just crawling with bugs. Cut each sheet into quarters to create 4.25" x 5.5" number cards. Students color, count, and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a booklet, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White
Preview of Numbers of Bugs ♥ SUPER BUNDLE ♥

Numbers of Bugs ♥ SUPER BUNDLE ♥

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Simply Math
Students color, count, and sequence these zany insects as they learn about numbers. You'll get black and white worksheets IN TWO DIFFERENT SIZES for students to color and color images IN TWO DIFFERENT SIZES to decorate your room with fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. 8.5" x 11" black and white worksheets can be colored as worksheets, maybe used as the cover for math work. Smaller (4.25"x5.5") images could become bookmarks or used to number desks or desk groups in the classroom. Large color i
Preview of Numbers of Bugs in Black/White - 8.5" x 11"

Numbers of Bugs in Black/White - 8.5" x 11"

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Simply Math
Students color, count, and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a book, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm about number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" BUNDLE   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" Black/White   ♥
Preview of What's My Number? ★ FREEBIE ★

What's My Number? ★ FREEBIE ★

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Simply Math
Need a fun game to review number sense? This game can be easy for younger students (Is it odd? Is it greater than 50?) and for students ready for a challenge (Is it prime? Is it a factor of 3?). I've included a short video to make it easy to see how the game is played. Play the game in your classroom or send it with students for families to play at home. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Find amazi
Preview of Memory Game - Multiply by Multiples of Ten

Memory Game - Multiply by Multiples of Ten

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A fun way to review multiplying numbers by multiples of ten. Imagine all your students playing the same game while practicing just the skill they need in your math classroom. It's an easy way to differentiate for the amazing variety of students we have in our classrooms. I've developed several versions of memory games that makes this easy! For this game, just print, cut, and bag a set of game cards and an answer key. Check out the preview to see all the cards, answer keys, and directions to pl
Preview of Colors and Numbers Bingo Games

Colors and Numbers Bingo Games

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Use this simple bingo game (four in a row, not five) to play quick, fun games while practicing numbers and colors. There's sixty different bingo boards - maybe enough so each student can play two boards?? Thanks for visiting my store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase any product at TPT. Sellers really appreciate it! – • – ♥ – • – Find amazing and creative resources for teaching science in our Simply Science store. – • – ♥ – ♥ – ♥ – • – Click on the ★ next to our s
Preview of Less Than - A Game to Practice Place Value

Less Than - A Game to Practice Place Value

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A great way to practice place value. Roll a die six times and try to place the numbers you've rolled so that the number on the left is the smallest and the number on the right is the largest. You may have to caution the kids to keep their voices down whenever they win a round!Consider having capable or a prepared student who might otherwise struggle help by rolling the die. Need dice to play the game? I have a suggestion for you on my blog! ♥ BONUS ♥: There's a page in this product that you
Preview of Alien Number Puzzles

Alien Number Puzzles

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My kids LOVE these puzzles. They are challenged to figure out a number pattern, then use it to solve the puzzle to find a word that's math vocabulary. Solve the puzzle correctly and the word is spelled correctly. Print in black and white or color. Print two puzzles on a page OR project puzzles saved one to each page. Bonus: A blank sheet with a new alien can be used by an interested student or team of students to create a new puzzle to share with classmates. Give students a certificate congratu
Preview of Build Your Own Bingo Card - Fractions

Build Your Own Bingo Card - Fractions

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Students practice identifying fractions using numbers, words, and diagrams while playing this fun game. Print cards and fractions. Students cut the fractions apart and glue them on their cards. Print and cut a set of calling cards for the teacher or a student who's running the game! Each student creates a bingo card to play the game!! Choose from game cards with or without a chart with fractions at the bottom of the card. Students LOVE this game - it's a great way to review fractions. C
Preview of Build Your Own Bingo Card - Equivalent Numbers

Build Your Own Bingo Card - Equivalent Numbers

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Students practice finding equivalent numbers while playing this familiar game. Print cards and equivalent numbers. Students cut the numbers apart and glue them on their cards. Print and cut a set of calling cards for the teacher or a student who's running the game! Each student creates a bingo card to play the game!! Choose from game cards with or without a chart with equivalent numbers at the bottom of the card. Students LOVE this game - it's a great way to review equivalent numbers.
Preview of Build Your Own Bingo Card - Decimals

Build Your Own Bingo Card - Decimals

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Play this fun game as students review decimals. Print cards and a list of decimals for students to cut and glue on their cards. Print and cut calling cards for the teacher or a student who's running the game! Each student creates a bingo card to play the game!! Choose from game cards with or without a chart of decimals at the bottom of the page. Students LOVE this game - it's a fun way to review decimals. Choose to have students make bingo cards for ADDITION, MULTIPLICATION, FRACTIONS,
Preview of Rounding Numbers Tic Tac Toe

Rounding Numbers Tic Tac Toe

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Simply Math
Play a familiar game to review rounding numbers to the nearest ten or hundred. Print and cut apart three different sheets to create twelve different game boards that can be used to play the game. Blank and numbered blank 3x3 grids are included so you can introduce the game to students and your capable, interested students can use a blank grid to create new games. Choose from three colors of Xs and Os. Answer keys are included for both 3x3 grids and 4x4 grids. Check out our other ROUNDING N
Preview of Number Sense Tic Tac Toe

Number Sense Tic Tac Toe

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Simply Math
Play a familiar game to review numbers. Choose from Is it odd? Is it even? What's this number squared? Is the number a factor of 12 or 24? Depending on the math question chosen, to play a game piece a student must correctly state if a number in a square is even or if it is odd, give it's square, or state if it's a factor of 12. Print and cut apart four different 3x3 game boards to be used to practice number sense. Choose from the familiar 3x3 grids. Challenge students to play the game using
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Experience

Students play familiar games that are just what's needed for a fun review of the basic math skills. Each group can pick a different skill. I color code the games and store in zip bags to make it easy to hand out and collect games that last for years. To challenge my more mathematically inclined students I have puzzles and challenges to keep them thinking like mathematicians.

Teaching style

Active, hands-on, student centered, fun.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Shining moments were reading the letters written by my students recommending me for awards I received including: Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Education, Oregon Science Teachers Association Teacher of the Year, Oregon Public Broadcasting Technology Teacher of the Year, Tektronix/Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Teacher of the Year, American Electronics Association Teacher of the Year.

My own education history

MS in Science Education, Oregon State University BA in Education, Western Washington University

Additional biographical information

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