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Mental Computation Strategy - Doubles and Near...

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Comparing and Measuring Mass

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Partitioning Numbers to 20 Math Center Activities

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Comparing and Measuring Mass

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These tasks are designed to provide an opportunity for students to explore the measurement of mass. They involve the use of video cameras to record and reflect on experiences, thus integrating ICT. They are aligned with the Australian Curriculum for

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

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Mental Computation Strategy - Doubles and Near Doubles

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40 pages of resources to support the teaching of two-digit addition using doubles and near doubles. Aligns with Common Core and Australian Curriculum for Grade 2. Concepts move from known facts of doubling 1-digit numbers, through multiples of ten,

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 2.OA.A.1

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$Shape, Location and Transformation Math Center Activities$

Shape, Location and Transformation Math Center Activities

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These eight math center activities are designed to develop students' understanding of shape, location and transformation through hands on tasks with both manipulatives and ICT. Links are provided to the Australian Curriculum for Maths in Year 2 and

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Math Centers

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

$3.00

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$Partitioning Numbers to 20 Math Center Activities$

Partitioning Numbers to 20 Math Center Activities

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These tasks are designed to develop students’ ability to partition numbers to 20. They help students to improve their early understanding of how numbers can be made up, and addition and subtraction facts to 20. Through these activities students

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Math Centers

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Mini Place Value Books

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These miniature books can be used by students to develop their understanding of place value by recognising, writing, modelling and ordering numbers. A variety of miniature books have been provided to cater for the varied needs of students in Grades

Subjects:

Math, Place Value

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Fun Stuff, Math Centers

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Writing Goal Strips: Writing Personal Recounts or Narratives

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These 16 writing goal strips can be used when writing a personal recount or narrative. They help students to maintain focus during the writing process and can be used for self-evaluation on completion. Connections are provided for Australian

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Other, Worksheets

CCSS:

W.1.3, W.1.5, W.2.3, W.2.5

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Writing Goal Strips: Writing Explanations

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These 18 writing goal strips can be used when writing an explanation. They help students to maintain focus during the writing process and can be used for self-evaluation on completion. Connections are provided for Australian Curriculum and Common

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Other, Worksheets

CCSS:

W.1.2, W.1.5, W.2.2, W.2.5

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Writing Goal Strips: Writing Expositions

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These 16 writing goal strips can be used when writing an exposition. They help students to maintain focus during the writing process and can be used for self-evaluation on completion. Connections are provided for Australian Curriculum and Common

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Other, Worksheets

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.5, W.2.1, W.2.5

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Place Value Garden

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48 pages of tasks designed to support students’ understanding of number and place value. The activities focus on number sequences, adding and subtracting 10 and 100, number bonds, and the relationship between addition and subtraction. A garden theme

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Games

CCSS:

1.NBT.C.5, 2.NBT.A.2, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.8

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Caterpillar Number of the Day

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This Number of the Day activity can be used repeatedly for students to develop their flexibility with number and place value. Students write, represent and order numbers. This task is aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Year 2 and Common

Subjects:

Math, Mental Math, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Math Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.A.1a, 2.NBT.A.1b, 2.NBT.A.2, 2.NBT.A.3, 2.NBT.B.8

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Writing Goal Strips: Writing Fictional Narratives

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These 17 writing goal strips can be used when writing a fictional narrative. They help students to maintain focus during the writing process and can be used for self-evaluation on completion. Connections are provided for Australian Curriculum and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Other, Worksheets

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PYP Learner Attributes Certificates

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This is a set of certificates which could be used in an IB Accredited school for use with the Primary Years Program (PYP). Full colour certificates are provided for the ten attributes in the learner profile. Slips are provided for students to

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Fun Stuff, Printables

$2.00

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Birthday Questions

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14 great birthday questions for encouraging more interesting questions when someone in the class has a birthday. Make the most of those special days by allowing students to stand in the spotlight and respond to these questions from their peers.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Oral Communication

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Fun Stuff, Printables

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If... Then... And... Mental Strategies for Mathematics

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These tasks are designed to help students to consider how one number fact is related to another number fact. It is one way for students to brainstorm in Mathematics lessons and works as a warm-up activity or task for fast finishers. It is ideal for

Subjects:

Math, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Number Bonds to 100 and Change from $1.00

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These are Mathematics tasks that can be used with students to support mental strategies for number bonds to 100. This is an important skill for students to develop as it assists with mental computation of two and three digit numbers. It is also

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Mental Math

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Math Centers

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Comparing and Ordering Capacity

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These tasks are aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Year 2 and provide an opportunity for students to explore the measurement of capacity. They involve the use of video cameras to record and reflect on experiences, thus integrating ICT. In

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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Easy Freebie - Exploring Fonts

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This document template can be used for students to explore different fonts and sizes. It is great for grades K-2 and provides opportunity for discussion around effective texts for different purposes. Students change the text in the document to

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities

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Easy Freebie - Exploring 2D Shapes

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This Microsoft Word Template can be used in a lesson integrating Maths and ICT. Students insert the correct shapes from the tool bar. They then type how many sides and angles each shape has. I also allow my students to play with the format of their

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

2 ratings

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High Frequency Words Power Point

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This Powerpoint Presentation is set to flash a new word up every second. I use it to assist with instant recognition of high frequency words.

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Flash Cards, Interactive Whiteboard, Activboard Activities

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2 ratings

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Easy Freebie - Rotating Images

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This Microsoft Word Template can be used in a lesson integrating Maths and ICT. Students rotate the images to fit the column headings. The images are original clipart created by me, and are not to be repackaged or sold. If you would like to change

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Other, Interactive Whiteboard

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have eleven years teaching experience across grades Pre-K to 6. I currently teach in Australia, but have also taught in the USA.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am easily inspired and love to find ways to improve learning for my students using a variety of strategies and ideas. My goal is to remain a flexible teacher, taking on board the new things I learn and modifying my practices as necessary. I am passionate about using technology to support students in becoming literate and numerate. Wherever possible I differentiate tasks to suit the varied needs of students in my class. I like to find and create resources that really get kids thinking, and can be easily modified to suit new situations.

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