I've taught upper elementary for 22 years and love developing curriculum and activities that bridge the gap between research and theory with practical classroom implementation.
Master Fractions with This Comprehensive Hands-On Unit! Struggling to teach fractions in a way that truly sticks? This all-in-one fraction resource has everything you need to build conceptual understanding while keeping students engaged with hands-on activities and problem-solving tasks. From identifying fractions to comparing, ordering, and working with equivalent fractions, this unit provides structured lessons and ample practice for a well-rounded approach. Each activity reinforces key con
Grab this all-in-one K–5 math assessment pack to pinpoint exactly what your students know—and what they’re ready to learn next!Do you ever wonder whether your students have truly mastered last year’s math standards—or which concepts will be expected of them in the coming grade? This diagnostic math assessment resource is designed to help you answer that question with confidence. Whether you’re planning your year, forming math groups, or identifying learning gaps, this pack gives you the tools to
Give your students the fractions practice they need with this no-prep fraction worksheet bundle! This resource covers essential fraction concepts, including equal parts, unit fractions, comparing fractions, fractions on a number line, whole numbers, and equivalent fractions. Why You'll Love This Resource: ✔ No Prep Needed – Simply print and go! These worksheets save you time while providing engaging and meaningful practice. ✔ Comprehensive Coverage – Covers all key third-grade fraction co
Need more progress monitoring assessments for math? Check it out! This is the second part of my RTI Progress Monitoring pack and can be used to assess geometry, fractions, elapsed time, perimeter and area, and measurement & data. These assessments will allow you to compare and graph your students' progress from week to week. All of the assessments are written in the same format, contain the same number of questions, and all assess the same skills and standards. This will give you great data t
Make 3rd Grade Math Test Prep Fun and Stress-Free with These Spring-Themed Centers! Looking for an effective way to review third-grade math skills without the burnout? These Spring Math Centers are the perfect solution for 3rd grade math test prep, spring review, and year-round skills reinforcement. Whether you're preparing for state assessments or wrapping up your year with meaningful practice, this resource delivers hands-on math activities your students will enjoy—without overwhelming your
GREAT Spiral Review for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Math with 3 different versions!!!This is an awesome daily review activity that incorporates many of the 3rd , 4th, and 5th grade math standards! These Fraction of the Day printables can be used as morning work, homework, centers, or as a daily skills practice. ************************************************************************** There are THREE different versions in this product for easier differentiation! One example answer key is included f
Help your students practice adding and subtracting fractions with these fraction task cards. In this product there are 20 task cards with a fraction addition or subtraction word problem on each card. There is also a student recording sheet. All of the problems have like denominators. This would make a great work station activity. Measurement Task CardsMulti-Step Word ProblemsChoose the Operation Sort and Word ProblemsCollege Football Math Task CardsTest Prep Task CardsRestaurant Math
Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.NBT.2~addition and subtraction!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces addition and subtraction to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities. This booklet contains activities for addition and subtraction w
Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.MD.2~volume!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces the concept of liquid volume to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities. Students will measure liquid volumes, read measurements on beakers, compare vo
Let your students practice working with fractions with this engaging activity. In this product, students get to design a street using different fractions. In this fraction activity, students will work with fractions in a set and equivalent fractions.
Looking for a hands-on way to teach area to your 3rd graders? This 3rd Grade Area Hands-On Activities and Practice Problems booklet is your go-to resource for teaching the relationship between multiplication and area, as well as decomposing area into smaller rectangles. With nine engaging activities (four hands-on stations and five skill-based worksheets), this booklet gives students a deep, conceptual understanding of area through exploration, modeling, and problem solving. Whether you're laun
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach perimeter to your 3rd graders? This Perimeter Hands-On Activities and Practice Problems booklet is designed to make teaching perimeter interactive, meaningful, and student-friendly. With nine engaging math stations—including four hands-on activities and five skill-building worksheets—this resource gives students multiple ways to explore, understand, and apply the concept of perimeter. Perfect for math centers, small groups, independent practice, or RTI,
Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.MD.4~linear measurement and line plots!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces the concept of reading a ruler to the nearest 1/4 inch and creating line plots to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities.
Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.NF.3~fractions on a number line!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces comparing and equivalent fractions to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities. Students will compare fractions with like numerators
Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.NF.1~fractions!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces fractions to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities.
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Ready to bring geometry to life for your 3rd graders? This 3rd Grade Geometry: Hands-On Activities and Quadrilaterals Practice Problems booklet is the perfect resource for teaching 3.G.1—focused on identifying and understanding the attributes of polygons, with an emphasis on quadrilaterals. With a combination of hands-on exploration and targeted skills practice, students engage deeply with geometry concepts in an interactive, meaningful way. This resource includes nine station-style activi
Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.MD.1~elapsed time!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces the concept of elapsed time to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities.
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Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.NF.2~fractions on a number line!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces number lines and fractions to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities.
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Give your students hands-on math instruction for 3.MD.3~graphing!
This Common Core Math booklet introduces the concept of reading and creating graphs to students through a combination of hands-on activities and skills practice. This booklet makes a great follow up activity to an interactive notebook entry or center activity. This booklet contains nine station activities with four hands-on stations and five skill building activities. In this booklet, the hands-on activities will consist of stude
Simplify Distance Learning with this all-inclusive math digital notebook!Assign this math notebook through Google Classroom and let your students get to work! When completing these tasks, students will focus on equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. In this resource students will complete digital pages for: -Vocabulary -Interactive Notes -Math Journal Prompt -Interactive Sort -Word Problems - Including Multi Step Word Problems -Fraction Problem Solving Task -Self Graded Quiz on Google For
I've taught upper elementary for 22 years and love developing curriculum and activities that bridge the gap between research and theory with practical classroom implementation.
Teaching style
I create engaging yet rigorous lessons that inspire students to think critically and outside the box. I incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of my students, as well as find that balance between conceptual understanding and basic skills.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year-2007, 2020
Unum Hall of Fame-2007
Grant Recipient for math manipulatives-2006
My own education history
BS in Elementary Education from Florida State
MA in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.S. in Brain Research
Gifted Endorsement
Additional biographical information
Outside of teaching, developing curriculum, and blogging, I love spending time with my husband and two children. My daughter is six and my baby boy is growing up too fast.
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