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.
These 3rd grade area and perimeter lessons, activities, games, and practice worksheets are designed to help students build a strong conceptual understanding of area and perimeter through a variety of engaging activities and problem-solving tasks. With a mix of concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations, this resource makes perimeter and area meaningful and accessible for all learners. What’s Inside?This area and perimeter unit is packed with detailed, easy-to-follow lessons that save y
This resource includes a variety of 3rd grade measurement worksheets, measurement activities, and math games designed to help students practice using a ruler, measuring to the nearest inch, and working with line plots. Students build confidence with hands-on measurement tasks while reviewing key third grade math standards. This measurement unit is packed with hands-on activities, structured worksheets, interactive games, graphic organizers, and assessments designed specifically for 3rd grade m
Grab this 4-week Measurement Unit and help students master angles, area and perimeter, line plots, and measurement conversions! If you’ve been looking for a well-organized, ready-to-teach resource that builds a deep conceptual understanding of measurement skills, this resource has you covered. These lessons are packed with hands-on activities, performance tasks, games, and visual learning tools that help students not just practice—but truly understand—the math behind measurement of angles, line
FUN Area and Perimeter ActivityYour students will absolutely LOVE the Area and Perimeter Robot math project! Not only is it FUN, it encourages critical thinking and problem solving skills! ************************************************************************** DifferentiatedThere is now four different versions to choose from. Students to build a robot using grid paper with a predetermined perimeter, area, or combination of per
Students love this collection of 48 measurement task cards. The engaging task cards focus on measurement to the nearest 1/4 inch and includes a variety of activities. What's Included in the Measurement Task Cards-12 cards where students use a ruler to measure common classroom objects -12 cards where students have to choose the correct unit of measurement -12 cards on converting measurements within the same system of measurement -12 cards where students measure to the nearest 1/4 inch These meas
FUN Math PracticeGive your students FUN math practice with these 300+ printables! This bundle contains all six of my no prep math pacts: addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, area and perimeter, and measurement. ************************************************************************** No Prep NeededAll you have to do is print, and you're ready to go! These printables are a great way to supplement your existing math curriculum. These interactive worksheets were designed
Grab this collection of fun, low-prep math centers that keep your 3rd graders thinking, solving, and reviewing important skills! This 3rd Grade Math Centers & Activities for Math Enrichment pack includes 12 engaging and standards-aligned center tasks designed to reinforce key math concepts while challenging students to think critically and work independently. These activities require little to no prep, making them a go-to resource for math enrichment, early finishers, small groups, or spiral re
Make teaching time easier and more engaging with this comprehensive set of differentiated task cards! Telling time and calculating elapsed time can be one of the trickiest math skills for students to master—but this resource is designed to scaffold their learning and help them build confidence through consistent, targeted practice. With 64 differentiated time task cards, this set includes everything you need to support students at a variety of levels. Whether your learners are just beginning to
Ready to teach mass in a way that actually makes sense to third graders?This 3rd Grade Mass Unit is packed with hands-on lessons, skill-building practice, and real-world problem solving—all designed to help students understand and apply mass measurement within the metric system. With tools like balance scales, gram weights, and marbles, students move beyond abstract numbers and truly explore what mass means. This unit includes 10 engaging, concept-driven lessons, along with worksheets, task
Make Liquid Volume meaningful and hands‑on for your 3rd graders!This Liquid Volume 3rd Grade Hands‑On Lessons & Activities unit is an all‑inclusive, multi‑modal resource that helps your students experience liquid volume—not just memorize rules. Designed for interactive math blocks, centers, guided lessons, or small groups, this unit gives students opportunities to measure, compare, convert, and think deeply about measuring liquid volume using real tools and manipulatives. Rather than focusing
Simplify Distance Learning with this all-inclusive math digital notebook!Assign this collection of math notebooks through Google Classroom and let your students get to work-at school or through distance learning! In this resource students will complete digital pages for: -Vocabulary -Interactive Notes -Math Journal Prompt -Interactive Sort -Word Problems - Including Multi Step Word Problems -Problem Solving Task -Self Graded Quiz on Google Forms All tabs on the digital notebook cover are hyperl
Simplify Distance Learning with this all-inclusive math digital notebook!Assign this collection of math notebooks through Google Classroom and let your students get to work-at school or through distance learning! In this resource students will complete digital pages for: -Vocabulary -Interactive Notes -Math Journal Prompt -Interactive Sort -Word Problems - Including Multi Step Word Problems -Problem Solving Task -Self Graded Quiz on Google Forms All tabs on the digital notebook cover are hyperl
Make measurement conversions meaningful and digital with this all‑inclusive 4th Grade Measurement Conversions Digital Interactive Notebook!This digital notebook empowers students to build confidence in customary and metric measurement conversions through interactive, engaging, and self‑paced activities. Teachers can assign the notebook through Google Classroom so students can dive right into meaningful math work—with built‑in supports and pathways for independent learning. Every section of thi
Take your math unit to the next level with this hands-on Area and Perimeter Farm Project, a culminating performance task that asks students to design their own farm while calculating area, perimeter, revenue, fencing costs, and total profit. This resource turns traditional geometry and measurement practice into an applied math experience where students must think critically, justify decisions, and maximize earnings using rectangular crop plots. This five-page project-based learning activity (i
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 area and perimeter. In this resource students will complete digital pages for: -Vocabulary -Interactive Notes -Math Journal Prompt -Customary and Metric Units of Measure Sort -Word Problems - Including Multi Step Word Problems -Measurement Conversions Problem Solving Task -Self Graded Qui
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 area and perimeter. In this resource students will complete digital pages for: -Vocabulary -Interactive Notes -Math Journal Prompt -Customary and Metric Units of Measure Sort -Word Problems - Including Multi Step Word Problems -Measurement Conversions Problem Solving Task -Self Graded Qui
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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