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Welcome! I’m a dedicated educator with 23 years of experience teaching second and third grade. My passion is creating rigorous, engaging, and effective resources that help students develop strong literacy and math skills. I believe in making learning meaningful through thoughtful instruction, hands-on activities, and research-based strategies. My goal is to support fellow teachers with high-quality resources that save time and make a big impact in the classroom. Thank you for visiting Big Ideas in Teaching—I hope you find materials that inspire great learning moments in your classroom!
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Preview of Numbers in Base 10 Number Talks Mental Math

Numbers in Base 10 Number Talks Mental Math

A Number Talk is a short, ongoing daily routine that provides students with meaningful ongoing practice with computation. A Number Talk is a great way to help students develop computational fluency because the expectation is that they will use number relationships and the structures of numbers to add, subtract, multiply and divide. All you need is the Number Talk slide and a writing tool! You may print off the slide and put it under a document camera to fill out. You may also project the slide
Preview of Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 4 Topic A Smartboard Lessons

Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 4 Topic A Smartboard Lessons

In this file you will find complete Smartboard Lessons to compliment your Engage New York/Eureka Math lessons for Module 5 Topic A. These SmartBoard presentations will help guide you through your lesson, while entertaining and engaging your students! The slides also provide interactive activities for the fluency and concept routines. here is also a fun spin on the Sprints. There is a link to a You Tube video where the fluency facts will be projected on the screen for 7-9 seconds. Kids will nee
Preview of 2 and 3 Digit Addition Center Task Cards With a Twist Color Coding

2 and 3 Digit Addition Center Task Cards With a Twist Color Coding

Every teacher loves task cards! The task cards in this pack have a fun twist to them…color coding! Your students will solve each card, but instead of writing the answer, they will color the answer box that corresponds with the crayon on the task card. Your kiddos will have a blast with these task cards with a twist! There are three sets of task cards, a color coding form for each, and answer key. Included: Set 1- Adding 2 digit numbers to 100 with and without regrouping Set 2 – Adding 3 dig
Preview of Engage New York Eureka Math Module 2 Bundle Second Grade

Engage New York Eureka Math Module 2 Bundle Second Grade

If you teach Eureka Math or Engage New York and have a Smartboard, you must have this! In this file you will find complete Smartboard Lessons to compliment your Engage New York/Eureka Math lessons for the entire Module 2. These lessons will help guide you through your lesson, while entertaining and engaging your students! The slides also provide interactive activities for the fluency and concept routines. There is also a fun spin on the Sprints. There is a link to a You Tube video where the fl
Preview of Kansas Day- Capture the Bees Hexagon Game Adding and Subtracting Tens...Fun!!

Kansas Day- Capture the Bees Hexagon Game Adding and Subtracting Tens...Fun!!

Capture the Bee is an engaging board game that makes mastering addition and subtraction of tens within 100s a thrill for young learners! Players embark on a buzzing adventure, strategically adding and subtracting groups of tens while racing to capture a friendly bee hidden in a honeycomb of colorful hexagons. Product Includes: 4 games of different complexities for differentiation Benefits: Makes practicing math fun and engaging.Builds confidence and fluency in adding and subtracting tens.Develop
Preview of Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 5 Topic A Smartboard Lessons

Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 5 Topic A Smartboard Lessons

In this file you will find complete Smartboard Lessons to compliment your Engage New York/Eureka Math lessons for Module 5 Topic A. These SmartBoard presentations will help guide you through your lesson, while entertaining and engaging your students! The slides also provide interactive activities for the fluency and concept routines. here is also a fun spin on the Sprints. There is a link to a You Tube video where the fluency facts will be projected on the screen for 7-9 seconds. Kids will nee
Preview of Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 6 Topic A Smartboard Lessons

Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 6 Topic A Smartboard Lessons

In this file you will find complete Smartboard Lessons to compliment your Engage New York/Eureka Math lessons for Module 6 Topic A. These SmartBoard presentations will help guide you through your lesson, while entertaining and engaging your students! The slides also provide interactive activities for the fluency and concept routines. There is also a fun spin on the Sprints. There is a link to a You Tube video where the fluency facts will be projected on the screen for 7-9 seconds. Kids will nee
Preview of Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 4 Topic C Smartboard Lessons

Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 4 Topic C Smartboard Lessons

In this file you will find complete Smartboard Lessons to compliment your Engage New York/Eureka Math lessons for Module 4 Topic C. These SmartBoard presentations will help guide you through your lesson, while entertaining and engaging your students! The slides also provide interactive activities for the fluency and concept routines. There is also a fun spin on the Sprints. There is a link to a You Tube video where the fluency facts will be projected on the screen for 7-9 seconds. Kids will nee
Preview of Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 4 Topic B Smartboard Lessons

Engage New York Eureka Math 2nd Grade Module 4 Topic B Smartboard Lessons

In this file you will find complete Smartboard Lessons to compliment your Engage New York/Eureka Math lessons for Module 4 Topic B. These SmartBoard presentations will help guide you through your lesson, while entertaining and engaging your students! The slides also provide interactive activities for the fluency and concept routines. There is also a fun spin on the Sprints. There is a link to a You Tube video where the fluency facts will be projected on the screen for 7-9 seconds. Kids will nee
Preview of Task Cards With a Twist Riddles...Divison SUPER FUN!

Task Cards With a Twist Riddles...Divison SUPER FUN!

Every teacher loves task cards! The task cards in this pack have a fun twist to them…riddles! Your students will solve each card, but instead of writing the answer they will write the letter that corresponds with the correct answer. Once all letters have been filled in, they can then use those letters to solve a riddle. Your kiddos will have a blast with these task cards with a twist! There are 24 task cards, a riddle recording form, and answer key.
Preview of More or Less Than Number Statement Digital BOOM Cards

More or Less Than Number Statement Digital BOOM Cards

Comparing numbers in the 10’s and 100’s place value can be difficult for kids. This set contains 25 cards along with an anchor chart. Students will look at the place value that is being compared. They will then find the answer by adding or subtracting 10 or 100. Your students will love these highly interactive card set! What is a BOOM CARD? Boom Cards play on modern browsers (released in the last three years) on any modern browsers on interactive whiteboards, desktops, laptops, netbooks, Chro
Preview of Math Match Up: Greater than, Less than, Equal to Math Problem Sorting Center

Math Match Up: Greater than, Less than, Equal to Math Problem Sorting Center

This is a great math center for students to practice the computation skill: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This center includes 4 sets of Match-Up cards. Students practice solving math equations and putting the cards under the correct heading. Students fill in a recording form for accountability. This activity can be used over and over again to help Each set includes: *3 heading cards: greater than, less than, and equal to *15 equations to solve and sort *Recordin
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Welcome! I’m a dedicated educator with 23 years of experience teaching second and third grade. My passion is creating rigorous, engaging, and effective resources that help students develop strong literacy and math skills. I believe in making learning meaningful through thoughtful instruction, hands-on activities, and research-based strategies. My goal is to support fellow teachers with high-quality resources that save time and make a big impact in the classroom. Thank you for visiting Big Ideas in Teaching—I hope you find materials that inspire great learning moments in your classroom!

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I give my students a hands on learning experience with a gradual release of control. I like to follow an "I do", "We do", "You do" approach to learning. Students share their knowledge with each other through lots of sharing and classroom discussions.