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I taught for 8 years in a lower elementary classroom (1st - 3rd grade) in an accredited private Montessori School in Northern Virginia.
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Preview of Grocery Store Math Images- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

Grocery Store Math Images- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

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There are about 20 typical grocery store items (milk, bread, soda, fruits, vegetables, cereal, etc.) with prices on them. Please also see Grocery store math problems: there are 10 problems that ask students to add, subtract, make change, figure out their bill, etc. using the images.
Preview of Fact Family House Template

Fact Family House Template

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Students can practice working with fact families by using this cute template. The teacher can write 3 different numbers that are in a fact family together in the triangle (the roof of the house). Ex: 2, 4, 6. Then the students fill in the "house." 2 + 4 = 6 4 + 2 = 6 6 - 4 = 2 6 -2 = 4 Print out as many as you want to create a booklet for each student. See Fact Family House Cover as well.
Preview of Grocery Store Math Word Problems- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

Grocery Store Math Word Problems- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

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There are 10 problems that ask students to add, subtract, make change, figure out their bill, etc. using the images. Please also see Grocery Store Math Images. There are about 20 typical grocery store items (milk, bread, soda, fruits, vegetables, cereal, etc.) with prices on them.
Preview of Basic Fractions Using Coins

Basic Fractions Using Coins

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Cover 2 math standards at once with 1st or 2nd grade by giving students these word problems that deal with fractions AND coins. It would be helpful to have actual coins for this work, so that students can lay out the problems. Ex: Lay out 5 pennies and 2 dimes. What fraction of these coins are pennies? (5/7)
Preview of US Coins: Text

US Coins: Text

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Information about each US coin from penny to quarter including the images/ people on the front/backs of the coins, their meaning, their value, etc. Goes along with US Coins images. Mean to be a lay-out activity. I recommend cutting out the text, gluing on to card stock, and laminating for durability.
Preview of My Daily Schedule: Images

My Daily Schedule: Images

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This shows pictures of people doing typical activities throughout their day (wake up, brush teeth, go to school, eat lunch, eat dinner, go to bed, etc.) Please see My Daily Schedule: Digital Time and Text to accompany this work. Meant to be a lay-out for students. I recommend cutting and gluing the pieces onto card stock, then laminating for durability.
Preview of Montessori Plane shapes - geometry cabinet

Montessori Plane shapes - geometry cabinet

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Images and labels of the Montessori Geometry cabinets including: Square, circle, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, kite. Polygons - pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon. Types of triangles: right, equilateral, scalene, isosceles. May be used for nomenclature practice, have students cut out the shapes and mix and match the labels.
Preview of Probability Scenario Chart: 1st/2nd grade

Probability Scenario Chart: 1st/2nd grade

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Students will cut and paste the various scenarios from "I will catch a frog today" to "I will brush my teeth today" under the appropriate column: impossible unlikely possible likely certain. This is a good way to introduce students to the language of probability. An extension for this activity would be to print the 5-column chart again and have them write down their own scenarios, or work with a partner to come up with some.
Preview of Subtraction Word Problems: Dynamic subtraction

Subtraction Word Problems: Dynamic subtraction

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10 subtraction word problems using dynamic subtraction.
Preview of Measurement Mosaic: Liquid Equivalencies Instructions/ Worksheet

Measurement Mosaic: Liquid Equivalencies Instructions/ Worksheet

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This is a great way to integrate art into your math lesson when introducing liquid equivalencies from cup to gallon. How many cups are in a gallon? Pints? Quarts? Half gallons? When students assemble this "measurement mosaic" they will be able to look at their masterpiece and tell you! Please also see "Measurement Mosaic: Liquid Equivalencies Image" for a model of this work (when assembled). You can glue part of the worksheet on the back of the mosaic so students can remember the equivalenci
Preview of Working with Fractions Using a Calendar

Working with Fractions Using a Calendar

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Students will answer questions in which they must write a fraction using the calendar of the month of May. This is just an idea. You could make your own questions using a different month and writing different questions. Ex: What fraction of the days in May end in a 1? Ex: What fraction of the days in May are a Friday?
Preview of Creating Multiplication Problems using Word Problems

Creating Multiplication Problems using Word Problems

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10 problems that present a situation in which multiplication can be used to solve the problem. Requires students to visualize, draw a picture, and write out the multiplication problem.
Preview of Graphing: Student Height as a function of Age

Graphing: Student Height as a function of Age

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This worksheet gives students explicit instruction for creating a simple line graph plotting the average heights of boys ages 9-13. Then students must answer questions according to the information in the graph.
Preview of Division: Using Multiplication to find the missing number

Division: Using Multiplication to find the missing number

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Students who are just being introduced to division can work with multiplication to help them determine the answers to the division problems.
Preview of Subtraction Word Problems: Pictures Powers of 10

Subtraction Word Problems: Pictures Powers of 10

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Shows subtraction word problems by using 10s bars and crossing off some. Students can match the pictures with the subtraction problems if you cut them out and laminate.
Preview of Fact Family House Template Cover

Fact Family House Template Cover

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This cover goes along with Fact Family House Template. Students can practice working with fact families by using this cute template. The teacher can write 3 different numbers that are in a fact family together in the triangle (the roof of the house). Ex: 2, 4, 6. Then the students fill in the "house." 2 + 4 = 6 4 + 2 = 6 6 - 4 = 2 6 -2 = 4 Print out as many as you want to create a booklet for each student.
Preview of US Coins Images

US Coins Images

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Help students learn the values of various US coins.
Preview of My Daily Schedule: Text and Digital Time

My Daily Schedule: Text and Digital Time

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This shows typical digital times that people do certain activities throughout the day (wake up, brush teeth, go to school, eat lunch, eat dinner, go to bed, etc.) Please see My Daily Schedule: Images to accompany this work. Meant to be a lay-out for students. I recommend cutting and gluing the pieces onto card stock, then laminating for durability.
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Experience

I taught for 8 years in a lower elementary classroom (1st - 3rd grade) in an accredited private Montessori School in Northern Virginia.

Teaching style

Constructivist

Awards & shining teacher moments

Community Engaged Service Fellow (Xavier University)

My own education history

1. Elementary school in the US (Chicago,IL and San Diego,CA) and abroad (Greece) 2. Middle school in the US (San Diego, CA) 3. High school abroad (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) and in the US (Zionsville, IN) 4. College in Ohio (Xavier University) 5. Graduate School (George Mason University)

Additional biographical information

I have published a children's action-adventure novel entitled The Gifts. I love to read, write, and do outdoor activities. I love traveling, meeting new people, and learning about new customs and cultures. I enjoy cooking, baking, and enjoying meals with friends. I ran for my university cross-country/ track and field team