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Germantown, Tennessee, United States
About the store
I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
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Logic Puzzles 5th Grade Printable Math Brain Teaser Games 4th Fun Worksheets 3rd
Make class fun with these critical thinking activities involving logic puzzles or brain teasers about Wizards! This set contains five no prep logic puzzles complete with enrichment writing prompts, sudoku, and more brain teasers to further develop higher level thinking skills. Set up is quick and easy as you engage and challenge your bright or gifted and talented students. Click HERE to save 20% off the price of individual resources with a bundle.Print these logic puzzles or use through Google
3rd - 5th
Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
Math Brain Teaser Kids Activities Logic Puzzle Emergency Sub Plans 6th Grade 7
Keep your gifted and talented sports fan engaged in critical thinking skills with logic puzzles and math brain teasers as a print or a digital resource. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These works
5th - 8th
Math
CCSS, VA SOL
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2c
+20
4th Grade Area and Perimeter Composite Shapes Area Irregular Shapes PowerPoint
Teach area and perimeter of irregular shapes through this two lesson PowerPoint plan consisting of odd shaped figures where partial values of the sides are given. Students must look at the figures to determine the area and (with part two) the perimeter of the objects. The objects consist of multiple rectangles put together. Save about 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the bundle.Use this PowerPoint for whole or small group activities, partner or independent work, centers,
3rd - 4th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
, 3.MD.C.7d
5th Grade Summer Logic Puzzles Math Brain Teaser Activity Fun Friday Worksheets
Challenge your kids with fun summer logic puzzles and brain teasers to build critical thinking skills. This summer themed set includes six engaging activities which kids will love, so much, they won't know they are learning. Quick and easy set up makes this perfect for whole or small group activities, centers, independent work packets, or substitute teacher packs. Click here to get 25% off of individual resources with the Logic Puzzles to Last the Year Bundle. Easy setup will make these activiti
4th - 7th
Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals 5th Grade Decimal Operations Review PowerPoint
Teach kids to multiply decimals with this PowerPoint lesson plan! Teaching is easy with a ready made lesson that comes complete with a review of multiplying whole numbers, modeling, student practice, a likert scale to measure student competence, an exit ticket, and answer key about how to multiply decimals by decimals. Click here to save 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the Decimal Bundle.Use this Decimal PowerPoint for whole or small group activities, partner or independ
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
Area and Perimeter Word Problems Worksheet Math 4th Grade 5 Greek Mythology
These Greek mythology word problems on perimeter and area of rectangles will challenge your students while engaging them with high level math in a print or digital resource! Your kids will love reading about a puffy cloud surrounding Mount Olympus or Achilles dragging Hector's body around the battlefield . Click HERE to save 25% off the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Use these math word problems about Greek Mythology in centers, whole or small group activities, in partner or i
3rd - 5th
Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
+1
4th Grade Area and Perimeter Multi Step Math Word Problems Rectangles PowerPoint
Teach multi-step word problems of area and perimeter of irregular shapes with this easy use PowerPoint! This colorful and challenging lesson includes everything needed for a teacher evaluation. It includes standards, statement of learning, review of area and perimeter, check for understanding, multiple practice problems, printable problems, enrichment activities, and answer keys. Kids often have trouble applying this concept to real life situations, especially with irregular shapes. Click HERE
3rd - 5th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, MA.3.6.C
+4
3 Digit Subtraction with Regrouping PowerPoint Subtracting 3 Digit Numbers
This gradual release lesson takes students through the process of subtracting three digit numbers with regrouping. The power point also contains multiple problems involving borrowing across zeros because this is where kids seem to have the most difficulty. After the students complete problems to show their knowledge, they are given a word problem with a writing prompt to encourage students to make an inference. This power point from Catch My Products also contains a check for understanding and t
2nd - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 3.NBT.A.2
Morning Brain Teasers Kids Gifted Math Problems Logical Reasoning Mind Puzzles
Fill the needs of your school's gifted and talented program with multiple grade level logic puzzles and brain teasers to further develop critical thinking skills in gifted students! Your kids of all elementary and middle school ages will love solving these brain games that meet your class needs throughout the year. Plus, these resources may be used as printable worksheets or digital resources. By purchasing this product, you will save 25% off the price of individual resources. Use these logic pu
2nd - 8th
Classroom Community, Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
Digital Resource Logic Puzzles Google Docs Sports Morning Work Brain Teasers
Do you struggle to find enriching logic puzzles and brain teasers for distance learning that interest your students and can be worked on through a computer? These sports related puzzles contain a wide variety of challenging puzzles related to sports! Inside this packeted resource, that is easy to use, you'll find:1. Eight Grid Logic Puzzles FootballSoccerField HockeyBasketballBaseballTennisCricketPing Pong2. Two Math Brain Teaser Picture Puzzles Score, Goal, Win with BasketballSwim, Badmitten, S
5th - 8th
Math
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.3
+8
Area of Irregular Shapes Area and Perimeter of Polygons Promethean Board
Determine area and perimeter of odd shaped polygons through this Promethean board flip chart that provides two lessons consisting of figures where partial values of the sides are given. Students must look at the figures to determine the area and (with part two) the perimeter of the objects. The objects consist of multiple rectangles put together. Save 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the bundle.Attention: Please be sure you have ActivInspire Software before downloading th
4th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
, 3.MD.C.7d
4th Grade 3 Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions PowerPoint Practice Activities
Do your students need help with mixed numbers and improper fractions? This standards based Powerpoint takes students through steps to change mixed numbers to improper fractions and then improper fractions to mixed numbers. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual products with the bundle.Inside you'll find:I can statement and standardsDefines and gives examples of mixed numbers and improper fractions.Two examples modeled for changing mixed numbers. Students are asked to tell a neighbo
3rd - 4th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.3b
, 4.NF.B.3c
Math Brain Teaser Games Sports Printable Logic Puzzles Grade 6 Early Finishers
These fun sports themed logic puzzles, brain teasers, writing prompts, and brain games are what you need to engage and challenge your students and build critical thinking skills. In this easy use challenge pack, you'll find many games and puzzles involving math, logic, reading, and writing, which are great for students in grades 5 - 8 and home school kids. Answers included. Click here to save 25% off individual resources with the middle school bundle!Use these engaging activities for early fini
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.10
Area of Rectangles Triangles Parallelograms Trapezoids 5th Grade Geometry Unit 4
Teach students to solve the area for geometric shapes through examples and word problems. The first part is a gradual release lesson for rectangles, while the second part teaches how to find the area of triangles. I originally taught this to gifted and talented fifth graders. Save about 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the bundle.This lesson by Catch My Products is also available in ActivInspire Software for use with the Promethean Board at: Triangles and Parallelogra
4th - 5th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
4th Grade Area and Perimeter Multi-Step Word Problem PROMETHEAN Irregular Shapes
Teach multi-step word problems of area and perimeter of irregular shapes with this easy use PROMETHEAN board flip chart! This colorful and challenging lesson includes everything needed for a teacher evaluation. It includes standards, statement of learning, review of area and perimeter, check for understanding, multiple practice problems, printable problems, enrichment activities, and answer keys. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use in whole or small
4th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, MA.3.6.C
+4
4th Grade Perimeter Composite Figures Irregular Shapes PowerPoint Math Activity
Do your kids need practice solving perimeter of irregular shaped polygons? Students solve the perimeter for shapes made up of several rectangles put together. Some of the side values are missing, so students must figure the values of missing sides in order to solve perimeter. Students may work independently or in groups. The PowerPoint may be projected onto a smart/whiteboard or chalkboard from a computer or printed off. PowerPoints are great for screen sharing through distance learning, too! S
3rd - 5th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
4th Grade Area and Perimeter of Composite Irregular Shapes Measurement Activity
Find area and perimeter of odd-shaped or Irregular Composite figures of polygons with this no prep, PowerPoint Bundle! Lessons involve strong teaching and reteaching strategies for area and perimeter. Please take a look at the preview to see what's inside this great bundle! By purchasing this bundle, you are saving about 25% off the price of individual resources.Use these no prep, PowerPoint lesson plans for whole or small group activities, centers, partner or independent work, emergency sub pla
3rd - 4th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
Back to School Activities Logic Puzzles or Brain Teasers with Writing
Make back to school fun with three challenging logic puzzles to build critical thinking skills as well as writing prompts for early finishers. Each engaging puzzle provides a six part multi-grid logic elimination puzzle and an enrichment writing prompt to push for higher level thinking with topics great for back to school or any time of year. Click here to save 25% off individual resources with the middle school bundle!Use these reading based brain teasers in centers, whole or small group activ
5th - 8th
Other (Math), Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
1st Grade Critical Thinking How to Solve Logic Puzzles Brain Teaser Practice GT
If you are looking for a challenging activity for your bright young student, but do not know how to get them started, here is exactly what you need. Inside this zip file is a Powerpoint that teaches students how to solve a matrix logic problem and a colorful booklet for you to print out the problems. This is made for young kids who have never done logic before. It breaks the steps down to simplify the process with multiple examples. Inside you'll find:PowerPoint with Step by Step Teaching Instr
K - 2nd
Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Subtracting Three Digit Numbers with Regrouping for PROMETHEAN Board
Are you looking for an evaluation ready, directed lesson to help you teach subtraction with regrouping? This gradual release lesson takes students through the process of subtracting three digit numbers with regrouping. The flipchart also contains multiple problems involving borrowing across zeros because this is where kids seem to have the most difficulty. After the students complete problems to show their knowledge, they are given a word problem with a writing prompt to encourage students to ma
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 3.NBT.A.2
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About the store
Experience
I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
Teaching style
I enjoy making and presenting lessons via Promethean Board flipcharts and have quite a few homemade charts, which I have transferred to PowerPoint. I always aim for higher level thinking and questioning as needed for gifted and talented kids; however, many resource teachers purchase my resources due to the clear lesson plans required from the various schools I taught at.
Awards & shining teacher moments
• I retired as a Level 5 teacher on a five point scale.
• My students consistently won the Memphis in May Writing contest each year.
• My best awards come in the form of hugs and homemade cards telling me I'm great!
My own education history
• University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (1979-1983)
Bachelor’s of Health Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology
• Maryville College, St. Louis, MO (1985-1986)
Master’s in Special Education
• Institute of Children’s Literature
Completed two online writing courses
Additional biographical information
•I have always loved dogs and have been volunteering at Memphis Animal Services to save these beautiful fur babies from the high kill rate shelter. Typically you will find me at the shelter on Wednesday afternoons helping people to adopt pets or taking photos, videos, and notes to add to social media for rescue. Furthermore, TpT has made it possible for me to pledge money to specific dogs to help them get rescued.
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•Teacher of Intellectually Gifted Students (1986-2017)
Shelby County Schools, Memphis, Tennessee
• Published story in Appleseeds Magazine, Carus Publishing (May, 2011)
• Blogger / Catch My Words, (2008-present)
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
If you are interested in a personalized logic puzzle geared toward your class, email me at: jlansky@comcast.net
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