Catch My Products
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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
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
Logical Reasoning Puzzles 7th Grade Morning Brain Teasers Middle School Gifted
Make class fun with middle school logic puzzles or secondary math brain teasers and improve critical thinking skills with printable logic puzzles or as a digital resource! This set includes 25 challenging brain teasers for middle schoolers which are perfect for brain game activities or bell ringers. Quick and easy setup makes this product usable in centers, for early finishers, or emergency sub plans! By purchasing this bundle, you save about 25% off the price of individual resources.Click the
6th - 8th
Other (Math), Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
, MP3
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
Inner and Outer Planet Terrestrial 8th Science Logic Puzzle 7th Grade Brain Game
Make teaching about the inner and outer planets of the solar system fun while building critical thinking skills with planetary logic puzzles or brain teasers. This set includes three no prep logic puzzles about the inner and outer planets along with the dwarf planet, Pluto. Quick and easy set up leads to a fun and engaging science lesson. Click here to save 25% off individual resources with the middle school bundle!Use these printable worksheets or digital resources in centers, whole or small gr
6th - 8th
Other (Math), Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.7
+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
Building Thinking Classroom ELA Tasks Four Season Worksheet Early Finisher High
Find fun logic puzzles or high school brain teasers for Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring in one challenging logic bundle for early finisher activities or math stations for building thinking for classroom tasks! This seasonal resource contains two brain game logic puzzles for each season with a music based brain teaser about the band Train. Your kids and you will also enjoy an enrichment writing prompt on the bottom of each puzzle, answer keys, printable pdf. files, links to Google Slides, and Ea
8th - 11th
Other (Math), Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.7
+1
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
Brain Teasers Middle School Logic Puzzles 7th Grade 8th Fun Math Reasoning 6th
Build critical thinking skills with fun, no prep logic puzzles or challenging brain teasers about dogs! This set includes three multi-grid logic puzzles that are sure to engage even your brightest students. Puzzles include enrichment writing prompts, print or digital worksheets, and a complete answer key. Click here to save 25% off individual resources with the middle school bundle!Use these brain teaser worksheets for whole or small group activities, enrichment centers, partner work or independ
6th - 9th
Other (Math), Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.10
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
Brain Teasers High School Logic Puzzles Deductive Math Reasoning Fun Mind Games
Make learning fun with math brain teasers for high school students to further develop logical reasoning skills! Your teens will love thinking critically to solve this easy use, advanced mind puzzle game to determine which college fictional seniors will attend in the fall. Use this no prep resource in centers, as whole or small group activities, partner or independent work, emergency sub plans, or home school for grades 9 - 12. This activity is wonderful for gifted and talented students, early
9th - 12th
Other (Math), School Counseling, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
, MP3
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
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
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
4th Grade Math Worksheets Google Classroom Printable 5th Logic Puzzles Wizards
Your kids need help with math word problems and love logic, but you haven't found the right topic to keep kids engaged whether at school or during distance learning. This wizard bundle will enrich and challenge your students while helping them meet core standards for success. You save 20% off the price of individual resources by purchasing this bundle.Inside this easy to use print or digital bundle you'll find SIX resources:Area and Perimeter Word ProblemsLogic Puzzles about WizardsWizard Word P
4th - 5th
Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Area of Irregular Shaped Polygons Odd Figures Math Measurement Practice Centers
This fifteen slide PowerPoint takes students through a variety of problems for solving area. It begins with solving the area for figures that have multiple rectangles put together. First, a page is present to model with students and then four problems to be answered. After a likert chart, students solve three word problems involving area.Finally, four problems like the original ones are given for students to solve and turn in. Save about 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing t
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 3.MD.C.7d
Summer Logic Puzzles High School Brain Teasers Enrichment Thinking Activity 8th
Find end of the year activities in summer logic puzzles or brain teaser games to engage high school students. This set contains two challenging multi-grid logic puzzles about summer in a no prep format to teach critical thinking skills in teens. The quick and easy setup makes this perfect as printable worksheets or as a digital resource. Click here to get the Seasonal Logic Puzzle Bundle for 30% off the price of individual resources.Use these summer brain games in centers, whole or small group a
8th - 11th
Creative Writing, Other (Math), Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.10
Perimeter of Rectangles Word Problems Power Point
Are you looking for a lesson that reinforces skills in solving perimeter of rectangles through the use of challenging word problems that can be taught in person or screen shared for distance learning? Click HERE to save 30% with the bundle.Inside this easy to use PowerPoint, you'll find:Statement of LearningReview of Solving PerimeterFour Word ProblemsCheck for UnderstandingThree Additional Word ProblemsStudents Write Their Own Problem**Please follow me for notifications of sales and promotions.
3rd - 4th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
Fire Safety Week Worksheets or Fire Prevention Week Activities Print or Digital
Make teaching Fire Safety or Fire Prevention fun and informative with this Fire Week Activities packet! This standards based resources will challenge and engage your students during October's Fire Prevention Week or year round. Inside you'll find writing, math, research, and logic. The set up is quick and easy, too. Save 30% off the price of individual resources with the purchase of the Fall Bundle.Use these educational fire safety week teaching activities in whole or small group, in centers, wi
3rd - 5th
Other (Math), U.S. History
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.3
+7
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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.
•Please follow me or notifications of sales and promotions. New products will be offered at 50% OFF for 24 hours.
•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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