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Caught in the Middle

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Arizona, United States
About the store
I've taught all levels of elementary school over the past 20 years, and have experience with Title I, ELL, Gifted, and SLD students. I spent the first 5 years teaching K-1, then several years in 4th grade, 6th grade math and science (with the occasional history class) for 6 years, and for the past six years, I've been teaching 7th and 8th grade science to gifted students.
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Preview of Working with Algebra tiles -The Bundle

Working with Algebra tiles -The Bundle

This 180 page download contains 11 sets of task cards for use as students learn how to work with algebra tiles. Each set contains 20 cards in both color and black and white. In addition to the task cards, the download includes higher level reflections that correspond to some of the sets, the tiles in white/gray and color, and instructions on how to use them for different concepts. The topic sets included are... adding/subtracting integers multiplying/dividing integers gathering like terms wi
Preview of Coordinate Plane Transformations

Coordinate Plane Transformations

This unit aligns with the Common Core State Standards, 8.G.2-4. It includes: *39 pages to print and use. Embeded vocabulary and review of other geometry concepts. *Handouts for students explaining how to complete rotation, reflection, translation, and dilation on a coordinate grid. It's perfect for students needing desk notes accommodations, or for the whole class! *10 practice problems on the coordinate grid for rotation, reflection, and translation. These could also be laminated, cut up
Preview of All About Angles Bundle Pack

All About Angles Bundle Pack

This bundled unit contains all of the individual angle packs in my store. Please do not purchase if you have purchased each set separately. To see a preview of this large download, please see the individual product previews for a better look at pages from each of the sections This is a 85 page download that covers 5 angle topics ranging from basics angles to the more advanced. It includes the following: •21 pages on basic angles (acute, obtuse, right, straight, reflex) with a full color voc
Preview of I Have, Who Has (with Integers) game

I Have, Who Has (with Integers) game

I have, who has game that includes adding and subtracting integers.
Preview of Science Fair Board Headings Freebie

Science Fair Board Headings Freebie

Created in the landscape format, this package includes 1 set of board headings for a science fair board. The set is 7 pages long, with 2 titles per page. Titles that are included: Purpose, Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedures, Variables, Controls, Data, Observations, Conclusion, Abstract, Research, Bibliography, and Future Research. Graphics ©Scrappin Doodles License #49013 This is part of a larger pack that includes 12 different versions of this freebie!
Preview of 7th Grade Math Common Core Posters and Wall Cards

7th Grade Math Common Core Posters and Wall Cards

This download contains 9 color posters with the 7th grade CCSS "Big Ideas", wall cards for all the 7th grade learning objectives, and vocabulary cards for terms used in both the big ideas and in the learning objectives.
Preview of Integer Squares

Integer Squares

Game for intermediate students to practice solving integer problems. Thanks to all the feedback, you now get more in your freebie. 3 Square Integer Puzzles, and the challenging integer game, with answer key.
Preview of Protractor Practice: The Bundle

Protractor Practice: The Bundle

This download is the protractor task card BUNDLE and includes all 5 sets of task cards for students practicing protractor skills. These cards were created in ink-saving black and white for you to copy on cardstock or colored paper. Great for differentiation, review, centers, warm ups, math walls and interactive notebooks. The file includes: 20 cards for reading angles superimposed on a protractor 20 cards for measuring independently 40 cards (2 levels) for creating angles 20 cards for com
Preview of 6th Grade Math Common Core Big Idea Posters

6th Grade Math Common Core Big Idea Posters

This free download contains the 10 Big Ideas written in kid language for the Common Core State Standards. There are 5 different colored sets that can be seen in the preview and 1 white set to print off on your own colored paper.
Preview of Science Fair Logbook

Science Fair Logbook

This is a 23 page science logbook designed for a science fair. The pages are designed to be copied back to back so that the booklet forms. All pages are landscape, so each page of the booklet is half that size. Each section provides students hints or reminders of what should be included. I've used this design in my classroom for several years, and it seems to have adequate room.
Preview of Science Valentines Bundled Set

Science Valentines Bundled Set

This download includes all 4 sets of science valentines. You can see previews of each set individually listed in my store. Scientists/Inventors include: Nikola Tesla Isaac Newton Galileo Thomas Edison Wright Brothers Marie Curie Benjamin Franklin Steve Jobs Albert Einstein Charles Darwin Ivan Pavlov Louis Pasteur Sally Ride Archimedes Robert Oppenheimer Dian Fossey
Preview of 8th Grade Math Common Core Big Idea Posters

8th Grade Math Common Core Big Idea Posters

This download contains 6 copies of the Big Idea Posters for 8th grade math CCSS. The download includes the 9 Big Ideas from the 8th grade common core in turquoise, lime green, yellow, purple, orange, and white.
Preview of Planet Puzzles

Planet Puzzles

This free download contains puzzle cards that help students learn facts about the planets in our solar system. These are a favorite among students as a study tool or can be used as practice in a lesson. The size is perfect for interactive notebooks and could easily be stored in an envelope or pocket.
Preview of Periodic Table Poster -Science

Periodic Table Poster -Science

This free download contains 5 pages of the periodic table elements that spell out "science." Since "e" is not found alone on the table, Eu is used with the "u" lightened so that it doesn't take away from the word.
Preview of 7th Grade Math Common Core Posters and Wall Cards -Modern

7th Grade Math Common Core Posters and Wall Cards -Modern

This is a matching set to the 8th grade CCSS posters and wall cards set. It includes the 9 big ideas in 6 different colors (white included).
Preview of Honey of a Game Template

Honey of a Game Template

This download includes both black/white and color game boards, cards, pieces and spinners to create your own learning game to suit your students needs. The cards are editable.
Preview of Conversation Coins

Conversation Coins

This download includes 18 talking coins that can be used to help prompt conversation in a Socratic Seminar. These chips are designed for students reading non-fiction articles.
Preview of Algebra Tiles Freebie

Algebra Tiles Freebie

A set of both white/grey colored of x^2, x, and unit tiles.
Preview of Big Idea Posters for 7th grade CCSS

Big Idea Posters for 7th grade CCSS

This download contains 9 posters of "Big Ideas" to display in the classroom for the 7th grade CCSS. There are 4 versions. 3 with color backgrounds and 1 that is plain white.
Preview of Biome Menu Project

Biome Menu Project

This free 2 page download can serve as an independent study or culminating project.
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About the store

Experience

I've taught all levels of elementary school over the past 20 years, and have experience with Title I, ELL, Gifted, and SLD students. I spent the first 5 years teaching K-1, then several years in 4th grade, 6th grade math and science (with the occasional history class) for 6 years, and for the past six years, I've been teaching 7th and 8th grade science to gifted students.

Teaching style

I believe in a balanced approach to teaching. Not all students need instruction the exact same way every day. I pride myself on being student centered/driven and hands-on with an emphasis on critical thinking.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2017 Arizona Teacher of the Year -Ambassador for Excellence

My own education history

B.S. in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University Masters in Educational Leadership , NAU ESL and Gifted endorsements Middle school math, science qualified