Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
Student Created Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1-9: Big Bundle for Addition and Subtraction
These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.).
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This 240+ page big-bundle includes nine CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) –addition and subtrac
Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) Sets 1, 2, 3 Formerly called Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1, 2, 3: Mini Bundle 1 Addition and Subtraction Joining These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100+ page mi
Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) Sets 4, 5, 6Formerly called: Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 4, 5, 6: Mini Bundle 2 Subtraction Separating. These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100 page mini-bundle
Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) - formerly called: Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI comparing) Sets 7, 8, 9 These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100 page set includes three CGI (Cognitively Guided Instr
Mystery Word Addition and Subtraction BUNDLE of 4 Math Tiles GamesPlease see the Preview. Also see each problem type from the bundle in the Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction Sampler. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed,
Do You Want To Solve A Problem?
Song, Posters, Interactive Notebook and Homework Helpers
I can’t seem to stop singing this song! For years I’ve used a fun little Problem Solving Song, but this year a certain Two-Year Old with a certain affection for a certain movie (DAILY) got me hooked on this heart warming tune.
This problem solving song works with any kind of math word problems. I've even been known to use it for other content areas!
Differentiation
Out of the eight Common Core Math
Mystery Word Subtraction 1-20 (Math Tiles)Please see the Preview. Also see each problem type from the bundle in the Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction Sampler. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed, the numbers tell the
Bundle Sets 1-14 Easy Read 2-digit Addition Subtraction Word Problem Task Cards using number digits and word form, featuring Blend Words. Finally, word problems that focus on math, not decoding! Each card features a consonant blend (sl, fl, gl etc.). Any words that could be tricky are placed in the title of the card for peers to help each other. Please see the preview Each Task Card Set in the Easy Read 2-digit Add/Subtract Bundle includes • 32 Full Color Cards • 32 Print Friendly cards • Each
Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction SAMPLER Each of the games featured in this bundle has 4 types of problems, making 16 problem types in all. This sampler has one board of each type. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed,
Mystery Word Addition 1-20 (Math Tiles)Please see the Preview. Also see each problem type from the bundle in the Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction Sampler. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed, the numbers tell the let
Easy Read Addition and Subtraction within 20; Bundle of 10 sets of Task Cards featuring Magic e (CVCe) wordsHave you been frustrated by word problems that were too difficult for your students to decode independently? Some of the math problems were reading assessments in disguise – UGH! They were not giving me a true sense of my students’ abilities to add and subtract. These EASY READ word problems were made specifically for my students with language and reading difficulties. There are 78 Magic
Set 8 Easy Read “Take Away” Subtraction within 20 using numbers DIGITS onlyHave you been frustrated by word problems that were too difficult for your students to decode independently? Some of the math problems were reading assessments in disguise – UGH! They were not giving me a true sense of my students’ abilities to add and subtract. These EASY READ word problems were made specifically for my students with language and reading difficulties. There are 78 Magic E (CVCe) words used in the bundle
Set 10 Easy Read Subtraction From TEENS using number DIGITS and WORDS, with both Comparison and "Take Away" problemsHave you been frustrated by word problems that were too difficult for your students to decode independently? Some of the math problems were reading assessments in disguise – UGH! They were not giving me a true sense of my students’ abilities to add and subtract. These EASY READ word problems were made specifically for my students with language and reading difficulties. There are 7
Math Tile 3 Digit BASE TEN Model GamePlease see the preview for this, and all the elements found in the Super-Bundle. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. A printable page with digit squares is included, but I prefer the durable number tiles by Eureka. Each Math Tile Game Includes 1. 32 Print friendly boards 2. 32 Answer pages 3. Condensed teacher Answers 4. Student Response pages 5. Printable Tiles 6. Management Hints 7. New! Mystery picture - fol
Easy Read Subtraction within 20 Mini-Bundle featuring Magic e (CVCe) wordsHave you been frustrated by word problems that were too difficult for your students to decode independently? Some of the math problems were reading assessments in disguise – UGH! They were not giving me a true sense of my students’ abilities to add and subtract. These EASY READ word problems were made specifically for my students with language and reading difficulties. There are 78 Magic E (CVCe) words used in the bundle!
Easy Read Addition within 20 Mini-Bundle featuring Magic e (CVCe) wordsHave you been frustrated by word problems that were too difficult for your students to decode independently? Some of the math problems were reading assessments in disguise – UGH! They were not giving me a true sense of my students’ abilities to add and subtract. These EASY READ word problems were made specifically for my students with language and reading difficulties. There are 78 Magic E (CVCe) words used in the bundle! Wo
Set 3 Easy Read 2-digit Addition Word Problem Task Cards WITH regrouping using number digits, featuring Blend Words.Finally, word problems that focus on math, not decoding! Each card features a consonant blend (sl, fl, gl etc.). Any words that could be tricky are placed in the title of the card for peers to help each other. Please see the preview Each Task Card Set in the Easy Read 2-digit Add/Subtract Bundle includes • 32 Full Color Cards • 32 Print Friendly cards • Each features a blend wor
Set 3 Easy Read Addition within 20 with numbers digits only Have you been frustrated by word problems that were too difficult for your students to decode independently? Some of the math problems were reading assessments in disguise – UGH! They were not giving me a true sense of my students’ abilities to add and subtract. These EASY READ word problems were made specifically for my students with language and reading difficulties. There are 78 Magic E (CVCe) words used in the bundle! Words that mi
Mystery Tile Telling Time to QUARTER HourPlease see the preview for this, and all the elements found in the Bundle. Is there a day that goes by without students asking, “What time is it?” They never seem to get tired of hearing, “What does the clock say?” When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging in to challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about w
Mystery Word Subtraction Double Digit (Math Tiles)Please see the Preview. Also see each problem type from the bundle in the Mystery Word Addition & Subtraction Sampler. When my students play these tile games, I see them excitedly digging into challenges. Students must use critical thinking skills to use math tiles 0-9 exactly once. This makes the game self-correcting and spurs great math discussions about why a tile can only work in one place. After all 10 digits are placed, the numbers tel
Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
Teaching style
I love active learning that can be loud and messy at times. I want kids to talk and interact about the topics we study. I want them to learn from each other as we explore language and math wrapped up in highly engaging integrated units.
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