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 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
Tape Diagram Addition and Subtraction Task Cards- BUNDLEPlease see the preview. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing/decomposing of tens; while al
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
Tape Diagram Addition AND Subtraction within 1000 Task Cards (Set 7)Please see the preview. This set can be combined with set 6 to make a complete set of addition or subtraction using BOTH 2 digit and 3 digit. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling, similar to Singapore Math and Engage New York. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many differen
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
Tape Diagram Addition AND Subtraction within 120 Task Cards (Set 6)Please see the preview. This set may be combined with Set 7 to make addition or subtraction ranging from 2 digit to 3 digit. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort
Tape Diagram 3-digit Subtraction within 1000 (Set 5) with grammar trick: Doubling the consonant with short vowel verbs. (sip-sip ping) Please see the preview. These subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Od
Tape Diagram 2-Digit Addition within 100 Task Cards (Set 1)Please see the preview. These addition task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling similar to Singapore Math and Engage New York. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no compos
Set 8 Tape Diagram 2-digit AdditionTape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 8 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2 which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition without words. Please see the preview Each Task Card Set in Bundle 2 includ
Tape Diagram 3-Digit Addition within 1000 Task Cards (Set 3)Please see the preview. These addition task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing of tens; while all even numbered cards co
Tape Diagram 2-Digit Addition with 4 Addends Task Cards (Set 2)Please see the preview. These addition task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing of tens; while all even numbered cards
Set 11 Tape Diagram 2-digit Subtraction from 100 (using any 2-digit number)Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 11 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Ple
Set 15 Tape Diagram 3-digit Subtraction from 1,000 (all borrowing)Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 15 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Please see t
Set 14 Tape Diagram 3-digit Subtraction from 1,000 (using 5s and 10s)Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 14 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Please se
Set 10 Tape Diagram 2-digit Subtraction from 100 (using 5s and 10s)Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 10 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Please see
Tape Diagram 2-Digit Subtraction within 100 Task Cards (Set 4)Please see the preview. These subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no decomposing of tens; while all even numbered c
Set 13 Tape Diagram 3-digit Subtraction (with and without borrowing)Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 13 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Please see
Set 12 Tape Diagram 3-digit Addition (with and without regrouping)Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 12 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Please see t
Set 9 Tape Diagram 2-digit Subtraction Tape diagrams are a beautifully simple way to show part/part/whole relationships in addition and subtraction. They lay a foundation for quick models to be used in upper-level math too. If you google Tape Diagram images, you’ll find my first Tape Diagram Bundle which focused on word problems. This is Set 9 from the Tape Diagram Bundle 2, which focuses on 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction without words. Please see the preview Each Task Card S
Set 14 Easy Read 2-digit Subtraction from 100 Word Problem Task Cards using 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 features a blend words • R
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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