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Moline, Illinois, United States
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Welcome! My teaching journey started back in 2001, with a little group of 1st graders. Next, I spent two years teaching 5th grade in a classical education setting. I dedicated the following years to raising my own three kids and supporting them through homeschool, public school, and private school. During that time I also tried my hand at church ministry, tutoring, substituting, and even working in a school computer lab. I recently stepped back into the classroom, teaching 5th grade again. There I discovered a whole new world of curriculum and technology and of course, Teachers Pay Teachers! While I love working with kids, my heart is consistently pulled toward home. So, I'm home once again and putting my creative talents to work to support YOU!
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Preview of Finding the Average (Mean) Math Lesson with Guided Notes & Worksheet, 4th & 5th

Finding the Average (Mean) Math Lesson with Guided Notes & Worksheet, 4th & 5th

Help your 4th or 5th grade students learn how to find the average (mean) of a set of numbers! This step by step lesson will keep their attention with guided notes, teacher-modeled problems, and an independent worksheet. Graphic organizers and plenty of white space will keep things clear so students can be successful! Download and print out 2 two-sided worksheets for your students. Worksheet 1 - guided notes and model problems Worksheet 2 - four independent problems Answer Keys are included fo
Preview of Exponent Base Powers of 10 Intro Lesson Visual Presentation Worksheet 4th5th6th

Exponent Base Powers of 10 Intro Lesson Visual Presentation Worksheet 4th5th6th

Teach your students about the power of exponents! The digital presentation will help you introduce and explain the basics of bases, exponents, and the power of multiplication! The student worksheet will give your students the opportunity to practice these concepts on paper. Teacher notes and answer keys are provided to help you prepare and successfully lead this Math lesson! This download is a ZIP file.
Preview of Intro to Converting Fractions to Decimals Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet

Intro to Converting Fractions to Decimals Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet

After spending weeks working with fractions, are you ready to start converting to decimals? This resource will help! The 4 pages of guided notes will introduce your students to this concept and give them opportunities to make their own observations and connections along the way! The notes are followed by a practice page, plus bonus challenge! A teacher script is provided to support you, along with a clear answer key! This resource could also be used for small group or one-on-one instruct
Preview of Fraction Unit Anchor Charts ~ Math Vocabulary Terms Mixed Posters 4th 5th 6th

Fraction Unit Anchor Charts ~ Math Vocabulary Terms Mixed Posters 4th 5th 6th

Do your students need fraction support as they add, subtract, convert, reduce, and more? These clear & colorful posters will help! This resource includes 16 posters that your students can easily see from across the room! Fewer words and more intentional visual cues mean they can be reminded of concepts at a glance! This PDF download includes:-numerator & denominator -mixed fraction -proper & improper -improper to mixed -M.A.D. -equivalent -simplify/reduce -GCF -factor examples -factor & prod
Preview of Strategies for Comparing Two Fractions Lesson ~ Guided Notes & Student Worksheet

Strategies for Comparing Two Fractions Lesson ~ Guided Notes & Student Worksheet

Do your students need strategies for comparing fractions? This lesson offers guided notes to keep students engaged and a follow up worksheet to check for understanding! Teacher notes and answer keys are also provided to help you succeed! The four strategies are:-Check the denominators -Use models -Make equivalent fractions -Use the benchmark 1/2 Presenting strategies empowers students to tackle problems in the way that works best for their brain!
Preview of Triangles Math Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet, Basics/Classify Side Angle/Degrees

Triangles Math Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet, Basics/Classify Side Angle/Degrees

Grab this geometry lesson with guided notes when you need to teach your students about triangles! They will stay engaged as they fill in blanks and make other markings on their worksheets! You will feel well equipped with the teacher script and answer key in your hands! This lesson covers the basics of triangles, how to classify triangles by side or angle, and how all the angles always equal 180 degrees! The final page offers an opportunity to check for understanding! All in all, a great sup
Preview of Introduction to Fractions Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet 3rd, 4th, 5th

Introduction to Fractions Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet 3rd, 4th, 5th

Introduce or re-introduce fractions to your students with guided notes to keep their attention! These 4 simple worksheets offer a clear and simple foundation to build on! Use them one-on-one or in a small group for those who need extra support! This PDF download includes: ~4 student worksheets ~Teacher answer key Also check out:~Fraction Lesson for making the connection between Number Lines & Pies~Guided Notes & Worksheet for Comparing Fractions~Set of 16 clear & colorful Fraction Anch
Preview of February Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid ~ Label Valentines & Identify X, Y

February Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid ~ Label Valentines & Identify X, Y

This Valentine's Day, add some heart-felt fun to ordered pairs on a coordinate plane! This resource is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders who are just learning this skill or need a fun & simple way to practice! Students will find out who likes who by using coordinates to find hearts on the grid! Then they can reverse the process by locating houses and identifying them for the postman with an ordered pair. The graphic at the top of each page will keep them reminded of (x, y.)Do the workshee
Preview of Identify Proper Improper Fractions Lesson Presentation & Guided Notes Worksheet

Identify Proper Improper Fractions Lesson Presentation & Guided Notes Worksheet

Here's an interactive mini-lesson on proper and improper fractions! It includes a slide presentation, guided notes worksheet, teacher notes, and a poster! The trick to remembering the difference between proper and improper is close at hand - literally! Students will see that a thumbs up sign is a good image of a proper fraction and a thumbs down sign can represent improper fractions. With discussion, fill-in-the blanks, examples of each, and practice problems, your students will become confi
Preview of Divisibility Rules Worksheets & Posters Boho Colors w/ Visual Cues ~ 4th 5th 6th

Divisibility Rules Worksheets & Posters Boho Colors w/ Visual Cues ~ 4th 5th 6th

Are you getting ready to introduce divisibility rules? Are your students struggling and in need of step by step instruction, with clear, visual supports? Use this resource to show them how it works! The worksheets give students time to learn and apply each rule for numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10. The final challenge is putting all of this information together for three special numbers! Use the wordless posters to reinforce and remind students of these rules in the days to come! The posters
Preview of Divisibility Rules Worksheets & Posters Rainbow Colors Visual Cues ~ 4th 5th 6th

Divisibility Rules Worksheets & Posters Rainbow Colors Visual Cues ~ 4th 5th 6th

Are you getting ready to introduce divisibility rules? Are your students struggling and in need of step by step instruction, with clear, visual supports? Use this resource to show them how it works! The worksheets give students time to learn and apply each rule for numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10. The final challenge is putting all of this information together for three special numbers! Use the wordless posters to reinforce and remind students of these rules in the days to come! The pos
Preview of Fractions ~ Number Lines & Pies Lesson, Guided Notes plus Practice Worksheet

Fractions ~ Number Lines & Pies Lesson, Guided Notes plus Practice Worksheet

Make the connection between fractions on a number line and fractions in a pie! This resource provides interactive, guided notes to teach this concept as well as a practice worksheet to check for understanding! Use for whole class instruction or in a small group or tutoring session! Teacher notes and an answer key are provided to equip you to present the information!
Preview of Intro to Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid, Label & Identify X, Y ~ Dog Cat Pet

Intro to Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid, Label & Identify X, Y ~ Dog Cat Pet

Need an introduction to ordered pairs on a coordinate plane? Here's a simple x y grid! Whether testing is around the corner or you're looking to fill some gaps in your Math curriculum, this pet themed resource is perfect for 2nd or 3rd graders! Students will easily learn how to read, write and find ordered pairs! Do the worksheets as a class or in a small group, or assign them as independent work!
Preview of Intro to Factors & Multiples Lesson-Guided Notes-Worksheets-Presentation-Posters

Intro to Factors & Multiples Lesson-Guided Notes-Worksheets-Presentation-Posters

Do your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students often forget the difference between factors and multiples? Do your 3rd graders still need an introduction to these Math terms? This lesson provides a presentation with guided notes to help color-code and clarify these concepts! You can follow up the lesson with the practice worksheets and hang the posters in your room for added reinforcement! Teacher notes are provided to give YOU support as well! This download is a ZIP file that includes: ~Powe
Preview of Quadrilaterals, Triangles, Polygons Hands-on Drawing Geometry Lesson, Worksheet

Quadrilaterals, Triangles, Polygons Hands-on Drawing Geometry Lesson, Worksheet

Do your students need a review of geometric shapes? Help them "connect the dots" to draw quadrilaterals, triangles, and other polygons! A simple, engaging, hands-on lesson! The teacher notes will explain how to lead the lesson and the answer key will be your visual reference! All you need is a way to display a blank worksheet so you can model the activity. All students need is a pencil and a ruler (or other straight edge). This could be a lesson that introduces new material or reviews conc
Preview of Football Multiplication Bingo Game School Spirit Homecoming Super Bowl Activity

Football Multiplication Bingo Game School Spirit Homecoming Super Bowl Activity

Who's got spirit?! Get your elementary students in on some football fun using this Football Multiplication Bingo game! It could be a great activity to end a school spirit week! Bring it out again during Super Bowl season! This PDF download includes: -8 versions of the student bingo board (8.5" x 11") -36 calling cards of multiplication facts (6 per page) Print out several copies of the bingo boards. Print and cut apart the calling cards. Have fun!!
Preview of Fact Fluency Multiplication Practice Worksheets Multiples of 2-9 Number Dots

Fact Fluency Multiplication Practice Worksheets Multiples of 2-9 Number Dots

Are you looking for some fresh fact fluency worksheets for students to practice multiplication? This resource provides a systematic approach for students to work through the times table - without the table! Friendly number dots group multiples together to provide focused practice! An additional worksheet with numbers 2-9 can be a useful resource tool for students to keep in their desks! Answer keys are provided for quick grading or student self-check!This PDF download includes:~multiples of
Preview of March St. Patrick's Day Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid Label & Identify X,Y

March St. Patrick's Day Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid Label & Identify X,Y

This St. Patrick's Day, add some four-leaf fun to ordered pairs on a coordinate plane! This resource is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders who are just learning this skill or need a fun & simple way to practice! Students will use ordered pairs to see where four-leaf clovers were found and label them with children's names. Then they can reverse the process by locating the houses the leprechaun plans to visit and identifying them with ordered pairs. The image at the top of each page will keep
Preview of Christmas Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid ~ Label Santa's Map & Identify X, Y

Christmas Coordinate Plane Ordered Pair Grid ~ Label Santa's Map & Identify X, Y

Add a little Christmas fun to ordered pairs on a coordinate plane! This resource is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th graders who are just learning this skill or need a fun & simple way to practice! Students will find the homes on Santa's list and label them with children's names. Then they can reverse the process by locating houses and identifying them with an ordered pair. The elf at the top of the page will keep them reminded of x, y.Do the worksheets as a class or in a small group, or assig
Preview of More or Less Kindergarten Math Lesson Worksheet Numbers 1-6 Dots Lesson

More or Less Kindergarten Math Lesson Worksheet Numbers 1-6 Dots Lesson

This Math resource has everything you need to introduce or reinforce the concepts of "more" and "less" to your youngest students! Teacher notes are included to walk you through this clear and simple lesson! You will introduce the lesson with the PowerPoint presentation (or PDF), which leads right into an interactive whole group activity, followed by a student worksheet for assessment. This download is a ZIP file.
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Experience

Welcome! My teaching journey started back in 2001, with a little group of 1st graders. Next, I spent two years teaching 5th grade in a classical education setting. I dedicated the following years to raising my own three kids and supporting them through homeschool, public school, and private school. During that time I also tried my hand at church ministry, tutoring, substituting, and even working in a school computer lab. I recently stepped back into the classroom, teaching 5th grade again. There I discovered a whole new world of curriculum and technology and of course, Teachers Pay Teachers! While I love working with kids, my heart is consistently pulled toward home. So, I'm home once again and putting my creative talents to work to support YOU!

Teaching style

I don't believe in "one size fits all" when it comes to education. I DO believe learning can be fun when it's intentional and engaging!

My own education history

I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Additional biographical information

I come from a family full of teachers! I live with my husband, my daughter, my two sons, and my cat.