Creative Math Makers
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Taneytown, Maryland, United States
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🎉 Welcome to Creative Math Makers! 🎉
At Creative Math Makers, you’ll find engaging, interactive, and fun resources designed to help middle school students build confidence and success in math. From hands-on resources to interactive notebook activities and creative games, my resources aim to make math meaningful, memorable, and exciting for every learner.
I’m passionate about helping teachers save time while inspiring students to love math. Explore resources that are ready to use, easy to implement, and aligned to middle school standards. Let’s make math creative together!
I am an educator in the state of MD with 11 years of teaching experience in secondary social studies, AVID, and special education co-teaching 7th grade math.
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Solve the Riddle | Two-Step Equations with Combining Like-Terms & Distribution
Make solving two-step equations more engaging with this fun Solve the Riddle activity! Students will practice essential algebra skills including combining like-terms, distributing, and solving two-step equations, while uncovering the answer to a silly riddle. Perfect for classwork, homework, or math centers, this no-prep activity keeps students motivated and provides meaningful practice with solving equations. Great for middle school math and Algebra 1 review.
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Basic Operations
CCSS
7.EE.B.4
, 7.EE.B.4a
, 8.EE.C.7
+1
Multiplying and Dividing Monomials Foldable | Step-by-Step Notes
Help your students master the rules for multiplying and dividing monomials with this interactive foldable! This engaging resource breaks down the process into simple, step-by-step instructions using the laws of exponents. Perfect for middle school math and Algebra 1, this foldable is a great addition to interactive notebooks or guided practice. Students will: Multiply monomials by combining coefficients and adding exponents Divide monomials by simplifying coefficients and subtracting exponents
7th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-APR.A.1
Interactive Notebook Foldable | Calculating Commission & Simple Interest
Help your students master real-world math skills with this interactive notebook foldable on commission and simple interest! This foldable provides clear steps, examples, and space for practice, making it a perfect hands-on reference for middle school or early high school math classes. Students will stay engaged while learning how to calculate commission and apply the simple interest formula, all in an easy-to-use format that supports interactive notebooks. Great for math notebooks, financial li
7th - 10th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Financial Literacy
CCSS
7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4
, 7.RP.A.3
Laws of Exponents Color by Number | Circus Themed Math Activity
Make practicing the laws of exponents fun and engaging with this circus-themed color by number activity! Perfect for middle school math or pre-algebra students, this resource includes 10 exponent rules questions, a blank coloring page, and a complete answer key. As students solve problems involving product, quotient, and power rules, they'll reveal a fun circus scene! This no-prep activity is great for: Independent practice Early finishers Review and reinforcement Sub plans or stationsAdd a
7th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Coloring Pages
CCSS, TEKS
8.EE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.2
+1
Exponents Bundle | Intro to Exponents, Laws of Exponents, & Color by Number
This exponents bundle has everything you need to introduce and reinforce exponent rules in a fun, interactive way! Perfect for middle school math or pre-algebra, this low-prep set includes: ✅ Intro to Exponents Notes – Teach the basics of base, exponent, and powers with guided examples. ✅ Laws of Exponents Foldable – A hands-on reference tool covering product, quotient, power rules & more. ✅ Laws of Exponents Color by Number (Circus Theme) – Practice 10 exponent questions and reveal a fu
7th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
Fraction Boot Camp Bundle
Get your students motivated and mission-ready with this Boot Camp Themed Bundle! In this bundle you get ALL 3 boot camp themed products. 6 Fraction boot camp stationsDigital drag & drop activityColor by number activityAll of these activities are perfect for stations, early finishers, review, practice, or centers!
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
4.NF.A.2
, 4.NF.B.3a
, 4.NF.B.3c
+7
8th Grade Foldable | Combining Like Terms, Distribution & Two-Step Equations
Help your 8th graders review essential algebra skills with this interactive notebook foldable! This hands-on resource guides students through combining like terms, using the distributive property, and solving two-step equations in an organized and engaging format. Perfect for math notebooks, test prep, or guided practice, this foldable supports student understanding while keeping notes neat and accessible. A great reference tool for Algebra readiness and middle school math success!
7th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Basic Operations
CCSS
8.EE.C.7
, 8.EE.C.7b
Identifying Proportional Relationships | Half-page Notes | Interactive Notebooks
Help your students quickly master proportional relationships with this half-page notes reference sheet! This resource shows two easy methods—simplifying ratios as fractions and cross multiplying—to determine whether ratios are proportional. Perfect for interactive notebooks, math journals, or as a handy reference tool, this printable page makes proportional reasoning more accessible for middle school learners. Great for guided notes, independent practice, or review before assessments.
7th - 9th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
7.RP.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Reference Sheet | Interactive Notebook
This half-sheet reference page helps students easily convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. Designed for interactive notebooks, it includes clear steps and space for students to fill in. Perfect for guided math, homework help, or quick review in upper elementary and middle school classrooms.
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Mental Math
CCSS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.B.6
, 7.RP.A.1
+1
Color Coded Percent Anchor Chart | Part, Whole, and Percent Reference Poster
Help students master percent problems with this colorful, easy-to-read anchor chart! This visual reference clearly shows how to find part, whole, and percent using color coding and simple formulas. Perfect for classroom displays, math notebooks, or student reference sheets. Ideal for 6th–8th grade math lessons on percent equations.
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
Scientific Notation Foldable | Interactive Notebook | Positive/Negative Exponent
Help your students master scientific notation with this interactive notebook foldable! This resource guides students through converting between standard form and scientific notation while working with both positive and negative exponents. Perfect for middle school and high school math, the foldable provides a hands-on reference tool that supports student understanding and retention. Easy to prep and engaging for learners, this foldable makes an excellent addition to your math notebooks, guided
7th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Decimals
CCSS
8.EE.A.3
, 8.EE.A.4
Laws of Exponents Foldable | Definitions, Examples, Practice & Fill-in-the-Blank
Help your students master the laws of exponents with this interactive and engaging 4-section foldable! Designed specifically for middle school math classrooms, this foldable includes: Clear definitions of the key exponent rules Guided examples to model each law Fill-in-the-blank examples to reinforce understanding Scaffolded practice problems to build confidence and fluency Perfect for interactive notebooks, review, or independent practice, this printable resource supports student learning thr
7th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.EE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.2
+2
Introduction to Exponents Notes Sheet | Strategy Using Music & Patterns
Help students master exponents with this creative and engaging Introduction to Exponents Notes Sheet! Designed for middle schoolers, this resource uses repetition in music and conversation to demonstrate how exponents represent repeated multiplication. By connecting math to real-life examples — like popular song structures — students visualize and internalize how exponents work. This printable notes sheet includes: Answer keySpace for student examples such as “clap clap clap = clap³”Creative p
6th - 8th
Algebra, Basic Operations
CCSS
7.NS.A.2
, 7.NS.A.2a
, 7.NS.A.2b
+4
"Bubble-T" GCF Anchor Chart | Prime Factorization & T-Chart Methods
Make finding the Greatest Common Factor fun and memorable with this bubble-tea themed math poster! Students learn two clear strategies— prime factorization and the T-chart method—while enjoying a colorful and engaging visual. Perfect for classroom displays, math centers, or interactive notebooks, this GCF anchor chart helps upper elementary and middle school students build confidence in factoring.
5th - 9th
Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations
CCSS
7.EE.A.1
Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Color by Number | Boot Camp Theme
Make practicing multiplying and dividing fractions fun and visual with this Color by Number boot camp themed activity! Students will solve fraction problems and color sections of the picture based on their answers—combining math practice with creativity and engagement. This is the perfect no-prep resource for reviewing or reinforcing multiplying and dividing fractions in a fun, hands-on way. Great for independent practice, early finishers, sub plans, review, or math centers!
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
4.NF.B.4
, 5.NF.B.4
, 5.NF.B.7
Also included in: Fraction Boot Camp Bundle
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About the store
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🎉 Welcome to Creative Math Makers! 🎉
At Creative Math Makers, you’ll find engaging, interactive, and fun resources designed to help middle school students build confidence and success in math. From hands-on resources to interactive notebook activities and creative games, my resources aim to make math meaningful, memorable, and exciting for every learner.
I’m passionate about helping teachers save time while inspiring students to love math. Explore resources that are ready to use, easy to implement, and aligned to middle school standards. Let’s make math creative together!
I am an educator in the state of MD with 11 years of teaching experience in secondary social studies, AVID, and special education co-teaching 7th grade math.
My own education history
I spent 2 years at Frederick Community College where I earned my Associates and transferred to Towson University. There I spent 2.5 years to earn my Bachelor's in Secondary Education with a track in History. Later I earned my Master's as a Certified Reading Specialist from Loyola University MD.
Additional biographical information
My husband and I were born and raised in Frederick County, MD. We have 2 boys, 2 dogs, and love binging shows on Netflix. I love crafting with my Cricut, crocheting, and reading.
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