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I've been teaching for 13 years in British Columbia, Canada. I've taught everywhere from 2nd to 9th Grade, as well as learning support. I teach all subject areas, and integrate Science and Social Studies into my Language Arts curriculum where ever possible. I'm most passionate about Science and the inquiry skills students can gain from going deeply into a topic. Science is inclusive. Everyone can be engaged in science regardless of their income, gender, or culture. Science is all around us every day in so many ways. I've worked on a Regional Science Fair committee for eight years, as the Ethics Coordinator and part of the Activities Committee. I've also ran a school based fair numerous times.
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Preview of Math Rotation Cards Chalkboard Themed

Math Rotation Cards Chalkboard Themed

These cards are perfect for managing your math rotations. Rotations are an excellent way to teach the curriculum to small groups with differentiating learning. There are 6 colour-coded group cards, 6 shape-named group cards (3 versions) and 6 rotation # cards. Canadian and American spellings are used. There are seven different rotation cards: ♥ Math by Myself ♥ Fact Practice ♥ Math Games ♥ Math with Someone ♥ Computer ♥ Word Problem ♥ Work With Teacher ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Preview of 3D Shape (Solid) Posters Chalkboard Themed

3D Shape (Solid) Posters Chalkboard Themed

A wide variety of 3D shapes are represented in this poster set. You will receive both color and black and white versions. Each shape has real-life examples too! Included shapes are: ♥ Cone ♥ Cube ♥ Cylinder ♥ Rectangular Prism ♥ Rectangular Pyramid ♥ Sphere ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Buy as part of my Math Bundle and save 20% Need more math resources? 2D Shape Posters Tens Frames Numbers to 20 Math Rotation Cards ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Preview of Traits of a Mathematician: Lesson Plan, Brainstorming Activitiy, & Ranking Task

Traits of a Mathematician: Lesson Plan, Brainstorming Activitiy, & Ranking Task

Help your students see themselves as mathematicians! We know that Math is one of those subject areas where students can have a fixed mindset toward their abilities. Help them to overcome this perception through this lesson. This package contains: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan with materials list ♥ 5 "What does a mathematician do?" brainstorming pages (a variety of options so your students can see themselves in the clipart kids) ♥ Sample brainstorming page for teachers ♥ Reproducible pag
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Experience

I've been teaching for 13 years in British Columbia, Canada. I've taught everywhere from 2nd to 9th Grade, as well as learning support. I teach all subject areas, and integrate Science and Social Studies into my Language Arts curriculum where ever possible. I'm most passionate about Science and the inquiry skills students can gain from going deeply into a topic. Science is inclusive. Everyone can be engaged in science regardless of their income, gender, or culture. Science is all around us every day in so many ways. I've worked on a Regional Science Fair committee for eight years, as the Ethics Coordinator and part of the Activities Committee. I've also ran a school based fair numerous times.

Teaching style

I believe that active learning is essential to student engagement. My lessons are well-planned, hands-on and usually integrate more than one subject area. I feel strongly that students should be taught about their brain: how it works and why. In my classroom I teach "Brainology" which is all about the brain, a growth mindset and self regulation strategies. It is not uncommon to hear my students speaking about their own learning needs and regulating their own focus by adjusting their location in the classroom or using a fidget tool.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Angela Gatt: Tech-saavy teacher makes Grade 4 fun for all learners (https://issuu.com/teachernewsmag/docs/teacher_magazine_nov_dec_2019 - page 20) Ignite Speaker, S.D. #60, February 2015: Finding the Balance Parent Series, S.D. #60, January 2016: Inspire Your Kids to Love Science SmartLearning Yearlong Series Facilitator, S.D. #60, 2016/17: A K-12 Approach to Deeper Learning

My own education history

Bachelor of Science, Biology (2006) Bachelor of Education (2010)

Additional biographical information

Visit my website, www.curriculumessentials.ca for inspiration and to see many of my products at work in the classroom.