I am currently in my fourth year teaching 4th grade outside of Boston! I have also taught 2nd grade and teach a mix of EL middle school students over the summers.
Use this no-prep, interactive Jeopardy game to practice line plots! Review day is one of the most engaging math lessons in my class! Topics include number lines, line plots, word problems, and error analysis. Word problems include diverse character names, clipart, and experiences. This is designed to review EnVisions 2.0 Grade 4, Topic 11, but would also work in other contexts. Suggestions for distance learning are included!
This cross-curricular project invites students to take on the point of view of an alien landing on Earth. How does an alien observe (science), represent data (math), and tell their home planet about it (reading/writing)? Included are as models for each task and multiple suggestions for extension activities. My 4th graders loved this project and were able to write strong, 1st person point of view descriptions with only minimal support from me! This is engaging for students and low-prep for the t
Use this no-prep, interactive Jeopardy game to practice line plots! Review day is one of the most engaging math lessons in my class! Topics include relating fractions and decimals, comparing decimals, money, and word problems. Word problems include diverse character names, clipart, and experiences. This is designed to review EnVisions 2.0 Grade 4, Topic 12, but would also work in other contexts. Suggestions for distance learning are included!
I am currently in my fourth year teaching 4th grade outside of Boston! I have also taught 2nd grade and teach a mix of EL middle school students over the summers.
Teaching style
I love getting students excited about learning! I always try to make student work meaningful and engaging.
My own education history
I got my BA from Carleton College and my MAT from Brandeis University.
Additional biographical information
Outside of teaching, my passion is dancing; I am a competitive ballroom dancer!
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