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Monica Yuskaitis (MY) taught school for 28 years mainly in the upper elementary grades but had the opportunity over the years of teaching every single grade level K-10 with the exception of first grade. In addition, she was a school administrator for 7 years serving as both vice principal and principal. She returned to the classroom as she was happiest there where she knew she could make the greatest difference in the lives of students.
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Preview of 1st Grade Addition Facts 6 - Making a Ten Strategy Boom Cards

1st Grade Addition Facts 6 - Making a Ten Strategy Boom Cards

Perfect for Google classroom. It demonstrates using a ten frame to show how to decompose the bottom number to make the top number a ten. Then it is so much easier to add to get the answer. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Addition Facts 6 - Making a Ten Strategy Powerpoint Presentation. Together you have a winning goal (cards have a Hockey game theme) and complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the I
Preview of 1st Grade Addition Facts 5 - Adding In-between Doubles Boom Cards

1st Grade Addition Facts 5 - Adding In-between Doubles Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It reviews doubles and then teaches the strategy of how to find the number in-between when the addends are 2 apart. Then they double that number to get the answer. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Addition Facts 5 - Adding In-between Doubles Powerpoint Lesson. Together you have a winning goal (cards have a Hockey game theme) and complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to t
Preview of 1st Grade Addition Facts 4 - Adding Doubles + 1 Boom Cards

1st Grade Addition Facts 4 - Adding Doubles + 1 Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It reviews doubles and then teaches the strategy of how to add one to the answer. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Addition Facts 4 - Adding Doubles + 1 Powerpoint Lesson. Together you have a home run (cards have a Baseball game theme) and complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are
Preview of 1st Grade Addition Facts 3 - Adding Doubles Boom Cards

1st Grade Addition Facts 3 - Adding Doubles Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It reviews doubles using picture clues and then practices adding them . This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Addition Facts 3 - Adding Doubles Powerpoint Lesson. Together you have a touchdown (cards have a Football game theme) and complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available fo
Preview of 1st Grade Addition Facts 2 - Adding 9 and 10 Boom Cards

1st Grade Addition Facts 2 - Adding 9 and 10 Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices adding ten to a number and then uses that knowledge plus an additional strategy of composing and decomposing to add nine. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Addition Facts 2 - Adding 9 and 10 to a Number Powerpoint Lesson. Together you have a winning goal (cards have a Soccer game theme) and complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards pla
Preview of 1st Grade Addition Facts 1 - Zero Pattern & Counting on 1, 2, & 3 Boom Cards

1st Grade Addition Facts 1 - Zero Pattern & Counting on 1, 2, & 3 Boom Cards

Product Description Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices the skills of adding zero and counting on 1, 2, & 3 to a number. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Addition Facts 1 - Adding 0, 1, 2, & 3 by Counting On Lesson. Together you have a winning goal (cards have a Lacrosse game theme) and complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 6 - Counting Up to Ten Boom Cards

1st Grade Subtraction Facts 6 - Counting Up to Ten Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices the skills of using the strategy of counting up from the subtrahend and adding the number from the ones column of the minuend to find the answer. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 6 - Counting Up to Ten. Together you have a winning goal (cards have a Lacrosse theme) with this complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards pla
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 5a - Nine Strategy Boom Cards

1st Grade Subtraction Facts 5a - Nine Strategy Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classrom. It practices the skills of using ten combinations to find the answers to the nines. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 5 - Ten Combinations. Together you have a winning goal (cards have a ice hockey theme) to make this lesson complete. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are availab
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 5 - Ten Combinations Boom Cards

1st Grade Subtraction Facts 5 - Ten Combinations Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices the skills of using ten combinations to find the answer to their problems. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 5 - Ten Combinations. Together you have a winning goal (cards have a soccer theme) to make this lesson complete. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are availab
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 4 - Doubles Pattern Boom Cards

1st Grade Subtraction Facts 4 - Doubles Pattern Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices the skill of using doubles to find the answer to their subtraction problems. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 4 - Doubles Pattern. Together you have a powerful way of making the goal (cards have a hockey theme) with this complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge).
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 3 - Counting Up 1, 2, & 3 Boom Cards

1st Grade Subtraction Facts 3 - Counting Up 1, 2, & 3 Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices the skills of counting up from the subtrahend 1, 2, or 3 to find the answer to the problem. There is also a review of some of the strategies taught in 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 1 and 2. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 3 - Counting Up 1, 2, & 3. Together you have a touchdown (cards have a football theme) complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connec
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 2 - Counting Back 1, 2, & 3 Boom Cards

1st Grade Subtraction Facts 2 - Counting Back 1, 2, & 3 Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices the skill of counting back when subtracting 1, 2, or 3 to find the answer. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 2 - Counting Back 1, 2, & 3. Together you have a home run (cards have a baseball theme) complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for A
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 1 - Zero Patterns Boom Cards

1st Grade Subtraction Facts 1 - Zero Patterns Boom Cards

Perfect for Google Classroom. It practices the skills of subtracting zero from a number, subtracting the same number from itself, and subtracting related facts to this skill such as 17 - 7. This is a stand alone practice, but it was also designed to follow the powerpoint lesson 1st Grade Subtraction Facts 1 - Zero Patterns. Together you have a slam dunk (cards have a basketball theme) complete lesson. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern bro
Preview of 1st Grade Subtraction Facts Mastery

1st Grade Subtraction Facts Mastery

First Grade Subtraction Facts Mastery covers all the necessary strategies to master the basic subtraction facts through 20. This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. Seven anchor charts show the steps for learning the various strategies. Students can easily master all the basic facts of subtraction without having to do a lot of memorization. This product includes the following: Instr
Preview of 3rd/4th Grade Multiplication Facts 2 - Learning the Multiplication Facts Lesson

3rd/4th Grade Multiplication Facts 2 - Learning the Multiplication Facts Lesson

Third and Fourth Grade Multiplication Facts 1 and 2 - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches or reviews the basic multiplication facts up to 10 to students. Students find patterns, use rhymes, stories and relate the facts to what they already know. There are 22 effective teaching strategies based on research used in this lesson. Make sure you download 3rd/4th Grade M
Preview of 2nd Grade Addition 1 - Adding 3 Digit Numbers with No Regrouping

2nd Grade Addition 1 - Adding 3 Digit Numbers with No Regrouping

Second Grade Addition 1 - Adding 3 Digit Numbers with No Regrouping teaches students how to add a three digit number with two and three digit numbers without regrouping. This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. Models of blocks of ones, tens and hundreds are used to teach the conceptual understanding behind the problem. There are 22 strategies of effective teaching based on research
Preview of 1st Grade Addition & Subtraction 1 - Fact Families Powerpoint Lesson

1st Grade Addition & Subtraction 1 - Fact Families Powerpoint Lesson

First Grade Addition and Subtraction 1 - Beginning Fact Families - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to match a related addition and subtraction sentence using a cowboy round-up theme. They are also taught how to write the related fact. The final word problem introduces the fact family. There are 22 strategies of effective teaching based on research in
Preview of 1st Grade Addition 3 - Adding 3 Whole Numbers (Make a Ten) Powerpoint Lesson

1st Grade Addition 3 - Adding 3 Whole Numbers (Make a Ten) Powerpoint Lesson

First Grade Addition 3 - Adding 3 Whole Numbers - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to use their knowledge of adding numbers to make a ten to add 3 whole numbers. A review of their ten combinations takes place before the lesson. There are 22 strategies of effective teaching based on research in this powerpoint lesson. For best results, students should
Preview of 1st Grade Thanksgiving Add & Subtract Word Problems Powerpoint Lesson

1st Grade Thanksgiving Add & Subtract Word Problems Powerpoint Lesson

First Grade Thanksgiving Add & Subtract Word Problems - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It presents addition and subtraction word problems that are all related to the Common Core 1st Grade Standards using the Thanksgiving theme. In addition, answers are given with strategies on how the problems can be solved. There are 22 strategies of effective teaching based on research in
Preview of 1st Grade Addition 2 - Missing Addends Powerpoint Lesson

1st Grade Addition 2 - Missing Addends Powerpoint Lesson

First Grade Addition 2 - Missing Addends is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom, on-line or individually. It teaches students how to find the missing addend in an addition number sentence. Students are given a step-by-step procedure on how they can solve any missing addend problem in first grade. There are 22 strategies of effective teaching based on research in this powerpoint lesson. For best results, students should have white boards and dry erase markers. Inc
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About the store

Experience

Monica Yuskaitis (MY) taught school for 28 years mainly in the upper elementary grades but had the opportunity over the years of teaching every single grade level K-10 with the exception of first grade. In addition, she was a school administrator for 7 years serving as both vice principal and principal. She returned to the classroom as she was happiest there where she knew she could make the greatest difference in the lives of students.

Teaching style

Monica became highly interested in developing effective math lessons in her own class and then extending that knowledge as a math coach for 4 years in Ceres Unified School District (2 years with Math Matters and 2 years with CSIN Math). She loved developing lessons on powerpoint and became known as the “powerpoint queen” to her colleagues as she willing shared them with those she worked with. Today people all over the United States and world use her presentations.

Awards & shining teacher moments

She was Teacher of the Year at Hydahl Elementary, and helped new teachers improve their teaching effectiveness as a BITSA mentor for 4 years.

My own education history

Monica graduated from BYU with a major in elementary education and later got her M.S. degree in education from California State University, Stanislaus.

Additional biographical information

In her personal life, she plays organ for church service, teaches a Sunday School class and has been a volunteer for the Family History Center on Dale Road in Modesto, California for over 10 years. She also serves as a volunteer in the Oakland LDS Temple. She loves to paint, cook, work on genealogy, and garden. She is married to Robert Yuskaitis and has two daughters who are married and 6 grandchildren that are the light of her life.