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Coleman, Wisconsin, United States
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My mother and I combined have 20+ years in education. My mother (Judy Brown) worked in the special education field and the 2nd grade classroom. She is still involved with children through systematic testing 3 times a year. She also tutors students in reading. I (Rachel Thiry) will start my 5th year in the 3rd grade classroom. It's been a pleasure to have taught many students over the years.
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Preview of Math Mountain Match - Addition & Subtraction

Math Mountain Match - Addition & Subtraction

~ This activity was developed to help students connect addition and subtraction equations. Math Mountain Match is a great review for any second, third, or fourth grade student. ~ Several levels of activities makes this a versatile math center for your students. Math Mountain Match was created to be used with Math Expressions series but is a fantastic center activity for any math workshop. ~The cards are printed in a larger format so they can be used with a small or large group. ~ The cards a
Preview of Parallelograms, Quadrilaterals, Triangles

Parallelograms, Quadrilaterals, Triangles

~This packet provides practice and skill development for geometry concepts, shape identification, and math vocabulary words. ~Packet includes six activities: question cards, sort activity, step book directions, geoboard activity, bingo game, and board game. Activities are suitable for centers. ~Activities are geared for second, third, or fourth grade. ~CCSS Geometry 2.G Reason with shapes and their attributes ~The packet is designed to be printed on colored cardstock, if desired. L
Preview of Popsicle Stick Patterns

Popsicle Stick Patterns

Students will get a workout replicating the patterns on the cards. This activity is an excellent independent center or partner activity. Older students can hone their direction giving skills by telling their partner where to place the sticks. When they are finished giving the directions they can show their partner the picture card. Print the cards, laminate for durability, add the colored popsicle sticks and you are ready to go! Enjoy this math freebie!
Preview of Base Ten Activity Packet

Base Ten Activity Packet

This Base Ten Activity Packet provides a variety of ways to practice standard form numbers, number words, expanded form, place value, and drawing numbers. Activities and extension ideas are listed. Activity Packet Includes and Features – ~Five ways to write numbers posters – ready to print and display in your classroom. ~Base ten sort using the five ways to write numbers -Base ten sort cards can be divided by skill to extend the activity -Fill in the missing addend cards – after laminati
Preview of Number Word BAM

Number Word BAM

2.NBT.3 Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Notes: Printer friendly. Included are numbers one through two hundred. A variety of numbers two hundred one through one thousand are included. I print the cards on various colors of cardstock. This makes it easy to sort the cards for increased level of difficulty. I also like to sew a cloth bag for the game container. The cloth bag is a quiet container. Teacher Directions: ~Print and lamin
Preview of Math Mountain - Climbing the Math Mountain

Math Mountain - Climbing the Math Mountain

~ This activity was developed to help students connect addition and subtraction equations. Also excellent for working with missing addends. Climbing the Math Mountain is a great review for any second, third, or fourth grade student.~ Climbing the Math Mountain was created to be used with Math Expressions series but is a fantastic center activity for any math workshop.~The cards are printed in a larger format so they can be used with a small or large group.~ Color and black line versions of the
Preview of Math Mountain Ice Cream Cones - Full Version

Math Mountain Ice Cream Cones - Full Version

The Math Mountain Ice Cream Cones is a sweet open-ended activity.  Students use ice cream scoops to make a bond of three numbers forming a math mountain. All teachers like activities and items that serve multiple purposes.  That means we prep once and can sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labor. The Math Mountain Ice Cream Cone activity is designed to have several ways to play. Copy, laminate, and cut out all the ice cream scoops and cones. Print off as many scoops as you need. The more
Preview of Earth Day Story Problems with QR Codes

Earth Day Story Problems with QR Codes

Kids love SCOOT! Add QR codes and you’ve got a winning math activity. This story problem packet uses larger numbers, regrouping, and mixed addition and subtraction practice. It is printer friendly, I like to print on neon bright paper and laminate for durability. An answer key is included with this packet, as well as the self-checking QR codes on each card. Recording sheets allow ample space for computation. We hope your students enjoy this math activity and we hope you enjoy the simpli
Preview of Math Mountain Ice Cream Cones

Math Mountain Ice Cream Cones

Math Mountain Ice Cream Cones Copy, laminate, and cut out all the ice cream scoops and cones. Students will “scoop” three scoops to make a math mountain. See the sample picture. This freebie includes numbers 0-10. A version with numbers 0-20 is available in our TpT store. The full version also includes blackline masters. Math Mountain Ice Cream Cones is an open-ended activity. 1-Students can independently complete various math mountains. 2-Or the cards can be turned face down, as studen
Preview of Abraham Lincoln - Two-Digit Subtraction Craftivity

Abraham Lincoln - Two-Digit Subtraction Craftivity

I Honestly Enjoy Subtraction!  is a differentiated math craftivity.  Students will delight in the opportunity to create their own Honest Abe math booklet. Students assemble Abraham Lincoln’s face, hat, and beard.  Attach the I honestly enjoy subtraction label to the hat. The cover of your subtraction booklet is ready. Next, students work on each subtraction problem.  I like to copy the problems on different color paper.  By doing this, I can quickly determine where each student is currently wo
Preview of I Have, Where Is 2- and 3-digit Addition

I Have, Where Is 2- and 3-digit Addition

I Have, Where Is is a spin off of the popular I Have, Who Has activity. I Have, Where Is is a super partner activity/game. My students enjoy playing this fast paced, challenging partner activity. This is a great activity to challenge students to complete math problems in their head.
Preview of Environmental Print Numbers Task Cards

Environmental Print Numbers Task Cards

~The task cards can be used with any number cards you have prepared. ~I use the task cards with my Environmental Print Numbers. I collected the numbers off of many boxes. Many others have also helped me collect numbers. ~The task cards are in black and white and look great when printed on bright cardstock. http://iteach2nd.blogspot.com/search/label/Thrifty%20Thursday
Preview of Three and Four Addends Scoot

Three and Four Addends Scoot

Scoot around the classroom and watch your student engagement soar! Students will complete multiple equations with 3- and 4-addends. Enjoy this freebie! Judy & Rachel
Preview of Skip Count By Tens

Skip Count By Tens

Your students will enjoy skip counting by tens through the maze of numbers. This isn't the usual 10, 20, 30, etc. count by tens. Students are challenged to figure out the skip counting pattern. This resource is Halloween themed with a ghost and jack-o-lantern. Happy skip counting!
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About the store

Experience

My mother and I combined have 20+ years in education. My mother (Judy Brown) worked in the special education field and the 2nd grade classroom. She is still involved with children through systematic testing 3 times a year. She also tutors students in reading. I (Rachel Thiry) will start my 5th year in the 3rd grade classroom. It's been a pleasure to have taught many students over the years.

Teaching style

I love having a classroom where my students explore and discover! Through a combination of large group, small group, and individual lessons I work with my students.

Awards & shining teacher moments

My mother had the pleasure of being a 2011 Kohl Fellowship State Finalist.

My own education history

I (Judy Brown) have earned degrees in Elementary Education grades 1-8, Cross Categorical PreK-12, and Learning Disabilities 1-12. Recently I've been enjoying taking classes focusing on technology. I (Rachel Thiry) have earned a degree in Elementary Education grades 1-8. I have also recently been enjoying taking classes that focus on the integration of technology in the classroom.