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Elementary Essentials

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Livonia, Michigan, United States
About the store
I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position. For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.
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Preview of Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s Thru 10s Card Game Bundle - Differentiated

Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s Thru 10s Card Game Bundle - Differentiated

Skip Counting/Multiples of 2s thru 10s Card Game Bundle includes 9 decks of 40 cards for the first 10 multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. These cards can be used to play three fun and interactive games: Pirate Quest: students work cooperatively to place multiples in order while collecting treasure chests in the process (option to practice mixed multiples by combining sets of cards).Trash: This game offers a more independent experience where players take turns drawing and discarding car
Preview of Classroom Library Organization Toolkit: Book and Basket Labels

Classroom Library Organization Toolkit: Book and Basket Labels

This set includes 49 unique labels for books as well as book baskets. The labels span a variety of genres/topics (see list below). Each label has a unique clip art that can be used to help students return books to the correct bin. The book labels are formatted for Avery 5160/8160 labels. Each of these labels measures 1” x 2.625” and have 30 per page. Each page contains a label for one genre/topic. The labels are saved as individual PDF files in the Zip file. The book basket labels measure 2.33
Preview of Counting/Number Word Sequence 20 BUMP Games Bundle: 1-100

Counting/Number Word Sequence 20 BUMP Games Bundle: 1-100

Boost early numeracy skills with this engaging set of Number Word Sequence BUMP Games, designed to help students build fluency with number words from 1 - 100. Perfect for math centers, small group work, or partner play, these games give students repeated, meaningful practice in recognizing and sequencing number words. 20 Included Versions:Number Word Before – Students identify the number word that comes just before a number. There are 4 ranges included in this bundle: 0-1011-2020-30Before a
Preview of Bubble Frames

Bubble Frames

This is a set of 32 bubble frames. The frames are all in PNG format. Half of the frames have a transparent center while the other half has the same outline color and a complementary shade filling the center. It includes the primary colors, pastels, and some other shades (pink, purple, neon green, etc.). Each graphic measures 473 x 286 pixels. These graphics may be used for personal or commercial use (as long as a link to my TPT store is included). See my terms of use in the preview file for
Preview of Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 31-100

Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 31-100

Boost early numeracy skills with this engaging set of Number Word Sequence BUMP Games, designed to help students build fluency with number words from 31 - 100. Perfect for math centers, small group work, or partner play, these games give students repeated, meaningful practice in recognizing and sequencing number words. Included Versions: Number Word Before – Students identify the number word that comes just before a given decuple (30, 40, 50, 60...) Number Word After – Students determine the
Preview of Skip Counting/Multiples of 10s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set w/Differentiation Options

Skip Counting/Multiples of 10s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set w/Differentiation Options

Skip Counting by 10s: 3-in-1 Card Game Set is a fun and interactive way to practice skip counting by 10s using the first 10 multiples of 10. This versatile set includes three engaging games: Pirate Quest: students work cooperatively to place multiples of 10 in order while collecting treasure chests in the process. Trash: This game offers a more independent experience where players take turns drawing and discarding cards, aiming to uncover the first 10 multiples of 10 in sequential order. Speed
Preview of Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 11-20

Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 11-20

Boost early numeracy skills with this engaging set of Number Word Sequence BUMP Games, designed to help students build fluency with number words from 11-20. Perfect for math centers, small group work, or partner play, these games give students repeated, meaningful practice in recognizing and sequencing number words. Included Versions: Number Word Before – Students identify the number word that comes just before a given number word. Number Word After – Students determine the number word that c
Preview of Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 0-10

Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 0-10

Boost early numeracy skills with this engaging set of Number Word Sequence BUMP Games, designed to help students build fluency with number words from 1 to 10. Perfect for math centers, small group work, or partner play, these games give students repeated, meaningful practice in recognizing and sequencing number words. Included Versions: Number Word Before – Students identify the number word that comes just before a given number word. Number Word After – Students determine the number word that
Preview of Chevron Paper with Curvy Princess Frames

Chevron Paper with Curvy Princess Frames

This is a set of chevron curvy princess frames. It includes 23 different color combinations. To see the different color combinations, please download the preview (22 color combinations are pictured, the 23rd one is the black/white chevron frame with a pink trim versus a black trim). Each color is in a horizontal and vertical format so there is a total of 46 frames. The frames are all in PNG format with a transparent center. Each frame measures 8.5 x 11 inches (standard letter size) and is in 3
Preview of Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 21-30

Counting/Number Word Sequence Bump Games: 21-30

Boost early numeracy skills with this engaging set of Number Word Sequence BUMP Games, designed to help students build fluency with number words from 21-30. Perfect for math centers, small group work, or partner play, these games give students repeated, meaningful practice in recognizing and sequencing number words. Included Versions: Number Word Before – Students identify the number word that comes just before a given number word. Number Word After – Students determine the number word that c
Preview of FREE: Finger & Spatial Pattern (Early Structuring) Bump Game

FREE: Finger & Spatial Pattern (Early Structuring) Bump Game

Boost early number sense with this engaging BUMP game designed to help students recognize and subitize spatial (dot) patterns and finger patterns for numbers 1–10. Perfect for small groups, math centers, or intervention time, this game strengthens visual number recognition and builds fluency through repeated, playful practice. Skills Targeted: Subitizing and recognizing quantities at a glance Connecting visual and quantitative aspects of number Developing number sense and early counting fl
Preview of Polka Dot Oval Frames

Polka Dot Oval Frames

This is a set of 11 polka dot oval frames. The frames are all in PNG format with a transparent background. Each graphic measures 700 x 400 pixels and is in 300ppi. These graphics may be used for personal or commercial use (as long as a link to my TPT store is included). See my terms of use included in the zip file for more information.
Preview of Sparkle Stars

Sparkle Stars

This is a set of 6 sparkle stars including a blue, green, golden, silver, pink, and purple star. The stars are all in PNG format with a transparent background. Each graphic measures 408 x 392 pixels and is in 300dpi. These graphics may be used for personal or commercial use (as long as a link to my TPT store is included). See my terms of use in the preview file for more information.
Preview of Words their Way: Emergent Sort Labels

Words their Way: Emergent Sort Labels

Are you looking for an easy way to organize your Words their Way sort materials? Have you tried file folders? This product will allow you to easily label file folders for each of your sorts from Words their Way: Letter and Picture Sorts for Emergent Spellers (3rd edition, 2018). They could also be used to label plastic bags to hold your sorts in. The labels are formatted for Avery 5160 Labels (1" x 2-5/8" labels) and also work for (my favorite) Pres-a-Ply Address Labels (just as sticky as Aver
Preview of Words their Way: Letter-Name Alphabetic Sort Labels

Words their Way: Letter-Name Alphabetic Sort Labels

Are you looking for an easy way to organize your Words their Way sort materials? Have you tried file folders? This product will allow you to easily label file folders for each of your sorts from Words their Way: Word Sorts for Letter-Name Alphabetic Spellers (3rd edition, 2018). They could also be used to label plastic bags to hold your sorts in. The labels are formatted for Avery 5160 Labels (1" x 2-5/8" labels) and also work for (my favorite) Pres-a-Ply Address Labels (just as sticky as Aver
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About the store

Experience

I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position. For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.

Teaching style

My focus is on small-group instruction with flexible groupings based on data. I try to incorporate authentic learning experiences and inquiry-based investigations.

My own education history

I attended undergraduate and graduate school at Michigan State University. My graduate degree is in Teaching and Curriculum with a concentration in instructional technology. I have been through Math Recovery training for: AVMR 1, AVMR 2, Fractions, MRSp1 (Math Recovery Specialist 1).