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Asheville, North Carolina, United States
About the store
I have been working as a math coach and consultant for Math Solutions, a group started by Marilyn Burns (my hero!). Before that, I taught 1st, 2nd 4th, 5th, and 6th grades over the course of 12 years. My classroom was fun and engaging... a safe and happy space for kids to learn and share. I am especially passionate about elementary math. Over the years, I have collected and conducted research, and I currently provide professional development workshops and coaching for teachers. I work hard to ensure that all my students feel confident and happy at school.
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Fraction Swap: The BEST Fraction Game EVER!
Hello teachers! This fraction game is a powerful tool in building concrete understanding of fractions. Included with this game is a detailed lesson plan, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Common Core standards, learning targets, and discussion questions. There are also game cards, fraction pieces (printable fraction tiles), and game boards. Through playing this game... 3rd graders will build understanding of unit fractions, equivalent fractions, and comparing fractions. 4th graders will strengthen their
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
+19
Times Table Takeover: The BEST Multiplication Facts Game EVER!
*Distance Learning... this game works perfectly if students can print materials OR if they visit this interactive multiplication chart and use the interactive multiplication chart. With this purchase, you'll find a lesson plan complete with Common Core standards for 3rd and 4th grade (this is also a great 5th/6th/7th grade review game), learning targets/objectives, game directions and materials, and discussion questions for a thorough and reflective wrap-up. ***You can save money by purchasing
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.1
+10
Winter Math Project: The Great Gingerbread House Project
"This is extremely creative and thorough! Everything is provided for you, to make this exciting time of year teacher friendly! Thank you for creating such a detailed project!" - TpT Review Hello teachers and parents!This incredible edible project is so much fun to do with students in the winter. Whether it's for the days before winter break while they're wiggly or when they return from the break when they're, well, wiggly, this project will motivate and excite every student. Don't be fooled by
4th - 6th
Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+18
4th Grade Math Stations 4
Dear Teachers,
Thank you for your interest in this set of math station activities! This packet includes 4 ready-to-go activities with learning targets, discussion questions, and corresponding Common Core standards. (See directions and LTs below.) You'll also find my research-backed method for running math stations in your classroom and answer keys. By completing this set of stations, your students will experience EVERY Common Core practice standard.
This packet follows Math Stations 3, but ca
4th, Adult Education
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+15
Multiply Tens Game: Multiplying By Multiples of 10!
Hello teachers! This game is an ideal way for 3rd graders to practice multiplying by multiples of ten, and an excellent review for 4th graders. Throughout the game students will practice multiplication and place value skills. I've included 2 game boards for differentiation. One uses greater numbers than the other. On each turn, students roll a dice to fill in a missing factor and complete a multiplication problem that already has a multiple of ten as one factor. Students use a provided multipl
3rd - 4th, Adult Education
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 3.OA.A.1
+10
Box Method Multiplication Game
Hello teachers!
This multiplication game is a powerful tool for building conceptual understanding of multiplying large numbers.
Included with this game is a detailed lesson plan, 3rd and 4th grade Common Core standards, learning targets, and discussion questions. There are also game cards and recording sheets for multiplying 1x2, 1x3, and 1x4 digit factors.
Through playing this game...
3rd and 4th graders will learn the place value structure of the box method, strengthen mental math skills,
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.1
+6
STEAM Tile Design Activity with Pattern Blocks
In this hands-on STEAM activity, students are tile pattern designers, creating a design for their client, Mr. Buzz. To draft their work, they will be using pattern blocks. Like any tile art designer, they'll need to stay within budget, know the area they are covering with tiles, and create a visually pleasing design. They will reproduce their block design as a drawing on triangle grid paper, fill in a data table, and work with classmates to describe patterns in the data. This activity comes com
4th - 6th
Fractions, Math
4th Grade Math Stations Centers 1
Dear Teachers,
Thank you for your interest in this set of math station activities! This packet includes 4 ready-to-go activities with learning targets, discussion questions, and corresponding Common Core standards. (See directions and LTs below.) You'll also find my research-backed method for running math stations in your classroom and answer keys. By completing this set of stations, your students will experience EVERY Common Core practice standard.
It is so important to ensure that all stu
4th, Adult Education
Math, Other (Math), Place Value
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+13
Algebraic Thinking With Pattern Blocks
Hello teachers!
Students LOVE this hands-on activity that introduces them to writing equations with variables and prepares them for adding and subtracting fractions. This game addresses so many Common Core standards!
***You can also buy this activity as part of a bundle here.
Every time I have done this lesson which students (which is MANY!), the entire class is engaged and excited.
This activity lends itself to wonderful and meaningful math talk. Students share strategies for finding equiva
3rd - 5th, Adult Education
Algebra, Fractions, Geometry
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 4.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.C.5
+10
Fraction Pattern Block MYSTERY Activity: The Stolen Pendant!
*Distance Learning: students can use virtual manipulatives at https://www.coolmath4kids.com/manipulatives/pattern-blocks to support them in solving this mystery! This hands-on STEAM activity fosters perseverance and problem solving, and it comes with a FREE EXTENSION ACTIVITY! ***A band of robbers stole Theresa’s beautiful jewel pendant! They split the gems between themselves. Detective Sherloff Homie caught the thieves, but too late! They’ve sold all the gems! Now he needs to know the value o
4th - 6th
Fractions, Math
Math Talk Discussion Cards and Google Slides Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
**This product is featured in an Edutopia post about promoting talk in math class here: https://www.edutopia.org/article/more-talking-math-class-please **Humans are social creatures. We use conversation to process information. Whether it's how you hurt my feelings on the playground or why two sets of items are not equal, we can deepen our understanding through explaining and listening. This set of Math Talk Discussion Cards/Slides is a powerful tool for building number sense. Students have an o
PreK - 2nd
Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.B.4
+13
4th Grade Math Stations 3
Dear Teachers,
Thank you for your interest in this set of math station activities! This packet includes 4 ready-to-go activities with learning targets, discussion questions, and corresponding Common Core standards. (See directions and LTs below.) You'll also find my research-backed method for running math stations in your classroom and answer keys. By completing this set of stations, your students will experience EVERY Common Core practice standard.
This packet follows Math Stations 1 and 2:
4th, Adult Education
Math, Mental Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.1
+18
Fraction Word Problems, mixed operations
Hey teachers, Do you need some high quality word problems that include fractions? Of course you do! These are challenging problems for students to grapple with. These story problems are a mix of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with fractions. This product has 12 fraction word problems spread over 2 front/back pages (or 4 pages front only). These are the type of real-life word problems that students can work on together or independently. They can use multiple strategies and
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Fractions, Math, Other (Math)
Polygon Sort Geometry Game for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders
Hello teachers!
This fun geometry game helps students learn and remember the names and attributes of polygons based on the number of sides and angles they have.
Every part of the game is created to help students make geometry connections - even the scoring system!
***You can also purchase this game as part of a bundle here.
Enjoy!
Jeannie Curtis
www.elementarymathconsultant.com
2nd - 4th
Geometry, Math, Numbers
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
+2
4th Grade Math Stations 2
Dear Teachers,
Thank you for your interest in this set of math station activities! This packet includes 4 ready-to-go activities with learning targets, discussion questions, and corresponding Common Core standards. (See directions and LTs below.) You'll also find my research-backed method for running math stations in your classroom and answer keys. By completing this set of stations, your students will experience EVERY Common Core practice standard.
This packet follows Math Stations 1.
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4th, Adult Education
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+15
Race to 6 Shapes: A Geometry Game
Hello teachers!
Race to 6 Shapes is a fun way to help students build, remember, and apply geometry vocabulary.
Students take turns picking cards with geometry terms and attributes, like "only obtuse angles" and "rhombus." If the card applies to a shape they need to win the game, they get to keep the shape. All of the vocabulary and descriptions are Common Core language and help prepare students for end of grade testing.
This game is simple, fun, and most importantly, effective!
I hope you
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.3
+1
23:21
Division Video: Division Strategies
Hello teachers! This video shows you 6 strategies for dividing large numbers by one digit numbers. The Common Core requires 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to find whole-number quotients of whole numbers using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. The strategies shown in this video support Common Core standards, and will help teachers understand the various division strategies students use as they grapple with divis
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
Acquire Area! An Area and Multiplication Game
Hello teachers!
This game helps students practice their multiplication facts while learning about area.
The game comes complete with lesson plan, discussion questions, and Common Core standards.
***You can save money by purchasing this game along with other math station activities here.
Enjoy!
Jeannie Curtis
www.elementarymathconsultant.com
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.6
, 3.MD.C.7
+12
4th Grade Subtraction Bundle
This 4th grade Common Core-aligned subtraction bundle includes 9 subtraction activities with learning targets/objectives, discussion questions for each activity, ideas for introducing subtraction, and answer sheets. These activities can be used in centers or with the whole class.
The activities are meant to provide students with a well-rounded experience with subtraction. Each activity requires critical thinking, builds problem solving skills, and can lead to rich class conversation about math.
4th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
4th Grade Common Core Math Overview with Learning Targets
This is a 4th grade Common Core Math Overview. I boiled down all 4th grade Common Core math standards to 23 important concepts. I wrote learning targets for each, and paired each target with 1-3 math problems.
Included with the overview is
-a How to Use guide that walks through 8 ways to use the overview,
-a blank version with just the learning targets (editable), and
-a version with paired learning targets and math problems (editable).
This overview can be useful over and over again through
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
MP1
, MP6
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About the store
Experience
I have been working as a math coach and consultant for Math Solutions, a group started by Marilyn Burns (my hero!). Before that, I taught 1st, 2nd 4th, 5th, and 6th grades over the course of 12 years. My classroom was fun and engaging... a safe and happy space for kids to learn and share. I am especially passionate about elementary math. Over the years, I have collected and conducted research, and I currently provide professional development workshops and coaching for teachers. I work hard to ensure that all my students feel confident and happy at school.
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Teaching style
My approach to elementary math is hands-on, concept-based learning. Kids should create their own understanding of math concepts through exploration with manipulatives, drawings, and discussion. I believe that ALL students are mathematicians.
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Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 2015-2016, Evergreen Community Charter School
Professional Development Teacher Leader, Governor's Teacher Network
My own education history
BS in Human Development and Elementary Education from Virginia Tech
Masters of Elementary Education (M.Ed) from Marymount University
Additional biographical information
I live in Asheville, NC with my husband and son. I work with teachers near and far ... it's my goal to make their lives easier, make teaching more enjoyable, and make instruction more effective and confidence-building (for kids and teachers!).
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