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I am fascinated by the process of learning, especially the brain's role in child development. My resources, developed over decades of teaching and extensive study in brain research and the arts, reflect this passion. With a Master of Education in Creative Arts in Learning, I am uniquely equipped to integrate these disciplines, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
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Preview of Math Fact Fluency System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Practice & Assess

Math Fact Fluency System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Practice & Assess

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.This set breaks the 200 basic addition and subtraction facts into 8 different levels, based on patterns and fact families. These are based on how the brain learns, and are highly engaging for the students! Once the routine is se
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice &Assess Total System

Math Fact Fluency Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice &Assess Total System

This is a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.This system contains research-based, brain-friendly, color-coordinated, and fact-family-coordinated practice cards and assessments for building fact fluency with multiplication and division! After practicing facts with minimal succe
Preview of Cuisenaire Rod Hands-On Fact Families Practice Cards for Building Fact Fluency

Cuisenaire Rod Hands-On Fact Families Practice Cards for Building Fact Fluency

Children LOVE Cuisenaire Rods, and they are a fun way to build knowledge of fact families and fact fluency! These flashcards are perfect for students who need "hands-on" learning!Why use Fact Families with Cuisenaire Rods? Research indicates that when children learn facts by fact families, they are more likely to remember the facts. The Cuisenaire Rods are loved by students and internalize the concepts of fact families. How it works: Each color of the Cuisenaire Rods represents a number from
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Systems: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division

Math Fact Fluency Systems: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division

This system is a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency in addition and subtraction and multiplication and division. It is research-based, and developed based on how the brain learns.Why use Math Fact Fluency: The Bundle? Brain Research tells us that adding an element of fun increases learning. Brain Research also tells us that making connections to prior knowledge helps students remember information. It also teaches us that brains remember best using color, movement, and vi
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 1

Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 1

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed based on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for first—, second—, and third-grade learners and older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts at once. This free set of 38 fact cards is the first in a series of 8 research-based addition and subtraction practice se
Preview of Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #1

Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #1

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.This system contains research-based, brain-friendly, color coordinated and fact-family-coordinated practice cards and assessments for building fact fluency with multiplication and division! Why use Fact Fluency Practice Acti
Preview of Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #5

Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #5

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed based on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.This system contains research-based, brain-friendly, color-coordinated, and fact-family-coordinated practice cards and assessments for building fact fluency with multiplication and division! Why use Fact Fluency Practice Activitie
Preview of Math Fact Fluency System Research-Based Practice & Assess The Game

Math Fact Fluency System Research-Based Practice & Assess The Game

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.After practicing facts with minimal success, I’ve done my research and come up with a recommended order in which the facts should be taught. The key? Teach fact families together, but with one concept at a time. Brain Researc
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 2

Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 2

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts at once. This set of 34 fact practice cards is the second in a series of 8 research-based addition and subtraction pra
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 3

Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 3

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts at once. This set of 30 fact practice cards is the third in a series of 8 research-based addition and subtraction prac
Preview of Math Fact Fluency System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Brain Breaks

Math Fact Fluency System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Brain Breaks

These brain breaks will give students the necessary brain breaks while bringing oxygen to the brain. This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.I've used this system for Addition and Subtraction Fact Fluency for years, and it's absolutely infallible! It's easy to use, efficient,
Preview of Hands-on Fact Fluency Practice Cards & Assessments: Level 8 Remaining Families

Hands-on Fact Fluency Practice Cards & Assessments: Level 8 Remaining Families

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts at once. This set of 32 fact practice cards is the eighth in a series of eight research-based addition and subtraction
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 6

Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 6

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts at once. This set of 24 fact practice cards is the sixth in a series of 8 research-based addition and subtraction prac
Preview of Hands-on Fact Fluency Practice Cards & Assessments: Level 7 Plus 2 Fact Families

Hands-on Fact Fluency Practice Cards & Assessments: Level 7 Plus 2 Fact Families

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts at once. This 16-fact-practice card set is the seventh in a series of 8 research-based addition and subtraction practi
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 5

Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 5

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts. This 12 fact-practice card set is the fifth in a series of 8 research-based addition and subtraction practice sets to
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 4

Math Fact Fluency Effective System Addition & Subtraction Research-Based Level 4

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.When learning addition and subtraction facts, it's not in the child's best interest to be given all 200 facts at once. This 14 fact-practice card set is the fourth in a series of 8 research-based addition and subtraction practic
Preview of Fact Fluency System - The Brain Breaks

Fact Fluency System - The Brain Breaks

These Brain Breaks coordinate with both of my Fact Fluency Systems, but can be used in any situation where brain breaks are needed! They are appropriate for most primary (K-3) students.After practicing facts with minimal success, I’ve done my research and come up with a recommended order in which the facts should be taught. The key? Teach fact families together, but with one concept at a time. Brain Research tells us that making connections to prior knowledge helps students remember information
Preview of Fact Fluency System for Addition and Subtraction: The Game

Fact Fluency System for Addition and Subtraction: The Game

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3 grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.I've used this system for Addition and Subtraction Fact Fluency for years and it's absolutely infallible! It's easy to use, efficient, organized, easy to differentiate, and very motivating for the students! It splits all 200 fa
Preview of Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #2

Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #2

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed based on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.This system contains research-based, brain-friendly, color-coordinated, and fact-family-coordinated practice cards and assessments for building fact fluency with multiplication and division! Why use Fact Fluency Practice Activitie
Preview of Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #3

Math Fact Fluency System Multiply & Divide Research-Based Practice & Assess #3

This is part of a foolproof system for helping students develop fact fluency. It is research-based and developed based on how the brain learns. This system is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade learners, as well as older children who are still working toward mastery.This system contains research-based, brain-friendly, color-coordinated, and fact-family-coordinated practice cards and assessments for building fact fluency with multiplication and division! Why use Fact Fluency Practice Activities
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Experience

I am fascinated by the process of learning, especially the brain's role in child development. My resources, developed over decades of teaching and extensive study in brain research and the arts, reflect this passion. With a Master of Education in Creative Arts in Learning, I am uniquely equipped to integrate these disciplines, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Teaching style

I foster a positive learning environment by connecting with students' interests and passions. I emphasize structured classroom management while designing activities that engage students, promote teamwork, integrate the arts, and foster critical thinking and creativity. My extensive experience and passion for education provide a wealth of resources and innovative techniques in the classroom.

Awards & shining teacher moments

My students have given me many awards! :)

My own education history

I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus on reading from Plymouth University in Plymouth, NH. I have a Master of Education degree in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass.

Additional biographical information

My teaching style builds strong relationships, which are essential for effective learning. Besides decades of teaching, I also have extensive training and experience in musical theatre, dance, and voice, as well as team building. Being from the Boston area, I can't help but be a fan of Boston sports, especially the Red Sox!