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Indian Land, South Carolina, United States
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I have been teaching for 25+ years with 20 of those years in first grade. How I love first graders! They are my joy and teaching them is my passion. I have worked in both private and public schools.
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Preview of Addition Word Problems Math Station - 3 Levels and Work Mats

Addition Word Problems Math Station - 3 Levels and Work Mats

Looking for Addition Word Problems that kids can actually read...The Addition Word Problems Math Station has 3 sets of 12 cards each for a total of 36 word problems. The sets are 0-6, 0-10, and 0-12 with words that kids are decoding and reading. This resource comes with several different Work mats to solve word problems using several different math strategies. Toss the cards and mats in a math center or use in a lesson or in small groups. What's Included:3 Work mats (Different Versions)0-6 Addi
Preview of Balanced Equations Math Station - Lesson - Activity - Worksheets - EASEL

Balanced Equations Math Station - Lesson - Activity - Worksheets - EASEL

Need a lesson and an activity to practice Balanced Equations? The Balanced Equations Math Station has a simple and easy lesson idea with work mats and cards to help students understand the difference between a balanced and not balanced math facts. Then use one of the 3 Sorting Activities where kids can sort cards and differentiate between Balanced and Not Balanced with either 0-6 facts, 0-10 facts, or 0-12 facts. Additional worksheets are also included to cover this concept. This is a easy
Preview of Candy Addition Facts Sort Math Station -Lesson Ideas-Activity-Worksheets-EASEL

Candy Addition Facts Sort Math Station -Lesson Ideas-Activity-Worksheets-EASEL

Kids need lots of practice with math facts and building number relationships in addition! The Candy Addition Math Facts Sort Math Station makes this practice fun and engaging! This kid-friendly resource includes an interactive lesson idea to identify addition equations with the same sum. Kids can then gain independent practice with the sorting activities that can be differentiated based upon their individual needs. Additional worksheets are included to round out an addition lesson. Scoop this o
Preview of Missing Addend Math Station - Superstar Addition Activity - Work mat - Cards

Missing Addend Math Station - Superstar Addition Activity - Work mat - Cards

The Missing Addends Math Station provides simple and engaging materials to help students understand how to solve for a missing addend in addition. This resource comes with a Work mat (2 Sizes), Star Cut-Outs, and plenty of missing Addend task Cards for ample practice in a kid-friendly format. There are 2 sets of cards for differentiation - 0 to 10 cards and 11-16 cards. Two different recording sheets are also included for even more differentiation, as well, as, two practice worksheets. Add yo
Preview of Make a Ten Addition Math Station - 2 in 1 - Game and Task Card Activity

Make a Ten Addition Math Station - 2 in 1 - Game and Task Card Activity

The Make a Ten Addition Math Station has 2 activities to practice making a ten in addition. The first one is a Roll and Cover Make a Ten game which actively engages students and makes practicing addition strategies fun, fun, fun! Super easy-prep and easy for kids to play!! This resource also includes a Make a Ten Task Card Activity. Place cards around the room and have students one of the 2 Recording Sheets provided to determine how many more are needed to make a ten on each card. Simple, ef
Preview of Number Line Addition Math Station - Addition to 6 - Addition to 10

Number Line Addition Math Station - Addition to 6 - Addition to 10

The Number Line Addition Math Station provides ample practice for students using the Number Line strategy to solve addition equations. A kid-friendly number line with cute manipulatives is included in this resource to use as part of a lesson. Students can have the small animal manipulative "jump" from number to number to practice counting on. There are 2 sets of Number Line Addition task cards covering 0 to 6 and 0 to 10 facts. These cards can be used as a Task Card Activity with the included r
Preview of Super Hero Number Bond Math Station - 6 sets - 120 Cards - Worksheets

Super Hero Number Bond Math Station - 6 sets - 120 Cards - Worksheets

The Super Hero Number Bond Math Station provides 6 SETS of Cards for a total of 120 Cards for students to use to practice number bonds. These are great to show number relationships and work on Part-Part-Whole. There are several sets with Missing Addends as part of the Number Bond too! These cards can be used in a lesson, in small groups, or as part of a math center. Place the cards around the room and have students use the provided recording sheet to increase student engagement and independen
Preview of Domino Dash Addition Math Station by Standard - 3 Versions of Game - Worksheets

Domino Dash Addition Math Station by Standard - 3 Versions of Game - Worksheets

Domino Dash Math Station is an engaging resource with 3 Versions of a Domino Game. Students can practice addition skills using concrete models to help them with part-part-whole concepts, counting on, and the commutative property of addition. This Math Station resource gives you different choices on how to use the materials. It comes with all the cards and printables you need but you can adapt it to the classroom materials you have, like adding real dice and dominos. It covers several CC Standar
Preview of Fish Tank Counting On Addition Math Station - Work Mat, Cards, Worksheets -EASEL

Fish Tank Counting On Addition Math Station - Work Mat, Cards, Worksheets -EASEL

The Fill The Tank Addition Math Station is such a fun and interactive way to engage students in learning addition facts, specifically counting on to 6 or to 10. This resource comes with a Large Fish Tank Work Mat to use in lessons or small groups and fish cut-outs. Make it even more exciting by adding real goldfish crackers to the lesson! Kids will be delighted to practice addition facts using these bright, colorful materials. Extra practice or independent work at a math station or center is
Preview of Part-Part-Whole Math Center - Dump It Out Math Station - +EASEL

Part-Part-Whole Math Center - Dump It Out Math Station - +EASEL

The Dump It Out Math Station is a great resource to engage students and reinforce the part-part-whole math strategy. This resource can be adapted to any addition sums with 4 different work mats and 6 different recording sheets included to fit any math lesson or addition equations. There are also 6 different additional worksheets included for extra practice. Kids have loads of fun "dumping" out math counters on to the dump truck mat and separating them to practice the part-part-whole method of a
Preview of 3 Addends Word Problems Math Station - Work Mat and Cards- Facts 0-12 - EASEL

3 Addends Word Problems Math Station - Work Mat and Cards- Facts 0-12 - EASEL

The 3 Addends Word Problems Math Station is a differentiated resource filled with a Work mat and word problem cards. There are 3 Sets of Cards - 0 to 6, 0 to 10, and 0 to 12. The Work mat allows students to use several different addition strategies to solve the 3 Addend equations from the Word Problem cards. This activity works great as part of a whole group lesson. It is also designed to easily and quickly be put into a Math Station or Center. Try using the Work Mat and the 3 Addends Word Pro
Preview of Doubles Facts Game Math Station with Basketball Theme - Worksheets and Work Mats

Doubles Facts Game Math Station with Basketball Theme - Worksheets and Work Mats

Double Dribble Double Facts Math Station is a fun and engaging way for students to practice their addition doubles facts with a basketball theme! Students can use the basketball cut-outs included or counters to play the addition doubles basketball game. There are also differentiated worksheets included to practice the addition doubles facts. In addition, a set of match cards are a part of this resource for even more Doubles practice and an additional game! The Double Facts Math Station is sup
Preview of Place Value Adding 2 Digits Math Station Card Game Activity and Worksheets

Place Value Adding 2 Digits Math Station Card Game Activity and Worksheets

The Place Value Adding 2 Digits Math Station provides Hands-On practice for students as they match cards to find the equation and sum. The Place Value Adding 2 Digits Math Station materials include 3 Sets of cards to use in a matching game format. Set 1 includes adding a single digit to the teens numbers. Set 2 continues with adding a digit to the tens. Set 3 includes adding 2 digits with NO REGROUPING. This math station also includes a variety of differentiated worksheets for even more p
Preview of Place Value 10 More 10 Less Math Station Activity Cards and Worksheets

Place Value 10 More 10 Less Math Station Activity Cards and Worksheets

The Place Value 10 More 10 Less Math Station provides over 100+ cards to practice 10 More, 10 Less, 1 More, 1 Less, and even 2 More and 2 Less. The Place Value 10 More 10 Less Math Station materials also include a "magic square" resource for students to find 10 More, 10 Less, 1 More, and 1 Less using a hundred chart provided. All of these cards can be laminated and are great to use with dry erase markers. Cut out the magic square boxes to make finding numbers on a hundred chart more interactiv
Preview of Place Value Number Order Sequencing Math Station Activity Cards and Worksheets

Place Value Number Order Sequencing Math Station Activity Cards and Worksheets

The Place Value Number Order Sequencing Math Station provides work mats and number cards to practice sequencing numbers 0-30, 0-99, 0 to 120. The Place Value Number Order Sequencing Math Station materials include work mats in a cute construction theme and provides differentiated card sets for students to put numbers in order. Students can practice sequencing 3 numbers or putting 4 numbers in order with the different work mats included. This math station also includes a variety of differentiat
Preview of Place Value Comparing Numbers Math Station Greater Than Less Than Activity

Place Value Comparing Numbers Math Station Greater Than Less Than Activity

Comparing Numbers Place Value Math Station provides lesson resources to build numbers 0-120 and compare the value of the numbers for greater than or less than to get Hands-On practice in a fun and engaging format. The Comparing Numbers Math Station materials include work mats in a cute construction theme and enables students to use the included Base Ten manipulatives or classroom Base Ten blocks to make tens and the ones from 0-120. There are alligator or standard greater than or less than s
Preview of Place Value Base Ten Cover Up Math Station Games

Place Value Base Ten Cover Up Math Station Games

Place Value Base Ten Cover Up Math Station provides two fun and engaging place value games for students to practice tens and ones. The Place Value Base Ten Cover Up materials include two game mats in a cute construction theme and cards and enables students to practice place value either from 0-50 or 0-100. The place value games are great for partner use during any lesson on tens and ones as kids draw a card showing base ten blocks of a number and then they cover up that number on the place value
Preview of Place Value Task Cards Math Station or Center Activity - 3 Levels and Worksheets

Place Value Task Cards Math Station or Center Activity - 3 Levels and Worksheets

Place Value Task Cards Math Station is a great way for students to practice place value. There are 3 LEVELS of Place Value Task Cards in this math station or math center activity. The Place Value Task Cards Math Station includes task cards for 0-20, 0-50, and 0-100 and recording sheets. Post the cards around the room and have kids independently count the tens and ones to record on their recording sheet included. This math station also includes differentiated cut-n-paste worksheets for even mor
Preview of Place Value Building Numbers 0-120 Math Station or Center Mats with Worksheets

Place Value Building Numbers 0-120 Math Station or Center Mats with Worksheets

Building Numbers Place Value Math Station provides lesson resources to build numbers 0-120 and get Hands-On practice in a fun and engaging format. The Building Numbers Math Station materials include work mats in a cute construction theme and enables students to use the included Base Ten manipulatives or classroom Base Ten blocks to make tens and the ones from 0-120. This math station also includes a variety of differentiated worksheets for even more practice building numbers 0-120. Use this
Preview of Place Value Add and Subtract 10's Place Value Train Math Station Activity

Place Value Add and Subtract 10's Place Value Train Math Station Activity

Need a Hands-on Activity for Adding and Subtracting by 10's. This Place Value Train Math Station Activity helps students have a concrete model to understand adding and subtracting tens. This math activity comes with cute Place Value train cards from 10 to 100. It also includes Base Ten Picture Cards. Kids can practice counting by 10's using these cards and picture models. Then use the train to show adding or subtracting 10's. There are worksheets to practice adding and subtracting by 10's. There
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Experience

I have been teaching for 25+ years with 20 of those years in first grade. How I love first graders! They are my joy and teaching them is my passion. I have worked in both private and public schools.

Teaching style

I am all about student engagement and providing materials that allow kids to have hands-on learning experiences. I pay close attention to materials I call "kid-friendly' in that kids can understand and use materials as independently as possible.

My own education history

I have a BS from Bloomsburg University of PA, and I hold a Masters Degree from Wilkes University of PA with a concentration in Early Childhood Literacy. I continue to take grad classes to broaden my horizons and keep up with the latest trends and developments in education. I've worked with a plethora of college students and have served as a student teacher cooperating teacher several times as well as a mentor for new teachers in the profession.