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I create resources that make teaching SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE by focusing on how young students actually learn! I’m a busy mom, and I’m in the classroom everyday, JUST LIKE YOU. I know how frustrating it can be to have to find or write all of your lessons yourself OR have to follow a big box curriculum that just doesn’t make sense to your students. The lessons I design are EASY TO USE and ENGAGING to young learners.
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Preview of Place Value Base 10 Blocks Write the Room/Scoot

Place Value Base 10 Blocks Write the Room/Scoot

Some call this fun game, “Write the Room”, and some call it “Scoot”. No matter what you call it, though, young students LOVE to play games where they can use a clipboard and move around the room! Teachers love the level of engagement this game creates, and how simple it is to check for understanding. Included in this Write the Room product: - 26 cards with base 10 blocks - a recording sheet for students to write the corresponding numbers up to 100 - an answer key Just print and get those clip
Preview of Numbers to 120- Everything You Need to Teach 1st Graders About Numbers

Numbers to 120- Everything You Need to Teach 1st Graders About Numbers

This bundle contains all three of Lola's Numbers to 120 units- includes 10 guided practice PowerPoint lessons, 10 differentiated guided math lessons, unit assessments, daily practice pages, daily enrichment pages, daily quick checks, 8 centers/review games, and one set of Boom Cards. As a Bundle BONUS, this product also includes TWO WEEKS of Daily Math Challenges, Math Talks, Number Talks & Sprial Review (designed to accompany the Numbers to 120 units). Check out each of the following products
Preview of Place Value to 1,000: 2nd Grade Math Lessons, Guided Math, Worksheets & More

Place Value to 1,000: 2nd Grade Math Lessons, Guided Math, Worksheets & More

2nd grade math should be engaging and FUN! These hands-on second grade math lessons are ready to go- freeing you up from having to plan every step out yourself while assuring your students will still become strong mathematicians and master place value to 1,000. Win-win! ❤️Kids love the characters and familiar scenarios, and teachers love how all the work is done for them. Just play each lesson as a slideshow and encourage student participation as you click through the animations! Use whichever f
Preview of Comparing Numbers- Everything You Need to Teach 1st Graders to Compare Numbers

Comparing Numbers- Everything You Need to Teach 1st Graders to Compare Numbers

This bundle contains all three of Lola's Comparing Numbers units- includes 10 guided practice PowerPoint lessons, 10 differentiated guided math lessons, unit assessments, daily practice pages, daily enrichment pages, daily quick checks, 8 centers and review games, and one set of Boom Cards! As a Bundle BONUS, you will also receive two weeks of Daily Math Challenges, Math Talks, Number Talks & Spiral Review (designed to accompany the Subtraction from 10 units). Check out each of the following p
Preview of Number Sense Centers for Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Lola

Number Sense Centers for Composing and Decomposing Numbers with Lola

Students will •Construct an understanding of numbers through hands-on work. •Discover constancy & patterns while working with one number, then the next. •Describe the parts of many different number arrangements. •Determine the whole when the parts of a number are known. •Determine a missing part of a number when the other part is known. •Find all the ways a number can be decomposed into two or more parts. Students can work at the following levels, ensuring that each student is working at the
Preview of Numbers to 1,000: 2nd Grade Math Lessons, Guided Math, Worksheets & Math Talks

Numbers to 1,000: 2nd Grade Math Lessons, Guided Math, Worksheets & Math Talks

2nd grade math should be engaging and FUN! These hands-on second grade math lessons are ready to go- freeing you up from having to plan every step out yourself while assuring your students will still become strong mathematicians and master numbers to 1,000. Win-win! ❤️Kids love the characters and familiar scenarios, and teachers love how all the work is done for them. Just play each lesson as a slideshow and encourage student participation as you click through the animations! Use whichever forma
Preview of Number Sense with Lola Boom Cards Digital Resources Complete B*U*N*D*L*E

Number Sense with Lola Boom Cards Digital Resources Complete B*U*N*D*L*E

This bundle contains 16 engaging digital task card decks for practicing number sense and number bonds for the numbers 5-20. Click on the preview for a free trial of the Number Five set. If you have already purchased the Everything Lola Ultimate Math Curriculum for First Grade or the Number Sense BUNDLE, you do not need to purchase this bundle of Boom Cards.... you already have them! This Common Core-aligned set of Boom Cards also serves as a terrific assessment tool! BONUS FILES: Lola Learns A
Preview of Number Bonds Mat FREEBIE

Number Bonds Mat FREEBIE

This pdf contains several format options of a Number Bonds Mat- color copies, black and white, and even a 3 Addend Number Bond Mat! If you use my Lola Math Lessons, you will definitely need to print off these mats for your students to use- Lola loves to work with Number Bonds! Check out these Lola Math Lesson Bundles: Early Number Sense (10 lessons) Numbers to 120 (10 lessons) Addition to 10 (10 lessons) Subtraction from 10 (10 lessons) Commutative Property to 10 (5 lessons) Extra Practice
Preview of 120th Day Crown

120th Day Crown

Let your students enjoy the 120th Day of School with this fun crown! Product includes a color version (great for teachers to print out for their own ready-to-go crown) and a black & white version for students to color. Two options are available for the headbands- a fun option to color or simple, blank bands you could print on colored paper to make the craft a quick one. ************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use
Preview of Pattern Practice Calendar Cards for March

Pattern Practice Calendar Cards for March

This set was designed to allow engaging practice with patterns alongside everyday calendar skill practice. This month's set includes light green and dark green cards with a growing pattern. Also included are matching headers for your calendar, a Calendar Conversations resource sheet, as well as numerous special event cards listed below. Print on cardstock and laminate for durability. Special Event Cards included in this set: -Dr. Seuss' Birthday -St. Patrick's Day -Picture Day -Spring Break Sta
Preview of Pattern Practice Calendar Cards for May

Pattern Practice Calendar Cards for May

This set was designed to allow engaging practice with patterns alongside everyday calendar skill practice. This month's set includes light blue and lavender cards with a growing pattern. Also included are matching headers for your calendar, a Calendar Conversations resource sheet, as well as numerous special event cards listed below. Print on cardstock and laminate for durability. Special Event Cards included in this set: -Mother's Day -Picture Day -Memorial Day -No School (2) -Field Day -Field
Preview of Pattern Practice Calendar Cards for April

Pattern Practice Calendar Cards for April

This set was designed to allow engaging practice with patterns alongside everyday calendar skill practice. This month's set includes yellow and salmon cards with a growing pattern. Also included are matching headers for your calendar, a Calendar Conversations resource sheet, as well as numerous special event cards listed below. Print on cardstock and laminate for durability. Special Event Cards included in this set: -Easter -Picture Day -Spring Break Starts -Spring Break Ends -No School -Ear
Preview of Lola's Guided Math Preview
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Lola's Guided Math Preview

Are you thinking about starting guided math in your classroom? Me, too! I created these guided math units to use in my own first grade classroom, and I want to share them with you. :) This is a detailed preview video of one of Lola's Guided Math units. I put all of the resources in a binder and walk you through the components, step by step. If you are interested in any of Lola's Guided Math units, check them out here: Numbers to 120 Guided Math Addition to 10 Guided Math Subtraction from
Preview of Place Value Game Mat

Place Value Game Mat

Place Value Game Mat - use with dice to add ones, then convert them to tens. Build them all the way up to 100!
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About the store

Experience

I create resources that make teaching SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE by focusing on how young students actually learn! I’m a busy mom, and I’m in the classroom everyday, JUST LIKE YOU. I know how frustrating it can be to have to find or write all of your lessons yourself OR have to follow a big box curriculum that just doesn’t make sense to your students. The lessons I design are EASY TO USE and ENGAGING to young learners.

Teaching style

I firmly believe in a natural progression from hands-on to the abstract for my young learners. My years of experience have taught me the value in taking things step-by-step; that the structured progression from modeling to guided practice to independent practice is vitally important and can't be circumvented. It is my hope that my materials reflect my beliefs about the stages of learning for young children and that they will be helpful for other teachers to implement and enhance their instruction.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Excellence in Education nominee Red Apple Award 2015

My own education history

Bachelor's in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from the University of Texas at Austin Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with Reading Specialization from Tarleton State University

Additional biographical information

My husband and I have 5 children and 4 golden retrievers. Life at our house is always an adventure, but we are blessed beyond measure!