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I am a Reading Recovery specialist from Australia. I have 24 years of teaching experience in the primary grades. I love teaching kindergarten!
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Preview of Addition using a ten frame for Kindergarten

Addition using a ten frame for Kindergarten

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A ten frame is provided to help students solve addition number sentences. It is suggested, students use one color to represent one addend, and a different color to represent the other addend. You may choose to have students color the boxes, or to change it up, have students paint counters inside the boxes using a Q-tip and tempera paint. The equations on Side B have the same sum. This is intended to show students you can have different addends for the same sum. It is intended you copy side
Preview of Math Word Problems using two ten frames

Math Word Problems using two ten frames

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Microsoft Word worksheet that allows you to type in your own story problem using your students' names. Worksheet helps students solve a number problem using different methods - draw a picture, ten frame, number line. I also have a simpler version in my store with sums to 10. This document is a Microsoft Word Mac 2008 file created on a Mac OS X. The document may not be compatible with Windows.
Preview of Ten Frame Cards & Numbers 0-10 Cards

Ten Frame Cards & Numbers 0-10 Cards

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Ten frame cards help children develop number sense. Children need to see quantities when they work with numbers. When children have mental images for numbers, they have more flexible strategies to apply to computation. You need to copy, cut and laminate cards. If making multiple sets, you may consider copying each set on different colored card stock. The download file includes a large set of flashcards for the teacher to review with the whole class. These cards can be used for a number of ma
Preview of Bingo using ten frame and numbers 11 to 20

Bingo using ten frame and numbers 11 to 20

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Bingo game boards to help students become familiar with number representation. Also helps students with counting skills. Good for kindergarten and first grade. If you like this product, please write a review. Thank you.
Preview of Place Value: Numbers 11 to 20 small book.

Place Value: Numbers 11 to 20 small book.

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This printable small book will help students represent numbers 11 to 20 using a ten-frame. You will have to make 9 copies of the inside page for numbers 11 to 19. The end page is number 20. Students will represent each number by stamping dots inside the ten frame. For example, for the number 11, the student will stamp ten dots inside the ten frame, then one more dot outside the ten frame. Next, they record what they see. It is suggested you model this whole class a few times before having stu
Preview of 10 frame playing cards - Numbers 10-21

10 frame playing cards - Numbers 10-21

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Place Concentration and practice identifying numbers using a 10 frame. Preparation: Cut apart cards. Copy, and laminate. [Variation: Copy another set on different color cardstock] Instructions: Place cards face down on the table. Player 1 turns over two cards and reads the number or representation on the card. If a student doesn’t know the number, you may tell the student and have him/her repeat it. If cards match, the student keeps the cards and has another turn. If not, player 2 has the next
Preview of Word Problems  - Addition

Word Problems - Addition

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A collection of addition story problems (sums to 10). Students use different strategies to solve the word problems - drawing, ten frame, and number line. Each worksheet also includes a few addition equations.
Preview of Math Word Problem using a ten frame

Math Word Problem using a ten frame

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Microsoft Word worksheet that allows you to type in your own story problem using your students' names. Worksheet can be used in class, collaborative group work, or homework. This document is a Microsoft Word Mac 2008 file created on a Mac OS X. The document may not be compatible with Windows.
Preview of Making 10!  game using ten frames

Making 10! game using ten frames

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This FUN game is designed to help students compose numbers to 10 while playing a game. Aligned with Common Core K.OA.A4 Instructions on how to play the game is included. Nothing to do but copy the cards on card stock and laminate. I suggest making each set of cards a different color. Level 1: The student turns over a ten frame card look for the matching number card. Level 2: The student turns over the number card and looks for the ten frame card. Level 3: The student turns over a ten frame ca
Preview of Playing cards for young kids.

Playing cards for young kids.

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Set of ten playing cards, numbered 1 to 10, designed especially for young children. Cards are all diamonds. You will need to copy the set onto different color cardstock to produce more than one suit. I would suggest lighter colors. These playing cards make it easier for young children to identify the different suits. Great for all kinds of card games which help children learn basic number facts, order numbers to 10, etc. These cards can be used by students in kindergarten, first, second and thi
Preview of Place Value: Teen numbers represented in a ten frame

Place Value: Teen numbers represented in a ten frame

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Small book. Students practice writing the numbers 11-20 and represent each number inside a ten frame. Designed to increase the child awareness of the relationship of numbers.
Preview of Help the Leprechaun Count His Gold

Help the Leprechaun Count His Gold

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Small booklet / reader. Students compose numbers to 10 and complete the addition equation. Booklet is designed so all you have to do is copy and make one cut in the middle. No need to collate pages!
Preview of Domino Math

Domino Math

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Students learn addition by using domino pieces - Students count dots on each half of the domino, record the numbers and find the sum. Page 9 and 10 allow students to make up their own equations using real domino pieces. Page 11 allows the teacher to make up addition problems using numbers only. This material is Copyright protected. By 'First Steps' 2017
Preview of Place Value: Numbers to 10

Place Value: Numbers to 10

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Students use this small book after having lots of practice representing numbers to ten inside a 10 frame. You will need to copy enough pages for all the numbers 1 through 10. [And a few extra]. Using the small book: - Starting with number ‘1’, have students count one counter inside the ten frame. - Ask, how many do you need to fill the ten frame. - Students remove the counters and draw or use bingo markers to stamp that number inside the ten frame. [Or, use small stickers] - Students prac
Preview of Place Value: Numbers 11 to 20 Task Cards

Place Value: Numbers 11 to 20 Task Cards

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This is a set of 11 cards to help students represent numbers in terms of base 10. The cards begin with counting objects and increase in level of difficulty. By the end, students should understand that 18 is 10 + 8. You may wish to copy pages on card stock and place inside a plastic sheet protector. Students can use a dry erase marker and work at their own pace to complete the series. Students having difficulty could easily repeat the same card. If you like my work, please rate it. Thank you.
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Experience

I am a Reading Recovery specialist from Australia. I have 24 years of teaching experience in the primary grades. I love teaching kindergarten!

Teaching style

Hands-on approach. Real understanding of concepts. Constructivist approach to learning. Developmental and age appropriate. I have developed a successful reading and integrated writing program for kindergarten students, which allows for one-on-one instruction/mediation to sustain developmental reading and writing skills.

Awards & shining teacher moments

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My own education history

Bachelor of Arts degree. Diploma of Education. Masters Degree in Education

Additional biographical information

Teacher certification La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Reading Recovery Certification at Keon Park Primary, Melbourne. Kindergarten teacher, Lake Elsinore Unified, California.