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Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada
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Hi! My name is Kathryn and welcome to my corner in the world of middle school math! I have had the joy of educating learners both at home in 🇨🇦 and abroad over the past decade (plus a few years), and along the way, I uncovered one of the most rewarding elements of our job - bringing math learning to life! I've found engaging ways to help learners meaningfully make sense of math to eliminate the "Why are we learning this?" question. I create ready-made, printable and editable resources that save you time and energy, all while keeping your students and their engagement and the forefront. There's no gate-keeping here! When I'm not planning or in the classroom, you will find me with my nose in a book and a coffee in my hand!
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Preview of Fall Halloween Multiplying Decimals Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

Fall Halloween Multiplying Decimals Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

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Looking for an engaging way to practice decimal multiplication? This set of fall and Halloween digital partner racing games is no prep, self-checking, and filled with fun for our learners! What’s Included: Game 1: Whole Numbers × Tenths Game 2: Tenths × Tenths Game 3: 3-Digit Mixed Practice Why You'll Love It: No-prep, ready-to-use digital math gamesEncourages student collaboration and math fluencyPerfect for partner competitions, small groups, math centers, or a whole class gameThis set o
Preview of Number Talks Lesson: Editable Slide Deck for Middle School Math Routines

Number Talks Lesson: Editable Slide Deck for Middle School Math Routines

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Transform math warm-ups with editable middle school Number Talks: slides, strategy prompts, and guided step by step lesson plan to introduce Number Talks. Perfect for the first week of school/back to school!Elevate daily math routines with this editable Number Talks slide deck—designed to promote mental math fluency, strategy sharing, and mathematical discourse in Grades 6–8. Engage students in flexible thinking and discussion with a ready-to-use slide deck paired with a detailed lesson plan. W
Preview of 6th & 7th Grade Editable Winter Numeracy Bell Ringers: 24 Real-World Warm-Ups

6th & 7th Grade Editable Winter Numeracy Bell Ringers: 24 Real-World Warm-Ups

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Tired of scrambling for engaging math activities to get your 6th or 7th graders focused, especially after a break? My students really enjoy these engaging, winter-themed warm-ups to get them back into the routine! What's Included: 24 Winter-themed bell-ringersAnswer KeyWhy You'll Love This:Kickstart your math lessons with engaging morning workUse as quick check-ins or exit tickets to assess understandingEngage students in math talks and foster classroom discourseIgnite mathematical reasoning b
Preview of Fall Halloween Add & Subtract Fraction Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

Fall Halloween Add & Subtract Fraction Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

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Looking for an engaging way to practice adding and subtracting fractions? This set of fall and Halloween digital partner racing games is no prep, self-checking, and filled with fun for our learners! What’s Included: Game 1: Adding/Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Game 2: Adding/Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Game 3: Adding/Subtracting Fractions - Mixed Practice Why You'll Love It: No-prep, ready-to-use digital math games Encourages student collaboration and math f
Preview of Halloween Math Project Real World Financial Proportional Reasoning Editable

Halloween Math Project Real World Financial Proportional Reasoning Editable

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Looking for a way to transform financial and proportional concepts into real-world math with no-prep needed? This inquiry-based project brings unit-rate, ratio, proportional reasoning, percentages, and financial literacy to life as students work to solve a Halloween Candy conundrum! What's Included:Teacher planning guideTask introduction page for studentsProject task sheet (organized step by step)Rubric for clear assessment expectations and student reflection.Answer key Built-in extensions to
Preview of Middle School Multiplying Decimals: No Prep Editable Slide Deck & Student Notes

Middle School Multiplying Decimals: No Prep Editable Slide Deck & Student Notes

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Are you looking for a resource to engage students in multiple strategies for multiplying decimals that requires no prep and is ready to go? I've got you, teacher pal ... this no-prep, editable resource provides everything you need to teach multiplying decimals with confidence and ease, so you can maximize your time! What's Included:Google Slides presentation Student notes, perfectly aligned with the slide deck Teacher guide with instructions and tipsDifferentiation ideasStudent reflection sheet
Preview of Editable Middle School Math Scavenger Hunt Activities Printable Real Life

Editable Middle School Math Scavenger Hunt Activities Printable Real Life

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Engage students in Grades 6–8 with this editable, real-world math scavenger hunt. Perfect for Back To School to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and math exploration in a fun, movement-based activity.Bring math to life with this engaging Middle School Math Scavenger Hunt. Designed for Grades 6–8, this resource encourages students to explore real-world math concepts through a collaborative, movement-based activity. Perfect for back-to-school team building, inquiry-based lessons, or math w
Preview of Fall Halloween Fraction Operations Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

Fall Halloween Fraction Operations Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

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Looking for an engaging way to practice operations with fractions? This set of fall and Halloween digital partner racing games is no prep, self-checking, and filled with fun for our learners! What’s Included: Game 1: Converting Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions Game 2: Adding/Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Game 3: Multiplying/Dividing Fractions - Mixed Practice Why Teachers Love It: No-prep, ready-to-use digital math games Encourages student collaboration and math fluenc
Preview of Grade 7 & 8 Decimals Halloween Bell Ringer Slides 24 Real-World Warm‑Ups No Prep

Grade 7 & 8 Decimals Halloween Bell Ringer Slides 24 Real-World Warm‑Ups No Prep

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Looking to empower your learners to develop their problem-solving skills? These routine-ready slides for Grades 7-8 are Halloween-themed and focus on operations with decimals. Present, or print and go, or assign digitally with no prep required!What's Included: 24 Halloween-themed Google Slides bell‑ringer prompts Answer key Why You'll Love This:Ideal for math talks, discussion routines, exit tickets, or early finisher tasksNo-prep and ready to print and go OR edit it to suit your context and you
Preview of Fall Halloween Decimal Operations Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

Fall Halloween Decimal Operations Partner Races Digital Self Checking Games

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Looking for an engaging way to engage in operations and decimals? This set of fall and Halloween digital partner racing games is no prep, self-checking, and filled with fun for our learners! What’s Included: Game 1: Estimating & Decimals – rounding to the nearest whole number to estimate the sum, product, quotient, or difference. Game 2: Adding & Subtracting – adding and subtracting decimals. Game 3: Multiplying & Dividing – multiplying and dividing decimals.Why Teachers Love It: No-prep, rea
Preview of Grade 7 & 8 Decimals Fall Bell Ringer Slides: 24 Real-World Warm‑Ups, No Prep

Grade 7 & 8 Decimals Fall Bell Ringer Slides: 24 Real-World Warm‑Ups, No Prep

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Looking to empower your learners to develop their problem-solving skills? These routine-ready slides for Grades 7-8 are fall-themed and focus on operations with decimals. Present, or print and go, or assign digitally with no prep required!What's Included: 24 fall-themed Google Slides bell‑ringer prompts Answer key at the end Why You'll Love This:Ideal for math talks, discussion routines, exit tickets, or early finisher tasksNo-prep and ready to print and go OR edit it to suit your context and yo
Preview of Halloween Factors & Multiples Partner Races No Prep Digital Self Checking Games

Halloween Factors & Multiples Partner Races No Prep Digital Self Checking Games

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Looking for an engaging way to practice factors and multiples? This set of fall and Halloween digital partner racing games is no prep, self-checking, and filled with fun for our learners! What’s Included: Game 1: Greatest Common Factor Game 2: Least Common Multiple Game 3: MixedPlaying guide for ideas on how to play with students. Why You'll Love It: No-prep, ready-to-use digital math games Encourages student collaboration and math fluency Perfect for partner competitions, small groups, math
Preview of No Prep Multiplying Decimals Lesson Plans Inquiry Based Activities Middle School

No Prep Multiplying Decimals Lesson Plans Inquiry Based Activities Middle School

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Looking for engaging inquiry-based math activities that get your students thinking critically, but don't have the time to make it? I've been there too! This time-saving resource is ready to use and has no prep, so you can focus on what matters most: your students. What's Included:Engaging Inquiry-Based activities to spark curiosity and promote critical thinking.Printable Investigation for easy, no prep use.Link to editable version to customize for your students' needs.Teacher Tips to ensure a
Preview of Math About Me Editable Reflection Activity Back to School for Grades 6 to 8

Math About Me Editable Reflection Activity Back to School for Grades 6 to 8

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Engage students in Grades 6–8 with this editable Math About Me reflection activity. Build community, assess prior knowledge, and foster confidence with this Back to School lesson.Kick off your middle school math year with this engaging and reflective Math About Me activity. Designed for Grades 6–8, this resource helps students articulate their mathematical experiences, preferences, and goals, fostering a sense of belonging and setting a positive tone for the year ahead. What’s Included:Editable
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Experience

Hi! My name is Kathryn and welcome to my corner in the world of middle school math! I have had the joy of educating learners both at home in 🇨🇦 and abroad over the past decade (plus a few years), and along the way, I uncovered one of the most rewarding elements of our job - bringing math learning to life! I've found engaging ways to help learners meaningfully make sense of math to eliminate the "Why are we learning this?" question. I create ready-made, printable and editable resources that save you time and energy, all while keeping your students and their engagement and the forefront. There's no gate-keeping here! When I'm not planning or in the classroom, you will find me with my nose in a book and a coffee in my hand!

Teaching style

One of the best parts of teaching is seeing learners build independence! Inquiry and skills-focused learning has given learners in my math classroom the opportunity for voice, choice and ownership. This has led to increased engagement and a deeper understanding of mathematical skills and concepts, and their value in helping develop strong problem-solving skills. I LOVE engaging students in learning experiences that make them discover and think - investigations, real-world situations, collaborative projects, and more!

My own education history

I have a Bachelor of Education in Secondary education, a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management, and a International Baccalaureate (IB) advanced certificate in leadership research. I hold several certificates with the IB, focusing on Middle and Diploma Years programme development.