About the store
Welcome to my Teachers Pay Teachers store! With over 20 years of experience in education, I specialize in creating engaging educational resources like CSI Math Mysteries, Digital Escape Rooms, and various digital games and activities. These interactive classroom materials are designed to make learning fun and interactive for students of all grade levels.
Having taught at every grade level, I understand the diverse needs of students and strive to create materials that are both educational and captivating. My background as a teaching principal in small rural schools has given me unique insights into the challenges and opportunities in education, allowing me to develop practical and effective resources that are easy to implement.
Explore my store to find tools that will spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an exciting adventure for your students. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to helping you create a dynamic and inspiring learning environment!
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CSI Math Mystery Thanksgiving Activities with Turkey Addition and Subtraction
Looking for a Thanksgiving math mystery to review addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division? This fun and engaging printable PDF is designed for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. With a Thanksgiving theme and a missing turkey to solve, students work through a variety of mixed-operation math activities to uncover clues and eliminate suspects—until they solve the mystery! This print-and-go Thanksgiving math game is perfect for fall review, early finishers, math c
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Fraction Finders Bundle CSI Math Mystery Detective
Are you looking for fun math mystery detective adventures to engage your students in fractions? Then this math bundle is for you. Capture your students attention with this math mystery bundle by taking them on a journey with fraction word problems, converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and more. If you are new to Math Mysteries, they are a fun and engaging way for students to practice their math skills. In each math mystery, the students are r
2nd - 6th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
3rd Grade ELA Test Prep and Review Digital Jeopardy Game Show Reading Activity
This Grade 3 ELA reading skills Jeopardy game is a fun and interactive way to review important reading comprehension skills through a team-based classroom activity. Designed as a Jeopardy-style ELA review game, this digital resource helps students practice main idea and key details, theme and message, text features and structure, making inferences, context clues, and figurative language (simile and metaphor) — all core Grade 3 reading standards commonly assessed during the school year and test p
2nd - 4th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.4
+17
3rd Grade Math Test Prep and Review Digital Jeopardy Game Show Grade 3 Math
Make end-of-year review engaging and interactive with this 3rd Grade Math Jeopardy Review Game! This ready-to-use classroom game covers key Grade 3 math standards and is perfect for test prep, spiral review, math centers, or whole-class review. This Math Jeopardy game includes 5 categories designed to review essential third grade skills in a fun, competitive format while reinforcing real assessment-style thinking. Students review:Place ValueOperations (Multiplication & Division)FractionsMeasurem
2nd - 4th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.C.5
+61
Growth Mindset Boom Cards Escape Room Growth vs Fixed Mindset Back To School
A Boom Cards Escape Room for growth mindset vs fixed mindset. Students solve 5 fun and engaging puzzles to escape the pirate and train the brain. This digital escape room is designed to be used all year round, but perfect for end-of-year activities, back-to-school fun, and of course talk like a pirate day. The Fixed Mindset PirateThere has been a mutiny aboard your pirate ship and the Fixed Mindset Pirate has made you and your friends walk the plank. He has sailed off with the 5 infinity ston
2nd - 6th
Character Education, Classroom Community
Artemis II Moon Mission Activity Logic Puzzles Grades 3 4 5 6 Space Worksheets 2
These Artemis II logic grid puzzles are a fun and engaging critical thinking activity for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. With a strong NASA, Moon mission, lunar exploration, and outer space theme, this resource gives students the chance to build deductive reasoning, logic, and problem-solving skills through a set of printable puzzle worksheets. If you are looking for space-themed logic puzzles, Moon activities, NASA worksheets, or an Artemis 2 activity for upper elementary student
2nd - 5th
Astronomy, Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
Spring Logic Grid Puzzles for Grades 3 4 5 Fun Brain Teasers Activity Worksheets
These Spring Logic Puzzles are a fun and engaging critical thinking activities for 3rd-grade, 4th-grade, and 5th-grade students. This printable spring puzzle pack includes easy, middle, and hard logic grid puzzles that help students build deductive reasoning, logic, and problem-solving skills while working through spring-themed clues and matching grids. These worksheets are a great fit for spring activities, early finishers, brain breaks, math breaks, enrichment, and independent work. Each puzzl
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
Growth VS Fixed Mindset Wall Display Poster Hearts and Flowers
This fantastic Growth Vs Fixed Mindset Wall Display will encourage a growth mindset in your classroom. They are bright and colorful with a heart and flower theme. They make a perfect reference tool all year round and great when setting up your classroom.
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PreK - 10th
Boom Cards| Riddles for Kids 2 | Bell Ringers End of Day | Distance Learning
RIDDLES AND JOKES | BELL RINGERS | END OF DAY ACTIVITY If you have 5 or more to spare this is the perfect Riddle Deck to show your students. It will get them thinking and amused with riddles designed for kids. Can be used as a whole class on a Smartboard or Projector or given to the students individually, pairs or small groups for oral language. I use them as conversion starters. Simply slide the ‘Confidential’ screen across or up to display the answer to the riddle The deck is NOT randomized
1st - 5th
Classroom Community
Morse Code Poster
This Morse Code Poster is perfect to put on your wall or print off for individual student activities It is perfect to help students encrypt and decrypt Morse code messages as well as understand Morse code. This poster comes in 4 different colors and in letter and ledger size to suit any class or purpose. If you are interested in this product I have additional resources related to this topic that can be bought individually or in a bundle. Morse Code to English Codes Famous QuotesMorse Code Poste
2nd - 10th
Math, Other (World Language)
Also included in: Morse Code Secret Codes and Poster Bundle
Subtraction within 100 Number Investigation CSI Math Mystery Back To School 45
This CSI Math Mystery both addition and subtraction within 100 will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve addition math puzzles to solve a murder. Students gather evidence by completing charts, Interview witnesses by sorting through addition equations, and compare data to narrow the suspects. Finally, they will narrow it down to two suspects, with a final hundred chart puzzle to uncover the truth. Who is the Math Mystery Murderer!!! Evidence Puzzles⭐ Codebreaking with a number puz
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
3-Digit Addition with Regrouping Math Mystery | Back to School Worksheets
Looking for 3-digit addition with regrouping worksheets for Grade 3, Grade 4, or Grade 5? These Math Detective Mysteries are engaging back-to-school math activities that help students build confidence with triple digit addition, problem solving, and logical reasoning through an interactive math mystery format. This resource includes three printable Math Detective Mysteries, each designed to be completed in one class period. They work well for beginning-of-the-year math review, math centers, earl
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
Would You Rather? Writing and Discussing Task Cards and Recording Sheet
Everyone has an opinion. Help your students develop theirs with these Would You Rather cards. I have have included a recording sheet so that it encourages students to think about both sides to an argument, write which side they believe in, and share it with others. I have used them, both, as a class activity and for early finishers. The students simply choose a card and grab a pre-printed recording sheet and off they go. It makes the perfect addition to your Daily 5 work, and reading and writing
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts
Boom Cards| Riddles for Kids | Bell Ringers End of Day | Distance Learning
RIDDLES AND JOKES | BELL RINGERS | END OF DAY ACTIVITY If you have 5 or more to spare this is the perfect Riddle Deck to show your students. It will get them thinking and amused with riddles designed for kids. Can be used as a whole class on a Smartboard or Projector or given to the students individually, pairs or small groups for oral language. I use them as conversion starters. Simply slide the ‘Confidential’ screen across or up to display the answer to the riddle The deck is NOT randomized
1st - 5th
Classroom Community
New Zealand Resources Superhero Name Mats with Editable Version NZ
These New Zealand resource name mats work great for the early primary school classrooms wanting a superhero theme. They include the alphabet, number line 0-20, days of the week, first words, and right and left designation, as well as a place for the students' names. There are two fonts to choose from. These name tags are editable, so either edit the text and insert the student's name or write them by hand. It is your preference. Enjoy and please remember to follow me by clicking the following li
PreK - 2nd
Handwriting
Boom Cards| Riddles for Kids 3 | Bell Ringers End of Day | Distance Learning
RIDDLES AND JOKES | BELL RINGERS | END OF DAY ACTIVITY If you have 5 or more to spare this is the perfect Riddle Deck to show your students. It will get them thinking and amused with riddles designed for kids. Can be used as a whole class on a Smartboard or Projector or given to the students individually, pairs or small groups for oral language. I use them as conversion starters. Simply slide the ‘Confidential’ screen across or up to display the answer to the riddle The deck is NOT randomized
1st - 5th
Classroom Community
Scratch Coding Activity Hour of Code Vocabulary with Jeopardy Word Game
Scratch Coding and Hour of Code Jeopardy Game to engage your students and is the perfect way to bond with your class with an end-of-year activity, back-to-school fun, or all year round. I typically put the class into small groups and ask a member to choose a color and number. That is the question that they have to answer. If correct they get one point. Then I move to the next group. Alternatively the whole class answers and then we tally up the points to get a winner. I run it on an interactive
2nd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology
Scratch Hour of code WordSearch Wordfind with Glossary
This Scratch word-search is great for starting your class off with scratch or for early finishers. I have included a handy glossary of words for the students in case it is their first time and they are unsure what the words mean. Enjoy and please remember to follow me by clicking the following link to easily find my latest resources and receive discounts. Click to follow me
2nd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to my Teachers Pay Teachers store! With over 20 years of experience in education, I specialize in creating engaging educational resources like CSI Math Mysteries, Digital Escape Rooms, and various digital games and activities. These interactive classroom materials are designed to make learning fun and interactive for students of all grade levels.
Having taught at every grade level, I understand the diverse needs of students and strive to create materials that are both educational and captivating. My background as a teaching principal in small rural schools has given me unique insights into the challenges and opportunities in education, allowing me to develop practical and effective resources that are easy to implement.
Explore my store to find tools that will spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an exciting adventure for your students. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to helping you create a dynamic and inspiring learning environment!
Teaching style
With over 20 years of classroom experience across all grade levels, my teaching style is rooted in creating engaging, interactive learning experiences. I believe in making education fun and meaningful through innovative resources like CSI Math Mysteries and Digital Escape Rooms. These tools challenge students to think critically and solve problems collaboratively, turning traditional lessons into exciting adventures. My digital games and activities are designed to captivate students' interest and cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring every child can thrive.
Having served as a teaching principal in small rural schools, I've gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in education. This experience has shaped my approach to developing practical, easy-to-implement resources that save teachers time while enhancing student learning. My goal is to create a dynamic classroom environment where students are curious, engaged, and eager to learn.
Awards & shining teacher moments
“Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educational Review Office
My own education history
Graduate Diploma of Teaching
Certificate of First Time Principal
A Bachelor of Marketing and management
Additional biographical information
For practical tips and ideas on how to effectively use my teaching resources, visit my blog at www.kiwilandeducation.com
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