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Leaf & Logic aims to provide math curriculum that fosters a positive relationship with the subject through the integration of nature-based learning and social-emotional skills.
I have taught:
- Middle School Math (6th - 8th grade)
- Math and Social-Emotional Skills programming (4th - 8th grade)
- Outdoor Education & Nature Interpretation (K - 12th grade)
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Outdoor Winter Tree ID Guide for Beginners | School, Nature Center, Field Trip
Learn how to identify different deciduous tree species in winter - outdoor and indoor options! You will observe twig structures and identify the differences between tree species without leaves. This resource includes a step-by-step guide for identifying 21 different types of trees commonly found in Eastern North America. The guide simplifies a highly complex topic and organizes it into a concise diagram. Visuals are included on EVERY step! In the accompanying lesson, students will observe and
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Surface Area of Prisms & Cylinders Math Locks | Mystery Package | Story Quest
This story quest taps curiosity to motivate students to solve surface area problems, get a code and determine what is inside their mystery package! After reading the Mystery Package Pickup prompt, students will eagerly solve 6 surface area of prisms questions to get a secret code. Code in hand, students will input their code online to reveal the contents of the package! Students receive immediate feedback if their answers are accurate and can resubmit answers that are incorrect. When all qu
6th - 8th
Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.G.B.6
Decimal Multiplication Math Locks | Mystery Package | Story Quest
Students eagerly practice multiplying decimals with this story quest! Students solve decimal multiplication questions to get a code and determine what is inside their mystery package! After reading the Mystery Package Pickup prompt, students will receive 6 decimal multiplication exercises. They must determine the solution for each to crack the secret code. Code in hand, students will access a Virtual Package Pickup Locker to input their code and reveal the contents of the package! Students
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Decimals, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
Standard Form Equations Math Locks | Mystery Package | Slope & Y-intercept
Motivate students to find slope and y-intercept with this story quest! Students practice rearranging linear equations in standard form to get a code and determine what is inside their mystery package! After reading the Mystery Package Pickup prompt, students will receive 6 equations in standard form (Ax +By = C). They must determine the slope and y-intercept for each to crack the secret code. Code in hand, students will access a Virtual Package Pickup Locker to input their code and reveal the
8th - 11th
Algebra, Other (Math)
CCSS
HSA-CED.A.4
, HSF-IF.B.4
Order of Operations Math Locks | Legend of the Vending Machine | Story Quest
Use this engaging story quest to practice the order of operations! Send students on a mission to find the secret vending machine code to earn a free snack. Students will be eager to solve the 6 order of operations problems and then use the Virtual Vending Machine to input their answers. Students receive immediate feedback if their answers are accurate and can resubmit answers that are incorrect. When all questions are correct, they will be rewarded with a fun virtual snack! Skill Focus:All
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Order of Operations
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
Forest Math | Ratios, Proportions and Tree Height | Nature Based, Outdoor option
Calculate the height of your trees with math! This resource teaches, practices, and applies how to calculate the height of trees using ratios and proportions. It will teach you and your students how to use these math skills in a real-world context and explore outdoors. The provided information guide will teach you and your students everything you need to know about how scientists measure tree height and 2 different methods for calculating tree height yourselves. You may choose 1 method or
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Environment, Math
CCSS
7.RP.A.2c
Forest Math Mystery Leaf Coordinate Plane Pictures | Nature Based
Make plotting ordered pairs more interesting by pairing it with nature and the basics of tree leaf identification! In this activity, students will practice plotting ordered pairs on a 4-quadrant coordinate plane and learn about leaf attachment styles and types. This resource includes the ordered pair lists to create 7 unique tree leaves. After students plot and connect the points, they will use the resulting image and the provided hints and resources to match the leaf to the correct tree sp
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Math
CCSS
6.NS.C.6c
Long Division Math Locks | Legend of the Vending Machine | Story Quest Escape
Send students on a mission to find the secret vending machine code to earn a free snack. Students will be eager to solve the 6 long division problems and then use the Virtual Vending Machine to input their answers. Students receive immediate feedback if their answers are accurate and can resubmit answers that are incorrect. When all questions are correct, they will be rewarded with a fun virtual snack! A fun, different twist on Escape Rooms!Skill Focus:Use standard algorithm or partial quotien
4th - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
6.NS.B.2
5 Clue BUNDLE | Math Vocabulary Guessing Game | Review and Community Builder
5 Clue Math is an engaging and challenging card game for reviewing math terms, building community and creating positive math experiences! This friendly competition will test student’s critical thinking skills and their mathematical conceptual understanding. This math terminology guessing game gives 5 clues to help players guess a general math term. Clues start out broad and ambiguous, slowly becoming more obvious and straightforward. The earlier you guess – the more points (or bragging rights)
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Algebra, Classroom Community, Other (Math)
Forest Math | Circumference, Diameter, Tree Age | Hands-On, Nature, Outdoor
Get outdoors and estimate the age of living trees with circumference! In this activity, students practice finding the diameter of trees given their circumference and use a formula to estimate their age. Students then apply their learning to a real tree of their choosing! This activity will teach you and your students how to use their math skills in a real-world context: estimate the age of a living tree without having to cut it down. This resource includes a guide to teach students how sci
7th - 8th
Applied Math, Environment, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
Multi-Step Equation Math Locks | Algebra, Distributive Prop, Combine Like Terms
Engage students in solving multi-step equations with this "escape room" style story quest! Send students on a mission to find the secret vending machine code to earn a free snack. Students will be eager to solve the 6 multi-step equation problems and use the Virtual Vending Machine to input their answers. Students will receive immediate feedback if their answers are accurate and can resubmit answers that are incorrect. When all questions are correct, they will be rewarded with a fun virtual
7th - 10th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.7b
5 Clue 2.0 | Math Vocabulary Guessing Game | Community Builder & Review
Want to build community and create positive math experiences? Try this engaging and challenging card game: 5 Clue! This math terminology guessing game gives 5 clues to help players guess a math term. Clues start out broad and ambiguous, slowly becoming more obvious and straightforward. The earlier you guess – the more points (or bragging rights) you earn! 5 Clue Math 2.0 is the same great game as 5 Clue Math, but with 12 all NEW clue cards! Suggested uses:Play in small groups or as a l
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, Math
Quadrant Collection | Ordered Pairs, Coordinate Plane | 4 Quadrants, Movement
Get students moving while they identify and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane! Students will actively search for ordered pairs in the room for their “Quadrant Collection.” Then, they must determine the correct quadrant and plot pairs on a coordinate plane. Variations are provided to customize for different skill levels. Save time prepping by using the provided student directions for display. The student directions include visuals to reduce repeated questions and allow you to answer
5th - 7th
Graphing, Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.6c
Slope Collection | Slope from an Equation, Graphing, Slope-Intercept Form
Get students moving and keep them engaged while they identify slope from an equation! Students will actively search for equations in the room for their “Slope Collection.” Then, they must determine if the slope of the line is positive, negative, zero or undefined by looking at the equation in slope-intercept form. After collecting, students graph a line for each type of slope. Save time prepping by using the provided student directions for display. The student directions include visuals to
6th - 8th
Algebra, Graphing, Math
Integer Operations Math Maze | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
Liven up integer operations for your middle schoolers! In this activity, students follow a maze and solve the integer equations they pass through on their path to the end. Integer addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are all included the 2 separate mazes. Included:2 mazes (1 add/subtract; 1 multiply/divide)Answer keysStudent directions for display (PDF & Google Slide link provided)Skills practiced:Integer operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisionAddition/Su
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
7.NS.A.1d
, 7.NS.A.2c
5-Clue Advanced | Math Vocabulary Guessing Game | Algebra Review
This engaging and challenging card game is a great way to review math terms, build community and create positive math experiences! This math terminology guessing game gives 5 clues to help players guess an algebra level math term. Clues start out broad and ambiguous, slowly becoming more obvious and straightforward. The earlier you guess – the more points (or bragging rights) you earn! 5 Clue Math Advanced is the same great game as 5 Clue Math and 5 Clue Math 2.0 but with 12 all NEW cards
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Algebra, Classroom Community, Other (Math)
5 Clue Math | Vocabulary Guessing Game | Review Community Builder
Want to build community and create positive math experiences? Try this engaging and challenging card game: 5-Clue! This math terminology guessing game gives 5 clues to help players guess a math term. Clues start out broad and ambiguous, slowly becoming more obvious and straightforward. The earlier you guess – the more points (or bragging rights) you earn! Suggested Uses:Play in small groups or as a large groupDaily ritual for opening or closing classFill time at the end of a lessonIncentiv
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, Math
5 Clue Math Vocabulary Guessing Game | Poster Version, Community Builder
Want to build community and create positive math experiences? Try this engaging and challenging game: 5-Clue! This math terminology guessing game gives 5 clues to help players guess a math term. Clues start out broad and ambiguous, slowly becoming more obvious and straightforward. Involve your whole community – from children to adults! Planning:5 Clue can be played with a variety of communities – not just for math classrooms!These clues are designed for ages 12 to adult. This version of 5
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Classroom Community, Math
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About the store
Experience
Welcome!
Leaf & Logic aims to provide math curriculum that fosters a positive relationship with the subject through the integration of nature-based learning and social-emotional skills.
I have taught:
- Middle School Math (6th - 8th grade)
- Math and Social-Emotional Skills programming (4th - 8th grade)
- Outdoor Education & Nature Interpretation (K - 12th grade)
Teaching style
I am most passionate about teaching math while integrating elements of nature and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the curriculum. I believe fostering a positive relationship with math is essential for long-term student success in the math classroom.
My teaching resources strive to integrate the math classroom with the world and to diversify the way math is taught. I love to engage students by pairing math skills with intriguing and relevant content. I aim to make it easy to integrate outdoor learning, creative projects, and hands-on activities into your math curriculum.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My greatest teaching honor has to be when 2 students named me in a district-wide video as the teacher they feel cares about them the most. It was such a surprise and one of the best ways to be recognized for my work!
My own education history
- B.A. in Mathematics & Secondary Education
- M.A. in Education K-12 with specialization in ENVoY Classroom Management Strategies
- Certified Minnesota Master Naturalist
Additional biographical information
I live in Minnesota with my husband and 2 children. I love to get outside to bike, paddle and camp, but I also enjoy slower moments staring at flowers, trees and bugs.
I also love writing curriculum - that’s why I do this! I am committed to quality and intentionality in my creations and want them to be easy for you to implement. If you have any feedback or suggestions - please let me know! (leafandlogic@gmail.com) I appreciate and value your input!
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