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Leaf and STEM Learning resources are created specifically with 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in mind. These materials are designed to be engaging but also rigorously standards-aligned.
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Preview of Decimal Place Value Interactive Notebook | Comparing and Ordering | Rounding

Decimal Place Value Interactive Notebook | Comparing and Ordering | Rounding

Explore all aspects of decimal place value such as vocabulary, expanded notation, word form, relative values, comparing and ordering decimals, and rounding decimals with these foldable interactive mini books. Practice activities also fit neatly into your student's math journals. Assess your students with a 15-question test prep type formative assessment. Check out the preview to see everything included!BONUSES:A DIGITAL Google Slides version is included!An EDITABLE version is now included!Re
Preview of Numberless Word Problems Bundle for 5th Grade Math

Numberless Word Problems Bundle for 5th Grade Math

Have you heard of numberless word problems? Using numberless word problems is great way to change your students' thinking about problem solving and help them become resilient problem solvers! This bundle of word problems features topics needed in 5th grade math. This bundle includes 70 numberless word problem series on a variety of 5th grade problem solving topics.Check out the preview to see a sample of the teacher guide and a question series!Currently included in this bundle are:Joining and
Preview of 5th Grade Math Interactive Notebook - ALL TEKS - ALL CCSS

5th Grade Math Interactive Notebook - ALL TEKS - ALL CCSS

Are you looking for low prep, highly engaging, and academically relevant interactive math notebook materials for your 5th grade curriculum? This math notes set includes ALL STANDARDS for 5th grade math! This year long bundle is a huge value for any Common Core or Texas TEKS fifth grade math classroom. Each notebook set has three parts:A mini book or flip book Interactive and often reusable practice activitiesTest prep style assessment. How is this bundle different than others available?Includ
Preview of 5th Grade Math TEKS Mega Bundle

5th Grade Math TEKS Mega Bundle

This is a growing bundle! Although it is not yet complete, as new resources are added, you will be able to download an updated file with all the new items at no additional cost. These materials support learners in 5th grade math with centers and stations activities, interactive notebook materials, formative assessments, and lesson materials. Currently included in this GROWING bundle: Place Value Resources• Expanded Notation Activities• Comparing and Ordering Decimals Activities • Rounding Deci
Preview of Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions with Pattern Blocks

Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions with Pattern Blocks

Explore the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions using pattern blocks and these three specially designed activities: building mixed numbers and improper fractions task cards, fractions on a number line activity sheet, and mixed number and improper fraction word problems. Each activity works with the included Pattern Block Mat and uses pattern block manipulatives to represent wholes, halves, thirds, and sixths. An answer key is included for the word problems. This resource
Preview of CHAMPS Classroom Management Posters for Back to School

CHAMPS Classroom Management Posters for Back to School

Get ready for back to school with this CHAMPS classroom mangement poster set. Do you use CHAMPS or PBIS in your classroom? This set is ready to print and use with your upper elementary or middle school students. The fun clip art is perfect to get the attention, but not be too young for teen and pre-teen learners. Included in this set: •Full sized CHAMPS Posters (11x8.5 inches) •Half sized posters (Approximately 6.25x5.5 inches) •Ready to use CHAMPS guidelines •3 editable CHAMPS guideline c
Preview of Expanded Notation of Decimals Activities

Expanded Notation of Decimals Activities

Use the 32 game cards to create a math center for students to practice identifying decimal numbers written in expanded form and expanded notation using fractions and decimals. The cards also help reinforce and review decimals in word form and place value! The student directions include steps to play three different ways. The numbers used on the cards have been carefully selected to ensure that students are using place value skills and not just “looking at the numerals” to create equivalent ma
Preview of Area Model Multiplication and Division Task Cards

Area Model Multiplication and Division Task Cards

Area models using base ten blocks can be used to represent multiplication and division of decimals and whole numbers. Practice the skills required of the Common Core and Texas TEKS math standards to use multiple representations of multiplication and division with this task card set. This set of task cards includes: 20 different base ten model cards to improve student understanding of how place value relates to multiplication and division.Interactive notebook pages to help you introduce area mod
Preview of Hands On Fractions with Pattern Blocks BUNDLE

Hands On Fractions with Pattern Blocks BUNDLE

Do you love using manipulatives to teach math? This bundle has 3 resources that are designed to help you create a hands-on experience for your students learning about fractions. Each of these lessons uses pattern blocks manipulatives to represent fractions. Pattern blocks are a great manipulative to use for fractions because they are so easy for students to manipulate. This bundle includes the 3 pattern block fraction resources: â–ş Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Pattern Blocks Lesson Mate
Preview of 5th Grade Math TEKS Task Cards | Editable | New Item Types & Multiple Choice

5th Grade Math TEKS Task Cards | Editable | New Item Types & Multiple Choice

Finding TEKS aligned task cards for your fifth grade math class doesn't have to be hard! This set of editable task cards is created specifically for the TEKS. Careful research has been done to make sure that each task card not only aligns to the Texas TEKS but also is similar to the rigor expected on the STAAR test. Each set includes multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions similar to the new STAAR item types. Approximately 25% of the task cards are new item type styles similar to
Preview of Partial Quotients Division Task Cards and Game | Scaffolded

Partial Quotients Division Task Cards and Game | Scaffolded

Are your students struggling with partial quotients division? This set of task cards provides scaffolded practice for solving 3-digit dividend by 1-digit divisor division problems using partial quotients method. What is included?36 total task cards at 6 levels of difficulty (6 cards at each level)teacher guide to help you get set upa recording sheetan optional game board full answer keysCheck out the preview to see everything!How does it work?Level A includes most of the partial quotient divi
Preview of Simplifying Fractions Math Center Games

Simplifying Fractions Math Center Games

These three different no prep math centers for practicing simplifying fractions are as engaging and fun as they are easy to prepare. All you need to have centers ready for your students are pencils and a few paper clips, and copies of the activities, of course! Spins and SquaresThere are four versions of Spins and Squares, a twist on a capture the box game. Students get to connect points when they correctly simplify a fraction made by spinning a numerator and denominator. Math SearchMath Searc
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Pattern Blocks Lesson Materials

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Pattern Blocks Lesson Materials

As teachers, we know how difficult it can be for students to learn how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Use this introductory lesson and pattern blocks manipulatives to help students gain confidence! This lesson includes a set of guided task cards to use to introduce the manipulative. Then, with word problems that have been carefully composed to work with this manipulative and mat, you can teach addition and subtraction in real-world context. Also included are twelve
Preview of 5th Grade Math STAAR Review | Camping Theme | New Item Types Included | Editable

5th Grade Math STAAR Review | Camping Theme | New Item Types Included | Editable

Review for the 5th grade math STAAR test with this engaging test prep pack! Your students will plan a camping trip and play a game with STAAR style task card questions, combining PBL and test prep. This review includes multiple choice and NEW STAAR item type style questions. This set is perfect for Camp STAAR summer school, a camping room transformation, or just a fun and easy way to prepare a well balanced review for your fifth graders! It has a fun camping theme and lots of review question
Preview of Order of Operations using GEMA Starter Set

Order of Operations using GEMA Starter Set

This resource is perfect for introducing order of operations to your fifth or sixth class with the included interactive notebook materials, two-sided work mat, and order of operations practice task cards. There are two levels of task cards included to get your students started! What's included:GEMA Bulletin Board KitTask Card Set 1Task Card Set 2Interactive Notebook MaterialsWork MatInteractive Notebook MaterialsUse the notes to help your students remember the steps to solving order of operatio
Preview of Balancing Budgets Financial Literacy Unit

Balancing Budgets Financial Literacy Unit

This financial literacy mini unit on balancing budgets includes a reading passage, a foldable concept map for note taking, a balancing budgets math center activity, and a test practice page with standardized test style questions. This unit is designed so that on-level fifth grade students can work on this material independent of the teacher, but will also work great as direct teach and math center material. What's included:Balancing Budgets Reading PassageNotebook Foldable Notes Budget Task
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards

Use this set of 20 real-world word problems about adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators to make an engaging math center for your students! Students need a lot of practice when mastering addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators, so grab this resource. The word problems use both fractions and mixed numbers. Some problems require regrouping. To help keep your students engaged, a game board and a spinner are also included to use with the task cards. A re
Preview of Prime and Composite Numbers Activities

Prime and Composite Numbers Activities

These three prime and composite number math centers and games are designed to reinforce prime and composite identification with numbers 1 through 100. A Venn diagramming activity has students sort numbers by properties such as prime and composite and even and odd. A recording sheet with open ended questions is included to push the students to think deeply about the relationship between the numbers’ properties. The second game is a maze that challenges students to move based on whether the num
Preview of Division Strategies Interactive Math Notebook Set | Print & Digital

Division Strategies Interactive Math Notebook Set | Print & Digital

In this lesson, you will use base ten blocks and models to introduce and practice three alternative division strategies: fair sharing, area model, and partial quotients, as well as a brief introduction into the standard algorithm. This lesson is meant to be done with your students, ideally in small groups, but is also appropriate for whole group direct instruction. You will want to be able to use manipulatives, such as base-10 blocks to model the problems with your students. This notebooking se
Preview of Fourth Grade Math Interactive Notebook GROWING Bundle

Fourth Grade Math Interactive Notebook GROWING Bundle

This bundle has all of the 4th grade notes sets currently in my store. This is a growing bundle. This means that as new notebooks are added, you will be able to download the additional sets without any additional cost. All of the notebooks in this set, now and in the future, will be 100% aligned with the Texas TEKS!This set already includes:Place Value and DecimalsWhole Number Place ValueComparing and Ordering Whole NumbersRounding Whole NumbersDecimal Place ValueComparing Decimals with Mode
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Experience

Leaf and STEM Learning resources are created specifically with 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in mind. These materials are designed to be engaging but also rigorously standards-aligned.

Teaching style

I am a Texas educator who enjoys developing math and science materials for upper elementary and middle school students! With nearly 20 years of experience in education, I have taught math and science to 5th and 6th graders, served as an instructional coach, and currently work as an administrator. My expertise lies in creating math resources that provide hands-on learning opportunities for students at different academic levels, including English language learners and those at risk.

My own education history

I received my bachelor's degree in education from Sam Houston State University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M Commerce. I am certified in Early Childhood through Grade 4 in all subjects, Mathematics and Science for Grades 4 to 8, and English as a Second Language for all grade levels.