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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 Thanksgiving Math Activities for Middle School - Digital & Printable

Thanksgiving Math Activities for Middle School - Digital & Printable

This Thanksgiving math mini packet will be fun for your students and absolutely no prep for you! It is 100% digital and 100% print and go. Whether you want your students to work through Google apps or on paper, this set of Thanksgiving problem solving activities is perfect for your middle school classroom. Thanksgiving Dinner Problem SolvingUse this activity to keep your students’ brains going those last few days before break! The problems here use a mix of middle school level math topics relat
Preview of 5th Grade Financial Literacy Interactive Notebook Set | Distance Learning

5th Grade Financial Literacy Interactive Notebook Set | Distance Learning

Introduce, teach, practice, and assess all tested fifth grade financial literacy TEKS with this complete interactive notebook set! This set covers defining payroll tax, income tax, property tax, and sales tax, gross income and net income, and balancing budgets (TEKS 5.10A, TEKS 5.10B, TEKS 5.10E, and TEKS 5.10F). Included in this set is: A flip book with a section on income, taxes, and budgets"Finding Income" practice that incorporates strip diagrams with decimal addition and subtractionFour
Preview of Halloween Math Activity - Decimal Place Value Review - Google

Halloween Math Activity - Decimal Place Value Review - Google

This Google Slides activity is great for Halloween or any time of the year! Review place value by creating fun, not-so-scary, monsters by answering questions about rounding, expanded notation, comparing and ordering decimals. This activity utilizes Google Slides, so it is easy to deliver to your students with minimal teacher prep! Use the 16 decimal place value questions for your math technology station or a review activity. The students can check their work independently using the included mo
Preview of Dividing Decimals Word Problems Multi Step Numberless Word Problems

Dividing Decimals Word Problems Multi Step Numberless Word Problems

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 set of 10 numberless word problems will help engage your students in mathematical discussion over multi-step problem solving and features dividing decimal number by whole numbers or dividing a whole number to a decimal (up to four digit dividends). Included in this set: 10 sequenced problems that pro
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Decimals Interactive Notebook | Editable

Adding and Subtracting Decimals Interactive Notebook | Editable

Introduce, practice, and assess how to add and subtract decimals using this interactive notes set. Practice problem solving, modeling, and solving with an algorithm. Not only does this interactive notebook unit teach how to add and subtract, but also when and why addition and subtraction is done with a strip diagram modeling flip book! All pieces are designed to fit perfectly in your students' notebooks or composition books and include a flip book, a mini book, a practice activity, and a five
Preview of Stem-and-Leaf Plots Activity | Math Center | Printable & Google Sheets | FREE

Stem-and-Leaf Plots Activity | Math Center | Printable & Google Sheets | FREE

Have your students practice writing decimals while creating a stem-and-leaf plot! Students spin to find the prices of items for sale in a vending machine and create a stem-and-leaf plot with this data. Students will also answer one and two step problems about the data represented in the stem-and-leaf plot. What's included?A coin spinner boardProduct listStem-and-leaf plot templateQuestion pageMultiple-choice exit ticketOpen-ended exit ticketDigital Google Sheets™ version of the activitiesThis m
Preview of Multiplying Decimals Using Models Interactive Notebook Set | Distance Learning

Multiplying Decimals Using Models Interactive Notebook Set | Distance Learning

Introduce the models used to represent decimal multiplication with this notebook set that aligns to the Texas TEKS and Common Core fifth grade math standards. The models include area models, base ten models, 100s grid models, number lines, and repeated addition. Flip book2 practice activities5-question quizGoogle Slides digital version for distance learning or paperless classrooms!All pieces are designed to fit perfectly in your students' notebooks or composition books and include a flip book,
Preview of Multiplying Decimals Multi Step Word Problems | Numberless Word Problems

Multiplying Decimals Multi Step Word Problems | Numberless Word Problems

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 set of 10 numberless word problems will help engage your students in mathematical discussion over multi-step problem solving and features decimal multiplication (up to hundredths place products). Included in this set: 10 sequenced problems that progress from numberless to traditional story problemsa
Preview of Thanksgiving Math Fraction Decimal Percent | Google Slides & Printable

Thanksgiving Math Fraction Decimal Percent | Google Slides & Printable

Review fraction, decimal, and percent equivalence with this fun interactive Thanksgiving activity! Use the drag and drop interactive Google Slides version or the no-prep printable worksheet to have some Thanksgiving fun in your middle school math classroom. What does this activity include?A PDF with teacher directions and answer keyA Google Slides activity with 12 different slides as well as student instructionsA printable worksheet version of the activityCheck out the preview to see the entire
Preview of Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers with the Algorithm Interactive Notebook Set

Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers with the Algorithm Interactive Notebook Set

Introduce, practice and assess decimal division using the algorithm with this interactive notebook set. Use problem solving skills to determine that a situation is division and how to set up a decimal division problem. This resource includes a mini book, two practice activities, and a four problem formative, test prep style, assessment. All of the activities are designed to be low prep and fit perfectly in your students notebooks or composition books. Check out the preview to see everything
Preview of Multiplying Decimals using the Algorithm Interactive Notebook Set

Multiplying Decimals using the Algorithm Interactive Notebook Set

Review the multiplication algorithm and apply it to multiplying decimal numbers to the hundredths place with this interactive notebooks set that includes a mini book, two practice activities, and a test prep style assessment. Use your lesson time wisely with this low prep notebook activity. All pieces are designed to fit neatly into your students' interactive notebooks and are jam-packed with info to minimize copying, cutting, folding, and gluing so that you can make the most of your prep and i
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems Set 2 | Numberless Word Problems

Adding and Subtracting Decimals Word Problems Set 2 | Numberless Word Problems

Master interpreting word problems with addition and subtraction of decimals in parts and total scenarios with this numberless word problems card set! 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 set of 10 numberless word problems will help engage your students in mathematical discussion using parts and total addition and subtraction scenarios w
Preview of Ratios and Rates Interactive Notebook Set - Print & Digital

Ratios and Rates Interactive Notebook Set - Print & Digital

Ratios and rates are a new topic for 6th graders in math. This means it is important to provide concrete modeling and hands-on experience as well as practice for math skills. This interactive notebook pack brings the hands-on experiences from your classroom into your students' journals and can give you great ideas for ways to model ratios and rates! Introduce, practice, and assess ratios and rates with this comprehensive interactive notebook set. This pack also includes special ratios such a
Preview of Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers Notes - Print & Digital

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers Notes - Print & Digital

Introduce, practice, and assess multiplication and division of decimals and fractions! This unit can be a struggle because many students come to 6th grade math without all the skills they need to learn this using the same old methods. This notebook pack contains TONS of materials to help you teaching positive rational number operations successfully! The set includes review pages on adding and subtracting decimals and fractions. It also also includes notes over both the models and algorithm fo
Preview of Partial Products and Partial Quotients Interactive Notebook Set

Partial Products and Partial Quotients Interactive Notebook Set

Introduce, practice, and assess decimal partial products and decimal partial quotients using this interactive mini book and math journal set. With activities using area models, properties of operations, and equation writing, this notebook set aligns to the Texas TEKS and Common Core fifth grade math standards. All pieces are designed to fit perfectly in your students' notebooks or composition books and include a flip book, a practice activity, and a five question, test-prep style formative as
Preview of Thanksgiving Math Activity for Middle School - Pixel Art - Digital

Thanksgiving Math Activity for Middle School - Pixel Art - Digital

Your middle school math students will enjoy problem solving when each correct answer reveals more of the Thanksgiving themed pictures. These 3 Google Sheets activities present a problem solving situation with 10 accompanying questions. Each right answer reveals more of the pixel art image. This resource includes: A PDF with instructions on using the activitiesA link to add a copy of the Google Sheets file to your Google DriveThe three activities include topics on: Thanksgiving Pie--Students so
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About the store

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.