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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 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 Place Value to the Billions Place Interactive Notebook Set

Place Value to the Billions Place Interactive Notebook Set

Are you ready to teach whole number place value to the billions? With this quick, no-prep interactive math notebook set you can teach TEKS 4.2A and TEKS 4.2B easily. Introduce expanded notation and knowing the relationship between each place value to the left and and right of a digit with a mini book, a partner practice activity, an individual practice activity, and a 5 question formative assessment. This set includes: ► Place value mini book with student instructions ► 9-question place value
Preview of Decimal Place Value Game

Decimal Place Value Game

Read, write, and compare decimal place value with this simple and fun game! Students multiply and divide by 10 and 100 to a digit through whole number and decimal place values. Earn points when a "read and compare" card is drawn by having the greatest number! Your students will love the strategy of deciding where to place their digit to maximize their chances of winning! You will love that your students are discovering how multiplying and dividing by powers of 10 moves digits left and right!
Preview of Place Value and Powers of 10 Interactive Notebook Set | Distance Learning | FREE

Place Value and Powers of 10 Interactive Notebook Set | Distance Learning | FREE

Introduce and practice using powers of ten for place value notation with this engaging low prep interactive notebook set. All the included parts: an interactive mini book, practice activities, and formative assessment are designed to fit perfectly in your students' composition books or math journals. This resource includes: Powers of 10 Mini-Book2 Practice Activities5-question quizA Google Slides DIGITAL Interactive NotebookThis is a free set of notebook materials, but I offer many more concept
Preview of Decimal Place Value to the Hundredths Place Interactive Notebook Set

Decimal Place Value to the Hundredths Place Interactive Notebook Set

Are you ready to teach decimal place value to the hundredths? With this quick, no-prep interactive math notebook set you can teach TEKS 4.2E, TEKS 4.2G and TEKS 4.2H easily. Introduce decimal place value with fractions, number lines, base 10 block concrete representations, and money representations. Continue reinforcing that moving between place value to the left and right is the same as either multiplying or dividing by 10. This set includes: ► Decimal place value mini book with student in
Preview of Rounding Decimals Game Pack

Rounding Decimals Game Pack

This game pack has three activities to let your 5th grade students practice rounding decimals to the nearest whole, nearest tenth, and nearest hundredth place. Add 'Em Up RoundingThis game lets students apply rounding as an estimation tool for adding decimal numbers. It includes: Student InstructionsGame BoardGame CardsAnswer KeyRounding Line UpIn this game, your students will round to the whole, tenths, or hundredths to strategically place their pieces to get three in a row. It includes: Stud
Preview of Decimals Work Mats Centers

Decimals Work Mats Centers

Students use decimal cards and place value fraction cards to build decimal numbers and learn about how place value affects the way that decimals are written, compared, modeled, and multiplied. Use the tenth, hundredths, and thousandths decimal place cards to build numbers and explore the relationships of decimal place value. ► Writing DecimalsThe “Writing Decimals” activity is design to give students practice in matching values to a particular place value and to recognize the place value’s loca
Preview of Comparing and Ordering Decimals Using Models Interactive Notebook Set

Comparing and Ordering Decimals Using Models Interactive Notebook Set

Are you ready to teach comparing decimals using concrete and visual models to the hundredths place? With this quick, no-prep interactive math notebook set you can teach TEKS 4.2F easily. Introduce comparing and ordering decimals using < , > , and = symbols, number lines, base 10 blocks, money models, and fraction models. This set includes: ► Comparing decimals with models interactive mini-book ► Reusable interactive decimal comparison activity ► 3-question multiple choice assessment Ch
Preview of Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers Interactive Notebook Set

Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers Interactive Notebook Set

Are you ready to teach comparing numbers? With this quick, no-prep interactive math notebook set you can teach TEKS 4.2C easily. Introduce comparing and ordering numbers through the billions using < , > , and = symbols, number lines, ordinal numbers, and by using place value. This set includes: ► Comparing and whole numbers mini book with student instructions ► Reusable comparing partner game interactive practice activity ► 5-question multiple choice assessment Check out the preview to
Preview of Place Value Pre-Assessment for 4th Grade | Free

Place Value Pre-Assessment for 4th Grade | Free

Teach smart by pre-assessing your 4th graders place value knowledge, it's a great idea to see if your students have the foundation of 3rd grade place value already formed. Use this pre-assessment to check what prior knowledge your 4th graders already have about the base 10 place value system. This pre-assessment is JUST THE BEGINNING, both literally and figuratively, of your Place Value Unit. Grab the resources you need to complete your lessons with notes, activities, STAAR style mini quizzes
Preview of Decimal Place Value Games and Activities

Decimal Place Value Games and Activities

Your students will enjoy practicing decimal place value with this set of 5 games. Each game uses the same set of 72 model cards which include money models, fraction models, base 10 block models, and number lines to represent decimals up to the hundredths place. Once you've made the cards, your students can play again and again! The skills practiced in these games are: Comparing two decimal models using <, >, or =Naming decimals from model representationsOrdering decimals using ordinal
Preview of Place Value of Whole Numbers and Decimals Task Cards | Distance Learning

Place Value of Whole Numbers and Decimals Task Cards | Distance Learning

"Llama" ask you if your students like to play games while they learn? Students practice whole number and decimal place value from the billions to the hundredths place with this engaging set of task cards. Use the task cards to make a place value game, or simply use them with a recording sheet, either way this math center is a great way to practice and review place value. This set includes both PRINTABLE and a DIGITAL Google Sheets version of the task cards! The Google Sheets version is 100% s
Preview of Place Value Strategies for Multiplication Game

Place Value Strategies for Multiplication Game

In this activity students will multiply and divide by powers of 10 in order to develop mental math skills related to place value and the relationship to the product. In this game students will move through the maze game board as they multiply decimal numbers by powers of ten. You can choose between black and white printing or color copies as well as a spinner or playing cards. Check out the preview to see everything included! Related Resources •Expanded Notation Activities •Comparing and Ord
Preview of 5th Grade Place Value Unit Pre-Test | TEKS Based | Free

5th Grade Place Value Unit Pre-Test | TEKS Based | Free

Check your students' knowledge with this free pre-assessment before beginning your fifth grade decimal place value unit. This pre test assesses all of the 4th grade TEKS that students need to know to be able to do well on the 5th grade place value TEKS. What's included?Teacher instructions3 pre-assessment formatsAnswer keyStudent performance recording sheetThere are three versions of the pre-assessment included:Traditional worksheet versionExit ticket versionDigital Easel Activities versionDown
Preview of Whole Number Place Value Practice | Distance Learning

Whole Number Place Value Practice | Distance Learning

Use this easy to prep set of whole number place value activities. With two set up options, this activity is perfect for a 3rd or 4th grade math class depending on your curriculum! The no-prep option also works great for a sub plan activity or for distance learning! A 100% digital Google Sheets version is included for use in Google Drive!This set includes: one set of finding a "mystery number" using place value clues (9 questions)one set of rounding whole numbers using number lines (9 questions
Preview of Rounding Interactive Notebook Set

Rounding Interactive Notebook Set

Are you ready to teach rounding whole numbers? With this quick, no-prep interactive math notebook set you can teach TEKS 4.2D easily. Introduce rounding numbers using a step by step method that helps students understand and apply rounding rules to whole numbers up to 100,000. This set includes: ► Rounding mini book with student instructions ► Reusable rounding partner game interactive practice activity ► 5-question multiple choice assessment Check out the preview to see everything included!The
Preview of Place Value Game | Distance Learning

Place Value Game | Distance Learning

Your students will "power up" their place value skills with this simple, yet fun game. Use either the print version to create a folder game or the digital version to play online to get your students to practice identifying the place values from the ones to ten thousands place. This game includes: a printable version to create a classic folder gamea 100% digital version that is also 100% self-checkingIn this packet, you will receive: a teacher guide to help you get set upa link to access your
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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.

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.