About the store
Welcome to Learning on Purpose! I’m an elementary teacher with over a decade of experience teaching in Canadian and American international schools. I’m passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources that save teachers time and help students thrive.
Browse my store for meaningful, easy-to-use materials designed to make planning and prep simpler. Don’t forget to check out my freebies! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me—I’m always happy to help.
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Beginner Multiplication Strategies Lessons and Practice Pages
Introduction to Multiplication - 4 Complete Lessons!Looking for a low-prep, highly engaging way to introduce multiplication? This Introduction to Multiplication resource is perfect for: ✔️ Teaching multiplication for the first time ✔️ Reviewing multiplication concepts ✔️ Providing scaffolding support for struggling students This comprehensive 4-day unit includes everything you need to teach multiplication using equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, and skip counting. Whether you're introdu
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
BUNDLE: Multiplication Strategies and Properties 9 Lesson Slides+Practice Pages
Master Multiplication with This Complete Lesson Bundle!This comprehensive bundle includes two full resources designed to help students develop a deep understanding of multiplication through engaging lessons, interactive slides, and hands-on practice pages. Part 1: Introduction to Multiplication – Covers foundational strategies such as: ✔ Multiplication as Equal Groups✔ Multiplication as Repeated Addition✔ Arrays & Writing Equations✔ Skip Counting & Multiplication Part 2: Multiplication
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.B.5
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Multiplication as Equal Groups Lesson Slides and Practice Pages
Multiplication as Equal Groups – Lesson 1 Freebie!This free lesson is the first in my Introduction to Multiplication unit and is designed to help students build a strong foundation in multiplication by understanding it as equal groups. It can be used for introducing multiplication for the first time, reviewing key concepts, or providing extra scaffolding for students who need additional support. What’s Included:Lesson Plan with learning objectives, materials, and step-by-step guidanceGoogle Sl
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
Multiplication Properties: 5 Complete Lessons & Activities
Master Multiplication Properties with Engaging, Low-Prep Lessons!Help your students build a strong foundation in multiplication with this comprehensive resource covering the five essential properties of multiplication: ✅ Identity Property✅ Zero Property✅ Commutative Property✅ Associative Property✅ Distributive PropertyThis all-in-one bundle includes detailed lesson plans, engaging Google Slides presentations, hands-on practice pages, and answer keys to make teaching multiplication prope
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.B.5
Multiplication As Repeated Addition Game Cards
Multiplication as Repeated Addition Game CardsMake multiplication fun and accessible! This hands-on activity is designed to help students build a deep understanding of multiplication by connecting it to repeated addition. Perfect for small groups, math centers, or independent practice, these game cards provide an engaging way to scaffold learning for students who are just starting to explore multiplication. What’s Included: Game Cards: Cards featuring arrays and corresponding repeated addition e
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.B.5
Multiplication Mats and Task Cards
Multiplication Mats and Task Cards Make multiplication practice interactive and engaging with this comprehensive Multiplication Mat and Task Cards activity! This resource is designed to scaffold students’ understanding of multiplication concepts, focusing on equal groups, repeated addition, and problem-solving strategies. Perfect for math centers, small group instruction, or independent practice, this bundle is a versatile tool for building confidence in multiplication skills. What’s Included:
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.B.5
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Multiplication As Equal Groups and Repeated Addition Game Cards
Multiplication as Equal Groups GameEngage your students in hands-on learning with this fun and interactive Multiplication as Equal Groups Game! Designed to scaffold understanding of multiplication as equal groups and repeated addition, this resource uses pictures, numbers, and words to connect concepts in a meaningful way. Perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent practice! What’s Included: 52 Game Cards: A mix of arrays, groups-of statements, multiplication sentences, and repeated
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.B.5
+1
Multiplication Repeated Addition Task Cards
Multiplication as Repeated Addition Task CardsMake multiplication meaningful and engaging with these Multiplication as Repeated Addition Task Cards! Designed for third-grade learners, this resource helps students build a strong conceptual understanding of multiplication by connecting it to repeated addition. Perfect for math centers, independent practice, or small group instruction, these task cards provide hands-on and standards-aligned learning opportunities. What’s Included: 12 Task Cards: E
3rd
Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.B.5
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Learning on Purpose! I’m an elementary teacher with over a decade of experience teaching in Canadian and American international schools. I’m passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources that save teachers time and help students thrive.
Browse my store for meaningful, easy-to-use materials designed to make planning and prep simpler. Don’t forget to check out my freebies! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me—I’m always happy to help.
Teaching style
Hello! My name is Jenny O'Driscoll, and I’m an educator and curriculum designer. My approach is centered on creating resources that inspire curiosity, foster independence, and meet the diverse needs of learners through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
I believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and my goal is to equip teachers with tools that make learning accessible and enjoyable. Explore my store to find resources that make a difference in your classroom!
My own education history
Undergraduate: Memorial University of Newfoundland
-BA in Archaeology
-B.Ed in Primary/Elementary Education
Graduate: Mount Saint Vincent University
-M.Ed in Curriculum and Technology Integration
Additional biographical information
Thank you for visiting Learning on Purpose! I appreciate you taking the time to explore my resources. I look forward to helping you teach with purpose.
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