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Reno, Nevada, United States
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I have taught kindergarten for 16 years. I have also taught education majors how to teach reading and writing to pre-k through 3rd graders, at the University of Nevada Reno for 5 years. I was an English Language Development Teacher/Coach in an Elementary School where I worked with kindergarten and first grade classess and I was a learning facilitator (coach) for 2 years.
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Preview of 100th Day Snack or Trail Mix Sorting Mats

100th Day Snack or Trail Mix Sorting Mats

These mats are very helpful when your kiddos sort out their 100th-day trail mix snack. Each mat has a slight variation of items for their trail mix, so you can use the one with the items you will use. If you end up using something that is not on this mat, just let me know and I will modify it for you. You might also be interested in my 100th day of school emergent reader. For this and more, please visit my store at Learning-Should-Be-Fun
Preview of Compose & Decompose Story Problems Printable Worksheets

Compose & Decompose Story Problems Printable Worksheets

This set includes 8 pages with a story problem on each page. See the preview to view each page. This is a great way for your kiddos to practice composing and decomposing numbers. They can be used as a teaching tool, a practice page, or as assessments. Just write the number that you want your kiddos to decompose on the line, in the problem. You might also be interested in the following math printables, assessment, games, activities, and emergent readers: Counting Objects & Writing the Numbe
Preview of Insects or Bugs Themed:  Count the Room (0 - 21)

Insects or Bugs Themed: Count the Room (0 - 21)

This insect/bug themed Count the Room activity includes gives your kiddos practice in counting objects and writing the numbers 0 - 21. It includes two separate recording sheets. One with numbers 0 -10 and one with numbers 11 - 21. This way you can choose to use either one, or copy them double sided to use them both at the same time. This activity will fit perfectly with your insect unit, or just to use anytime in the spring. Enjoy! All About an Insect Emergent Reader & Assessment Decomposi
Preview of Ten Frame Top It 0-20 (Animal Themed)

Ten Frame Top It 0-20 (Animal Themed)

Thank you for checking out my animal themed Ten Frame Top-It Game. This is a super fun card game that helps your kiddos compare numbers (ten frames) including teen numbers by thinking about which number is greater, less, or equal to another number. This set includes ten frames 0-20. You may choose to use only 0-10 or 0-20 depending on the developmental level of your kids. You will want to print 3 to 4 copies of these cards to create your Top-It deck and you will probably want more than one
Preview of Emergent Reader:  Easter Egg Hunt Addition

Emergent Reader: Easter Egg Hunt Addition

In this Easter emergent reader, your kiddos will add eggs together and write the sum in the sentence. This reader also comes with a printable worksheet where your kiddos can write the number sentence and fill in the number bond that goes with each problem in the reader, if you choose. If not, it's still a great emergent reader, that includes the sight words, or high frequency words: I, we, have, all, as well as, 8 color words. For more Easter themed games, activities, printables, & emerge
Preview of Shark Squeeze

Shark Squeeze

Shark Squeeze is a fun game for your kiddos to work on comparing Numbers, while telling if a number is greater than, less than, or equal to another number. You will want to first print and laminate the mats and the sharks. Directions: This is a 2 player game. The first player will place sharks on each end of the number line facing each other. Then he or she will think of a # between 0 & 10 or 0 & 20 (depending on which mat you choose to use) and will write that # on a piece of paper. Pla
Preview of Ten Frame Top It 0-20 (Princess Themed)

Ten Frame Top It 0-20 (Princess Themed)

This princess themed Ten Frame Top-It game is a super fun card game that helps your kiddos compare numbers (ten frames) including teen numbers, by thinking about which number is greater, less, or equal to another number and it would align very well with the Core Knowledge Kings and Queens theme. This set includes ten frames 0-20. You may choose to use only 0-10 or 0-20 depending on the developmental level of your kids. You will want to print 2 copies of these cards to create your Top-It deck an
Preview of Christmas Bump: A Counting, Subitizing, and Number Recognition Game

Christmas Bump: A Counting, Subitizing, and Number Recognition Game

This super fun and engaging math game allows your students to practice number recognition, counting, and subitizing. This set includes 10 mats with numbers 1-12 Your kiddos will work in pairs with 1 mat, 2 dice, and 20 stackable counters of two different colors. Flat discs work best, but linkable cubes would work as well. Students will roll the dice and count the dots or add the numbers together. They will then cover the number on the game board with their marker. If another player’s counter
Preview of Snowman Buttons:  A Composing & Decomposing Activity

Snowman Buttons: A Composing & Decomposing Activity

This is a super fun and engaging way for your kiddos to practice decomposing numbers to 10. This set includes 4 colored snowman mats, 4 black and white snowman mats, and 3 different kinds of recording sheets. One recording sheet There are two ways to play this game. If you want your kiddos to compose and decompose the number 10, you could cover the #6 on dice. You will give each kiddo a mat, a recording sheet, 2 dice, and 10 buttons. Students will roll the dice and then put the number of bu
Preview of Easter Count the room: Numbers 9 - 20

Easter Count the room: Numbers 9 - 20

This is a fun and engaging way for your kiddos to practice counting objects and writing their numbers 9 - 20. It is a great math center to use around Easter time. Just print, laminate, and cut the little chicks and place them around your classroom. Give each student a recording sheet, and have them look for the little chicks around the room, count the objects, and write the numbers on their recording sheet. If they find little chick #3, they will write that number in the sign that little ch
Preview of Easter Composing & Decomposing with 10 frames, Number Sentences & Number Bonds

Easter Composing & Decomposing with 10 frames, Number Sentences & Number Bonds

This is a super fun and engaging way for your kiddos to practice identifying numbers, counting, and composing and decomposing numbers 1-10. Your kiddos will pick a card and build that number on their 10 frame using what ever counters/manipulatives you provide. After they build the number, they will complete the number sentence and easter egg number bond on their recording sheet by counting how many counters they have on their ten frame, how many blank spaces they have, and how many they have
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Numbers, Ten Frames, Number Words (0-20) Matching Game

St. Patrick's Day Numbers, Ten Frames, Number Words (0-20) Matching Game

This St. Patrick's Day themed games can be played like the traditional matching concentration memory game or cards can be placed face up, while student's make matches. They can also be used as flashcards, or you can print two copies to play Go Fish with 2 of the 3 types of cards. For my St. Patricks Day Sight Word Write the room, just click on the link below: St. Patrick's Day Sight Word Write the RoomFor more games, activities, printables, and emergent readers, please visit my store at http:/
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Experience

I have taught kindergarten for 16 years. I have also taught education majors how to teach reading and writing to pre-k through 3rd graders, at the University of Nevada Reno for 5 years. I was an English Language Development Teacher/Coach in an Elementary School where I worked with kindergarten and first grade classess and I was a learning facilitator (coach) for 2 years.

My own education history

I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in literacy studies.