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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 Halloween Math: Pumpkin 5 Frames & 10 Frames

Halloween Math: Pumpkin 5 Frames & 10 Frames

These pumpkin 5 & 10 frames include large blank 5 and 10 frames, a recording sheet, 5 frames representing numbers 0 - 5, 10 frames representing numbers 0 - 10 and the corresponding numerals cards. The large blank cards can be used with manipulatives such as unifix cubes. Have your kiddos build certain numbers on their frames. Then have them tell how many manipulatives and how many blank spaces there are to make 5 & 10. Recording sheets are provided, if you would like them to write the nu
Preview of How Many More?  (Animal Themed) - Math Emergent Reader - Black Line

How Many More? (Animal Themed) - Math Emergent Reader - Black Line

This is created in the form, of an emergent reader. It asks students to count the animals on each page and write how many more are needed to make a certain number. After completing the math portion of this book, it can be used as an emergent reader. You might also be interested in the following animal themed emergent readers, printables, games, and activities. Just click on the links below: Rainforest Animals Emergent ReaderHow Many More? Animal Themed Math Emergent Reader ColorJungle Anim
Preview of Boo Bump - A Halloween Themed Number Recognition, Counting, Subitizing & Game

Boo Bump - A Halloween Themed Number Recognition, Counting, Subitizing & Game

Boo Bump is a super fun and engaging math game that allows students to practice number recognition, counting, subitizing and/or addition. This set includes mats with numbers 1-6 and mats with numbers 1 - 12. In color, or in black line. There are 13 mats to choose from in all. If your kiddos are working on numbers 1 - 6, they will need 1 mat, 1 die, and 10 stackable counters. Small flat discs work best, but any stackable or linkable counter will work. For numbers 1 - 12, they will need 2
Preview of Kindergarten Math Recording Sheets

Kindergarten Math Recording Sheets

This is a set of 5 half sheet recording sheets for kindergarten math activities and games. For the first activity you will put unifix cubes in a zip lock baggie, or a container. The amount of the different colors of cubes should represent the numbers you are working on (eg. 0 - 10). Students will count each color of cubes and write the number on the recording sheet. I laminate mine and have students use dry erase markers or wet erase markers to write the numbers. One recording sheet has c
Preview of Princess Bump

Princess Bump

Thank you for purchasing my Princess Bump Game. This is a fun way for your kiddos to practice adding two numbers together and recognizing their numbers 2 - 12. This game includes 4 different bump mats. Directions: Roll two dice and add the numbers together. Tell your opponent the total and then cover the number on the game board. If another player’s counter is there, BUMP it off! If your counter is already there, stack it up and freeze the number, so it can’t be bumped. The player with
Preview of Making Ten - 3 Piece Puzzles (Ocean Themed)

Making Ten - 3 Piece Puzzles (Ocean Themed)

Directions: Thank you for purchasing my Making Ten Puzzles. This is a fun and engaging way to help your kiddos practice composing or decomposing 10, or to practice determining how many more are needed to get to 10, when given a specific #. I place the left pieces on the left side of the table, the middle pieces go in the middle of the table, and the right pieces on the right. I have my kindergartners pick up a left piece and then determine how many more are needed to get to 10 by counting on,
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 Kindergarten Math Assessments

Kindergarten Math Assessments

This set includes the following math assessments: Addition and Subtraction Story Problems Comparing Numbers & Objects >, <, = Counting objects & Writing the Numbers (0-10) Counting objects & Writing the Numbers (11-20) Decomposing #s with Number Bonds & Number Sentences Decomposing #s with Number Bonds Only Fluent Addition Assessment Measurement & Weight Assessment You might also be interested in the following math printables, assessment, games, activities, and emergent readers: Compose
Preview of Top It 0-30 Animal Themed

Top It 0-30 Animal Themed

Thank you for checking out my animal themed Top-It cards. This is a super fun card game that helps your kiddos compare numbers by thinking about which number is greater, less, or equal to another number. This set includes numbers 0-30. 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 deck. These pair nicely with my animal themed
Preview of Jungle Bump

Jungle Bump

Jungle Bump is a fun and engaging game that is great for number recognition & addition. This game includes 4 Jungle Bump mats. You will need two dice and some counters to for your kiddos to use to cover the numbers. Here's How to play: Roll two dice and add the numbers together. Tell your opponent the total and then cover the number on the game board. If another player’s counter is there, BUMP it off! If your counter is already there, stack it up and freeze the number, so it can’t be bump
Preview of Brown Bear, Brown Bear Character 5 Frames & Recording Sheet

Brown Bear, Brown Bear Character 5 Frames & Recording Sheet

These Brown Bear, Brown Bear character 5 frames can be used in many ways. My students each get a 5 frame character with 10 unifix cubes of 2 colors, 5 of each. Then I ask them to show me different ways to make 5 on the 5 frame. For example, one student might use 3 red unifix cubes and 2 blues. Then they say to their partner, 3 and 2 makes 5. Then they record the equation on their recording sheet. Then the other partner does it, showing a different way to make 5. For other Brown Bear, Bro
Preview of How Many More? (Animal Themed) - Math Emergent Reader - Color

How Many More? (Animal Themed) - Math Emergent Reader - Color

This is created in the form, of an emergent reader. It asks students to count the animals on each page and write how many more are needed to make a certain number. After completing the math portion of this book, it can be used as an emergent reader. You can find the black line version of this book at my store: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Learning-Should-Be-Fun
Preview of Shark Attack Top It

Shark Attack Top It

Thank you for purchasing my Shark Attack Top-It cards. This is a super fun card game that helps your kiddos compare numbers by thinking about which number is greater, less, or equal to another number and can be used as an addition game as well. This set includes numbers cards 0-20 (Ocean themed). You will want to print 2 copies of these cards to create your Top-It deck and you will probably want more than one deck. Directions are included. These pair nicely with my ocean themed Making Ten -
Preview of Native American Bump

Native American Bump

This is fun game that gives students practice in adding 2 numbers together. It is a Native American themed Bump game, which pairs nicely with the Core Knowledge Native American unit. Four different mats are provided. Print a few copies of the Native Bump mats, mount them on card stock or construction paper and laminate them. Students will roll two dice, add the numbers together and tell their opponent the sum. They will cover that number on the game board with some kind of marker. (Each play
Preview of Top It 0-10 with pictures (Animal Themed)

Top It 0-10 with pictures (Animal Themed)

Thank you for checking out my animal themed Top-It cards. This is a super fun card game that helps your kiddos compare numbers by thinking about which number is greater, less, or equal to another number. This set includes numbers 0-10, with pictures to represent each number. 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 deck. These pair nicely with my animal themed 10 frame Top-it (#0-20), so you can work on teen #’s
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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.