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With over 27 years of experience in education, I have taught elementary and middle school students, specializing in mathematics. As a National Board Certified Teacher, I collaborate with educators across all grade levels to enhance instructional practices. In recognition of my dedication, I was awarded as a NASA K12 Educator and selected by Microsoft as an Innovative Educator, highlighting my commitment to integrating technology and innovative strategies into the classroom to inspire students and teachers.
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Pumpkin Pie in a Ziploc Recipe - Thanksgiving Theme
Use this recipe to make Pumpkin Pie in a Ziploc with your students. This is easy and mess free. Everyone gets to taste a pumpkin pie with no baking required. This PDF contains the recipe cards that students can take home after making the pie in class. Yummy, Enjoy!
PreK - 8th, Adult Education
For All Subjects
2nd Grade Math Common Core 2.G.2 SMART
This SMART Notebook lesson teaches students about partitioning a rectangle into rows and columns of same-size squares and count to find the total number of them. This is from the 2nd Grade Standard 2 of the Common Core. This is used to work with 2nd graders on area. Let your students interact with this lesson and create the project at the end of the lesson to make the concept something they will not only understand but be able to apply and create.
1st - 3rd
Geometry, Measurement, Other (Math)
The Pumpkin Unit
This is a great unit to start October. Let your students spend the month exploring pumpkins. This unit contains activities from exploring the pumpkin to having the teacher cut the lid off and dig out the seeds. Make a pie in a Ziploc bag. After purchasing the unit, there is a link to download the PowerPoint file. Worksheets and all pumpkin papers are included.
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Pumpkin Math Placemats - Using Pumpkin Seeds
Now you have all those pumpkin seeds, what do you do???
This activity uses those pumpkins seeds to reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Print out the "pumpkin place-mat" and have your students work the math problems out using pumpkin seeds. Print in color on card-stock front to back for years of repeated use. Makes clean up a snap. Also check out the SMART Notebook version for interactivity in the classroom.
K - 5th
Basic Operations
History of Thanksgiving SMART Notebook
Use this SMART Notebook file to introduce your students to the history of Thanksgiving. This 11 Page file includes 3 linked videos that are embedded within the notebook. The videos are: History of Thanksgiving, Mayflower Deconstructed, and Thanksgiving Day Parade.
K - 6th
Other (Social Studies)
Classroom Icebreakers "Top 5"
These are my students top 5 icebreakers. These activities are great for back-to-school. Use the icebreakers to introduce new content. Display the directions on a SMART Board or using an LCD. Print the pages for handouts, or verbally tell the students what to do. Handouts for students are also included. Learn about your students today with these exciting icebreakers your students are sure to love.
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Greater Than Less Than SMART v11 Activity Builder
**UPDATE** Due to sound issue the file has been recreated.
Introduce greater than and less than in your mathematics classroom with this SMART Notebook file. Using the Activity Builder in SMART Notebook 11 students are able to feed an alligator the numbers that answer the math greater then less than question. Students select and drag the number to feed the alligator. If the answer is correct the number will disappear into the alligators mouth. If the number is incorrect the number will return to
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
The Pumpkin Unit SMART
This is a great unit to start October. Let your students spend the month exploring pumpkins. This unit contains activities from exploring the pumpkin to having the teacher cut the lid off and dig out the seeds. Make a pie in a Ziploc bag. After purchasing the unit, there is a link to download the SMART Notebook file for anatomy of a pumpkin. Worksheets and all pumpkin papers are included.
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Fall Lined Paper
Use this fall themed paper for students to write stories or poems about the fall. The PDF contains both landscape and portrait. A great addition to your SMART Board or interactive whiteboard. Use the themed paper to decorate your bulletin boards or hang outside the classroom for parent nights.
PreK - 3rd
Creative Writing, Poetry
Pinecone Turkey Poem and Project SMART file
Students will read the poem about "The Pinecone Turkey" and explore the vocabulary. The students will then create a turkey made from pine-cones, construction paper, googly eyes, and glue.
Use this SMART Notebook file to introduce the lesson. Pages included are: teacher lesson, poem, vocabulary, pine-cone project.
The pine-cone turkey is a great project for November and Thanksgiving. It is simple to do and inexpensive to create. Makes a fun center piece for the holiday table.
K - 5th
Art, Poetry
Locker Log
Use this Word document to keep track of your students locker number and combination. Print it out and fill it in or use the power of Word and type in your students information. A great way to get organized at the start of the year.
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
2nd Grade Math Common Core 2.G.1 SMART
This SMART Notebook file examines the Common Core Standard: 2.G.1 Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces.5 Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons. The file is divided into 3 teaching sections.
1- learning the vocabulary
2- creation of the shapes based on descriptions
3- interactive vocabulary practice
2nd
Geometry, Math
Pumhtpkin Pie Ziploc Recipe Cards
Make this pumpkin pie in your classroom with your students this October or November. It is fun and easy to do. Use the recipe card to send home to parents after the students have created their pies in class.
PreK - 9th, Adult Education
Solving Math Word Problems PowerPoint - Posters
Use these PowerPoint slides to help teach the process for solving word problems in mathematics. The slides can also be printed and used as posters for around the classroom, in your math center, or as handouts in a notebook.
2nd - 12th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Turkey Writing Paper
Use this November themed turkey paper to add some flair to your Thanksgiving lessons. Both styles of paper are included for your beginning writer or your more experienced writer.
Not see what you are looking for here? Contact me and I will design custom paper for you,
PreK - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
This bundle includes the PPT for Multiplying and Dividing Integers, the PDF version, and the worksheet bundle.
5th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Numbers
Square Numbers - Square Root Chart to 20
Students sometimes need a quick reference sheet in their notebooks when working math problems and calculators are not readily accessible. When working on homework, make this sheet readily available to your students. All the squares and square roots of numbers 1 to 20 are listed. Print it as a poster and display in your room. Incorporate the chart into an upcoming lesson.
5th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Integer Addition 15 to -15 Problems
This set of problems includes ten pages of problems and ten pages with the answer key. Use these for classwork, homework, quizzes, or assessments. I use different sets in the classroom for variety. I also mix it up by having students work together on two different sheets, then trade and grade each other by working out the problems. Once they are satisfied they have both sheets graded and corrected they can turn it in as a teamwork grade.
5th - 9th
Arithmetic, Math, Numbers
Also included in:Â Adding Subtracting Integers
Open House SMART Notebook
Use this SMART Notebook file to welcome your students and parents to back to school night, open house. Add your specific classroom information to finish the customization. Allowing teachers and parents to interact with your SMART Board is exciting. Many have never even touch an interactive board. Give them the experience with this activity.
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects
Math Sorting - We Are One Community
Engage your students in understanding their role within your classroom community, both as individuals and as team members, with this math sorting activity. Sorting, a key concept found throughout the Common Core Standards, is used creatively in this exercise to help students grasp these important ideas while meeting your educational objectives. In this activity, students create paper versions of themselves, which are then added to a larger group representing the entire classroom community. Throu
K - 8th
Creative Writing, Math
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About the store
Experience
With over 27 years of experience in education, I have taught elementary and middle school students, specializing in mathematics. As a National Board Certified Teacher, I collaborate with educators across all grade levels to enhance instructional practices. In recognition of my dedication, I was awarded as a NASA K12 Educator and selected by Microsoft as an Innovative Educator, highlighting my commitment to integrating technology and innovative strategies into the classroom to inspire students and teachers.
Teaching style
My teaching style fosters a hands-on, project-based learning environment where students actively engage with the material. While delivering content is essential, it is equally important to create opportunities for students to make their own discoveries, encouraging deeper understanding and critical thinking. I am passionate about technology and integrate it whenever possible to enhance learning, using digital tools to create interactive and dynamic experiences that connect students to real-world applications. This approach not only builds foundational knowledge but also empowers students to become independent learners.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Master in Curriculum and Instruction
National Board Certified Teacher
Microsoft Innovative Teacher 2012
NASA NEW K-6 Recipient
My own education history
I continue to take as many professional development classes as possible. I share with the teachers I work with the great ideas that are available to them.
Additional biographical information
I am a mother of 2 boys and married to a wonderful husband who teaches middle school math.
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