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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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Fractions Add Subtract Multiply Divide - Using QR Codes
Grab students' attention using QR Codes and their Smart phone, iPad, iPod Touch, or other internet app driven device. Students forget they are solving math problems because you are using the technology they LOVE!
Summary: Students will solve fraction problems using their QR Reader enabled device.
Objectives: Review how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions
Solve problems involving fractions
Work as a team to solve the problems
Included are the instructions for
6th - 9th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
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
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
Understanding Ratios: A 7th Grade Unit Plan (5 Days)
Understanding Ratios: A 7th Grade Unit Plan" is designed to introduce middle school students to the concept of ratios, a fundamental aspect of mathematics that compares two quantities. This unit emphasizes the importance of ratios in everyday life, helping students grasp how to express and simplify ratios, as well as how to apply them in various real-world contexts, such as recipes, maps, and scale models. Through a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and practical examples,
6th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.RP.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2
, 7.RP.A.3
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
Understanding Ratios Unit Plan - Lessons and Activities (buy bundle and save)
Understanding Ratios: A 7th Grade Unit Plan" is designed to introduce middle school students to the concept of ratios, a fundamental aspect of mathematics that compares two quantities. This unit emphasizes the importance of ratios in everyday life, helping students grasp how to express and simplify ratios, as well as how to apply them in various real-world contexts, such as recipes, maps, and scale models. Through a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and practical examples,
6th - 8th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.RP.A.1
, 7.RP.A.2
, 7.RP.A.3
Also included in:Â Understanding Ratios: A 7th Grade Unit Plan (5 Days)
Multiply and Divide Integers - Interactive Notes (PDF)
This set of interactive notes teaches the multiplication and division of integers. It also includes practice problems and all answer keys. You can find this same activity listed as a PPT if preferred.
5th - 9th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Also included in:Â Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Construction Paper Hand/Feet Turkeys
Create these cute turkeys using your students hands and feet. Make this a Thanksgiving craft that parents will want to keep for years to come.
Add magnets to the back, place as a table setting, put in a scrapbook to keep.
Enjoy this fun turkey project this November!
PreK - 5th
Art, For All Subjects
History of Thanksgiving included SMART Notebook download with embed videos
Using the SMART Notebook file (free, additional download with purchase, directions included = 11 slides) students will learn about the history of Thanksgiving. Included are a bubble map for brainstorming and the directions for use of a Web 2.0 tool called Tagxedo.
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, U.S. History
Colored Pumpkin Seed Art
This lesson puts to use all those pumpkin seeds. Have your students create with colored pumpkin seeds. Students love getting their hands dirty and painting the seeds. Next the students express their creativity as they create pictures with the colored seeds. Optional ideas included. Use this teacher tested lesson with your students this fall.
PreK - 5th
Art
Pumpkin Themed Writing Paper
Use this pumpkin themed K-2 writing paper for classroom stories. The PDF has both landscape and portrait layouts. Works great as an addition to SMART Board or any interactive whiteboard. Hang your students stories in the hall or classroom for your fall theme.
PreK - 3rd
Creative Writing, Poetry
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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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