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With 18 years in education, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching various subjects to students in grades 3-8, ranging from advanced learners to those needing extra support. Currently, I serve as the Differentiation Specialist for our district, ensuring all students receive the tailored education they deserve.
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Preview of Seed Dispersal | Plants | Card Sort

Seed Dispersal | Plants | Card Sort

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**Seed Dispersal Methods Card Sort** This sort is a quick, low-prep way to reinforce science vocabulary and concepts! It includes 24 different picture examples of seed dispersal methods in 3 different sizes, 3 different sorting sheets and 2 answer keys. It can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differenti
Preview of Fractions | Building Models | Task Cards

Fractions | Building Models | Task Cards

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**Building Fraction Models Task Cards**These hands on fraction activities are the perfect way to start learning about modeling fractions. Although many children can correctly identify a fraction when it is shown to them, they have trouble representing specific fractions on their own. Use these math task cards to teach students how to model and develop a deeper understanding of fractions. I have found this activity extremely useful in my math intervention classes. The cards ask students to use 1,
Preview of Living or Nonliving | Ecosystems | Card Sort

Living or Nonliving | Ecosystems | Card Sort

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**Living vs Nonliving Card Sort** Need a quick and easy activity for teaching the difference between living vs nonliving things? Grab this low-prep card sort for your classroom. In this hands-on activity, students will sort real-life pictures into two or three categories. Younger students can sort by living or nonliving while older or more advanced students can add the category organic nonliving. Use in your science center or station, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment. A vis
Preview of Ocean Zones | Ecosystems | Card Sort

Ocean Zones | Ecosystems | Card Sort

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**Layers of the Ocean Card Sort** Did you know that the ocean has five distinct layers and over 250,000 species? Introduce your students to the ocean zones and the creatures that live there with this ocean layers card sort. It includes 19 different picture examples of ocean creatures to sort between the 5 ocean zones. There is also a card for the depth of each zone. The cards come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and an answer key. This resource can be used in so many wa
Preview of Multiplication and Division Word Problems | Halloween Task Cards

Multiplication and Division Word Problems | Halloween Task Cards

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Add some holiday fun to your math stations with these Halloween themed task cards. Use the 30 different cards to practice word problems using multiplying and dividing up to 100. Includes problems for all varieties of equations. The enclosed skills list allows you to choose the types of problems you want your students to practice. Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate to use again and again for stations, games, spiral reviews, guided math groups or independent work. Supports skills from C
Preview of Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Halloween

Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Halloween

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**Rounding Whole Numbers Halloween-Themed Task Cards** Have a boo-tiful time with these Halloween-themed math task cards! Your students will have fun practicing rounding whole numbers to millions with this low prep Halloween math activity. The cards include problems for whole numbers with 2-7 digits. This wide variety makes it easy to differentiate for your class. Use in stations, games, spiral reviews, math workshops or for independent work. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3
Preview of Fractions | Identifying Fractions of a Set

Fractions | Identifying Fractions of a Set

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Use these math task cards to have students practice identifying fractions in set models. Includes cards for identifying shaded parts of a set with 2-18 members. This wide variety makes it easy to differentiate for every ability. Two different student recording sheets along with matching answer keys are included, as well as a blank recording sheet to customize. Perfect for stations, games, spiral reviews, math workshop or independent work. For longer use, print on cardstock and laminate. Supports
Preview of Multiplication and Division Word Problems | Math Task Cards

Multiplication and Division Word Problems | Math Task Cards

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Use these 30 different cards to practice word problems using multiplying and dividing up to 100. Includes problems for all varieties of equations. The enclosed skills list allows you to choose the types of problems you want your students to practice. Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate to use again and again for stations, games, spiral reviews, guided math groups or independent work. Supports skills from CCSS 3.OA.A.3, KS2 Year 3 Math, TEKS 3.4k, and VA SOL 3.4b. Great for review or re
Preview of Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Fall

Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Fall

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**Rounding Whole Numbers Fall-Themed Task Cards** Looking for some rounding practice activities to start the school year? Grab this set of 42 task cards to add to your math centers. There are a variety of different rounding problems which include rounding from the nearest 10 to the nearest million. A great resource to review and reinforce whole number rounding skills. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NBT.A.1 and 4.NBT.A.3; TEKS 3.4.B and 4.2.D; VA SOL 3.1b and 4.1c; and KS2
Preview of Identifying Fractions of a Whole | Task Cards | Halloween

Identifying Fractions of a Whole | Task Cards | Halloween

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**Identifying Fractions Halloween-Themed Task Cards**Are you finding your students spooked by fractions? Add this low prep resource to your Halloween math activities. These math task cards give students practice with identifying 3rd grade fractions as parts of circles, rectangles, and squares. Fractions use denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. This variety allows you to differentiate for all your students. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NF.A.1; TEKS 3.3D; VA
Preview of Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Thanksgiving

Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Thanksgiving

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**Rounding Whole Numbers Thanksgiving-Themed Task Cards**Do your students need some practice rounding whole numbers? These low prep Thanksgiving themed math task cards will give them this practice as well as add some holiday fun to your classroom. The set includes problems rounding whole numbers through millions. Use for stations, games, spiral reviews, math workshop or independent work. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NBT.A.1 and 4.NBT.A.3; TEKS 3.4.B and 4.2.D; VA SOL 3.1b
Preview of Measurement | Inches and Centimeters | Task Cards

Measurement | Inches and Centimeters | Task Cards

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**Measuring Length Task Cards**Looking for ways to help students practice reading rulers and measure length? These math task cards include 32 problems measuring inches and centimeters. Twelve problems have students measuring inches to the nearest whole or half-inch and twelve problems have them measuring centimeters. There are eight extension cards for differentiation which ask for ¼ or ¾ inches or .5 cm. Multiple recording sheets allow for a variety of uses from individual practice to around th
Preview of Single Digit Multiplication | Task Cards | Christmas

Single Digit Multiplication | Task Cards | Christmas

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**1 Digit Multiplication Christmas-Themed Task Cards** Looking to add some low prep Christmas activities to your math workshop this holiday season? These Christmas-themed math task cards will help students practice one digit by one digit multiplication up to 81. The 44 different problems cover third grade multiplication facts but can be used by advanced second graders or as a review in fourth. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.OA.C.7; TEKS 3.4f; VA SOL 3.4a; and KS2 Year 4.
Preview of Fractions | Identifying Fractions of a Whole

Fractions | Identifying Fractions of a Whole

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Use these math task cards to have students practice identifying fractions as parts of a whole. The fractions are presented as parts of rectangles and squares using denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. Two different student recording sheets along with matching answer keys are included as well as a blank recording sheet to customize. Perfect for centers, games, math workshop, spiral reviews, or independent work. For longer use, print on cardstock and laminate. Supports skills from standards C
Preview of 2-Digit Multiplication | Task Cards | Christmas

2-Digit Multiplication | Task Cards | Christmas

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**Multiplying Two-digit Numbers Christmas-Themed Task Cards**Looking for some Christmas multiplication activities? These Christmas-themed math task cards provide students practice with two-digit by one-digit multiplication. All 40 problems require regrouping. This is a great low-prep resource to add to your classroom this holiday season. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 4.NBT.B.5; TEKS 4.4D; VA SOL 4.4d; and KS2 Year 4. **This Resource Includes**· 40 unique task cards in both
Preview of Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Christmas

Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Christmas

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**Rounding Whole Numbers Christmas-Themed Task Cards**Keep your students engaged this holiday season with these Christmas-themed math task cards. This low-prep Christmas math activity will give them rounding practice as well as add some holiday fun to your classroom. The set includes problems rounding whole numbers through millions with 2-7 digit numbers. Use for stations, games, spiral reviews, math workshop or independent work. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NBT.A.1 and 4
Preview of Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Spring

Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Spring

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** Rounding Whole Numbers Insects Themed Task Cards** Your students will be “bugging” you to practice rounding whole numbers with this set of insect-themed math task cards. The 42 cards include rounding activities for 2-7-digit numbers from the 10’s to 1,000,000’s place. This wide variety makes it easy to differentiate for every ability. Use for stations, games, spiral reviews, math workshops or independent work. Supports skills from the following standards: CCSS 3.NBT.A.1 and 4.NBT.A.3; TEKS 3
Preview of Simple Machines | Physical Science | Card Sort

Simple Machines | Physical Science | Card Sort

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**Six Simple Machines Sorting Activity** Did you know that a screwdriver is an example of a wheel and axle or that a broom is a third class lever? This sort is a quick and easy hands-on way to have your students learn about real-life examples of the six types of simple machines. It can be used in so many ways! Laminate the large pictures to use as a center or station activity or use the one-page sheet and small pictures for assignments, assessments, or interactive notebooks. Differentiate by ch
Preview of Butterfly and Moth Activities | Digital Activities

Butterfly and Moth Activities | Digital Activities

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Get ready for spring with the butterfly and moth activities in this set! Children will be introduced to facts about butterflies and moths in the 14-page book with color photographs. They will apply this knowledge in three different activities: identifying parts of a butterfly, completing a butterfly life cycle and answering comprehension questions. Great as an introduction to butterflies and moths or metamorphosis. Print the pages out landscape and staple the book together. Extend these activiti
Preview of Solid Liquid Gas | Chemistry | Card Sort

Solid Liquid Gas | Chemistry | Card Sort

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**States of Matter Sort Activity** Use this hands-on sorting activity to give students practice recognizing solids, liquids, and gases. There are 8 different photographs of each state of matter in 3 different sizes. Pictures of gases show a use or source of the gas, for example, a picture of a car exhaust for carbon monoxide. Larger cards can be used for groups while the smaller cards can be used individually. You can use the differentiated sorting sheet to have younger students sort between ju
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Experience

With 18 years in education, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching various subjects to students in grades 3-8, ranging from advanced learners to those needing extra support. Currently, I serve as the Differentiation Specialist for our district, ensuring all students receive the tailored education they deserve.

Teaching style

My classroom thrives on student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based activities. I believe in empowering students to take charge of their learning, fostering curiosity, and encouraging them to explore and discover.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I’ve been honored as New Teacher of the Year and have presented at the Honors Council of the Illinois Region. One of my proudest moments was collaborating with Charlotte Danielson and the Consortium for Educational Change on a teacher training video, contributing to the professional growth of educators.

My own education history

I hold a B.A. in Elementary Education with a minor in Biology and an M.A. in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, I’m certified in Gifted Education, which has been instrumental in shaping my approach to teaching diverse learners.

Additional biographical information

Beyond the classroom, I love diving into genealogy research and traveling with my family to new places.