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I have taught first grade for 34 wonderful years! Creating educational materials has been so much fun and I'm thrilled to be able to share them with other teachers here on TPT!! I specialize in resources to use in a k-2 classroom. My store has MANY differentiated comprehension question sets to use with a wide variety of children's picture books and I have created writing lessons for beginning writers that can be purchased individually, in bundles or as a complete program. My store has a wide variety of other resources for the k-2 teacher!! I hope my products will provide teachers with useful resources for their classrooms!
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Function Machine (Addition and Subtraction problems) Worksheets
These worksheets are designed for students to practice solving function machine problems. Students use addition and subtraction strategies to solve the rule (addition or subtraction) and then apply the rule to remaining numbers in the chart. The first set of numbers indicates the rule (i.e. 5 goes “in” to the machine and 10 comes “out” of the machine indicates that the machine’s rule is +5). There are 6 “machines” on each page. Set 1 contains easier problems and includes the rule for the fi
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Addition & Subtraction Story Problems (within 20) worksheets
Addition and Subtraction Story Problems contains 6 sheets (4 stories on each page) of addition and subtraction story problems with sums and differences under 20. Each page has 4 stories (2 addition and 2 subtraction), a place to write the solution, an area to draw and a fact box. The worksheets compliment any of my Simple Addition and Subtraction Story Problem products (also called Draw It Solve It Write the Fact) sold in both pdf and smart board files (.notebook). A sample page with teacher
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Math Story Problem Worksheets THE BUNDLE
Add Subtract 2 Digit Numbers No Regrouping SmartBoard Lesson
In this lesson, students will review how to add/subtract on the grid and then learn to add the "ones" and the "tens" to solve 2 digit addition and subtraction problems ( no regrouping). Infinite cloned base ten blocks are provided so you can provide a visual when teaching the skill. The lesson includes a teacher's notes page, interactive pages, a website link and links to printable worksheets on both addition, subtraction and mixed problems. A customizable page is provided for both addi
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Learn about Equivalent Equations SmartBoard lesson
First and second graders spend a lot of time learning about addition and subtraction. Introduce them to equivalent equations with my smart board lesson. This lesson includes: 1. Introduction pages - equal or not equal? Simple examples using pictures. 2. Instruction pages - True or False? Use addition and subtraction strategies to find out if the equations are equivalent. 3. Practice pages - Write equivalent equations! Generate equivalent equations for the fact displayed on the page. 4
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
First Grade Math Skills Homework Sheets or Practice Pages
These homework activity sheets were created for high achieving first grade math students as an alternative to regular math homework activities. In my first grade classroom, I often have a handful of students who do not need extra practice on the math skills we are working on in class. These students learn quickly and often master skills after one lesson. In order to provide them with more challenging homework activities, I created these homework sheets. The first side follows a similar patter
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Fact Families SmartBoard lesson for Primary Grades
Help your students understand how 3 numbers work together to create 2 addition and 2 subtraction facts with my Fact Families SmartBoard lesson! The file includes teacher’s notes (describing how to use the pages), teaching pages, interactive pages and pdf printables (found in the attachment tab). This is a .notebook file and requires Notebook software to open.After introducing fact families (with interactive pages) the students will use a work mat and manipulate numbers and symbols while the
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Number Grid Puzzles Add Subtract 1 or 10 SmartBoard Lesson
This smart board lesson focuses on adding or subtracting 1 or 10 to solve number grid puzzle problems. The file includes: 1. teacher's notes (lesson plan) 2. Number grid to practice counting by 1 and 10 3. instruction pages (how to solve missing numbers on chunks of the number grid) 4. number grid puzzles (erase to reveal answers after solving) 5. empty number grid puzzles (add your own number and solve by writing in the missing numbers) 6. moveable number grid puzzle cells (create your o
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Subtraction Dice Game and Recording Sheet FREEBIE
This simple subtraction dice game helps students practice subtraction facts (difficulty depends on the type of dice used), comparing 2 numbers (more / less) and counting by 5 to add. The game involves 2 players rolling 2 dice, recording the numbers, finding the difference, comparing differences (awarding points for the difference that is lower) and finally, adding up the points by counting by 5 to get the total. Each player can use a full page recording sheet OR use the 1/2 size (2 sheets on
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Missing Addend and Missing Subtrahend Story Problem Worksheets
This resource contains 12 worksheets. Each sheet has 4 story problems in which students will solve for a missing addend or missing subtrahend. Sums and differences are within 20. There are 6 sheets for missing addend stories (24 stories) and 6 sheets for missing subtrahend stories (24 stories). A space to draw a simple picture is provided as well as a box to write the math fact. These worksheets could be used for modeling (project on an interactive white board), practice, evaluation or in
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Math Story Problem Worksheets THE BUNDLE
Missing Addends SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades
Help your primary students understand how to use missing addend problems with my SmartBoard Lesson. The file includes a teacher's lesson plan, interactive teaching pages, link to interactive website, interactive practice pages and links to pdf worksheets to print/copy. Your first and second graders will have a good understanding of how to use missing addend facts to solve "how many more" problems by the end of this lesson. Lisa Rombach note: Smart Notebook software needed to open this f
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Simple Addition & Subtraction Story Problems for Smartboard Set 1
I call this lesson "Draw It, Solve It, Write the Fact!". It contains 10 very simple addition and 10 simple subtraction story problems for students in grades K-1. Display the story problem and read it together. Solve it on the smart board by using the object (on infinite clone) to "draw it". Students could work on slates OR you could print the page so they can do it along with the lesson. I like to do one problem a day during my morning calendar activities. Set #1 contains the simplest addi
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Math Facts Game & Recording Sheet FREEBIE
Motivate your students to practice their basic addition and subtraction facts with this fact card game and recording sheet! The file includes: Teacher’s Notes page describing how I use the materials in the file. What’s in the Student Fact baggie (a list of the materials I include in the baggies students take home). Notes for Parents (where I describe the importance of learning math facts). Cover Page (which I copy on cardstock and slide into the student baggie). Instruction sheet (describing how
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math
2 Digit Addition and Subtraction Story Problems Using a Number Grid to Solve
Help your students practice adding and subtracting 2 digit numbers using the number grid with my Story Problem Booklet. The file includes: 26 story problems (2 digit numbers) Stories include: Addition Subtraction Missing Addend Missing Subtrahend Adding 3 numbers teachers note's page 2 Versions of the booklet are included: **Version 1 is a half page sized booklet. Print the booklet, staple at the top (2) and cut in half. Each printed set makes 2 booklets. **Version 2 is a full page booklet.
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Adding & Subtracting Multiples of 10 Practice Booklet
Practice adding and subtracting multiples of 10 with my 16 page booklet. Pages are 1/2 sized (print the booklet, 2 staples at the top, cut in half). The booklet includes: 4 pages to practice adding multiples of 10 with the number grid. 4 pages to practice adding multiples of 10 mentally. 4 pages to practice subtracting multiples of 10 with the number grid. 4 pages to practice subtracting multiples of 10 mentally. Use for practice, to check for understanding, for differentiating or in a math c
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
Addition & Subtraction Story Problems SMART BOARD sets 1-3
This file contains all three of my Draw It, Solve It, Write the Fact files. Each set contains 10 addition and 10 subtraction story problems for primary students. The first set contains the simplest stories and each set is just a bit more challenging. All problems are under 20. The problems are "just right" for first grade, but could be used to challenge kdg. students or review for second graders. Download the preview to see if the problems fit the needs of your students. The file contains
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Printable Add 3 Numbers Math Story Problems for Primary Students
My "draw it, solve it, write the fact" lessons have been so popular, I am posting this addition for free as a thank you to all my customers. The file contains a teacher's notes page and 11 "draw it, solve it, write the fact" pages. I use the first one for modeling. Each page has a simple addition story problem, an area to "draw it" and a space to write the fact. Pages can be printed and copied so students record at their seats OR have them solve on slates and place the printed pages in a ce
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Math Story Problem Worksheets THE BUNDLE
This resources is a bundle of 3 products. Addition and Subtraction Story Problems6 pages with 4 stories on each page (24 stories). There are some addition and some subtraction on each page. Adding 3 Numbers Story Problems6 Pages with 4 stories on each page (24 stories). Missing Addend and Missing Subtrahend Story Problems6 missing addend pages with 4 stories on each page (24 stories) and 6 missing subtrahend pages with 4 stories on each page (24 stories). Lisa Rombach
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Printable Addition & Subtraction Story Problems Set 1 Primary Grades
I call these story problems "Draw It, Solve It, Write the Fact". The file contains 10 very simple addition and subtraction story problems for k-1 students to solve. A very simple, easy to read story is printed at the top, a drawing area and a box for writing the math fact are provided on each page. Print them individually or in a packet stapled together. Mix them up to provide more of a challenge (file has all addition stories first and subtraction stories last). This is set 1 of 3 sets (eac
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Math
Also included in: Printable Addition & Subtraction Story Problems SETS 1-3 (bundle)
2 Digit Addition & Subtraction using the number grid SmartBoard Lesson
This smartboard lesson introduces primary grade students to adding and subtraction 2 digit number using the number grid (counting up or back by tens and ones to solve the problems). Lesson includes a warm up activity (link to website to make 2 digit numbers), a teacher's notes page (lesson plan), pages to model adding/subtracting using the number grid and a website link to print out worksheets for student practice. This .notebook file includes a printable booklet with 26 story problems (additi
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Adding & Subtracting Multiples of 10 Smart Board Lesson
Teach your students how to add and subtract multiples of 10 with my SmartBoard lesson ( .notebook file requires Notebook software to open). A website link connects to an interactive 100 grid for practicing counting by 10 as a warm up. The lesson includes interactive pages that introduce your students to adding and subtracting 10 and multiples of 10. A 16 page printable booklet (pdf) is included in the attachment tab. (printed booklet produces 2 copies, pages are 1/2 sized). 8 pages to p
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
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About the store
Experience
I have taught first grade for 34 wonderful years! Creating educational materials has been so much fun and I'm thrilled to be able to share them with other teachers here on TPT!! I specialize in resources to use in a k-2 classroom. My store has MANY differentiated comprehension question sets to use with a wide variety of children's picture books and I have created writing lessons for beginning writers that can be purchased individually, in bundles or as a complete program. My store has a wide variety of other resources for the k-2 teacher!! I hope my products will provide teachers with useful resources for their classrooms!
Teaching style
I want my students be excited to learn new things and to be proud of their accomplishments! My classroom is a busy, busy place! My students are encouraged to take risks and to make mistakes! When a student makes a mistake and learns something new, I always say "WOW, we just watched you get smarter!" I hope they will always feel safe enough to take risks and learn something new!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I am most proud of the relationships I've built with my students! Many of these students have grown up and are now sending their children to my classroom. It is such a delight!
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University
Master's Degree from Heidelberg University
30 additional graduate hours beyond the master's degree
Additional biographical information
I love creating resources that help TEACHERS save time, help STUDENTS learn and have fun and help them BOTH enjoy school every day! The feedback I've received on TPT has been amazing! I LOVE LOVE LOVE knowing that I'm helping both teachers and students... it inspires me to keep creating more resources!
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