I have the square root of 64 years experience teaching fifth grade math to students of all ability levels, the cube root of 27 years experience teaching 6th and 7th grade math, and currently teach gifted elementary math classes.
Ten Christmas & Winter themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the winter months! These winter enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning. Ideas for Use:December Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesDigital Version in Google Slides™ also included!SAVE BI
Halloween Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the month of October! Digital version included, made with Google Slides™. These fall enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning. Ideas for Use:October Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesMath Skills Incl
These 62 holiday logic puzzles allow students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the entire school year! Use as a math activity for early finishers, a cooperative learning activity, or a math center. Buy the Halloween, Thanksgiving/Fall, Christmas/Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter/Spring, and End of Year/Summer Logic Puzzles together and save 30%! Digital versions of puzzles, made in Google Slides™, now included! Math Skills Included:-Basic Operations -Ar
Ten Thanksgiving and Fall Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the fall months! These fall enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning. Ideas for Use:November Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesMath Skills Included:Basic Operations & Multiples2-D Shape Chara
Six Valentine's Day Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the February! Use as a Winter activity for early finishers or an enrichment math center.Ideas for Use:February Early Finisher ActivitiesChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesMath Skills Included:Basic Operations & Multiples2-D Shape Characteristi
Ten Halloween Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the month of October!Ideas for Use:October Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesDone Early Enrichment OptionMath Skills Included:Basic OperationsAdd/Subtract within 100 and within 1,000Arrays2-D Shape CharacteristicsAdd and Subt
Five St. Patrick's Day Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! These spring enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning. Ideas for Use:March Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesDigital Version made in Google Slides™ now included. SAVE BIG by buying in the Holi
11 Easter and Spring Math Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! These fall enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning. Ideas for Use:March & April Early Finisher ActivitiesChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesLooking for Easier Spring and Easter Logic Puzzles? Click Here. SAVE BIG by buyi
Five Valentine's Day Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! These winter enrichment challenges keep fast finishers engaged and learning. Ideas for Use:February Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesDigital Version made in Google Slides™ now included. SAVE BIG by buying in the Hol
Ten Thanksgiving and Fall Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the fall months! Great for fast finishers, collaboration, or a digital or printable math center.Ideas for Use:November Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesMath Skills Included:Basic Operations2-D Shape Charac
Six St. Patrick's Day Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills! Use as a St. Patrick's Day enrichment activity to keep fast finishers engaged and learning. Looking for More Challenging St. Patrick's Day Puzzles? Click Here.Ideas for Use:March Early Finisher ActivityChallenge Packet for EnrichmentEngaging Break from CurriculumCooperative Learning ActivityPartner or Small Group WorkDifferentiated Math Stations or CentersDigital or Print Logic PuzzlesMat
I have the square root of 64 years experience teaching fifth grade math to students of all ability levels, the cube root of 27 years experience teaching 6th and 7th grade math, and currently teach gifted elementary math classes.
Teaching style
I connect math to real-life and use humor while teaching. I also use challenges and logic puzzles to keep students engaged and thinking. I have always loved problem solving and help my students to love it as well!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Most Effective Teacher based on Value-Added Data
My own education history
Master's Degree in Middle Childhood Education (4-9), Gifted Endorsement (K-12)
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