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 Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the February! Use as a Winter-themed activity for early finishers, a cooperative learning activity, or an enrichment math center. Digital version made in Google Slides™ and compatible with Google Classroom™ also included! Math Skills Included:-Basic Operations & Multiples -2-D Shape Characteristics -Add Coins and Money -Round to the Closest 10 -Area and Perimeter Check out the preview
Ten Halloween Themed Logic Puzzles for students to practice critical thinking and basic math skills during the month of October! Use as a Halloween-themed activity for early finishers, a cooperative learning activity, or a math center. Digital version compatible with Google Classroom™ now included for distance learning!Math Skills Included:-Basic Operations -Add/Subtract within 100 and within 1,000 -Arrays -2-D Shape Characteristics -Add and Subtract Coins -Identify Fractions (halves, thirds, f
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 early finishers, a cooperative learning activity, or a digital or printable math center. Digital Version in Google Slides™ for Google Classroom™ also included.Math Skills Included:-Basic Operations -2-D Shape Characteristics -Add and Subtract Coins and Money, Compare Money Amounts -Compare Like Fractions -Add and Subtract Multi-Digit Numbers -Round to
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 for early finishers, a cooperative learning activity, or a math center. Digital version, made in Google Slides™, now available! Looking for More Challenging St. Patrick's Day Puzzles? Click Here. Math Skills Included:-Basic Operations -Logic with Coins and Adding/Comparing Money -Reading Pictographs -Rounding to the Closest Ten -Compare Like
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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