Making Middle Work
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Shapleigh, Maine, United States
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I have taught grade levels ranging from 1st through 6th and have loved it all. Currently, I am a Resource Room teacher for 5th and 6th graders, and I couldn't love what I do any more than I do after this most recent year. I have been teaching for 4 1/2 years and am FINALLY feeling like I am confident in all that I am doing. I have done a lot of trial and error and I am only planning on posting TPT items that are successful for their purpose.
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Prime and Composite Number Maze (Activity or Homework)
Students will differentiate between prime numbers and composite numbers using this fun maze style puzzle. Have students begin at "start" and end at "finish" by coloring in or highlighting the prime numbers and leaving those composite numbers white. Just print and use! Easy!!
4th - 8th
Math, Numbers
Properties of Addition and Multiplication Reference Sheet
A quick reference for the properties of addition and multiplication.
Two versions: One with all of the addition properties grouped together and all of the multiplication properties grouped together. The other shows like terms together (identity properties together, associative properties together, commutative properties together...)
**EDITED to include Distributive Property.**
5th - 12th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
Convert Units of Capacity US Customary 5.MD.A.1
This is an assessment regarding converting units of capacity in the US Customary system. The assessment is two pages, contains a scoring sheet, and has an answer key included (5 pages total). Common Core link is 5.MD.A.1 but could be accessible above or below this level depending on student ability level.
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
Two Turkey Color by Numbers- Order of Ops and Integers
1) Problems contain multiplication, division, and parentheses.
Answers are used to color the turkey! \
2) Problems contain addition/ subtraction of integers.
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Order of Operations
Valentine Integer Addition and Subtraction Color Puzzle 3 Pack
This document contains three color puzzles: one provides practice with adding two and three integers, another other requires subtraction of two and three integers, and the last contains a mixture of addition and subtraction. Images are different on each puzzle so that you can use one or all of them without redundancy.
The coloring piece of the assignment provides fine motor practice while also giving a framework for students to do their own PDCA's when their work does not fit the answers on th
4th - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
4.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.5
Student Centered Data Tracking
This form is designed for students and teachers to use to keep track of progress towards math standards and skills. It is easy to use, and can be used formatively to drive student centered instruction! Reproduce the second page as many times as needed to provide as much space as you and your students need to document progress towards standards!
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Math, Math Test Prep
Common Core 5th Grade Data Tool: Math Trimesters
All of the 5th grade Common Core standards listed in one place to be used by teachers to document progress towards meeting grade level expectations. Print off one page per student to be stored in their file or in your data binder!
5th
Math
Add and Subtract Integers and Coefficients- Two Puzzle Pages w. Silly Messages
Students solve and plot the answer on a number line to reveal a silly message! Use as an intro to adding coefficients or or as homework, review, or extra practice!
4th - 8th
Numbers
Two Division Assessments (with and without decimals) Key Included
This file is actually two division assessments with varied levels of difficulty. The first version of this assessment is two pages with **whole numbers only**.
The second version is three pages and does contain **decimals** and more demand justifications for answers.
Answer Key is included.
Core Standards:
CCSS.Math.Content. 4.NBT.B.6
CCSS.Math.Content. 5.NBT.B.6 
 CCSS.Math.Content. 5.NBT.B.7
CCSS.Math.Content. 6.EE.B.6
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
Simplify Fractions and Mixed Numbers Maze (Activity or Homework)
Students will differentiate between numbers that are simplified, and those which are still able to be simplified. Have students begin at "start" and end at "finish" by coloring in or highlighting the reducible fractions and mixed numbers, and leaving those already simplified numbers white. Just print and use! Easy!!
4th - 8th
Fractions, Math, Numbers
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About the store
Experience
I have taught grade levels ranging from 1st through 6th and have loved it all. Currently, I am a Resource Room teacher for 5th and 6th graders, and I couldn't love what I do any more than I do after this most recent year. I have been teaching for 4 1/2 years and am FINALLY feeling like I am confident in all that I am doing. I have done a lot of trial and error and I am only planning on posting TPT items that are successful for their purpose.
Teaching style
I am in favor of the Student Driven/ SCPBL classroom. I teach is a CCSS state (Maine) and so the vast majority of what I use is geared towards the Core. My "style" is that of a teacher who fosters inquiry and exploration. I want my kids to be challenged by their own goals and aspirations (even if I do sometimes have to make my ideas seem like their ideas... haha). I do not want to push robots out of my room; I want to push the next generations of thinkers and doers out of my room.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Maine at Farmington. I was selected by my district to become a trainer in the area of Higher Level Thinking Skills. My professional portfolio was also selected to be a district/ state exemplar.
My own education history
I went to school in Southern Maine, and was lucky enough to stay in one district all the way from K-12, eventually graduating 25th in a class of 326 (darn gym class...).
I didn't know for sure that I wanted to become an educator until I became a TA for a special education classroom in 10th grade. I loved it, and I knew it was the right career for me, even if the lifestyle (and pay) was not the most appealing thing in the world. I went to UMF and majored in Special Education K-12, and returned to my district to pay back all they'd done for me as a student. I feel like I am doing what I am supposed to now, and am honored to be in the lives of the next generation!
Additional biographical information
I am married to my best friend, and high school sweet heart, and recently built a lovely home by the lake in Southern Maine. We kayak, and I bury my nose in books to stay sane- this summer I am in 3 book clubs (one for fun, and two excellent professional development clubs). I have no kids, no pets, and no immediate care in the world except for being a good wife, and a fantastic role model for my munchkins in my room!
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