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Helping you build the classroom of your dreams with time saving resources. Early finisher print & play learning games, Dot-To-Dot & Graph are just a few teacher favorites found here. Check out Teacher Making The Basics Fun YouTube to see how to use these and other resources in your classroom.
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Preview of Roll-Write-Spin Game Compare Number 1s,10s,100s - Early Finishers & Centers  K-1

Roll-Write-Spin Game Compare Number 1s,10s,100s - Early Finishers & Centers K-1

Engage, Differentiate, and Simplify Your Day!The Roll-Write-Spin Math Game is the ultimate no prep resource for kindergarten and first-grade classrooms. Designed for teachers who need quick, effective, and engaging activities, this game supports essential math skills like number recognition, place value, and comparing numbers while encouraging collaboration and sportsmanship. With easy-to-follow instructions, minimal prep, and reusable materials, this game will become your go-to for math center
Preview of Buy A Bear: A Low-Prep, Number Line, Decompose, Winter Math Game

Buy A Bear: A Low-Prep, Number Line, Decompose, Winter Math Game

Engage Your Students with a Fun and Educational Winter Math Game! ❄ -Construct a number line and decompose number to 30- Looking for a fresh, engaging, and low-prep activity to reinforce math skills in your kindergarten or first-grade classroom? Look no further than Buy A Bear! This interactive game combines a winter polar bear theme with strategic math practice, keeping your students excited and on-task while building essential skills. ❄ 2 Levels to cover simple skills like identifying number
Preview of Snowball Addend Challenge- Find The Missing Addend Sums to 10

Snowball Addend Challenge- Find The Missing Addend Sums to 10

❄️ Snowball Addend Challenge Math Game ❄️Looking for an engaging and interactive way to help your kindergarten and first-grade students master missing addends and number composition? The Snowball Addend Challenge Math Game is the perfect winter-themed activity for building math fluency while having fun! ⛄✨ This downloadable digital resource includes 8 unique games that guide students in composing and decomposing numbers up to 10. It’s designed to keep learning exciting and manageable with
Preview of Skip Count by 1, 2, 5, 10 - Dot-to-Dot & Graph Bundle - Back To School

Skip Count by 1, 2, 5, 10 - Dot-to-Dot & Graph Bundle - Back To School

Practice skip counting by 1, 2, 5,10 & graphing with this fun and low prep math activity. Watch your students skip count as they connect the dots to discover the hidden picture. Then watch as they practice their graphing skills while collecting data and graphing the shapes they discover in the dot to dot.  Counting, connecting the dots, and graphing, that's triple the fun. (And triple the learning.) Introducing a fun way to build number sense AND graphing skills.  Kids love connect the dot
Preview of Skip Count by 10 & Graph - Back To School - Free Skip Count by 2 & Graph

Skip Count by 10 & Graph - Back To School - Free Skip Count by 2 & Graph

Practice skip counting by 10 & graphing with this fun and low prep math activity. Watch your students count by 10 (and 2 with the freebie set) as they connect the dots to discover the hidden picture. Then watch as they practice their graphing skills while collecting data and graphing the shapes they discover in the dot to dot.  Counting, connecting the dots, and graphing, that's triple the fun. (And triple the learning.) Grab the free skip count by 10 and graph in the preview.Introducing a
Preview of Skip Count by 5 & Graph - Dot to Dot & Graph - Back To School

Skip Count by 5 & Graph - Dot to Dot & Graph - Back To School

Practice skip counting by 5 & graphing with this fun and low prep math activity. Watch your students count by 5 as they connect the dots to discover the hidden picture. Then watch as they practice their graphing skills while collecting data and graphing the shapes they discover in the dot to dot.  Counting, connecting the dots, and graphing, that's triple the fun. (And triple the learning.) Try before you buy - download the preview and print the free sample.Introducing a fun way to build nu
Preview of Spring Dot-To-Dot and Graph- Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s

Spring Dot-To-Dot and Graph- Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s

Watch their eyes light up when they see these fun, fresh, SPRING Dot-to-Dots. Feel the smirk on your face when you know it's also a graphing activity. (It's like sneaking kale into a smoothie... teehehehee.) It's fun and you know they need that graphing practice. Win, Win!! Directions: (So easy they can do this independently) Do the dot-to-dot and then use the shapes in the picture to complete the graph. Decorate if time and extend the picture on the back for extra creative opportunities.
Preview of Dot-To-Dot & Graph Winter Bundle - Skip Count by 1, 2, 5, 10

Dot-To-Dot & Graph Winter Bundle - Skip Count by 1, 2, 5, 10

Watch their eyes light up when they see these fun, fresh, Winter Dot-to-Dots. Feel the smirk on your face when you know it's also a graphing activity. (It's like sneaking kale into a smoothie... teehehehee.) It's fun and you know they need that graphing practice. Win, Win!! Directions: (So easy they can do this independently) Do the winter dot-to-dot and then use the shapes in the picture to complete the graph. Decorate if time and extend the picture on the back for extra creative opportunit
Preview of More Scoops, Please (Race to 10 & 20 Math Game)

More Scoops, Please (Race to 10 & 20 Math Game)

More Scoops Please (Race to 10 &20) Print and PlayNo small pieces to organize. You need dice, pawns to move on the game board,  page protector, and a dry erase marker.  Minimal SuppliesStudents need only 5 supplies to play this game: 1. More Scoops Please Game Mat (Select race to 10 or 20) 2. Page protector - (So they can play again and again.) 3. Dice 4. Dry erase marker 5. 2 Pawns to move on the game board.  How To PlayWatch the preview video for directions Easy To Play At Home & SchoolAre stu
Preview of Build Froggy's Home- Summer Math Game

Build Froggy's Home- Summer Math Game

Practice addition skills and build Froggy a home. Boring skill and drill practice take a backseat. Froggy is in the house and he needs a new pad. Can you help him? Print and Play.- add a dry erase marker & page protector- BAM- you're ready to play. How do you play? It's easy. Materials needed: 1. Practice page 2.Froggy's Pond page 3. Page protector and dry erase marker Directions: 1. Choose the practice page you want. (Notice the flies in the corner? The fewer the flies the easier the pr
Preview of 7 Froggy S'more Dice Games For Spring- Independent Math Practice

7 Froggy S'more Dice Games For Spring- Independent Math Practice

Frogs And S'mores -7 Dice Games (print add dice and dry erase markers) Did you know that frogs love s'mores? Yep. They do. Perfect to take outside and play on a Spring day or as a game to place in your End Of Year stations. Individual-Independent-Fun- S’more Building-Math Practice. ===================== What’s Inside?Game 1: Roll-Cover-Build One Dice Option (color or blackline) Identifying numbers 1-6 Game 2: Roll-Cover Build Two Dice Option (color or blackline) Identifying numbers 2-12 Game
Preview of Editable Dice Games - Flamingo 5 In-A-Row

Editable Dice Games - Flamingo 5 In-A-Row

It's time for partner dice games. It's time for low prep. (Because you need your free time back!!!) You Have Options-Play with 2 or 3 dice -Use one of the 3 'done for you mats' or make your own with the editable PDF option. -Color or Blackline Master options DirectionsVideo link or follow the picture directions page. But for your convenience here's the down and dirty directions:After placing the game mat in a page protector: 1. Roll the dice 2. Add the dice 3. Find the sum on the game mat an
Preview of Sweet Treat - Independent Addition & Subtraction Game

Sweet Treat - Independent Addition & Subtraction Game

Sweet Treat- is a "Race To The Top" math game with a twist. What's the twist? Students track how many matches they win by coloring in hearts on the bottom of the page. Once 3 games have been won, then there is a winner. More practice=faster mastery. Oh, And did I mention students can play with a partner or by themselves. So whether they are at school or learning from home they can practice with this fun spinner game. Minimal SuppliesStudents need only 5 supplies to play this game: 1. Sweet
Preview of S'more Elf- Dice Games

S'more Elf- Dice Games

Elves And S'moresSanta likes cookies but his elves like s’mores.   On Christmas Eve while Santa is traveling the world, the elves are gathering around a campfire making s’mores and playing games. These are some of their favorite games to play while they wait for Santa’s return.   Give your little elves some fun independent math practice this holiday season. Individual-Independent-Fun- S’more Building-Math Practice===================== What’s Inside? Game 1: Roll-Cover-Build One Dice Option (colo
Preview of Thanksgiving Dot-To-Dot & Graph Bundle, Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s

Thanksgiving Dot-To-Dot & Graph Bundle, Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s

Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Bundle Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s 32 Dot-to-Dot and Graph printables for ThanksgivingCelebrate the season of Thanksgiving with these Dot-To-Dot and Graph activities.   Students connect the dots to reveal the Thanksgiving-themed picture. Then students use the Thanksgiving picture to complete the graph. This is an engaging way to practice numbers sense and graphing with a touch of Thanksgiving fun.    Teachers have used Dot-to-Dot and Graph activities for independe
Preview of Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 1s

Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 1s

Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 1sCelebrate the season of Thanksgiving with these Dot-To-Dot and Graph activities.   Students connect the dots to reveal the Thanksgiving-themed picture. Then students use the Thanksgiving picture to complete the graph. This is an engaging way to practice numbers sense and graphing with a touch of Thanksgiving fun.    Teachers have used Dot-to-Dot and Graph activities for independent math centers and morning work because students can TRULY complete th
Preview of Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 5s

Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 5s

Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 5sCelebrate the season of Thanksgiving with these Dot-To-Dot and Graph activities.   Students connect the dots to reveal the Thanksgiving-themed picture. Then students use the Thanksgiving picture to complete the graph. This is an engaging way to practice numbers sense and graphing with a touch of Thanksgiving fun.    Teachers have used Dot-to-Dot and Graph activities for independent math centers and morning work because students can TRULY complete t
Preview of Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 10s and 2s

Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 10s and 2s

Dot-to-Dot And Graph Thanksgiving Count by 10s and 2sCelebrate the season of Thanksgiving with these Dot-To-Dot and Graph activities.   Students connect the dots to reveal the Thanksgiving-themed picture. Then students use the Thanksgiving picture to complete the graph. This is an engaging way to practice numbers sense and graphing with a touch of Thanksgiving fun.    Teachers have used Dot-to-Dot and Graph activities for independent math centers and morning work because students can TRULY
Preview of Dot-To-Dot & Graph Count by 1s Bundle

Dot-To-Dot & Graph Count by 1s Bundle

The Dot-To-Dot and Graph Count by 1s bundle is here!!! A unique resource for your classroom.  Students will enjoy these fun math skill puzzles.   They are perfect for independent morning work and math stations because they are truly independent and engaging.   Students complete the dot-to-dot and then graph the objects found in the picture. Counting, recording data, and fun all rolled into an independent activity.  If they finish early they can decorate the picture.  Grab the bundle today at a d
Preview of Halloween Dot-To-Dot and Graph Bundle- Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s

Halloween Dot-To-Dot and Graph Bundle- Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s

Halloween Dot-To-Dot and Graph Bundle- Count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10sHalloween Dot-to-Dot and Graph activities for your classroom are here!!  Students connect the dots to reveal the Halloween themed picture. Then students use the Halloween picture to complete the graph.   Teachers have used Dot-to-Dot and Graph activities for morning work and independent math centers because Kindergarten students can TRULY complete them independently.   8 of each. Halloween math Dot-To-Dot counting and graphing is
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Helping you build the classroom of your dreams with time saving resources. Early finisher print & play learning games, Dot-To-Dot & Graph are just a few teacher favorites found here. Check out Teacher Making The Basics Fun YouTube to see how to use these and other resources in your classroom.

Teaching style

I believe in teaching the whole child. Each child can and will learn to their potential in my class. I have high expectations for myself and my students. I think that fun and relationship building is essential to the classroom environment.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Sallie Mae National New Teacher of the Year 1990, Educator of the Year Montana City School 2002, Helena Education Foundation Distinguished Educator Award 2011

My own education history

Too much to mention. Isn't the real education my daily endeavor to improve?

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Podcast Host- Rockin' This Teacher Thing YouTube Personality- Teachers Making The Basics Fun Author- The Blueberry Pancake Problem