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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 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 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 Turkey Time - Find The Number Games

Turkey Time - Find The Number Games

Teaching kids numbers sense takes time, but it doesn't have to be complicated or hard to prepare for.  Bring some gobbly good fun into your classroom with "Find The Number" Games. They are easy to learn and easy to prep. With  7 different work mats differentiation has never been easier. Check out the preview video above to see the entire set and how to play each game.    Start with mat 1 to build a two digit number and find it on a hundred chart.Mat 2 is used to build a two digit number and fin
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Experience

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?

Additional biographical information

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