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Hi, I'm Tracy! Originally from Florida, I have the privilege of teaching math down under - in Australia! With 12 years of classroom experience, I know what works in a real math classroom. My resources are designed to be interactive, flexible, and easy to implement. Here you will find CCSS aligned hands-on projects, digital escapes, puzzles, mysteries, and all the awesome things that go beyond a worksheet - because when students enjoy math, they learn better!
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Preview of Tessellations Math Art Project | Geometry Transformations Hands-on Activity

Tessellations Math Art Project | Geometry Transformations Hands-on Activity

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Help your students explore tessellations and geometric transformations with this fun, hands-on Tessellation Math Art Project. This engaging middle school math activity gives students the chance to create their own repeating designs while practicing translation, reflection, and rotation. It also includes a tutorial video to walk students through the stencil-making process, making setup and directions even easier for you. This activity empowers students to discover the beauty of geometry by cr
Preview of 6th Grade Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - Digital Escape Room Activity Game

6th Grade Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - Digital Escape Room Activity Game

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Make multiplying and dividing fractions practice fun with this no-prep digital escape room for Google Forms™! Students will solve fraction problems, crack 3-digit codes, and unlock each puzzle as they work through multiplying fractions, dividing fractions, fractions of whole numbers, and real-world fraction word problems. Perfect for 5th and 6th grade classes, this activity also works well as review for middle school students who need extra fraction practice! You’ll love that this escape room i
Preview of 'My Math Tessellation' | A Back to School, Get to Know You Activity

'My Math Tessellation' | A Back to School, Get to Know You Activity

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Back to School Math Tessellation Icebreaker | Learning Styles & Classroom Preferences ActivityStart your math class with a meaningful back-to-school icebreaker that helps you get to know your students on day one! This get-to-know-you activity is perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or high school math classes. Students answer questions about their learning style, classroom preferences, strengths, challenges, and interests, then create a personalized hexagon based on their responses. Once
Preview of Measures of Center Escape Room Activity - Mean Median Mode Range | 6th Grade

Measures of Center Escape Room Activity - Mean Median Mode Range | 6th Grade

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Make mean, median, mode, and range practice fun with this no-prep digital escape room for Google Forms™! Students will analyze data from data sets, tables, histograms, and dot plots as they solve problems, crack codes, and unlock each puzzle while working through finding the measures of central tendency. Perfect for 5th and 6th grade classes, this activity also works well as review for older middle school students who need extra practice with statistical measures. You’ll love that this escap
Preview of 6th Grade Coordinate Plane Project | Plotting Points, Reflections & Distance

6th Grade Coordinate Plane Project | Plotting Points, Reflections & Distance

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This hands-on coordinate plane project invites students to explore all four quadrants as they help Anna navigate through Wonderland. Students begin by identifying given locations and recording their ordered pairs. From there, they will work through various tasks involving plotting ordered pairs, identifying quadrants, reflecting shapes the x- and y-axes, finding the area of polygons, and calculating distance. The project concludes with a completed Wonderland map! This resource is low-prep and ea
Preview of Pi Day Activities - Math Worksheets, Puzzles, Coloring, | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Pi Day Activities - Math Worksheets, Puzzles, Coloring, | 6th 7th 8th Grade

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This Pi Day activity packet is the ultimate collection of Pi Day math worksheets for middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade! Packed with 8 print-and-go activities including a Pi Day coloring sheet, coordinate graphing, word search, crossword, and more — everything you need to celebrate March 14 is right here! No Prep - Just Print and Go!What’s Included?Pi Day Word Search — Find 11 math vocabulary words including circumference, diameter, radius, and moreBrain Teasers — Visual algebra
Preview of Area of Parallelograms 'Build a Sandcastle' Activity | 6th Grade Geometry

Area of Parallelograms 'Build a Sandcastle' Activity | 6th Grade Geometry

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Make findings the area of parallelograms fun and engaging with this creative Build a Sandcastle activity! Students will use base and height to find area and missing dimensions while solving problems and customising their own sandcastle. As students work through the questions, their answers guide how they design their sandcastle - adding towers, windows, shells, and more - keeping them motivated and engaged the entire time. Perfect for reinforcing concepts after instruction or as a fun review a
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Halloween Math Coloring Activity

Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Halloween Math Coloring Activity

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This Halloween, Color-by-number activity gives students plenty of practice with adding and subtracting fractions, area and circumference of circles while revealing a fun candy corn mosaic. With two differentiated versions included, you can easily support students who need extra guidance while still challenging those who are on-level. Includes two versions:Version A – Supported Practice-Friendlier denominators with some easy unlike-denominator practice, less problems to solveVersion B – On-Level
Preview of Easter Math Activities for Middle School - Print & Digital

Easter Math Activities for Middle School - Print & Digital

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Fully engage your students at Easter or Spring time with this collection of print and digital math activities for middle school! Included are 7 PDF print pages AND a link to digital activities using Google Slides. Suitable for 6-8th grade. Complete with beautiful graphics, this resource can serve as a review of basic topics, a substitute teacher cover lesson, or as a break from normal lessons. Here's what you'll find inside: -Logic Puzzles -Order of Operations -Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Co
Preview of Multiplying and Dividing Decimals - Digital Escape Room 6.NS.B3

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals - Digital Escape Room 6.NS.B3

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Your students will love practicing Multiplying and Dividing Decimals - including word problems - to solve the four-puzzle escape room! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF for printing. Students must get the correct combination to Puzzle 1 before advancing to the next Puzzle. 4 Puzzles (16 questions) in total to escape! All four puzzles are available for printing - perfect for group work or math stations. Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEa
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Decimals 'Defuse the Bomb' - Digital Escape Room

Adding and Subtracting Decimals 'Defuse the Bomb' - Digital Escape Room

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Can you defuse the bomb in time? Your students will love practicing Adding and Subtracting Decimals to solve this fun escape room! Designed to captivate students' attention as they solve puzzles, crack codes, and progress through challenges—all while reinforcing their understanding of Fractions. No prep what-so-ever! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF teacher notes with an answer key.Aligned with 5th and 6th grade CCSS, I have also used this resource with
Preview of Unit Conversions - Metric & Customary Coloring Activities

Unit Conversions - Metric & Customary Coloring Activities

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Your students will love practicing Converting Metric Units and Converting Customary Units in this fun, color by number activity! Page 1 is a coloring activity for metric conversions and page 2 is a coloring activity for customary conversions of length, mass, and capacity. Each page contains 12 problems to solve and a flower mosaic to color according to the question instructions. Perfect for your Measurement Unit! Have a closer look in the preview file Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice Boards
Preview of 5th Grade Math Summer Worksheets - Incoming 6th Graders Review Packet

5th Grade Math Summer Worksheets - Incoming 6th Graders Review Packet

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Help your students head into 6th grade feeling confident with this fun, summer-themed 5th Grade Math Review Pack - print and go, no prep required! Are you struggling to keep your students' math skills sharp over summer break? This engaging summer math review packet covers all major 5th grade math standards in a low-pressure, spiraled format students can work through independently. Why teachers love this resource: These worksheets are structured with concept reminders on every page, so students c
Preview of Area of Polygons & Composite Figures Escape Room Activity | 6th Grade Geometry

Area of Polygons & Composite Figures Escape Room Activity | 6th Grade Geometry

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Make area of polygons practice fun with this no-prep digital escape room for Google Forms™! Students will solve area problems, crack codes, and unlock each puzzle as they work through finding the area of triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and composite figures. Perfect for 5th and 6th grade classes, this activity also works well as review for middle school students who need extra area practice! You’ll love that this escape room is self-checking and easy to assign. Students get
Preview of Middle School Math Summer Worksheets -  Review Activities Packet | End of Year

Middle School Math Summer Worksheets - Review Activities Packet | End of Year

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Make sure your students arrive at the new school year confident and prepared with this complete Summer Math Review Bundle - covering 5th, 6th, and 7th grade standards in one time-saving, print-and-go set. Each worksheet packet in this series follows the same easy-to-use format - with concept reminders on every page, a variety of problems to keep students engaged, and an 8-week pacing guide that makes it simple for families to use at home. Here's what you'll get - 3 complete summer math review
Preview of Order of Operations - Digital Escape Room Activity | 6th Grade Math 6.EE.A1

Order of Operations - Digital Escape Room Activity | 6th Grade Math 6.EE.A1

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Your students will love simplifying expressions using the order of operations - including exponents (2nd power, only) - to solve the four-puzzle escape room! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF for printing. Students must get the correct combination to Puzzle 1 before advancing to the next Puzzle. 4 Puzzles (16 questions) in total to escape! All four puzzles are available for printing - perfect for group work or math stations. Great for: ReviewMath Centers
Preview of Area of Composite Figures Scavenger Hunt | 6th Grade Math Activity

Area of Composite Figures Scavenger Hunt | 6th Grade Math Activity

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Make practicing Area of Composite Figures engaging and interactive with this scavenger hunt activity! This fun, movement-based lesson gets students up and out of their seats, solving area problems as they navigate around the classroom. These figures do not contain circles or semi-circles, and Pythagorean theorem is not used. Students start at any poster (A-L) and calculate the area of the composite figure shown.They then search for their answer on another poster, which leads them to their next
Preview of Summer Lemonade Stand Math PBL - End of Year Project for Middle School

Summer Lemonade Stand Math PBL - End of Year Project for Middle School

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Need a meaningful math activity for after state testing or summer school? This Running a Lemonade Stand Project for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade reviews the fundamental math skills students use across middle school in a fun, real-world format, and includes both print and digital versions for easy and flexible use! With 5 print-and-go tasks, clear directions, and an engaging theme, you're ready for 2 days of low-stress, independent learning for the last weeks of school! The worksheet pack & Google Sl
Preview of Measures of Central Tendency - Digital Escape Room Activity | Zombie Apocalypse

Measures of Central Tendency - Digital Escape Room Activity | Zombie Apocalypse

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Your students will love this digital escape room using Google Forms that practices Measures of Center (Mean, Median, Mode, and Range). The story is a hilarious adventure which has you in the middle of a Zombie Apocalypse! You must solve various questions from the 6th Grade Statistics Unit to survive. This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Forms as well as a PDF for printing. Optional student worksheets are included with each problem to show working out, demonstrate engagement, or
Preview of Area of Polygons Formula Reference Sheet - 2D Shapes

Area of Polygons Formula Reference Sheet - 2D Shapes

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Enjoy this freebie! This reference sheet is perfect for note-taking and interactive notebooks. It contains the area formula and labelled pictures for square, rectangle, triangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, and circle.
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About the store

Experience

Hi, I'm Tracy! Originally from Florida, I have the privilege of teaching math down under - in Australia! With 12 years of classroom experience, I know what works in a real math classroom. My resources are designed to be interactive, flexible, and easy to implement. Here you will find CCSS aligned hands-on projects, digital escapes, puzzles, mysteries, and all the awesome things that go beyond a worksheet - because when students enjoy math, they learn better!

Teaching style

My teaching style is all about engagement, exploration, and real-world connections. I believe that students learn best when they are actively involved, so my resources are visually engaging with a strong focus on hands-on and problem-based learning. I also value flexibility and differentiation, so many of my materials include multiple formats—print and digital options, scaffolded support, and challenge extensions—to meet the needs of diverse learners!

Awards & shining teacher moments

*Selected for the TpT Seller Advisory Board 2025– A recognition of my expertise in curriculum design and my commitment to supporting the teacher community. *Professional Development Provider - Current course: 'Creative Digital Solutions for Engaging Math Classrooms'

My own education history

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology, but my passion for teaching led me to pursue a Master’s in Education (Secondary Science and Mathematics). I am also an IB Diploma recipient, which has given me a unique perspective on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and global education standards.

Additional biographical information

Beyond teaching, I’m a fantasy book lover, horror movie fan, and metal music enthusiast. I also design and create home-made cosplays with my young daughter and attend several cosplay conventions a year. Thanks for stopping by and I hope my resources bring excitement and fun to your classroom!