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About the store
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 Surface Area and Volume 3D Shapes Project | Sandcastle Geometry Design Activity

Surface Area and Volume 3D Shapes Project | Sandcastle Geometry Design Activity

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Make surface area and volume fun with this end of year project for 7th grade and 8th grade! This Surface Area and Volume Sandcastle Design Project gives middle school students an engaging way to apply geometry skills through building, measuring, calculating, and designing. Students create a sandcastle model using 3D shape nets, calculate the surface area and volume of their shapes, and finish by drawing a scaled blueprint of their final design. This printable geometry project is a creative an
Preview of Reflections on the Coordinate Plane Worksheets | Geometry Transformations

Reflections on the Coordinate Plane Worksheets | Geometry Transformations

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This set of geometry transformations worksheets helps students understand how figures reflect across the coordinate plane (x-axis and y-axis) with multiple activities! Students will identify lines of reflection, describe coordinate rules, and draw reflected images on the grid. With scaffolded practice pages, logic challenges, and a mystery picture activity, this visual and interactive resource is perfect for introducing reflections in your 8th Grade Transformations Unit! Benefits Builds foundati
Preview of Geometry Translations Digital Activities - Google Slides

Geometry Translations Digital Activities - Google Slides

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Your students will love this digital, easy-to-use resource for practicing Translations - including recognizing Translations, Translating Objects across 4 Quadrants, and Writing the Image Translation Rule.  These 10, interactive Google Slides are designed for independent practice, making them ideal for in-class work, homework, or even virtual assignments. The interactive format and fun activities keep students motivated and on task! Recently Updated! Your students will love the digital version
Preview of Geometry Transformations Math Project - Rotations, Reflections, & Translations

Geometry Transformations Math Project - Rotations, Reflections, & Translations

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This geometry project challenges students to apply translations, reflections, and rotations on the coordinate plane to create bold 90s-style wrapping paper designs! Students select and label three shapes, plan their transformations using tracing paper, complete transformation tables, and transfer their designs onto a coordinate grid. Finally, they outline and color their patterns in true retro style! You will love the creativity!Why wrapping paper? Wrapping paper is a perfect real-world example
Preview of Coordinate Plane Transformations Puzzles | Reflections, Rotations, Translations

Coordinate Plane Transformations Puzzles | Reflections, Rotations, Translations

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This engaging logic puzzle activity gets students thinking critically as they apply translations, reflections, and rotations to uncover hidden points on a coordinate plane! Perfect for reinforcing 8th grade geometry rigid transformations, this resource includes both printable worksheets and a digital Google Slides version with drag-and-drop pieces. What’s Included:9 transformation puzzles (each with coordinate grid + 3–4 clues)Printable student worksheets Answer key Interactive Google Slides
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.
Preview of Geometry Translations - Print & Digital Activity Bundle

Geometry Translations - Print & Digital Activity Bundle

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This resource is a set of Print and Digital activities for mastering Translations! 5 pages of prints activities and 10 Google Slides will have students practicing moving shapes right, left, up, and down across a coordinate grid, stating translations, and recognizing translations. You will love seeing your class engaged and enhancing their skills in both recognition and application of transformations! Recently Updated!Included:Introduction to Translations: Explains the concept of sliding shapes
Preview of Area Circumference of Circles  - Arc Length and Area of Sectors Notes + Practice

Area Circumference of Circles - Arc Length and Area of Sectors Notes + Practice

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This resource is a set of six interactive notes and practice for Circumference of a Circle, Area of a Circle, Arc Length, and Area of sectors. Product is viewable in the preview file. Please follow my store and thank you for your support! Great for: ReviewNotesInteractive NotebooksHomeworkCover lessons
Preview of 6th Grade Geometry Bundle - Area Surface Area Volume Activities | Shapes & Prism

6th Grade Geometry Bundle - Area Surface Area Volume Activities | Shapes & Prism

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Make 6th grade geometry easy to teach and fun to practice with this engaging bundle of geometry activities, projects, worksheets, digital activities, and assessments! Students will explore area of polygons, area of triangles, area of parallelograms, area of trapezoids, composite figures, surface area, nets, volume of rectangular prisms, coordinate plane graphing, and real-world geometry applications through a mix of hands-on, printable, and digital resources. This bundle is designed to support
Preview of Halloween Math Activity: Area and Circumference of Circles Craftivity 7th Grade

Halloween Math Activity: Area and Circumference of Circles Craftivity 7th Grade

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In this hands-on Halloween math activity, students will measure, calculate, and decorate Halloween-themed cookies while exploring the area and circumference of circles. Each student measures the cookie diameters, finds the radius, and calculates the icing (area) and sprinkles (circumference) needed before designing their own Halloween cookie plate and calculating total decoration costs. This low-prep geometry activity blends real-world math, creativity, and festive fun...perfect for keeping 7th
Preview of 6th Grade Summer Math Worksheets Bundle | Review + Fun Activities

6th Grade Summer Math Worksheets Bundle | Review + Fun Activities

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This 6th Grade Summer Math Worksheets Bundle includes 2 printable resources for incoming 7th graders with 32 worksheets in total... giving you a mix of structured skill practice and fun summer math activities for end-of-year review, summer school, tutoring, test prep, early finishers, and summer packets!This bundle is designed to help students keep important 6th grade math skills fresh while giving teachers flexible, ready-to-print resources. Use the structured review packet for focused practice
Preview of 7th Grade Area & Circumference of Circles - Christmas Cookie Design Activity

7th Grade Area & Circumference of Circles - Christmas Cookie Design Activity

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Perfect for the holiday season! In this hands-on Christmas math activity, students will use a ruler to measure cookie diameters, calculate the radius, determine how much icing is needed (area), and how many sprinkles are required (circumference). Then, they design and assemble their own festive 'Cookie Plate' and calculate the total cost of decorations based on icing and sprinkle prices. What’s Included:Measurement table for diameter, radius, area, and circumferenceCookie decorating and cost-cal
Preview of 7th Grade Summer Math Worksheets Bundle | Review + Fun Activities

7th Grade Summer Math Worksheets Bundle | Review + Fun Activities

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This 7th Grade Summer Math Worksheets Bundle includes 2 printable resources for incoming 8th graders with 32 worksheets in total ... giving you a mix of structured skill practice and fun summer math activities for end-of-year review, summer school, tutoring, test prep, early finishers, and summer packets!This bundle is designed to help students keep important 7th grade math skills fresh while giving teachers flexible, ready-to-print resources. Use the structured review packet for focused practic
Preview of Describing Shape of Data Distributions - Digital Activities | 6.SP.A2

Describing Shape of Data Distributions - Digital Activities | 6.SP.A2

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This digital activity allows students to explore and analyze data distributions using dot plots, histograms, and box plots. 9 interactive Google Slides are designed for independent practice, making them ideal for in-class work, homework, or even virtual assignments. The interactive format and fun activities keep students motivated and on task! Skills covered: Identifying and describing shapes of distributions (skewed left, skewed right, symmetrical), recognizing clusters, gaps, peaks, and out
Preview of Halloween Math Worksheet Pack - 'One Page, 4 Puzzles' | 5th-8th Grade

Halloween Math Worksheet Pack - 'One Page, 4 Puzzles' | 5th-8th Grade

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This pack of five Halloween-themed, one-page math escape puzzles combines number sense, logic, and problem-solving—perfect for upper elementary to middle school students. Each worksheet has four mini challenges, with each answer revealing one digit of a 4-digit final code. Students must solve them all to “escape” the spooky scenario! These no-prep print-and-go activities are perfect for October math lessons, sub plans, early finishers, or a fun Halloween class event. One page, endless engagemen
Preview of Transformations Math Stations or Math Centers | 8th Grade

Transformations Math Stations or Math Centers | 8th Grade

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This set of Transformations Math Stations will see your students mastering translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations in a fun and meaningful way -You will love the engagement! What's Included:12 Interactive Station Posters: Each station provides a unique challenge, including coordinate plane translations, solving transformation mysteries, mystery pictures, and moreStudent Recording Sheets: Keep your students organized with recording sheets to graph and answer questions as they rotate
Preview of Summer Math Worksheet Pack - 'One Page, 4 Puzzles' | 5th-8th Grade

Summer Math Worksheet Pack - 'One Page, 4 Puzzles' | 5th-8th Grade

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This pack of five Summer-themed, one-page math escape puzzles combines number sense, logic, and problem-solving—perfect for upper elementary to middle school students. Each worksheet has four mini challenges, with each answer revealing one digit of a 4-digit final code. Students must solve them all to “escape” the fun scenario! These no-prep print-and-go activities are perfect for end-of-the-year math lessons, sub plans, early finishers, or summer school. One page, endless engagement!What’s Inc
Preview of Volume of a Sphere - Print & Digital Puzzle Activity

Volume of a Sphere - Print & Digital Puzzle Activity

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Your students will love finding the Volume of a Sphere - given the radius or diameter - to solve the funny riddle! This resource includes a link to a digital, Google Slides version as well as a PDF for printing. The entire product is viewable in the preview file. Please follow my store and thank you for your support! Great for: ReviewMath CentersChoice BoardsHomeworkEarly finishersDistance learning
Preview of Area of Composite Figures - Digital Activities | 6.G.A1

Area of Composite Figures - Digital Activities | 6.G.A1

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Your students will love this digital, easy-to-use resource for practicing Finding the Area of Composite Figures!  These 5, interactive Google Slides are designed for independent practice, making them ideal for in-class work, homework, or even virtual assignments. The interactive format and fun activities keep students motivated and on task! The composite shapes only contain rectangles, squares, and triangles - no circles or Pythagorean theorem needed. What formats are included?This resource p
Preview of Christmas Tree Angles Activity - Angle Relationships No-Prep Holiday Worksheets

Christmas Tree Angles Activity - Angle Relationships No-Prep Holiday Worksheets

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Perfect for the holiday season! In this hands-on Christmas math activity, students calculate missing angle measures using triangle sum, straight angle, complementary/supplementary relationships, vertical angles, and more — all while building a geometric Christmas tree. It’s creative, rigorous, and requires zero prep - just add rulers! What’s Included Christmas Tree Diagram with 20 Missing AnglesDrawing Instructions (connect points to form geometric figures)Student Recording SheetAngle Reasoning
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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!