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About the store
Hi there! I’m Melissa Collins, an experienced elementary educator and curriculum designer with a passion for making math meaningful, engaging, and fun for students. I’ve taught across grades 2–6 in both general education and ICT settings, and I currently teach 5th grade math while serving on my school’s instructional leadership and data teams.
In my TPT store, you’ll find interactive, standards-aligned digital resources designed to strengthen conceptual understanding and boost student confidence — from self-checking Google Sheets activities and digital escape rooms to differentiated practice sets and seasonal math projects.
My goal is to save you time while keeping learning hands-on, purposeful, and student-centered.
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Earth’s Systems Interaction Project | 5th Grade Science Digital Activity
Bring your Earth’s Systems unit to life with this engaging, self-directed digital project! In this interactive Google Slides activity, students explore how Earth’s four systems — the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere — interact with one another through real-world events like wildfires, droughts, floods, and more. Students choose an event, research how the systems affect one another, create a visual model, and reflect on their learning — all within a structured, easy-to-follow sli
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS
5-ESS2-1
Halloween Digital Escape Room | Multiplication, Division & Decimals | 5th Grade
Bring spooky excitement to your classroom this October with the Haunted Manor Math Escape Room! 👻 This no-prep, digital escape room challenges students to solve engaging multiplication, division, and decimal problems as they make their way through five haunted rooms — all while racing to escape before midnight! Perfect for 5th grade math review, centers, enrichment, or a Halloween party activity, this resource keeps students on task and motivated through self-checking puzzles and a thrilling st
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.7
Theme Park Builder: Multiplying Decimals Real-World Math Project (Google Slides)
Make multiplying decimals real-world relevant and fun! In this interactive, self-guided Google Slides project, students become theme park designers! With a $200 budget, they must plan, calculate, and design their own amusement park — all while practicing multiplying decimals by whole numbers. This digital activity encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity as students make decisions about what rides, games, and food stands to include, calculate total costs, and check if they
5th - 7th
Decimals, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
Halloween Digital Escape Room | Add, Subtract, Multiply & Divide | 4th Grade
Bring spooky excitement to your classroom this October with the Haunted Manor Math Escape Room! 👻 This no-prep, digital escape room challenges students to solve engaging multiplication, division, and decimal problems as they make their way through five haunted rooms — all while racing to escape before midnight! Perfect for 4th grade math review, centers, enrichment, or a Halloween party activity, this resource keeps students on task and motivated through self-checking puzzles and a thrilling st
4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
What Operation Do I Use? Word Problems Anchor Chart & Teaching Pack (Grs. 3-5)
Struggling students often know how to compute—but not which operation to choose. This resource explicitly teaches students how to analyze word problems, identify what is being asked, and confidently determine the correct operation. This complete teaching pack is built around a student-friendly anchor chart that guides learners through two essential questions: Do I have or need a total? Are there equal groups or not equal groups? Using this decision-making process, students learn to select addi
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Thanksgiving Dinner Budget Scaffolded & Differentiated Bundle | 5.NBT.7
Bring real-world math to life this Thanksgiving with this engaging budget planning project! Students will take on the role of head chef and event planner as they calculate costs, compare prices, and determine per-person totals for Thanksgiving dinner — all while practicing decimal operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). This bundle includes everything you need to engage every learner: a standard version, a higher-level challenge, scaffolded and differentiated supports,
5th - 6th
Decimals, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Halloween Haunted Mansion Math Escape Room Bundle | 3rd–5th Gr. Differentiated
A Differentiated Halloween Adventure for the Entire Upper Elementary!Your students are invited to a Halloween party at an old manor—but once inside, the doors lock behind them! To escape before midnight, they’ll have to solve spooky math puzzles that build key grade-level skills. This digital escape room bundle includes three fully editable, self-checking Google Forms—each one aligned to grade-appropriate standards so you can easily differentiate for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade learners. Perfect for
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
+5
ELEMENTAL CITY MATTER PROJECT | 5th Grade Science | NGSS 5-PS1-1;2;3
Bring science to life with this hands-on, creative, standards-aligned project inspired by Disney Pixar’s Elemental! Students become architects in Element City, designing a building for a Fire, Water, Air, or Earth resident using their understanding of properties of matter and physical & chemical changes. This resource is perfect for an end-of-unit project, assessment, STEM challenge, or movie-connection activity. What’s IncludedTeacher directionsStudent slideshow directionsQuestions based on Mat
5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Composition Notebook Classroom Decor Bundle | Editable & Non-Editable Set
Bring 90s nostalgia and playful energy into your classroom with this Composition Notebook Classroom Decor Bundle! Inspired by the classic black-and-white notebook design and covered in colorful, retro-style “stickers,” this decor pack perfectly blends vintage vibes with modern classroom organization. This bundle includes both editable and non-editable materials, giving you the flexibility to customize your space while keeping that cohesive composition notebook theme. Whether you’re setting up f
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Not Subject Specific
Mastering Place Value & Decimals! 5.NBT.1–7 Digital Activity Bundle
Make 5th grade math interactive and stress-free with this bundle of 11 self-checking Google Sheets activities covering every standard from 5.NBT.1–5.NBT.7! Each activity provides engaging, standards-aligned practice with instant feedback — no prep, no grading, just assign and go! Your students will build confidence with decimals, place value, powers of 10, and all four operations, while engaging in fun, interactive formats. Activities include Mystery Picture, Maze, and Build-a-Picture designs, s
5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NBT.A.3a
+4
Thanksgiving Dinner Budget Real-World Digital Activity | 5.NBT.7
Bring real-world math to life this Thanksgiving with this engaging budget planning project! Students will take on the role of head chef and event planner as they calculate costs, compare prices, and determine per-person totals for Thanksgiving dinner — all while practicing decimal operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). **Preview is of student-facing slides!** What’s Included:2 Budget Challenges Challenge 1: Plan a Thanksgiving meal for 8 people Challenge 2: Plan a Than
5th - 6th
Decimals, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Gingerbread Fraction Escape Room – 5.NF.1 & 5.NF.2 (December Math Adventure!)
Bring festive fun to your classroom this December without relying on Christmas-specific themes! In this Gingerbread Bake-Off Escape Room, students help save the Global Gingerbread Competition after a mischievous helper mixes up all the recipes! As they solve fraction puzzles, students unlock each room to restore order before the judges arrive. Perfect for December math centers, review, intervention, or a fun pre-break activity! What’s Included4 Escape Rooms4 word problems per roomAdd & subtract
4th - 6th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.A.2
New Year's Student Goal Setting: Math, Reading & Writing
Set your students up for success with this ready-to-use goal-setting activity for Math, Reading, and Writing! This digital resource guides students through reflective questions to create meaningful, actionable goals for the rest of the year. It’s a perfect activity for back-to-school after winter break, helping students refocus and set intentions for the months ahead. Features:Slides for Math, Reading, and Writing goal settingTwo title slide options (2026-specific and general for future use)Tea
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Other (Math), Reading, Writing
5th Grade Place Value Digital Escape Room | Google Slides & Forms | 5.NBT.1–4
Get your students excited about place value with this 5th Grade Digital Escape Room - The Math Mansion: Place Value Edition! Aligned to CCSS 5.NBT.1–5.NBT.4, this fully interactive, mansion-themed adventure challenges students to solve puzzles, word problems, and rounding mysteries as they work their way through five escape rooms — all hosted in Google Slides and Forms. No prep, no setup, and no extra linking required — just assign Room 1 in Google Classroom, and your students are off on their m
5th - 6th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NBT.A.3
+2
Tom the Turkey’s Thanksgiving Digital Escape Room | 6.NS.A.1
Your students will love this Thanksgiving-themed digital escape room as they help Tom the Turkey outsmart the chef and escape before dinner! In this engaging, standards-aligned activity, students solve fraction division challenges across three interactive rooms to collect the codes that unlock Tom’s freedom. What’s Included: 3 escape rooms with 4 math problems each 1 final escape question (division of fractions with a whole-number answer) A mix of computation and real-world word problems Ans
6th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.A.1
Tom the Turkey’s Thanksgiving Escape Room | 4.NF.3 & 4.NF.4 Digital Activity
Help Tom the Turkey escape from becoming Thanksgiving dinner in this fraction-filled digital math escape room! Students practice adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions as they work through three exciting rooms to lead Tom to freedom. Each room features a mix of computation and real-world word problems that align with 4.NF.3 and 4.NF.4, making it perfect for reinforcing fraction skills in an engaging, story-based way. After solving each set of fraction challenges, students unlock a specia
4th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NF.B.3
, 4.NF.B.3c
, 4.NF.B.3d
+2
Tom the Turkey’s Great Thanksgiving Getaway! | 5.NBT.7 Digital Escape Room
Can your students help Tom the Turkey escape from being the Thanksgiving main course? In this digital math escape room, students use their knowledge of decimal operations (5.NBT.7) to guide Tom through three themed rooms—The Kitchen Chaos, The Freezer Fright, and The Farmyard Finale—and finally to freedom! Each room includes 4 interactive math challenges (a mix of computation and real-world word problems) that require students to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to the hundredths pla
5th - 6th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
The Substitute Sabotage – A 4th Grade Digital Escape Room | 4.NBT.5 & 4.NBT.6
Your students walk into class to find a substitute teacher… and total chaos! Mr. Scribbles has taken over your classroom and rewritten every rule, schedule, and math direction! The only way to restore order before the real teacher returns is to solve math clues hidden around the school and break the Substitute Spell!In this engaging multiplying and dividing whole number escape room, students use their problem-solving and computation skills to tackle five interactive challenges that review multi
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
Digital Fractions Practice — 5.NF.1 & 5.NF.2 Google Slides Activity
This completely paperless Google Slides resource gives your students everything they need to practice adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. With a mix of drag-and-drop, typing responses, and step-by-step guided examples, this digital activity is perfect for centers, independent practice, small-group instruction, or homework. Designed to build confidence with upper-elementary fraction skills, this set includes equivalent fraction practice, GCF review for sim
5th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.A.2
Dividing Decimals Made Simple! | Student-Friendly Process/Reference Charts
Help your students master dividing decimals with these clear, student-friendly process charts! This resource includes 3 visual anchor charts that break down the steps for dividing decimals in simple, easy-to-follow language. Perfect for 5th grade and middle school math, these charts support whole-group instruction, small-group review, or independent reference during centers or assessments. What’s Included: 3 Printable & Digital Process Charts covering: Dividing a decimal by a whole number Divi
5th - 7th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
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About the store
Experience
Hi there! I’m Melissa Collins, an experienced elementary educator and curriculum designer with a passion for making math meaningful, engaging, and fun for students. I’ve taught across grades 2–6 in both general education and ICT settings, and I currently teach 5th grade math while serving on my school’s instructional leadership and data teams.
In my TPT store, you’ll find interactive, standards-aligned digital resources designed to strengthen conceptual understanding and boost student confidence — from self-checking Google Sheets activities and digital escape rooms to differentiated practice sets and seasonal math projects.
My goal is to save you time while keeping learning hands-on, purposeful, and student-centered.
My own education history
I graduated in May of 2014 from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. I continued my education at QU and graduated in May of 2015 with my Masters in Arts of Teaching for Elementary Education. I have also earned my Administration Degree from American College of Education in 2025.
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