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I’m Heather! I’ve spent over 34 years teaching upper elementary in Oregon, and along the way, I’ve earned honors like Disney Teacher Award honoree, Intel Innovative Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Teacher and more.
I design teacher tested, project based, independence building lessons that boost student engagement and free you up to confidently manage your classroom or focus on small groups without behavior hassles. Every activity is rigorously scaffolded for success, so even struggling learners thrive.
My resources are ready to use, well designed, and built to save you time. I create what works in real classrooms, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Plus, it’s all no strings-attached! You’ll never find email pitches or marketing tricks here. Just honest teaching support, with quality and heart.
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Math Reference Sheets (Grades 3-5) Math Reference Charts - Print & DIGITAL
Give your students math reference sheets that help them instantly answer their questions. These math helper charts are packed with academic math vocabulary to help your learners be successful especially during distance learning! There are 4 pages with lots of page options PACKED with academic math content to place in your students' hands! These are in PRINT and Use AND DIGITAL formal. INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS INCLUDED!The set also includes international math helper pages with proper spelling
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Fractions
Math Problem Solving Fourth Grade - 140 Math Word Problems & Answer Keys
Are you looking for 4th grade math prompts that assesss each of the 140 Common Core Math Standards? These math problem questions make great assessments and give students multiple opportunities to show mastery of the standards by writing to explain and defend their thinking. Students write and list the steps they took to solve the problem, and use problem solving strategies to answer math problems. Daily practice really helps solidify skills. In 4 formats!PowerPoint slideshow of the prompts- G
4th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+31
Quilt Block Fractions Math Activity Great for Oregon Trail Studies and Symmetry
This set has 13 different quilt block fractions worksheets. These math coloring worksheets are hands-on, use manipulatives, and also come in SMART Board interactive format. A SMART Board is NOT needed to use the lessons but is sure is more exciting for students if you're lucky to have one! Students use critical thinking skills to design and color symmetrical quilt blocks that have the correct fraction of the quilt block covered. There are 13 different worksheets with different quilt bloc
4th - 5th
Fractions, U.S. History
Math Art Multiples & Common Multiples Math Coloring
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to review multiples and common multiples and integrate math and art at the same time? Maybe you are looking for no-prep meaningful math lessons to leave for a substitute or to use as a character traits math art center. This is a fun way to review with the "love" theme. You will love this product because it reinforces what you’ve been teaching while allowing students to reach the creative side of their brain. This set has 5 days of coloring worksheets
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Numbers
Christmas Math Art Common Multiples Math Practice That's Fun
Are you looking for fun Christmas math coloring worksheets that are creative and a great way to review multiples and common multiples during December? Maybe you are looking for no-prep meaningful holiday season themed math lessons to leave for a substitute? These Christmas coloring sheets are disguised as FUN but they're full of thinking about multiplication facts, multiples, and common multiples! Yes, it's all about practicing with multiples! Best yet, students will be ready for your fracti
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Fractions
4th Grade Math Dictionary Vocabulary Interactive Notebook YEAR BUNDLE
Give your 4th grade students their own interactive notebook math reference dictionary that they help create. Students add the picture for each definition provided. This Interactive Notebook folded pattern bundled set gives you 280 math vocabulary words and definitions that fourth graders need to know. If you need more, just add your own words with the editable PowerPoint set included. This set Includes all 5 of these 4th Grade Interactive Notebook Math Flap Books:• Operations & Algebraic Thi
4th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+31
Daily Dose of Math Vocabulary Slideshows FRACTIONS, MEASUREMENT, GEOMETRY Set 2
Help your 4th graders understand math vocabulary with a daily dose of math vocabulary! Use the PowerPoint slideshows and choose the words to teach for the week. The set also includes word wall math posters plus a student worksheet where students work with the word of the day. Set 2 includes all 4th grade Common Core math vocabulary words for the domains Geometry, Measurement and Data and Fractions. Words are also included to remediate and challenge students. MATERIALS INCLUDED:3 PowerPoint Slide
4th
Fractions, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+23
Fifth Grade Math Journal Prompts (5 prompts per CCSS Standard)
See the preview for 5 FREE prompts from the unit!!! This journal is so much more than a collection of word problems. These journal prompts ask students to defend their answers, list the steps they took to solve the problem, make their own problems, draw pictures, etc. Writing about their math thinking will help students to prepare for standardized testing and show a true understanding of the math concepts rather than just test if the student gets the right answer. This product includes 5 diffe
5th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
Fractions Quilt Blocks - Fraction Coloring Fun with Character Ed Reminders
Are you looking for a way to reinforce fractions and tap into the creative side of your students' brains at the same time? If so, then quilt block fraction art is for you! You can use this for a fun fractions Valentine's math activity with a character education focus but it's not labeled Valentines so you can use it all year! Or, maybe you are in need of a stand-along set of fun lessons to leave for a substitute that's fun and easy for you and the substitute? Look no further! This set contai
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Numbers
Pioneer Fractions Lessons with an Apple Crisp Recipe Fun for Oregon Trail Study
Integrate math and westward expansion studies! Students use fractions to increase a recipe in baking. You will take the apple crisp recipe and increase it so it might feed the entire class and if you choose to actually bake it, directions for baking in a Dutch oven or regular oven are included. Student will compute half the recipe, 1½ times the recipe size, double the recipe, and triple the recipe. This is a super fun math lesson for showing the importance of math and fractions in baking whi
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Math
Math Vocabulary Algebra, Base Ten & Fractions Daily Vocabulary 5th Grade BUNDLE
Teach a daily math vocabulary word of the day program in the order you choose with this incredible set of PowerPoint slideshows with math vocabulary slides and word wall anchor charts. Also included is a student worksheet where students write and draw about the word each day. The slideshow is themed around getting a “Daily Dose” of math prescribed by Dr. Mathematica. The set includes all 5th grade Common Core math vocabulary words (and then some more that I added that are important for fi
5th
Fractions, Math, Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NBT.A.3
+23
12 Weeks Attendance Sign Ins - SMART Board 60 days of Attendance Math
Take attendance with this interactive SMART Board set and watch the excitement! Students move their name to answer the daily questions. The names that haven’t been moved are the absent students. Your attendance is taken and then you can look mathematically at the data created! Quickly compute the fraction, decimal and percent. YES, with third, fourth and fifth graders! The daily work pays off big time! You can analyze the data each day and the math skills improve as a result! There's 12 wee
3rd - 5th
Fractions
Fractions Word Wall Posters 5th Grade Plus PowerPoint Slideshow
5th Grade Common Core Math Posters & Slideshow set: CCSS-M Number & Operations – FractionsThe set includes a PowerPoint slideshow with math vocabulary slides and word wall posters. Also included is a student activity where students write and draw about the word each day. The slideshow is themed around getting a “Daily Dose” of math. The set includes all 5th grade Common Core math vocabulary words (and then some more that I added that are important for fifth graders to know). PowerPoint Sl
5th
Fractions, Math, Math Test Prep
Daily Dose of NUMBER & OPERATIONS - FRACTIONS Slideshow & Math Word Wall & More
Give students their Daily Dose of Math vocabulary for the domain, Number & Operations - Fractions, prescribed by "Dr. Mathematica." Students learn a word of the day that you choose. The PowerPoint slideshow allows you to choose and type the word of the day into the slide, then move the slide into the order you want, save-as, and you're ready for the week! Also included is a daily student worksheet where students write the definition, give an example, and create a word problem about the day's
3rd
Fractions, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+6
Math Vocabulary Flaps Fractions Grade 4 Interactive Notebook Foldable
This is a set of interactive notebook foldables to help students learn the meanings of 45 Number & Operations - Fractions math vocabulary words that 4th graders need to know. Each window flap has definitions and a card ready for students to illustrate and describe the meaning to glue underneath. Best of all, the set is designed with minimal cutting and assembly. The set is teaches the vocabulary of Common Core BUT the set is NOT TAGGED or labeled as Common Core so teachers in non-Common Core s
4th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
Also included in: 4th Grade Math Dictionary Vocabulary Interactive Notebook YEAR BUNDLE
Math Reference Charts for First Grade
Give your first graders math reference tools they can use at school or home. This set has 8 different pages and several pages have other options. You can use the charts on your math focus wall, make them into a booklet, put them in page protectors. Math Content:Numbers 1 – 20Left and RightCount to 120Count to 100Number LinesPlace Value, 2 options: to hundreds and thousandsNumber Words 1 - 20FractionsColorsPatterns & CountingTelling Time AddingSubtracting2-D Shapes, 3-D Shapes, MeasuringMoney:
1st
Basic Operations, Fractions, Place Value
Winter Sports Math Art Multiples Coloring that Reinforces Common Multiples
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to review multiples and common multiples and integrate art at the same time? Maybe you are looking for no-prep meaningful math lessons to leave for a substitute or to use as a fun math center? This is fun to use while the winter Olympics 2022 is on! You will love this product because it reinforces what you've been teaching while allowing students to reach the creative side of their brain. This set has 6 days of coloring worksheets where students have
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions
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About the store
Experience
I’m Heather! I’ve spent over 34 years teaching upper elementary in Oregon, and along the way, I’ve earned honors like Disney Teacher Award honoree, Intel Innovative Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Teacher and more.
I design teacher tested, project based, independence building lessons that boost student engagement and free you up to confidently manage your classroom or focus on small groups without behavior hassles. Every activity is rigorously scaffolded for success, so even struggling learners thrive.
My resources are ready to use, well designed, and built to save you time. I create what works in real classrooms, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Plus, it’s all no strings-attached! You’ll never find email pitches or marketing tricks here. Just honest teaching support, with quality and heart.
Teaching style
♥ Project based learning gets students excited and actively engaged in their own learning, giving you more time to work one-on-one with students.
♥ If you integrate real-life context with learning, students never have to ask, "When are we ever going to use this?" because they will KNOW.
♥ Teach each child as if s/he is gifted and talented. Students rise to our expectations. Encourage them to soar!
♥ High Expectations + High Standards = High Achievement
Awards & shining teacher moments
★ Disney Teacher Award Honoree, 2006
★ Microsoft's First Worldwide Innovative Leaders Award, 2005
★ Intel Innovative Teacher Award, 2005
★ JASON XV Teacher Argonaut, Panama, Dr. Robert Ballard's Expedition Team, 2004
★ Mount Vernon Teachers Institute Oregon Teacher Recipient, 2010
★ Mount Vernon Lesson Plan of the Year Honor, 2010
★ OnPoint Credit Union Excellence in Education Award, 2011
★ Featured in the book, One-On-One with America's Most Inspiring Teachers, 2011
★ Featured in the book, Teaching with the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 2004
★ Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, Redmond, OR 2003
My own education history
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Math Emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education
• Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Mathematics Endorsement through Algebra I
• Reading Endorsement
Additional biographical information
After retiring from teaching 34 years in Oregon, we moved to Vermont and are enjoying the beauty and history of New England. I enjoy our Golden Retriever, boating, traveling, camping, sewing and quilting. I have an Etsy shop where I sell Bunco sets. :)
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