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I have been teaching for over 25 years, and love learning with and from other teachers and children! My specialties include instructional coaching grades K - 8, early childhood education, team teaching, inclusion, curriculum writing, and publishing. I became an instructional coach (elementary math and language arts literacy) 11 years ago, and have experience in urban and suburban schools. I am currently working with the state and a university, supporting the success of Priority Schools. I have recently re-certified as a National Board Certified Teacher, and enjoy presenting workshops nation-wide.
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Preview of Find 10 More - Penguin Dance Party - Cooperative Gameplay Game

Find 10 More - Penguin Dance Party - Cooperative Gameplay Game

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Objective: Given a two-digit number, mentally find 10 more than the number, without having to count. This is a Cooperative Gameplay Game, which encourages teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Players work together as teammates to get all of the penguins back to the correct iceberg before the “Penguin Dance Party!” card is chosen. Alternative play - simply take this c
Preview of Adding 1-5  -  Robot Riot!  (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

Adding 1-5 - Robot Riot! (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

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Students practice fluently adding from 1-5 Cooperative Gameplay allows players to work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Simply work together to solve the equation on each card and match it to the correct robot control center by adding to find the sum. The object of the game is to work cooperatively to get all of the robots back to the correct control stations before the “ROBOT RIOT!!” card is chosen. When this card is chosen, all cards go back into the pile and game play starts all o
Preview of Math Error Analysis Bundle (2nd, 3rd grade)

Math Error Analysis Bundle (2nd, 3rd grade)

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2nd and 3rd Grade Math Error Analysis, Strategy Analysis, and Critical Thinking Skills This pack includes a collection of 84 authentic student responses gathered from 7 word problems (These can be used as a pre-assessment, mid-unit assessment, and post-unit assessment). These 84 student responses are unscored, which provides students with a unique opportunity to analyze each response, detect simple and more complex errors, identify and review problem solving strategies that were most effective
Preview of Multiplication Cross Off Game Pack - Monsters (Facts 1-6)

Multiplication Cross Off Game Pack - Monsters (Facts 1-6)

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Check out this fun, easy way to practice multiplication math facts 1-6. Simply print, grab two dice, and play over and over again. 10 monster themed game boards provide variety while working with multiplication facts. Directions Two players alternate rolling a set of dice. Multiply the numbers on the dice and find the coordinates for the two numbers rolled. Cross off the object where the coordinates meet, and say the equation (4 x 3 = 12). Alternate turns until one player cannot cross off an
Preview of Addition Cross Off Game Pack (Facts 1-6)

Addition Cross Off Game Pack (Facts 1-6)

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A fun, easy way to practice addition math facts 1-6. Simply print, grab two dice, and play over and over again. 6 fun game boards provide variety while working with addition facts. Directions Two players alternate rolling a set of dice. Add the numbers on the dice and find the coordinates for the two numbers rolled. Cross off the object where the coordinates meet, and say the equation (4 + 1 = 5). Alternate turns until one player cannot cross off an object. The player with the most objects
Preview of Math Center -  Starter Pack, K-3

Math Center - Starter Pack, K-3

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This mega pack was created by a veteran math coach and includes everything you need to create your own K-3 Problem Solving Math Center! Mix and match over 55 printables to create a custom math problem solving bulletin board/stand-alone center or use the printables with math notebooks or folders. Photo of a sample center is included. The mega pack includes: • 28 easy, practical teaching strategies to enhance the development of thinking and problem solving • 14 questions to ask that s
Preview of Finding 10 More - Mystery Pictures

Finding 10 More - Mystery Pictures

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Printable activity packet! Students determine 10 more than a given number between 101-200. The answer is then located on the 101-200 chart and colored in. When all problems have been solved, a mystery picture will appear. This activity packet includes 20 pages: 5 mystery picture cards with a small 101-200 chart included on worksheet 5 mystery picture cards that can be used with color tiles/large 101- 200 chart (large chart included) (Please note there are 5 different designs in all - presente
Preview of Math Word Problems - Adding and Subtracting up to 20

Math Word Problems - Adding and Subtracting up to 20

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Add this set of 16 fun printable word problems to your collection! All of the problems are coordinated around a birthday party theme. Simple sentences, fonts, and graphic designs were used to support minimal distractions. Print and use as a math center activity, Do Now, math journal problem, review, extension activity, or homework assignment. Complete each problem as a whole class or individually. Problems include: *addition and subtraction within 20 - adding to - taking from - putti
Preview of Create a Class Book - Parakeets in Pictures!

Create a Class Book - Parakeets in Pictures!

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Create a book with this collection of ten sequenced, full color parakeet photographs! Use the sentence strips that are included, or write your own. Use as an independent activity or whole group writing project. The booklet includes ten pages in all, with one photograph per page. (Photograph 1 shows one parakeet, photograph 2 shows two parakeets, and so on, up to 10 parakeets in all.) These clear, simple photographs are easy to use with the wide variety of ideas and activities included in thi
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I have been teaching for over 25 years, and love learning with and from other teachers and children! My specialties include instructional coaching grades K - 8, early childhood education, team teaching, inclusion, curriculum writing, and publishing. I became an instructional coach (elementary math and language arts literacy) 11 years ago, and have experience in urban and suburban schools. I am currently working with the state and a university, supporting the success of Priority Schools. I have recently re-certified as a National Board Certified Teacher, and enjoy presenting workshops nation-wide.

Awards & shining teacher moments

NBCT, NBCT Renewed, Teacher of the Year

My own education history

MA, MS

Additional biographical information

Proud mom of 5!