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South Carolina, United States
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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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Number Recognition 6-10, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces
Print and go! Simple designs and large coloring spaces make this an ideal activity for our youngest students. 10 Mystery Picture Cards are included, with 3 variations per card (30 cards in all). This file was created in Power Point, is fully editable, and can be easily projected on a white board. Directions: Students look at the color key provided on each sheet and color accordingly, working on 2 numbers at a time. For example, the key may indicate all boxes containing the numeral 6 will be c
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Number Recognition 1-5, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces
Print and go! Simple designs and large coloring spaces make this an ideal activity for our youngest students. 10 Mystery Picture Cards are included, with 3 variations per card (30 cards in all). This file was created in Power Point, is fully editable, and can be easily projected on a white board. Directions: Students look at the color key provided on each sheet and color accordingly, working on 2 numbers at a time. For example, the key may indicate all boxes containing the numeral 4 will be co
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Telling Time - On the Farm (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)
FULLY EDITABLE in PPT format! No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Individual play is also an option. Objective: Tell time in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks. Students work together to match each of the clock cards with the correct farm before three “Farm
1st - 2nd
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
Find 10 More - Penguin Dance Party - Cooperative Gameplay Game
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
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
Math Charts, 1-1000 (FULLY Editable!)
Math Charts, 1-1000 (Fully Editable!) This resource contains 10 different charts, each in 4 styles - Black and white lined - Black and white with gray shading - Goldenrod and white, lined - Unlined, black print Charts: 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-600 601-700 701-800 801-900 901-1000 Created in a PPT format for easy projection in the classroom, and fast editing - change fonts, colors, shading, or sizes with a few clicks! Teachers - Use to support place value understanding, coun
1st - 4th
Math
Adding 1-5 - Robot Riot! (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)
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
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
Counting 1-5, Don't Break My Heart!
Counting objects 1-5 Numeral recognition Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the hearts on each card, and matching the card to the correct envelope/game mat. The object of the game
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Counting 5-10, Pencil Box Panic (Mini eraser pics) Cooperative Gameplay
Counting objects 5-10 Numeral recognition Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the mini eraser pictures on each card, and matching the card to the correct pencil box. The object of t
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Counting 1-5, Arctic Meltdown (Arctic Animals) Cooperative Gameplay
Counting objects 1-5 Numeral recognition Building background knowledge - arctic animals Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the animals on each card, and matching the card to the co
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Counting 1-5, The Great Escape (Farm Animals) Cooperative Gameplay
The Great Escape Game Counting objects 1-5 Numeral recognition Building background knowledge - farm animals Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the animals on each card, and matchin
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Math Error Analysis Bundle (2nd, 3rd grade)
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
2nd - 3rd, Higher Education
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
Math Center - Seashells (K-1)
Math centers don't have to break the bank!
In this set, students practice counting objects to 10, one-to-one correspondence, position words, and numeral words all while experiencing the feel of beautiful shells!
This center includes:
A simple instruction sheet - with pictures
Full size task cards for numbers 1 - 10
Simply print, slip into a page protector to extend the life of the center (or laminate)
and add seashells.
Seashell pictures can also be used if shells aren't available.
DONE!
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Math Center - Balloons (K-1)
In this set, students practice counting objects to 10, along with one-to-one correspondence.
This center includes:
A simple instruction sheet with pictures
Large balloon-themed task cards for numbers 1 - 10
Simply print, slip into a page protector to extend the life of the center (or laminate)
and add pieces of yarn. For added interest, vary the color and length of the yarn pieces.
Extension - Ask students to place the cards in ascending or descending order.
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Math Center- Flower Stems (K-1)
Math centers don't have to break the bank!
In this set, students practice counting objects to 10, along with one-to-one correspondence all while building beautiful flowers!
This center includes:
A simple instruction sheet - with pictures
Full size flower task cards for numbers 1 - 10
Simply print, slip into a page protector to extend the life of the center (or laminate)
and add chenille stems.
DONE!
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Math Center - Build and Write (K-1)
Math centers don't have to break the bank!
In this set, students bend the stems to build the number or shape, and then write the name of the number or shape. To extend, simply ask students to draw a quantity of an object to match the numeral shown on the card. Build muscle memory!
This center includes:
A simple instruction sheet - with pictures
Large numeral cards 1 - 10
Shape cards - triangle, rectangle, circle, square.
Simply print, slip into a page protector to extend the life of the center
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Handwriting, Numbers
Multiplication - Groovy Groups Task Cards SET of 50!
Students practice exploring and understanding the concept of multiplying by correctly circling specific groups of a set number of objects.
Contains 50 unique task cards
Place task cards in a page protector and reuse as a center activity or for small group instruction.
Images are geared toward upper elementary students.
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math
Math Center - Number Sense (K-2)
Number Sense Task Cards can be used by individual students, can be completed with a partner, or used within small group instruction.
Differentiate and adjust instruction quickly and easily with 5 unique task cards and
decks!
Task Card 1 - Finding the Same
Task Card 2 - More, Less, and Same
Task Card 3 - Finding One More
Task Card 4 - Finding One Less
Task Card 5 - Ordering from Least to Greatest
5 printable card decks included:
Ten frame cards 1-10
Numeral cards 1-10
Number word cards 1-10
D
K - 2nd
Math, Numbers
Multiplication Cross Off Game Pack - Monsters (Facts 1-6)
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
2nd - 7th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Addition Cross Off Game Pack (Facts 1-6)
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
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Multiplication Cross Off Game Pack - Sea Life Theme
A fun, easy way to practice multiplication math facts 1-6.
Simply print, grab two dice, and play over and over again.
6 sea life 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 object.
Th
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
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About the store
Experience
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!
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