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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 Number Recognition 6-10, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

Number Recognition 6-10, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

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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
Preview of Number Recognition 1-5, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

Number Recognition 1-5, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

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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
Preview of Telling Time - On the Farm  (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

Telling Time - On the Farm (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

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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
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 Math Charts, 1-1000 (FULLY Editable!)

Math Charts, 1-1000 (FULLY Editable!)

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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
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 Counting 1-5, Don't Break My Heart!

Counting 1-5, Don't Break My Heart!

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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
Preview of Counting 5-10, Pencil Box Panic (Mini eraser pics) Cooperative Gameplay

Counting 5-10, Pencil Box Panic (Mini eraser pics) Cooperative Gameplay

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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
Preview of Counting 1-5, Arctic Meltdown (Arctic Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

Counting 1-5, Arctic Meltdown (Arctic Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

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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
Preview of Counting 1-5, The Great Escape (Farm Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

Counting 1-5, The Great Escape (Farm Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

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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
Preview of Math Posters - 10 Unique, Motivational & Editable Designs

Math Posters - 10 Unique, Motivational & Editable Designs

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10 unique math posters Motivate and encourage students to enjoy and appreciate mathematics at all ages. Simply print and use as a bulletin board display or enlarge to create math wall posters. Set includes 10 bold sayings with clear, crisp photographs that depict math concepts. - Math is exciting - Soar with math! - Explore math - Reach new heights with math - Find beauty in math - Math is magnificent - Math - a great adventure! - Construct with math - Sail away with math FULLY editable PPT
Preview of Math Center - Adding within 10 (K)

Math Center - Adding within 10 (K)

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This kindergarten math pack, adding within 10, requires no cutting, pasting, or laminating! NO PREP! 24 fun, easy to read problems meet CCSS and include real world photographs of animals to support vocabulary development. Print only the slides you need for homework, classwork, and center activities, or project slides to create a student work station. FULLY EDITABLE!
Preview of Finding 10 Less - Mystery Pictures (101-200 chart)

Finding 10 Less - Mystery Pictures (101-200 chart)

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Printable activity packet! Students determine 10 less 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 26 pages. 5 original mystery pictures formatted as: a. mystery picture cards with mini 101-200 chart b. mystery picture worksheets that can be used with a large 101- 200 chart (included) and color tiles or markers. Editable my
Preview of Student Work Analysis

Student Work Analysis

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Individual teachers or teams can utilize this easy to follow two page analysis to pinpoint student strengths, areas in need of development, plan next steps, and cite evidence. This is a great tool to use during PLC's or professional development sessions. Visit our blog at elementaryskillsandstrategies.com Facebook - Elementary Skills and Strategies Do you like to save money? Simply provide product feedback on this purchase, including both a fair rating and comment, and earn 1 TPT credit for ev
Preview of K-2 Math Informal Assessment Target Spreadsheet, Number Sense (CCSS aligned)

K-2 Math Informal Assessment Target Spreadsheet, Number Sense (CCSS aligned)

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Track and pinpoint key areas of number sense development. This individual spreadsheet can be used as a master assessment tracker, an individual student record sheet, or as a way to monitor specific standards are being assessed. 1. Rote Counting 2. One-to-One Correspondence 3. Instant Recognition 4. Conservation of Number 5. Counting Backwards 6. Estimation of Quantities 7. Numeral Recognition 8. Numeral Writing 9A. Simple Addition and Subtraction: Concept Level 9B. Simple Addition and Subtr
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
Preview of Instructional Coaching Tools - Set 1

Instructional Coaching Tools - Set 1

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Save precious time and stay organized! Simply use these specially pre-formatted forms to communicate effectively with your teaching staff. Choose from multiple layouts to document the important work you are doing. Designed by coaches, for coaches. Set 1 includes the following forms: detailed appointment requests, appointment confirmations, professional development reminders, multiple inventory forms, lending logs, memos, and material request forms. 12 pages of essential time savers are included
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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!