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Prickly Pear Puzzles

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
About the store
Welcome to Prickly Pear Puzzles, your ONE STOP SHOP for Critical Thinking Fun! You are purchasing Logic Puzzles and Math Activities from an award winning teacher author with 35+ years experience in the classroom. I can help you lead your students to better skills in critical reading, attention to detail and problem solving. Subjects I've taught include Algebra I and II, Intro to Physics, Intro to Chem, full elementary and Gifted ED. My teaching career includes full time teaching in Italy, Germany and England for the 22 years and Tucson, Arizona for 13+. Have been teaching a variety of content and grade levels since 1990. Still love the classroom!!! Author of 3 "Teacher Books" Logical Thinking Skills, Frank Schaffer Publications Logic Across the Curriculum, Frank Schaffer Publications Logic Fun, Instructional Fair
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Preview of Math Logic Puzzles - Pirates Themed- Fast Finishers Activity- GATE

Math Logic Puzzles - Pirates Themed- Fast Finishers Activity- GATE

Pirate Themed Math Puzzles! Need some content related Pirate Fun? This is it! Grades 3-5. This fun, challenging 3 pack of puzzles has three different logic puzzles. These NO PREP themed puzzles challenge students to engage in a variety of skills including deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Perfect for any GATE program and early finishers. Once you try it, you will want more! Open the preview and have a look! Includes 3 PuzzlesDiivy Up The Loot–A math puzzle that requires use o
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Math Logic Puzzles

St. Patrick's Day Math Logic Puzzles

Math Logic, St. Patrick’s Day Puzzle - 2 Pack! Need some content related St. Patrick’s Day Fun? This is it! Grades 3-5. This fun, challenging 2 pack of puzzles has two different logic puzzles. These NO PREP themed puzzles challenge students to engage in a variety of skills including deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Perfect for any GATE program and early finishers. Once you try it, you will want more! Open the preview and have a look! Includes 2 Different Puzzles-Gnomes' Gold
Preview of Halloween Math Puzzles - Fall Activities Fast Finishers

Halloween Math Puzzles - Fall Activities Fast Finishers

Need engaging academic fun for Halloween Week? Math Logic Halloween Puzzles might be just what you need. This fun duo will have your students thinking critically and having fun all at the same time. Open the preview and have a look! This is it! Grades 3-5. This fun, challenging 2 pack of puzzles has two different logic puzzles. These Halloween themed puzzles challenge students to use a variety of skills including deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Perfect for any GATE program
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Welcome to Prickly Pear Puzzles, your ONE STOP SHOP for Critical Thinking Fun! You are purchasing Logic Puzzles and Math Activities from an award winning teacher author with 35+ years experience in the classroom. I can help you lead your students to better skills in critical reading, attention to detail and problem solving. Subjects I've taught include Algebra I and II, Intro to Physics, Intro to Chem, full elementary and Gifted ED. My teaching career includes full time teaching in Italy, Germany and England for the 22 years and Tucson, Arizona for 13+. Have been teaching a variety of content and grade levels since 1990. Still love the classroom!!! Author of 3 "Teacher Books" Logical Thinking Skills, Frank Schaffer Publications Logic Across the Curriculum, Frank Schaffer Publications Logic Fun, Instructional Fair

Teaching style

Work Hard, Play Hard! Find The Joy!

Awards & shining teacher moments

PAEMST( Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science) representing Arizona, 1998 Arizona Ambassador for Excellence Top 5 Teacher of the Year Published Author Flowing Wells School District Teacher of the Year 1998 Hendricks Elementary School Teacher of the Year 1997 Wright Flight Teacher of the Year 1999

My own education history

Leavenworth High School, Leavenworth Kansas, 1980 University of Arizona, 1989 80+ graduate credits in gifted education, mathematics, science, and curriculum and development

Additional biographical information

Mom, Wife, Traveler, fan of college basketball and my newest excitement, I'm finally a grandma. :)