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This will be my 20th year as a teacher. I have taught grades 4-6 primarily. My focus has been on fifth and sixth grade math and reading. I am a gifted intervention specialist and regular gen ed classroom teacher.
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Preview of Jenga Review Game- Integers, Absolute Value and Rational Numbers

Jenga Review Game- Integers, Absolute Value and Rational Numbers

I use this product with the game Jenga (or a tumbling towers game). This could also be used as a review worksheet or even an assessment. This could be used in a center or in groups as well. My students absolutely love when we do this review for any test or concept. The product includes 48 review problems over integers, absolute value and rational numbers, as well as additional problems if needed. It also includes an answer key for review or grading purposes. It is geared towards the 6th grad
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Place Value Unit

5th Grade Common Core Place Value Unit

This is a bundle of worksheets and activities that align with the common core standards for grade 5 Place Value. Each of these activities and worksheets have I can statements at the top based on the common core standards. Their are some activities using base ten blocks, as well as a game and worksheets.
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Division Unit

5th Grade Common Core Division Unit

This is a unit of homework/activities that deal with the common core standards on division for Grade 5. Each worksheet has the I can statements at the top (standards). There is an activity using the book Esio Trot as well as story problems for the division strands.
Preview of Pirate Day Math Division Hunt

Pirate Day Math Division Hunt

This is an entire plan for a scavenger hunt to celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day" which is September 19th every year. The students are placed in groups to complete a scavenger hunt, by solving riddles and math division problems aligned with the common core standards for fifth and sixth grade. Could be adapted for other grade levels. The plan includes the packet for students with rules, a letter for parent volunteers, and sample riddles that I used. The document is editable so you can personali
Preview of 6th Grade Common Core Rational Numbers Checkpoint Math Bundle

6th Grade Common Core Rational Numbers Checkpoint Math Bundle

I have many checkpoints designed as a mini formative assessment to see if students are proficient in different areas. I have many posted already for fifth and sixth grade. This is a bundle that has checkpoints included for integers, coordinate grids, multiplication, division, decimal operations, GCF/LCM, rational numbers, absolute value, and prime numbers/prime factorization. Each checkpoint has I can statements at the top aligned to the common core, as well as a place to mark whether a stude
Preview of 5th Grade Fractions Checkpoint Bundle.

5th Grade Fractions Checkpoint Bundle.

Checkpoints are a mini formative assessments that show whether students understand concepts. These fraction checkpoints are aligned with the new common core standards on adding and subtracting fractions, as well as some other prerequisites such as changing mixed numbers and improper fractions, simplifying fractions, ratios, and equivalent fractions. This bundle of checkpoints has 3 checkpoints included, with I can statements at the top as well as a place to mark whether the student is proficien
Preview of Decimal Operations Create Your Own Story Problem Packet

Decimal Operations Create Your Own Story Problem Packet

This is a packet aligned with the 5th grade common core standards dealing with adding and subtracting decimals. (It could be adapted and used with any concept). There are I can statements listed at the top. Directions for the task are also listed, as well as a section to brainstorm ideas together to get the students started. The students write 6 story problems of their own dealing with adding and subtracting decimals. They must then create an answer key to their problems. They will trade wi
Preview of Graphing Activity Packet

Graphing Activity Packet

This packet focuses on asking specific questions to guide graph making. The students complete 3 surveys (question choices by students) by asking students questions to collect data. They then create and make a circle graph, double line or bar graph, frequency table and a histogram from the different data they collected. This packet includes places to make their graphs, a rubric, the directions and places to collect their data.
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Decimals Checkpoint

5th Grade Common Core Decimals Checkpoint

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. These checkpoints are aligned and focus on the common core standards dealing with adding and subtracting decimals. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient.
Preview of Decimal Place Value Candy Corn Comparisons

Decimal Place Value Candy Corn Comparisons

This is an activity that I am using in one of my stations that I will be setting up on decimals. It is an activity that focuses on comparing and listing decimals from greatest to least or vise versa. The students use a candy corn template to order their decimals. Included is a candy corn template, decimal cards that can be laminated or cut out and a worksheet for them to write their final answers that includes the common core I can statements aligned to 5th grade at the top.
Preview of Mystery Prize Game Number System Review

Mystery Prize Game Number System Review

This is a game I use to review before I test over a unit. This specific set is over the 6th Grade Number System. Students love this motivational way of reviewing for tests! Teachers love this because it is super easy, with little prep! Included is the game set, rules, an answer key, and answer sheets. These problems could also be used as whole class or in centers if needed!
Preview of 6th Grade Fractions Checkpoints

6th Grade Fractions Checkpoints

My checkpoints are mini formative assessments that show whether students are proficient in an area. This Fraction bundle is aligned with the common core for 4-6 grades. I am using it with my sixth grade. The only fraction CC standard in 6th grade is division, but these also cover simplifying, equivalent, adding/subtracting, mixed numbers and improper fractions, and modeling as well. Each checkpoint has I can statements at the top, some skill problems, a real world example, and a place to mar
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Multiplication Quiz

5th Grade Common Core Multiplication Quiz

This is a quiz over the common core standards based on multiplication, writing answers as equations, and multiplying by tens. The standards are written as I can statements at the top. There is also a spot in the right corner to mark whether the student is proficient or not, after grading the quiz.
Preview of Mystery Prize Game Number System Set 2

Mystery Prize Game Number System Set 2

This is a game I use to review before I test over a unit. This specific set is over the 6th Grade Number System. Students love this motivational way of reviewing for tests! Teachers love this because it is super easy, with little prep! Included is the game set, rules, an answer key, and answer sheets. These problems could also be used as whole class or in centers if needed!
Preview of Jenga GCF and LCM Review

Jenga GCF and LCM Review

I use this product with the game Jenga (or a tumbling towers game). This could also be used as a review worksheet or even an assessment. This could be used in a center or in groups as well. My students absolutely love when we do this review for any test or concept. The product includes 48 review problems over Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple, as well as additional problems if needed. It also includes an answer key for review or grading purposes.
Preview of 6th Grade Common Core Decimal Ops Checkpoint

6th Grade Common Core Decimal Ops Checkpoint

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. This checkpoint is aligned and focused on the common core standards dealing with decimal operations. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient. There are skill based questions and a story problem that puts numerous steps together.
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Place Value Checkpoint 3

5th Grade Common Core Place Value Checkpoint 3

Checkpoints are my version of formative mini assessments. They allow me to take a quick glance on whether students know the material or not after we have worked on it. This checkpoint is aligned and focus on the common core standards dealing with place value. This is a second place value checkpoint that I have created. They each have the student friendly I can statements at the top and have a place to mark whether the student is proficient or nonproficient.
Preview of 5th Grade Common Core Expanded Form and Place Value

5th Grade Common Core Expanded Form and Place Value

This is a worksheet that can be used together in class or for homework that goes over expanded form (aligned with the common core). There is an I can statement at the top that is aligned with the common core and their are example problems that the students can do on their own or as a whole class to practice writing in expanded form.
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Experience

This will be my 20th year as a teacher. I have taught grades 4-6 primarily. My focus has been on fifth and sixth grade math and reading. I am a gifted intervention specialist and regular gen ed classroom teacher.

Teaching style

I have very high expectations for my students and implement those through challenging and rigorous tasks that align with the common core. I am very hands on and focus on interactive ideas in my classroom. I integrate 21st century skills as much as possible in order to help my students learn!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have been nominated 3 years for Barnes and Noble Teacher of the Year award by past students, which has been a great honor as well as Ohio Teacher of the Year.

My own education history

I graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Math, Reading and Language Arts. I then obtained my Master's Degree from Bowling Green State University in Gifted Education. I also have my endorsement in Social Studies and Science and just finished my Doctorate in k-12 leadership.

Additional biographical information

I have been in the same school district for 18 years now and love my job! I have 2 wonderful children and a great husband that support my career!