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I have over 20 years experience teaching second grade, first grade, and Kindergarten. My favorite part of teaching is building a bond with each of my students and watching them grow into successful learners.
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Preview of 2.MD.10 Graphs Galore! Common Core Differentiated Activities and Math Stations

2.MD.10 Graphs Galore! Common Core Differentiated Activities and Math Stations

Graphs Galore Common Core Activity Pack is a fun way to teach your students about surveys, picture graphs, and bar graphs. This pack comes with 10 different graphing activities that you can use in your guided math groups, math stations, or independent assignments. Four of the activities are leveled (remediation, on-level, and advanced) so you can choose the appropriate activity for each student. Game Pack Description: Ice Cream Pictograph, Favorite Food Pictograph, and Favorite Sport Picto
Preview of 2.MD.1, 2.MD.3 Measuring & Estimating Lengths Differentiated Math Station

2.MD.1, 2.MD.3 Measuring & Estimating Lengths Differentiated Math Station

Making Measurements is a fun differentiated math station where students estimate and measure the length of objects in the classroom! This station includes a direction card, math talk card, and 7 different independent practice worksheets to choose from. Independent Practice Worksheets: 1. Estimate & Measure Classroom Objects in Inches 2. Choose Your Own Objects to Estimate & Measure in Inches 3. Estimate & Measure Classroom Objects in Centimeters 4. Choose Your Own Objects to Estimate & Measu
Preview of K.NBT.1, 1.NBT.2, 2.NBT.1 Pirate Place Value Differentiated Scoot Game

K.NBT.1, 1.NBT.2, 2.NBT.1 Pirate Place Value Differentiated Scoot Game

What great differentiated common core resource to use to teach place value! This scoot game includes 3 leveled games to meet the needs of your students in your classroom. The games are aligned with the Common Core Standards for grades K-2. Students may play as a teacher directed whole group scoot activity or once you have leveled your students into math groups, they can use the leveled cards to practice identifying the correct number in their math station, small guided math group, or with a par
Preview of Ice Cream Money Bump Math Station Game

Ice Cream Money Bump Math Station Game

Your students will love adding money with Ice Cream Money Bump! Spin the money bump spinner twice. Add the money together. Place a counter on that value. If another player’s counter is on that number, BUMP it off. If your counter is on that number, stack the counters together and it freezes that spot. The winner is the player that uses all of his or her counters first. Be sure to check out my other math stations, literacy stations, and bump games!
Preview of Part Part Whole Mat Freebie!

Part Part Whole Mat Freebie!

Enjoy this free part part whole mat to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division! I use this mat to model during my whole group and small group lessons while my students are practicing the skills with their own personal mat. You can laminate these mats so they can be used with either manipulatives or number tiles. Then, have your students use a dry erase marker to record their equation. Check out my differentiated math games at the link below: https://www.teacherspayteacher
Preview of 2.MD.8 Dino-mite Differentiated Small Group or Math Station Money Activities!

2.MD.8 Dino-mite Differentiated Small Group or Math Station Money Activities!

Dino-mite Differentiated Money Games is a great way to review and practice identifying coins and their values, counting coin combinations, and solving money word problems. The games and activities included in this pack are aligned with the Common Core Standards for second grade. A learning target poster and 6 money posters are also included. *Dino-mite Money Games Leveled Cards: These 4 sets of game cards are leveled (remediation, on-level, and advanced) so you can choose the appropriate acti
Preview of Shark Attack! Differentiated Comparing Numbers Small Group Games and Extensions!

Shark Attack! Differentiated Comparing Numbers Small Group Games and Extensions!

What a fun way to help your students learn how to compare numbers on their own level! This pack includes 4 leveled games to meet the needs of your students! Your students will learn how to compare 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-digit numbers! Once you have leveled your students into math groups, you can have them play these games as a teacher directed small group activity, math station game, or partner activity. Check out all of the fun games and activities below! *Olivia Octopus’ Ocean Expedition
Preview of Polar Pals Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Bump Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Polar Pals Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Bump Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Your class will love to practice adding, subtracting, and multiplying with these three cute Winter themed bump games! For the addition bump game, students roll 3 dice and add the numbers together. For the subtraction game, they add the three numbers together and then subtract that number from 20. For the multiplication game, students roll 2 dice and multiply the numbers together. The student then places a cube or counter on that number. If another player's cube or counter is on that number, BUMP
Preview of Math Talk Questions & Activities Using Bloom's Taxonomy For Any Word Problem!

Math Talk Questions & Activities Using Bloom's Taxonomy For Any Word Problem!

What a fun and easy way to implement Bloom’s Taxonomy in your classroom and make sure your students are being challenged in math! These question cards are great because you can use them to discuss any word problem or math task during your whole group, small group, or partner accountable math talk discussions! Each card is color coded in rainbow order to reflect the progression of difficulty in Bloom’s Taxonomy (Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create). To make these question
Preview of 2.MD.9 Race and Go! Measure and Line Plot Small Group or Math Station Activity

2.MD.9 Race and Go! Measure and Line Plot Small Group or Math Station Activity

What a fun way for your students to practice measuring lengths and making a line plot! All you need is a small car, ruler, a book to use as a ramp, and this math station! Students race their car down a ramp and measure the distance it traveled from the ramp. They then create a line plot of the measurements for each distance. This math station comes with a direction card to display at your math station, math talk card, example line plot, and recording worksheet. This activity is aligned with
Preview of Differentiated Math Fact Fluency Small Group Games and Extension Activities!

Differentiated Math Fact Fluency Small Group Games and Extension Activities!

What a great way to help your students learn how to add and subtract fluently on their own level! This pack includes 3 leveled games to meet the needs of your students! Level 1: Forest Fact Fun Addition and Subtraction Facts to 5 Level 2: Forest Fact Fun Addition and Subtraction Facts to 10 Level 3: Forest Fact Fun Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20 Once you have leveled your students into math groups, you can have them play these games as a teacher directed small group activity, math station
Preview of Castle Quest Differentiated Place Value Small Group or Math Station Games

Castle Quest Differentiated Place Value Small Group or Math Station Games

This place value game pack includes differentiated games to meet the needs of each student in your classroom. The games are aligned with the Common Core Standards for grades 1-2. Once you have leveled your students into math groups, they can play their leveled game in their math station, small guided math group, or with a partner. This game pack also includes 3 learning target posters that align with the common core standards. Choose a poster that correlates with your learning target and pla
Preview of We are Fin-tastic at Solving Addition & Subtraction Facts to 20!

We are Fin-tastic at Solving Addition & Subtraction Facts to 20!

Here is a cute way to track your students' progress and motivate your them to master their addition and subtraction facts to 20. Place the "We are "Fin"tastic at Solving Math Facts!" poster near your calendar or another prominent spot in your classroom for students to view their progress. Then, place the fish tank and bowls in descending order below the poster. (See picture in preview) Write the name of each student on a fish and place them in the last fish tank that is blank. Choose a num
Preview of Telling Time Differentiated Small Group Games and Extension Activities!

Telling Time Differentiated Small Group Games and Extension Activities!

What a great way to help your students learn how to tell time on their own level! This pack includes 3 leveled games to meet the needs of your students! Level 1: Telling time to the hour and half hour Level 2: Telling time to the quarter hour and five minutes Level 3: Telling time to the minute Once you have leveled your students into math groups, you can have them play these games as a teacher directed small group activity, math station game, or partner activity. Game Directions: First
Preview of Ocean Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Bump Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Ocean Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Bump Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Your class will love to practice adding, subtracting, and multiplying with these three cute ocean themed bump games! For the addition bump game, students roll 3 dice and add the numbers together. For the subtraction game, they add the three numbers together and then subtract that number from 20. For the multiplication game, students roll 2 dice and multiply the numbers together. The student then places a cube or counter on that number. If another player's cube or counter is on that number, BUMP
Preview of 1.G.2, 2.G.1 Let's Create S'more 2-D & 3-D Shapes! Differentiated Math Station

1.G.2, 2.G.1 Let's Create S'more 2-D & 3-D Shapes! Differentiated Math Station

This is a fun differentiated geometry math station that lets your students create 2-D and 3-D shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks! This math station comes with a direction card, math talk card, and 3 differentiated independent practice worksheets for both 2-D and 3-D shapes. It's like having two math stations in one pack! Differentiated 2-D Recording Sheets: Level 1: Students create 2-D shapes and then record the number of sides and corners of the shape. They then draw a picture of the s
Preview of 2.NBT.1 Race to 0 and Race to 100 Place Value Math Stations and Math Talk Card

2.NBT.1 Race to 0 and Race to 100 Place Value Math Stations and Math Talk Card

Do you want a fun and hands on way to have your students practice place value? This station comes with 2 math stations! Race to 100 enables students to practice adding ones and trading for tens until they reach 100. Race to 0 enables students to use base ten blocks to subtract from 100 back to 0. This station comes with a direction cards, talking cards, and two place value recording worksheets/work mats.
Preview of Christmas Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Bump Games 1.OA.6, 2.OA.2

Christmas Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Bump Games 1.OA.6, 2.OA.2

Your class will love to practice adding, subtracting, and multiplying with these three cute Gingerbread House themed bump games! For the addition bump game, students roll 3 dice and add the numbers together. For the subtraction game, they add the three numbers together and then subtract that number from 20. For the multiplication game, students roll 2 dice and multiply the numbers together. The student then places a cube or counter on that number. If another player's cube or counter is on that
Preview of Small Group Manipulative Math Mats to Practice Problem Solving!

Small Group Manipulative Math Mats to Practice Problem Solving!

Here are 18 cute math mats to have your students practice problem solving with their math manipulatives! My students love using little plastic objects or animals (frogs, lizards, bugs, farm animals, jungle animals, ocean animals, pumpkins, etc...) or small animal erasers to act out word problems and number talks during our guided math groups. These plastic animals or small erasers can be purchased at your local dollar store or teacher supply store to make problem solving with their math mats su
Preview of Sweet Subtraction! Common Core 2 and 3-Digit Subtraction Games and Word Problems

Sweet Subtraction! Common Core 2 and 3-Digit Subtraction Games and Word Problems

Sweet Subtraction is a great way to review and practice solving 2-digit or 3-digit subtraction problems with and without regrouping. The activities included in this pack are aligned with the Common Core Standards for first and second grade. Students may use either the 2-digit or 3-digit cards as a teacher directed whole group scoot activity or the subtraction cards can be used with a partner or in a math station for additional practice. Answer cards are also included for students to check their
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Experience

I have over 20 years experience teaching second grade, first grade, and Kindergarten. My favorite part of teaching is building a bond with each of my students and watching them grow into successful learners.

Teaching style

I differentiate my curriculum to meet the needs of every student. I love making fun and engaging activities for my students to use in my classroom! Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -- Benjamin Franklin

Awards & shining teacher moments

2016 Teacher of the Year

My own education history

I currently have a Master's degree in education and received my gifted endorsement.

Additional biographical information

I love finding and creating new strategies to use in my classroom!