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Sandy's Learning Reef

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Tennessee, United States
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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 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 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 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 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 Race to a Dollar Small Group or Math Station Game

Race to a Dollar Small Group or Math Station Game

Your students will love this money math station! Students put all the coins in a pile. Take turns rolling the number cube and placing that number of pennies on the penny shapes on your game board. When you get 5 pennies, put them back in the pile and trade them for a nickel. Put your nickel in the nickel column. When you get two nickels, trade them for a dime. The first player to get ten dimes and trade them for a dollar wins! Be sure to check out my other literacy and math stations!
Preview of Ocean Animal Number Posters 1-20

Ocean Animal Number Posters 1-20

These cute ocean animal posters are a great resource to hang in your classroom! This poster pack includes the numbers 1-20. Each poster includes the number, number word, and a picture representing the number of ocean animals on each poster. These are also great to use during your number talks. Be sure to check out my common core math games and other items!
Preview of Winter Addition and Subtraction Bump Math Station Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Winter Addition and Subtraction Bump Math Station Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Your class will love to practice adding and subtracting with these two 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. The student then places a cube or counter on that number. If another player's cube or counter is on that number, BUMP it off. The winner is the player that uses all of their cubes or counters first! Be sure to check out m
Preview of Back to School Addition and Subtraction Bump (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Back to School Addition and Subtraction Bump (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Your class will love to practice adding and subtracting with these two school themed Bump games! For the addition game, students roll 3 dice and add the numbers together to find the sum. For the subtraction game, they add the three numbers together and then subtract that number from 20 to find the difference. The student then places a cube on that number. If another player's cube is on that number, Bump it off. The first player to use all of his or her cubes is the winner! Be sure to check ou
Preview of Royal Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Bump Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Royal 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 fairy tale 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,
Preview of Barnyard Addition and Subtraction Bump Math Station Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Barnyard Addition and Subtraction Bump Math Station Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Your class will love to practice adding and subtracting with these two barnyard 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. The student then places a cube or counter on that number. If another player's cube or counter is on that number, BUMP it off. The winner is the player that uses all of their cubes or counters first! Be sure to check out
Preview of What's the Weight? Measurement Math Station and Math Talk Card

What's the Weight? Measurement Math Station and Math Talk Card

In What's My Weight? students estimate and measure how many cubes it takes to balance objects. This station comes with a direction card, math talk cards, and independent practice worksheet. Be sure to check out my other math station games.
Preview of Adding 3-digit Numbers Regrouping Tens and Ones PowerPoint

Adding 3-digit Numbers Regrouping Tens and Ones PowerPoint

This engaging PowerPoint makes solving 3-digit word problems with regrouping in the tens and one's place a cinch! Students pretend they are doctors as they "perform surgery" to solve each word problem. This presentation includes the learning target, I can statement, 5 easy steps on how to solve word problems, and several real world word problem examples for your students to practice during the presentation. Insert your own student names to increase their motivation and keep them engaged!
Preview of Magic Circle Mystery!  A Great Hook or Closure to Math Lessons

Magic Circle Mystery! A Great Hook or Closure to Math Lessons

This is a fun and engaging way to use as a hook or closure to your math lessons. Simply have students choose a number from 1-31 and tell them to put the number in their head. Next, choose a student and ask them "Do you see your number on this page?" If the student says yes, add the number in the top left hand corner in your head. If they say no, do not add anything. Continue to do this for each page. After asking if their number is on each page, reveal their mystery number. Remember to
Preview of Valentine's Day Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Valentine's Day Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Games (1.OA.6, 2.OA.2)

Your class will love to practice adding, subtracting, and multiplying with these three cute Valentine's Day 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 num
Preview of "Fin"tastic Ten-Frames and Twenty-Frames Activity for Teaching Math!

"Fin"tastic Ten-Frames and Twenty-Frames Activity for Teaching Math!

Here is a "fin"tastic activity to use to teach your students how to count, add, or subtract to 20! These cute fish tank ten-frames and twenty-frames (double ten-frames) mats can be used during whole group instruction, small math groups, independent practice, or placed in a math center. This fun activity comes with one ten-frames fish tank mat, a twenty-frames fish tank mat, and ten cute red, orange, yellow, green, blue, light blue, purple, and pink fish to choose from to use as manipulatives
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About the store

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!