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About the store
I create practical, easy to use resources that support math teaching, coaching, and schoolwide culture. After teaching K-5 math and spending the last nine years supporting instructional coaches, I focus on tools that help you stay organized, plan with purpose, and strengthen instruction whether you’re in the classroom or leading others. Teachers and coaches juggle so much. My hope is that these resources make your work a little lighter and help you support students and staff with confidence.
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Preview of Decimal Budget Projects Bundle | Real World Math Seasonal Activities 4 Pack

Decimal Budget Projects Bundle | Real World Math Seasonal Activities 4 Pack

Looking for engaging, low prep math projects that actually feel meaningful to students? This Decimal Budget Projects Bundle gives you four real world, seasonal activities that turn decimal operations and budgeting into hands on decision making tasks your students will love. Just print and go for math lessons, sub plans, or those busy weeks when you need something structured and independent. 📦 4 complete decimal budget project activities Game Day Party Kit Budget Challenge (football theme) Vale
Preview of Snow Day Winter Math Review Packet 5th Grade Math Decimal Review Packet

Snow Day Winter Math Review Packet 5th Grade Math Decimal Review Packet

Looking for a low prep snow day activities or winter math activity that keeps students engaged when schedules (and weather) get unpredictable? This Snow Day Supply Budget Challenge gives upper elementary students meaningful practice with decimal operations, budgeting, and real-world decision making, all in a structured mini project that’s easy to use and easy to manage.Students plan a Snow Day Supply Kit as a snow day packet, by choosing items, following specific constraints, calculating total c
Preview of Game Day Football Math Mini Task | 5th Grade Math Decimal Review Packet

Game Day Football Math Mini Task | 5th Grade Math Decimal Review Packet

Looking for a low prep football math activity that keeps students engaged when schedules get unpredictable? This Game Day Party Kit Budget Challenge gives upper elementary students meaningful practice with decimal operations, budgeting, and real-world decision making, all in a structured mini project that’s easy to use and easy to manage.Students plan a Game Day Party Kit by choosing items, following specific constraints, calculating total costs, and staying under budget. Clear, step-by-step pag
Preview of Cookie Challenge Winter Math 5th Grade Math Review Packet Printable Activities

Cookie Challenge Winter Math 5th Grade Math Review Packet Printable Activities

Looking for a low prep winter math activity that keeps students engaged when December gets busy? This real-world Cookie Shop Budget Challenge gives your class a fun, meaningful way to practice decimal operations, multi-step reasoning, and real-world decision making without extra planning on your end. Students choose a cookie recipe, plan their batches, calculate ingredient costs, stay under budget, and decide on a selling price. Clear, guided pages help students work independently while you supp
Preview of Cookie Challenge Winter Math 3rd Grade Math Review Packet Printable Activities

Cookie Challenge Winter Math 3rd Grade Math Review Packet Printable Activities

Looking for a low prep winter math activity that keeps students engaged when December gets busy? This real-world Cookie Shop Budget Challenge gives your class a fun, meaningful way to practice addition, subtraction, and multi-step reasoning without extra planning on your end. This activity is especially helpful during the last weeks before winter break when you need something meaningful, structured, and easy to manage. It works well for December math, sub plans, or those in-between days when rou
Preview of Valentines Day Math Activity | Valentines Treat Bag Budget Challenge Winter Math

Valentines Day Math Activity | Valentines Treat Bag Budget Challenge Winter Math

Looking for low prep Valentine's Day activities that double as a math activity AND keeps students engaged when February gets busy? This valentine activity packet is a real-world task that gives your class a fun, meaningful way to practice decimal operations, multi-step reasoning, and real-world decision making without extra planning on your end. Students choose what to put in their treat bags, plan their bags, calculate supply costs, all while trying to stay under budget. Clear, guided pages hel
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Experience

I create practical, easy to use resources that support math teaching, coaching, and schoolwide culture. After teaching K-5 math and spending the last nine years supporting instructional coaches, I focus on tools that help you stay organized, plan with purpose, and strengthen instruction whether you’re in the classroom or leading others. Teachers and coaches juggle so much. My hope is that these resources make your work a little lighter and help you support students and staff with confidence.

Teaching style

My teaching style is hands-on, creative, and student-centered. I believe in building strong relationships, staying organized, and making learning engaging and meaningful for both students and educators. Whether I’m teaching or coaching, I aim to support others with structure, encouragement, and a little spark of fun!