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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Students play familiar games that are just what's needed for a fun review of the basic math skills. Each group can pick a different skill. I color code the games and store in zip bags to make it easy to hand out and collect games that last for years. To challenge my more mathematically inclined students I have puzzles and challenges to keep them thinking like mathematicians.
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Preview of Multiplication Circles

Multiplication Circles

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Simply Math
A great activity that's hard to classify: A team building activity?A challenge for capable students?A sponge for extra time?Something for your sub folder?Check out the preview to see that students fill in the multiples of a number and then connect the numbers on a circle. Patterns appear that can help students understand that math has patterns. The patterns could be discussed by a team of students who completed a worksheet for the same number and then colored in different ways to show the diffe
Preview of Multiple Circles

Multiple Circles

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My students are fascinated by this activity. Consider using it as you introduce, review, or practice multiplication facts. It helps students to see the patterns created by products. Use two worksheets to list the multiples of each number 2-10. Convert the two-digit products to single digits. Use a circle with numbers next to the list to show the pattern created by the products. Capable primary grade students could enjoy completing this activity. Capable intermediate grade students might choos
Preview of Fortune Tellers for Math Facts ♥ BUNDLE ♥

Fortune Tellers for Math Facts ♥ BUNDLE ♥

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This product contains fortune tellers I created for ADDITION , SUBTRACTION , MULTIPLICATION , and DIVISION . It's a great way to differentiate for all your students. Everyone plays with a fortune teller that reviews just the math facts they need to learn. Choose from fortune tellers for one or two players, color or blackline letters and numbers, or blank fortune tellers that capable students might use to create a new fortune teller, maybe to share with classmates. A web page shows you
Preview of Fortune Tellers for Division Facts

Fortune Tellers for Division Facts

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Simply Math
Do your kids ♥ creating fortune tellers? You might also call them cootie catchers. This product contains fortune tellers for one or two players, with color and blackline letters that can be colored. Consider printing blank fortune tellers so your capable students can create their own fortune tellers, maybe to share with classmates. A web page created for my fortune tellers has directions both in print and text so you can see how to create this fun toy. There's also variations on the rules you m
Preview of Fortune Tellers for Multiplication Facts

Fortune Tellers for Multiplication Facts

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Simply Math
My kids ♥ creating fortune tellers! You might call them cootie catchers. Choose from fortune tellers for one or two players, color or blackline letters that can be colored. You might print the blank pages for your capable students so they can create their own fortune tellers, maybe to share with classmates. Use a web page to see how to create this fun toy and read rules that are in addition to the simple rules you'll find at the bottom of each page. This can be a fun resource for teams of stud
Preview of Memory Games for Subtraction Facts

Memory Games for Subtraction Facts

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Are your students learning their subtraction facts? Do they need to practice with a simple, fun game to build their confidence in this skill? Choose from eleven different games. Open the file, print cards and answer keys. You'll have games for all your students. Sending the game home for students to practice is quick and easy. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Find amazing and creative resources for
Preview of Memory Games for Addition Facts

Memory Games for Addition Facts

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Simply Math
My students love this game. They ask to play it whenever they think we have some free time! Pick from nine different games for practicing basic addition facts. Print in color or blackline. Differentiate for all the unique students in your classroom with one game. Send it home for students to play with family members. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Find amazing and creative resources for teaching s
Preview of Memory Game - Multiply by Multiples of Ten

Memory Game - Multiply by Multiples of Ten

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A fun way to review multiplying numbers by multiples of ten. Imagine all your students playing the same game while practicing just the skill they need in your math classroom. It's an easy way to differentiate for the amazing variety of students we have in our classrooms. I've developed several versions of memory games that makes this easy! For this game, just print, cut, and bag a set of game cards and an answer key. Check out the preview to see all the cards, answer keys, and directions to pl
Preview of Math Night Made Super Easy!

Math Night Made Super Easy!

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I gathered resources that make planning a math night so simple. IMPORTANT UPDATE: December 19, 2024 I updated the resource cards you might choose to give out. If you download the file you'll find them included in the product, AND in a separate file to make it easy to update your purchase.   ♥ Each game is saved in its own pdf file - just print or send to the adult who will supervise the game. My games were glued to display boards I purchased at the local dollar store. You might also use a larg
Preview of Teeny Tiny Flashcards

Teeny Tiny Flashcards

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Simply Math
A fun option for having students review their math facts* over a vacation or any time at all! The cards are 1.25" x 1.25" so they fit on one page and the answers are on the back of each card. BONUS: I included the rules and an answer key for a memory game so students can choose cards and play a game with their flashcards. Five sheets of heavy paper or card stock and 4 small zip bags and you have enough for four students! Maybe a "have a great holiday" gift? Thanks for visiting my Simply Math st
Preview of Alien Number Puzzles

Alien Number Puzzles

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Simply Math
My kids LOVE these puzzles. They are challenged to figure out a number pattern, then use it to solve the puzzle to find a word that's math vocabulary. Solve the puzzle correctly and the word is spelled correctly. Print in black and white or color. Print two puzzles on a page OR project puzzles saved one to each page. Bonus: A blank sheet with a new alien can be used by an interested student or team of students to create a new puzzle to share with classmates. Give students a certificate congratu
Preview of Build Your Own Bingo Card - Multiplication

Build Your Own Bingo Card - Multiplication

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Simply Math
Play this fun game as students practice their multiplication facts. Print cards and products for students to cut and glue on their cards. Print and cut calling cards for the teacher or a student who's running the game! Each student creates a bingo card to play the game!! Choose from game cards with or without a chart with answers at the bottom of the page. Students LOVE this game - it's a great way to review their multiplication facts. Choose to have students make bingo cards for ADDITION,
Preview of Math Properties Bingo Games  ♥ BUNDLE ♥

Math Properties Bingo Games ♥ BUNDLE ♥

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I bundled four products into one to save you 50%! Each game has 36 different game boards. Students play the games to improve their skills with the commutative property of addition, the commutative property of multiplication, the associative property, or the distributive property. Choose to print the bingo boards in black ink or colored ink. We have other great games to play to practice MATH PROPERTIES. If you like this game, check out all the great Bingo games we've included in our store.
Preview of Distributive Property Bingo Game

Distributive Property Bingo Game

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Play a fun, familiar game to practice using this math property. Print game boards, calling cards, and an answer key, add squares of paper to cover the bingo cards. Choose to print the 36 different boards in black ink or colored ink. Check out the great math properties products in our store! Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Find amazing and creative resources for teaching science in our Simply Scien
Preview of Associative Property Bingo Game

Associative Property Bingo Game

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Simply Math
Play a fun, familiar game to practice using this math property. Print game boards, calling cards, and an answer key, add squares of paper to cover the bingo cards. Choose to print the 36 different boards in black ink or colored ink. Check out the great math properties products in our store! Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Find amazing and creative resources for teaching science in our Simply Scien
Preview of Commutative Property of Multiplication Bingo Game

Commutative Property of Multiplication Bingo Game

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Simply Math
Print and cut apart game boards, calling cards, and an answer key and you have a fun game to practice this math skill. Just add squares of paper to cover the bingo cards. Choose to print the 36 different boards in black ink or colored ink. We have other great games to play to practice MATH PROPERTIES. If you like this game, check out the Bingo games we've included in our store. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – •
Preview of Commutative Property of Addition Bingo Game

Commutative Property of Addition Bingo Game

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Simply Math
36 game boards, calling cards, and an answer key make it easy to create this fun, familiar game to practice this math skill. Just add squares of paper to cover the bingo cards. Maybe a game a capable student or team of students could lead for the whole class? Choose to print the boards in black ink or colored ink. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Find amazing and creative resources for teaching scie
Preview of I Have Who Has? Round to the Nearest Hundred

I Have Who Has? Round to the Nearest Hundred

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Simply Math
A quick and fun way to practice rounding numbers. Choose from three different games. Numbers in GAME 1 are in order. This game might be used to help students learn how to play the game. The numbers in GAME 2 are mixed up a little bit and the numbers in GAME 3 are mixed up a lot! Choose the game that best fits your students' skill level. Two sets of cards are included that can help a capable student create a new game for the class. Keep the cards handy for those few extra minutes of time af
Preview of I Have Who Has? Round to the Nearest Ten

I Have Who Has? Round to the Nearest Ten

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Simply Math
A fun way to practice rounding numbers. Choose from three different games. Numbers in GAME 1 are in order. You might play this game when students are learning how to give answers and then questions. The numbers in GAME 2 range from 10-300 and the numbers in GAME 3 are larger, from 320-630. Choose the game that best fits your students' skill level. A capable student might create a new game. There's two sets of cards that help with this option. Keep the cards handy for those few extra minute
Preview of I Have Who Has? Relate Area to Multiplication

I Have Who Has? Relate Area to Multiplication

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Simply Math
A fun way to review finding area using multiplication. Choose from two different games. Areas in GAME 1 are in order. You might use this game to help students learn how to play the game quickly. The areas in GAME 2 are mixed up so everyone has to pay close attention to when it's their turn to give an answer and state a question. A capable student might create a new game. There's two sets of cards that help with this option. Use the game to have a substitute teacher review with students or
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Experience

Students play familiar games that are just what's needed for a fun review of the basic math skills. Each group can pick a different skill. I color code the games and store in zip bags to make it easy to hand out and collect games that last for years. To challenge my more mathematically inclined students I have puzzles and challenges to keep them thinking like mathematicians.

Teaching style

Active, hands-on, student centered, fun.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Shining moments were reading the letters written by my students recommending me for awards I received including: Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Education, Oregon Science Teachers Association Teacher of the Year, Oregon Public Broadcasting Technology Teacher of the Year, Tektronix/Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Teacher of the Year, American Electronics Association Teacher of the Year.

My own education history

MS in Science Education, Oregon State University BA in Education, Western Washington University

Additional biographical information

Please visit my other store: Simply Science.