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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 Multiple Circles

Multiple Circles

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Simply Math
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 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 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 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 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 Distributive Property Bingo Game

Distributive 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 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
Preview of I Have Who Has? Multiply Within 100

I Have Who Has? Multiply Within 100

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A quick and easy way to practice multiplying numbers within 100. Choose from three different games. Answers in GAME 1 are in order. Answers in GAME 2 have the smaller products mixed up. Answers in GAME 3 have the larger products. There's also 2 sets of cards for making a new game - maybe a challenge for a capable student. A great way to review if you have a substitute teacher in your classroom. A great use of time when you have those few extra minutes at the end of a class! Click HERE for m
Preview of Subtraction Go Fish 5

Subtraction Go Fish 5

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Need another way to practice subtraction facts? This is the fifth game in my collection of five different subtraction go fish games. The kids will practice subtracting 2, 4, 6, or 8 from 12, 13, 14, or 15 so the differences are larger than the other four games. It's a fun way to practice basic skills. The answers can be used more than once so it's a chance to try out strategies for collecting cards. This game is included in my Subtraction Go Fish Bundle. If you like this game, check out the
Preview of Subtraction Go Fish 4

Subtraction Go Fish 4

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Simply Math
Need another way to practice subtraction facts that's fun? This is the fourth game in my collection of five different subtraction go fish games. The kids will practice subtracting 3, 5, 7, and 9 from 12, 13, 14, or 15 so the differences are larger than the first three games. The answers can be used more than once so it's a chance to try out strategies for collecting cards. This game is included in my Subtraction Go Fish Bundle. If you like this game, check out the Go Fish games we've includ
Preview of Multiplication Go Fish 4

Multiplication Go Fish 4

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This is the fourth game in my collection of four different multiplication go fish games. The kids multiply 9, 10, 11, and 12 by 9, 10, 11, and 12. Depending on the age of your students this could be the game for your more capable students. This game is included in my Multiplication Go Fish Bundle.If you like this Go Fish game, check out the Go Fish games we've included in our store including Numbers FREEBIE, Addition 1, Addition 2, Addition 3, Addition 4, Addition Bundle, Subtracti
Preview of Multiplication Go Fish 3

Multiplication Go Fish 3

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Simply Math
This is the third game in my collection of four different multiplication go fish games. The kids multiply 6, 7, and 8 by 6, 7, 8, or 9. This game if for the kids who are pretty confident in their multiplication skills. This game is included in my Multiplication Go Fish Bundle.If you like this Go Fish game, check out the Go Fish games we've included in our store including Numbers FREEBIE, Addition 1, Addition 2, Addition 3, Addition 4, Addition Bundle, Subtraction 1, Subtraction 2,
Preview of Multiplication Go Fish 2

Multiplication Go Fish 2

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Simply Math
This is the second game in my collection of four different multiplication go fish games. The kids multiply 5, 6, 7, and 8 by 2, 5, and 10. It can be a great way to multiply larger numbers by numbers that have easy to remember patterns. An answer key helps anyone still learning their facts. This game is included in my Multiplication Go Fish Bundle.If you like this Go Fish game, check out the Go Fish games we've included in our store including Numbers FREEBIE, Addition 1, Addition 2, Addit
Preview of Multiplication Go Fish 1

Multiplication Go Fish 1

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Simply Math
This is the first game in my collection of four different multiplication go fish games. The kids practice multiplying 2, 3, 4, 5 by 2, 3, 4, 5. The small numbers keep the game fun for students just learning the game and their facts. An answer key helps anyone not sure of the answers. This game is included in my Multiplication Go Fish Bundle. If you like this Go Fish game, check out the Go Fish games we've included in our store including Numbers FREEBIE, Addition 1, Addition 2, Addition 3,
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About the store

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.