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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 Scintillating Shapes - Tangrams FREEBIE

Scintillating Shapes - Tangrams FREEBIE

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Simply Math
Challenge students with this puzzle that has three shapes that seem to be the same general size and shape BUT are not identical! Then they create their own puzzles using their tangram pieces. A simple worksheet (choose color or black line images) guides students through the activity. It can be a great way to spark interest in math especially when you're learning from home. I included solutions and tangrams that you can print and cut apart to make sets of tangrams that are the same size as the t
Preview of Go Fish and Memory Games for One-Step and Two-Step Equations

Go Fish and Memory Games for One-Step and Two-Step Equations

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Simply Math
Use this game to practice matching equations to solutions. Choose from two different versions of the game. In one-step equations students match problems like 7 + x = 11 with x = 4 or 22 - 15 = x with x = 7. In two step equations students match 3x + 3 = 6 with x = 1 or 30 - 5x = 5 with x = 5. Just print, cut and bag cards and answer keys. When you have a few minutes of free time or students have earned a reward, it's easy to set up games to review solving equations. I color coded the answer ke
Preview of Combinations using Ice Cream Cones

Combinations using Ice Cream Cones

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Simply Math
A fun activity you can use to help students find patterns using ice cream cones! Who wouldn't want to learn about patterns if it involved sweet treats? I've included options to make it easy to tailor this activity just for your classroom. Six worksheets with progressively larger numbers Illustrated answers for the worksheetsFour worksheets that extend the activityA blank worksheet you can use to challenge studentsImages in color to print to arrange to display answersImages in two sizes for st
Preview of Combinations using Shirts and Shorts

Combinations using Shirts and Shorts

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Simply Math
A fun activity you can use to help students find patterns using shirts and shorts. I've included options to make it easy to tailor this activity just for your classroom. Seven worksheets with progressively larger numbers Illustrated answers for the worksheetsFour worksheets that extend the activityA blank worksheet you can use to challenge studentsImages in color to print to arrange to display answersImages in two sizes for students to color to create their own displaysTwo simple assessments o
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 Fortune Tellers for Subtraction Facts

Fortune Tellers for Subtraction Facts

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Simply Math
My kids ♥ creating fortune tellers, AKA cootie catchers! Do yours? I've included fortune tellers for one or two players, color or blackline pages that can be colored, and blank pages for capable students to 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. A fun resource for teams of students to share while reviewing their math facts.
Preview of Fortune Tellers for Addition Facts

Fortune Tellers for Addition Facts

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Simply Math
Kids ♥ creating fortune tellers, AKA cootie catchers. In this great product I've included fortune tellers for one or two players, both color and blackline resources that can be colored, and blank pages for capable students to create their own fortune tellers. Use a web page created just for my fortune tellers to see how to create this fun toy and read rules that are in addition to the simple rules you'll see at the bottom of each page. A fun resource for families and teams of students to share
Preview of Fortune Tellers for Geometry

Fortune Tellers for Geometry

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Simply Math
Also called Cootie Catchers, this fun device can be a great way to review basic facts about geometric lines, two dimensional shapes, and three dimensional shapes. Choose from color images or blackline images you can color. I included a blank fortune teller for each of the three options so you can easily challenge capable or interested students to create a new fortune teller. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product.– • – ♥ –
Preview of Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Memory Games

Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Memory Games

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Simply Math
Use this game to practice matching improper fractions to mixed numbers. Choose from four different versions of the game. Maybe the simpler fractions are used first and then students move on the the more complex fractions. Just print, cut, and bag game pieces. Then, when you have free time, it's quick and easy to set up a game, review a math concept, and clean up. If you like this game, check out all the great Memory games we've included in our store. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math sto
Preview of Coordinate Graphs Memory Games

Coordinate Graphs Memory Games

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Simply Math
Use this game to practice identifying the points on a coordinate graph. Are your students learning to identify points on a graph? Start with a 6x6 graph. Then play the game with a 10x10 graph. For interested or capable students, there are blank pages to create a new game for classmates. Print, cut, and bag game pieces. Then, when you have free time, it's quick and easy to set up a game, review a math concept, and clean up. If you like this game, check out all the great Memory games we've i
Preview of Equivalent Fractions Memory Games

Equivalent Fractions Memory Games

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Simply Math
Print and bag a variety of games for your students. When you have free time, it's quick and easy to set up a game, review a math concept, and clean up. You just need a small box to store your games. Use this game to practice matching equivalent fractions. 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 Science store. – • – ♥ – ♥ – ♥ – • – Clic
Preview of Volume Memory Games

Volume Memory Games

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Simply Math
I like to print and bag a variety of games for my students. When we have free time they can choose a game, set it up, play, and then clean up easily by putting their game pieces back in their zip bag. It just takes a shoe box to store my games. Use this game to practice matching a stack of blocks to total volume or the formula for finding the volume of the blocks. Choose a game with blocks stacked one block, two blocks, or three blocks wide. When students are familiar with the game or for your
Preview of Creature Cards ★ FREEBIE ★

Creature Cards ★ FREEBIE ★

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Simply Math
Just what you need as a quick puzzle in math class or as a fun start to your school day. Project a set of creatures on the wall and students are challenged to figure out the rule for the creatures. Which creatures at the bottom of the page follow the rule? You might have students work in teams to identify the rule. Great for visual students and intellectually gifted students who thrive on puzzles. Bonus: I included a formatted page so students can name and draw new creature puzzles to share with
Preview of Build Your Own Bingo Card - Geometric Shapes

Build Your Own Bingo Card - Geometric Shapes

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Simply Math
Students practice identifying shapes while playing this fun game. Print cards and shapes (with or without labels). Students cut the shapes apart and glue them on their cards. Print and cut a set of 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 shapes at the bottom of the card. Students LOVE this game - it's a great way to review shapes. Choose to have students m
Preview of Geometry Go Fish ★ FREEBIE ★

Geometry Go Fish ★ FREEBIE ★

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Simply Math
Play a fun, simple game to practice matching terms to two- and three-dimensional shapes. Print game cards and answer keys following the directions given. Rules are included. Everything fits in a zip bag for easy set up and clean up. Thanks for visiting my store! If you like this 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, Subtraction 3, Subtrac
Preview of Round to the Nearest Ten or Hundred ★ FREEBIE ★

Round to the Nearest Ten or Hundred ★ FREEBIE ★

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Simply Math
A quick matching game that helps students practice their rounding skills. Print a rule card and answer key for each set of cards. Choose from two different rounding to tens set of cards and two different rounding to hundreds set of cards. Challenge a capable student to create a new set of cards for peers! If you like this game, check out the Memory games we've included in our store including Numbers 0 - 20, Numbers and Blocks, Numbers and Shapes, Tens Equal Tens and Ones FREEBIE, Mentally A
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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.