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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 Mental Logs

Mental Logs

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Display a set of 4 digit numbers. Before a student can add the four numbers, announce the sum to the amazement of your students. You could explain the strategy to a capable or prepared student who would become a math hero for your class. Simply print, cut, and glue 4 mental logs from two sheets of paper. A video explains how to create the four mental logs and then the strategy for knowing the sum of the four numbers at a glance! On the last page you'll find several ★ FREEBIES ★ to use both in
Preview of Greater Than - A Place Value and Strategy Game

Greater Than - A Place Value and Strategy Game

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Do you need a versatile activity that introduces or reviews place value? A game that can be used in the classroom as a whole group or small group activity, at home, or online? This is just the activity! A video explains step by step how to play this game - and hopefully win lots of points! Support students learning or reviewing place value while challenging more capable students to use strategy to place numbers on the game board. Use the worksheet on page 2 or 3 to introduce the game and use
Preview of Multiplication Circles

Multiplication Circles

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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 Equivalent Numbers Memory Game

Equivalent Numbers Memory Game

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Your students will love playing this game as they build their confidence finding equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages! This file contains three different sets of cards so you can vary what you choose as you create games for your students. I included rules for the game in a small format to include with games cards and the answer key AND a set of rules you might post or project on the wall as students play the game. Sending the game home to play with families gives students a fun way
Preview of Equivalent Numbers Go Fish Game

Equivalent Numbers Go Fish Game

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Simply Math
Play a familiar, fun game to practice equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages. It's a great game to have students play with classmates or family members! Need more games that feature equivalent numbers? Consider having students create their own card and then play a bingo game. I also created a memory game. Check out the great number sense products 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 Numbers of Bugs - 4.25" x 5.5" ♥ BUNDLE ♥

Numbers of Bugs - 4.25" x 5.5" ♥ BUNDLE ♥

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Students color, count, and sequence these zany insects as they learn about numbers. You'll get black and white worksheets for students to color and color images to decorate your room with fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" BUNDLE   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" C
Preview of Numbers of Bugs ♥ 8.5" x 11" BUNDLE ♥

Numbers of Bugs ♥ 8.5" x 11" BUNDLE ♥

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Simply Math
Students count and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. You'll get black and white worksheets for students to color and color images to decorate your room with fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" BUNDLE   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 8
Preview of Numbers of Bugs in Color - 8.5" x 11"

Numbers of Bugs in Color - 8.5" x 11"

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Simply Math
Students count and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a book, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Decorate your room with these fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"
Preview of Numbers of Bugs in Color - 4.25" x 5.5"

Numbers of Bugs in Color - 4.25" x 5.5"

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Simply Math
Students count and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a booklet, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Decorate your room with these fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.
Preview of Number Bugs in Black/White - 4.25" x 5.5"

Number Bugs in Black/White - 4.25" x 5.5"

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These pages are just crawling with bugs. Cut each sheet into quarters to create 4.25" x 5.5" number cards. Students color, count, and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a booklet, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White
Preview of Numbers of Bugs ♥ SUPER BUNDLE ♥

Numbers of Bugs ♥ SUPER BUNDLE ♥

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Students color, count, and sequence these zany insects as they learn about numbers. You'll get black and white worksheets IN TWO DIFFERENT SIZES for students to color and color images IN TWO DIFFERENT SIZES to decorate your room with fanciful bugs as you teach numbers. 8.5" x 11" black and white worksheets can be colored as worksheets, maybe used as the cover for math work. Smaller (4.25"x5.5") images could become bookmarks or used to number desks or desk groups in the classroom. Large color i
Preview of Numbers of Bugs in Black/White - 8.5" x 11"

Numbers of Bugs in Black/White - 8.5" x 11"

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Simply Math
Students color, count, and sequence insects to add fun to the math class as they learn their numbers. Consider using the images in a book, posting them on the wall as you brainstorm about number sense, or sending them home to share with families. Check out all the great products from the Educational Graphics Group we have for teaching about NUMBERS   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Black/White   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" Color   ♥ Number Bugs 4.25"x5.5" BUNDLE   ♥ Number Bugs 8.5"x11" Black/White   ♥
Preview of What's My Number? ★ FREEBIE ★

What's My Number? ★ FREEBIE ★

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Simply Math
Need a fun game to review number sense? This game can be easy for younger students (Is it odd? Is it greater than 50?) and for students ready for a challenge (Is it prime? Is it a factor of 3?). I've included a short video to make it easy to see how the game is played. Play the game in your classroom or send it with students for families to play at home. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Find amazi
Preview of Memory Games for Addition Facts

Memory Games for Addition Facts

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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 Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Memory Games

Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Memory Games

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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 Equivalent Fractions Memory Games

Equivalent Fractions Memory Games

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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 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 Colors and Numbers Bingo Games

Colors and Numbers Bingo Games

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Use this simple bingo game (four in a row, not five) to play quick, fun games while practicing numbers and colors. There's sixty different bingo boards - maybe enough so each student can play two boards?? Thanks for visiting my store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase any product at TPT. Sellers really appreciate it! – • – ♥ – • – Find amazing and creative resources for teaching science in our Simply Science store. – • – ♥ – ♥ – ♥ – • – Click on the ★ next to our s
Preview of Less Than - A Game to Practice Place Value

Less Than - A Game to Practice Place Value

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Simply Math
A great way to practice place value. Roll a die six times and try to place the numbers you've rolled so that the number on the left is the smallest and the number on the right is the largest. You may have to caution the kids to keep their voices down whenever they win a round!Consider having capable or a prepared student who might otherwise struggle help by rolling the die. Need dice to play the game? I have a suggestion for you on my blog! ♥ BONUS ♥: There's a page in this product that you
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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.