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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 Pizza Fraction Comics

Pizza Fraction Comics

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I asked our third graders for suggestions for helping them review fractions and this was their idea: a two page comic book that features one of their favorite foods, PIZZA! A pizza is divided and divided to review halves, quarters, and eighths. Choose color or blackline images that students can color. Choose to print with text or have students add text. Use a powerpoint to introduce the sequence of images or copy and paste from the presentation to use the images in another way in your classroom
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 Scintillating Shapes - Tangrams FREEBIE

Scintillating Shapes - Tangrams FREEBIE

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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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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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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 Teller for Addition ★ FREEBIE ★

Fortune Teller for Addition ★ FREEBIE ★

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Download this free toy that you can print, cut, and fold to make a fun way for students to review adding with 9s. It's part of a series of products that feature fortune tellers (AKA cootie catchers), including ADDITION , SUBTRACTION , MULTIPLICATION , DIVISION facts, and a BUNDLE of all four products that saves you $$. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Click on the ★ to follow me and find out about n
Preview of Fortune Tellers for Division Facts

Fortune Tellers for Division Facts

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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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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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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 Positions: Up Down and All Around - 4.25" x 5.5" Black and White

Positions: Up Down and All Around - 4.25" x 5.5" Black and White

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Your kids will love to color these images as they learn their positions. Here's what included in this product: above/below, apart/together, behind/in front, up/down, near/far, in/out, inside/outside, between/next to, over/under, on/off. The images are unique, hand drawn just for you! Thanks for visiting my Simply Science store to find wonderful products made by our friends at Educational Graphics Group. Please take a moment to leave a comment whenever you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – D
Preview of Positions: Up Down and All Around - 4.25" x 5.5" Color

Positions: Up Down and All Around - 4.25" x 5.5" Color

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Your kids will love these images hand colored just for you as they learn their positions. Here's what included in this product: above/below, apart/together, behind/in front, up/down, near/far, in/out, inside/outside, between/next to, over/under, on/off. Thanks for visiting my Simply Science store to find wonderful products made by our friends at Educational Graphics Group. Please take a moment to leave a comment whenever you purchase a product. – • – ♥ – • – Differentiate for your math stude
Preview of Positions: Up Down and All Around - 8.5" x 11" Black and White

Positions: Up Down and All Around - 8.5" x 11" Black and White

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Simply Math
Your kids will love to color these images as they learn their positions. You might post them in the classroom, use them as a work cover, or send them home to share with families Here's what included in this product: above/below, apart/together, behind/in front, up/down, near/far, in/out, inside/outside, between/next to, over/under, on/off. The images are unique, hand drawn just for you! Thanks for visiting my Simply Science store to find wonderful products made by our friends at Educational G
Preview of Positions: Up Down and All Around - 8.5" x 11" Color

Positions: Up Down and All Around - 8.5" x 11" Color

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Simply Math
Your kids will love these images as they learn their positions. You might post them in the classroom, use them as a work cover, or send them home to share with families Here's what included in this product: above/below, apart/together, behind/in front, up/down, near/far, in/out, inside/outside, between/next to, over/under, on/off. The images are unique, hand drawn just for you! Thanks for visiting my Simply Science store to find wonderful products made by our friends at Educational Graphics G
Preview of Two-Dimensional Shapes Tic Tac Toe

Two-Dimensional Shapes Tic Tac Toe

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Simply Math
Play a familiar game to review two dimensional shapes. A student name a shape or give the number of faces, edges, or vertices in order to play a piece in the game. Print and cut apart game sheets sheets to create four game boards. Blank and numbered blank grids are included so you can introduce the game to students and your capable, interested students can use a blank grid to create new games. Choose from three colors of Xs and Os. Answer keys are included. Check out our other GEOMETRY an
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"
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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.