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Portland, Oregon, United States
About the store
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 Connect the Corners (Vertices)

Connect the Corners (Vertices)

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Simply Math
For an interested or exceptional student? An activity when there is extra time? An activity to add to your sub folder? Coloring pages to post on the wall? The variety of shapes makes this easy for all the students in the group. Connect the corners to find unique shapes form. Don’t want to draw all the lines, it’s done for you! Not sure how to color the shapes, there’s a presentation with suggestions to get the creativity flowing. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to
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 Math Squares

Math Squares

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A quick and easy way to review computation, geometry, probability, number sense, and measurement. I've used this in a variety of ways: with individuals or teams of students at the start of our math class or as a challenge for my capable students. You might use it for distance learning. Have students complete the worksheet as a simple way to review many areas of math. The activity could be completed with a sheet of lined paper. Present a rectangle made from colorful squares. Students record
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 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 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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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 3D Shapes 8.5" x 11" for Kids to Color

3D Shapes 8.5" x 11" for Kids to Color

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Check out these geometric shapes in three dimensions. We included a cuboid, cube, cone, sphere, cylinder, pyramid, hexagonal prism, and triangular prism. Students outline the shape following the dashed lines and then color the whimsical image of each shape. Your purchase includes 8 images on 8.5" x11" sheets. Something to add to your sub folder? We have MANY fun products created by our friend at Educational Graphics Group. Check them out!! Thanks for visiting my Simply Science store to c
Preview of 3D Shapes 4.25" x 5.5" BUNDLE

3D Shapes 4.25" x 5.5" BUNDLE

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Simply Math
Check out these geometric shapes in three dimensions. We've included the images are both black and white for students to color and color images for you to post on your wall. Your students will love the images we included with each shape. Just outline the geometric shape and color the image. We included a cuboid, cube, cone, sphere, cylinder, pyramid, hexagonal prism, and triangular prism. Students outline the shape following the dashed lines and then color the whimsical image of each shape.
Preview of 3D Shapes 8.5" x 11" BUNDLE

3D Shapes 8.5" x 11" BUNDLE

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Simply Math
Check out these geometric shapes in three dimensions. We've included black and white images for students to color and color images for you to post on your wall. Your students will love the images we included with each shape. Just outline the geometric shape and color the image. We included a cuboid, cube, cone, sphere, cylinder, pyramid, hexagonal prism, and triangular prism. Students outline the shape following the dashed lines and then color the whimsical image of each shape. We have MANY
Preview of A Polygon Worksheet ★ FREEBIE ★

A Polygon Worksheet ★ FREEBIE ★

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Students draw eight different geometric shapes* and then add the number of sides, vertices, diagonals, and the sum of the interior angles**. To make it easy, I included the drawings in black line and color so students could cut them out to add to the worksheet. I also included small diagrams of the diagonals so students could quickly add them to the worksheet. You can even choose to print the answer key in black line or color for a student who was absent or might struggle to complete the w
Preview of Geometry Dictionary

Geometry Dictionary

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Simply Math
How to help students learn all the terms in geometry class? Have them create their own geometry dictionary! I've included 54 terms* in a dictionary students can make their own by drawing images OR you can print a dictionary that includes color diagrams and gorgeous images. You'll find four excellent products included in a bundle: Geometry PowerPoint™ Games, a geometry dictionary to make with your kids, PowerPoint presentations that can help you create the dictionary, and a Jeopardy Game that
Preview of Resources for Making a Bar Graph

Resources for Making a Bar Graph

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Simply Math
Post ten rules for making a bar graph on your wall or print and give to students to guide them as they create graphs. Choose from two sizes. I included a PowerPoint™ presentation that shows step-by-step how to make a simple bar graph. I narrated a movie of the presentation so your students can watch with classmates or independently as they learn the steps in creating a great bar graph. Thanks for visiting my Simply Math store. Please take a moment to leave a comment when you purchase a produ
Preview of Graph Paper - Centimeters ★ FREEBIE ★

Graph Paper - Centimeters ★ FREEBIE ★

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I created graph paper in increments of millimeters including: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10! Just download and print the graph paper you need! 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. – • – ♥ – ♥ – ♥ – • – Click on the ★ next to our store to follow me and find out about new products. – • – • – ♥ – ♥ – ♥ – • – • – Visit my b
Preview of Graph Paper - Inches ★ FREEBIE ★

Graph Paper - Inches ★ FREEBIE ★

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I created graph paper in increments of inches including: 0.125", 0.25", 0.375", 0.5", 0.625", 0.75", 0.875", and 1" Just download and print the graph paper you need! 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. – • – ♥ – ♥ – ♥ – • – Click on the ★ next to our store to follow me and find out about new products. – • – • – ♥ – ♥ –
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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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
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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.