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My name is Debbi & I focus on upper elementary (Grades 3–5) resources are my passion! I specialize in creating project-based learning units, RACES writing strategy resources, and supplemental myView Literacy units for Grades 2–5. With over 25 years of experience in education, I’ve taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 5th grade, served as an ELA Coordinator, and supported new teachers as an Induction Coach. My goal is to design engaging, standards-aligned materials that make learning meaningful and manageable for busy teachers. Whether you're looking to enhance your literacy block, strengthen writing instruction, or bring real-world connections to your classroom, I'm here to help you empower your students every step of the way
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Summer Fun End of Year ELA & Math Project Ice Cream Math Ice Cream Project
This Summer Fun End of Year ELA & Math Project is a high-engagement summer project ice cream project where students run an Ice Cream Truck through an authentic PBL for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade. Students apply learning using real-world math worksheets and persuasive letter writing with writing graphic organizers, while building problem-solving and decision-making skills. See Preview for a more detailed description!Love Run Your Own Ice Cream Truck? It's part of a jam-packed resource for grad
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Writing
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.B.2
+36
2026 Winter Olympics Math Winter Sports Math Problem Solving 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Looking for 2026 Winter Olympics Math activities that go beyond basic computation and actually get students thinking through real world problem solving? This engaging Winter Sports Math mystery challenges students to interpret real Winter Olympic data, solve multi-step problems, and stay motivated from start to finish — without overwhelming them or you. ⭐ Want to Extend Learning Even Further? Pair this activity with my Winter Olympics Reading Comprehension Resource for a strong math and l
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Informational Text
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 4.MD.B.4
, 5.MD.B.2
+10
Summer Olympics Activities Reading & Real World Math Solve a Mystery Game
Summer Olympics Reading Comprehension & Summer Olympics Math Solve a Mystery Game Bundle is the perfect way to keep your 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th graders engaged at the end of the year or during the summer season! This high-interest, no-prep bundle includes two exciting mystery-themed activities—one focused on reading comprehension and one on real-world math problem solving, both tied to fascinating Summer Olympics topics. Finish the Story Writing is also included with both of these MYSTERY Ga
3rd - 7th
Basic Operations, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
+36
End of Year Summer Math Review Game Project 3rd Grade Solve the Mystery Activity
End of Year Summer Math Review Game & Project for 3rd Grade is a Solve the Mystery Activity that is a perfect way to keep your students excited while practicing essential math skills. The Math Solve a Mystery Games challenge students to apply a wide range of 3rd grade math standards in a fun, real-world summer-themed mystery adventure. Looking for a Beginning and End of Year Math Review? Explore here.Want an exciting way to strengthen your students' Data & Statistics skills? Make your summe
3rd
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.D.8
, 3.NBT.A.1
+6
Beginning and End of Year Math Activities Mixed Math Practice 4th Grade
Beginning and End of Year Math Activities 4th Grade involves Mixed Math Practice for the year and is a Math Skills Review Packet for Grade 4. Math just got way more engaging with these interactive Math Mystery Review Games! This bundle includes two high-interest mystery adventures designed to help students review important math standards while building critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and math confidence in a fun and meaningful way. Perfect for back-to-school review and end-of-yea
4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+28
Math First Week of School Grade 5 Beginning of the Year Math Skills Review Math
5th Grade Beginning of the Year, First Day of School Math Skills Review just got way more fun with this engaging mystery adventure—The Great Backpack Blunder!Your students become math detectives as they work through five interactive stations to uncover who owns the missing backpack and restore order to the first day of school. This mystery is perfect for the first weeks of 5th grade to review 4th grade math standards, build problem-solving confidence, and kick off your year with excitement, team
5th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+7
Fun Christmas Multiplication Basic Facts Practice Task Cards Early Finishers
Fun Christmas Multiplication Facts Practice Task Cards for 3rd 4th 5th grade. Perfect for early finishers, partner work, exit tickets, and reviewing arrays & fact strategies. These festive task cards make practicing multiplication facts meaningful, engaging, and stress-free - especially for students who struggle with fluency. Love this activity? Get the entire 5-resource Christmas Challenge Bundle. Explore it here.Filled with an array of multiplication strategies, these cards help students bu
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.A.2
+2
Beginning and End of Year Math Activities 5th G Math Critical Thinking 5th Grade
Beginning and End of Year Math Activities 5th Grade involves Math Critical Thinking and is a Math Skills Review Packet for Grade 5. Math just got way more engaging with these interactive Math Mystery Review Games! This bundle includes two high-interest mystery adventures designed to help students review important math standards while building critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and math confidence in a fun and meaningful way. Perfect for back-to-school review and end-of-year reinfor
5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.MD.C.3
+27
Beginning and End of Year Math Activities 3rd Grade Math Skills Review Grade 3
Beginning and End of Year Math Activities 3rd Grade is a Math Skills Review Packet for Grade 3. Math just got way more engaging with these interactive Math Review Mystery Games! This bundle includes two high-interest mystery adventures designed to help students review important math standards while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and math confidence in a fun and meaningful way. Perfect for back-to-school review and end-of-year reinforcement, these mystery-based math activities
3rd
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+23
Winter Math Multiplication Task Cards Word Problems Scoot Game 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Winter Math Multiplication Task Cards for 3rd 4th 5th Grade are perfect for a Scoot Game & will help reinforce multiplication fluency practice & multiplication word problems. Make winter math lessons fun & effective for math centers, small group activities, or independent practice. These 48 cards (plus 8 Create Your Own Problem with a Partner) are versatile and engaging. Help your students master multiplication with activities that include problem-solving, critical thinking, and wint
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.A.2
+2
Halloween Math Challenge Grade 3 Multiplication Fact Fluency Strategies Sped
Halloween Math Challenge Grade 3 Multiplication Fact Fluency Strategies great for Special Education Support This Build a Haunted House resource is designed for whole-class, small groups & centers . Great for blends skill-building with festive fun! Students practice multiplication facts (0–9) while applying six proven strategies, making it perfect for whole-class lessons, math centers, and differentiation for special education or intervention groups. ( Printable & Digital Options for 6 Poster
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Numbers
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.B.5
+4
Fun Winter Challenge Differentiated Math ELA Activities 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Unleash ultimate engagement with a Fun Winter Challenge & Differentiated Winter Math and ELA Activities for 3rd 4th 5th Grade designed to spark creativity & critical thinking while offering many winter bulletin board ideas. Looking for meaningful winter activities that keep students engaged while still targeting essential ELA and math standards? Instead of juggling multiple resources, you get THREE ready-to-use winter activities - each designed to build skills, simplify planning, and provi
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Close Reading, Creative Writing
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.A.3
+28
Halloween Math Challenge Grade 4 Multiplication Practice & Posters Sped
Halloween Math Challenge Grade 4 - 2 & 3 Digit × 1-Digit Multiplication Practice with Posters - Great for Special Education. In this engaging activity, students Build a Haunted House while practicing 4 multiplication strategies— area model, partial products, standard algorithm, and distributive property - designed specifically for solving 2- and 3-digit × 1-digit problems. This resource blends festive fun with rigorous practice, making it perfect for whole-class lessons, small groups, center
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Numbers
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 4.OA.A.1
+2
Halloween Math Grade 3 4 5 Multiplication Facts 0-9 Multi Digit Strategy Posters
Halloween Math for Grades 3, 4, & 5: from Multiplication Facts 0–9 to Multi-Digit Multiplication Practice, with Strategy Posters for support, all begin with Build a Haunted House for ultimate engagement. This bundle is a terrific way to differentiate based on student math ability while keeping the entire class engaged in the same festive activity. In this Build a Haunted House bundle, students solve problems, show their thinking with strategies, and earn haunted house pieces to cut, asse
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Numbers
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.A.1
+8
Help Santa Fun Christmas Math Literacy Grammar Writing Station Center Activity
Help Santa! 5 Fun Christmas Math, Literacy, Grammar, Writing Station Center Activities for 3rd 4th 5th grades. Includes Christmas Holiday Traditions Craft with Stocking Template, Christmas Persuasive Writing Craft, A Fun Christmas Math Challenge, Multiplication Task Cards and Christmas Mad Libs Click the preview for a more detailed explanation! Follow my store, Teaching with a Vision to get the latest holiday and literacy & math resources Perfect for: Christmas Bulletin Board DisplayHolida
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+13
Math First Week of School Grade 4 Beginning of the Year Math Skills Review Math
4th Grade Beginning of the Year, First day of School Math Game for Reviewing Skills just got way more fun with this engaging mystery adventure—The Great Backpack Blunder!Your students become math detectives as they work through five interactive stations to uncover who owns the missing backpack and restore order to the first day of school. This mystery is perfect for the first weeks of 4th grade to review 3rd grade math standards, build problem-solving confidence, and kick off your year with exci
4th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
+5
Also included in: Beginning and End of Year Math Activities Mixed Math Practice 4th Grade
End of Year Summer Math Review Game Project 5th Grade Solve the Mystery Activity
End of Year Summer Math Review Game & Project for 5th Grade is a Solve the Mystery Activity that is a perfect way to keep your students excited while practicing essential math skills. The Math Solve a Mystery Games challenge students to apply a wide range of 5th grade math standards in a fun, real-world summer-themed mystery adventure. Want an exciting way to strengthen your students' Data & Statistics skills? Make your summer math review unforgettable with this engaging Summer Olympics bun
5th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.5
+8
Math First Week of School Grade 3 Beginning of the Year Math Skills Review Math
3rd Grade Beginning of the Year, First Day of School Math Skills Review just got way more fun with this engaging mystery adventure—The Great Backpack Blunder!Looking for a Beginning and End of Year Math Review? Explore here.Your students become math detectives as they work through five interactive stations to uncover who owns the missing backpack and restore order to the first day of school. This mystery is perfect for the first weeks of 3rd grade to review 2nd grade math standards, build proble
3rd
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.MD.C.7
, 2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.B.5
+8
Halloween Math Challenge Grade 5 Double Digit Multiplication & Posters Sped
Halloween Math Challenge Grade 5 Double-Digit Multiplication Activities & Strategy Posters ideal for Special Education support. In this engaging activity, students build a haunted house while practicing 4 multi-digit multiplication strategies - area model, partial products, standard algorithm, and distributive property. This resource blends festive fun with rigorous practice, making it perfect for whole-class lessons, small groups, centers, or special education support. Do your students st
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Numbers
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.B.5
+3
No Prep Winter Slides Interactive Word Problems Multiplication & Division 1-12
This No prep Fun Winter Slides for Basic Multiplication & Division Facts, Word Problems (1–12) is Interactive in Google Slides & PowerPoint and is sure to bring instant engagement to your winter math block! Want more multiplication and division facts practice? Explore here: Winter Math Multiplication Task Cards Word Problems Scoot Game 3rd 4th 5th GradeThis self-checking snowman-themed activity helps students build multiplication and division fact fluency while solving 15 winter word pr
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.1
+16
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About the store
Experience
My name is Debbi & I focus on upper elementary (Grades 3–5) resources are my passion! I specialize in creating project-based learning units, RACES writing strategy resources, and supplemental myView Literacy units for Grades 2–5. With over 25 years of experience in education, I’ve taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 5th grade, served as an ELA Coordinator, and supported new teachers as an Induction Coach. My goal is to design engaging, standards-aligned materials that make learning meaningful and manageable for busy teachers. Whether you're looking to enhance your literacy block, strengthen writing instruction, or bring real-world connections to your classroom, I'm here to help you empower your students every step of the way
Teaching style
✲ I am passionate about my job and spend a lot of time reflecting on the different needs and learning styles of my new teachers and the students fortunate enough to be in their classroom.
✲ I work hard to help each teacher actively engage with their students by facilitating lessons that are focused, motivating and hands on.
✲ We spend most of our time on differentiation, the backwards planning design and navigating through a new ELA program that our district recently adopted.
✲I can't think of any other job I would rather have than where I currently am.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher in the area of
Elementary Education since 2002
Johnston's Teacher of the Year in 2008
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Early Childhood
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Additional biographical information
Please Visit my Blog: https://teachingwithavision.com/blog/
I have been happily married to my husband, Al since 1981. We live in Rhode Island and have 2 wonderful daughters that we are very proud of. We are extremely fortunate to have 2 grandchildren, Ava and Ollie. They are the absolute love of our lives! We LOVE escaping in the summer by spending time on our boat in Newport and Block Island!
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