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I have 31 years of classroom experience. 28 of those years have been in a public school setting teaching 2nd - 4th grades and 6th grade in all content areas. The past 3 years, I have taught in a private school setting as the K-5 STEM teacher. For approximately a year, I have also worked as a part time curriculum coordinator. In addition to school classroom experience, I have worked in churches as a teacher and leader, including writing curriculum for both children and adults.
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Preview of Rules of Divisibility Sorting Cards for Grades 3 - 6

Rules of Divisibility Sorting Cards for Grades 3 - 6

This hands-on divisibility sorting activity is a fun and engaging way for students to practice identifying divisibility rules! Students sort number cards under matching divisibility headings while strengthening number sense and math reasoning skills. Perfect for math centers, partner work, small groups, review days, or independent practice! This resource includes: Multiple levels of differentiation Divisibility rules anchor chart Sorting heading cards Number cards Answer keys Color and bla
Preview of Geometry Anchor Charts & Vocab Cards: Lines, Angles, & Triangles for Gr. 2-5

Geometry Anchor Charts & Vocab Cards: Lines, Angles, & Triangles for Gr. 2-5

Engage your students with this visual, hands-on geometry set! Includes anchor charts and matching cards for points and lines, angles, and triangles—perfect for bulletin boards, centers, and vocabulary games. Comes in color-coded and black-and-white versions. Pairs perfectly with my Polygon & Solid Figure Matching Cards and free “I Have, Who Has?” game!
Preview of BUNDLE & SAVE! Editable Fractions Unit for Upper Elementary: Grades 3, 4, & 5

BUNDLE & SAVE! Editable Fractions Unit for Upper Elementary: Grades 3, 4, & 5

Teach students all about fractions in this unit of editable lesson plans for upper elementary that includes 12 lesson plans. In a formal lesson plan template, this lesson follows the "I do", "You do", and "We do" format while moving students from concrete hands-on learning to pictorial representations and abstract processes for learning about fractions. This unit is best for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students and homeschoolers.
Preview of A Whole Year of Themed Skip Counting for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders

A Whole Year of Themed Skip Counting for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders

This skip counting bundle provides centers, stations, or supplementary resources for skip counting that are themed for the entire year! The activity cards are perfect for small groups or math stations. Skip count cards are in color and black and white from 2's through 12's! This activity is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.
Preview of Similar & Congruent Figures: Interactive Notebook Activity for grades 2 - 5

Similar & Congruent Figures: Interactive Notebook Activity for grades 2 - 5

Make your math class interative with this notebook page activity resource. Students will match the definitions of similar and congruent figures, then cut, sort, and paste examples of each in an organized chart. Adaptable from multiple grades.
Preview of FREEBIE: Build and Borrow: Subtracting Fractions with Regrouping Game

FREEBIE: Build and Borrow: Subtracting Fractions with Regrouping Game

Help your students practice how to subtract fractions from mixed numbers in this fun game with an block engineering component. The game is available in color and black and white. Use it as a station, center, activator, or guided practice. This activity is best for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and homeschool coops.
Preview of Fraction Games for Upper Elementary Students: Grades 3, 4, and 5

Fraction Games for Upper Elementary Students: Grades 3, 4, and 5

This bundle includes 11 games on fraction concepts from introducting fractions to comparing, simplifying, and more! Games are ready to print and use for a variety of purposes in the classroom or for homeschoolers.
Preview of BUNDLE AND SAVE! Editable Fraction Unit for Grades 3, 4, & 5 for Christian Edu

BUNDLE AND SAVE! Editable Fraction Unit for Grades 3, 4, & 5 for Christian Edu

Teach students all about fractions in this unit of 12 editable lesson plans for upper elementary that includes biblical integration for christian education. In a formal lesson plan template, this lesson follows the "I do", "You do", and "We do" format while moving students from concrete hands-on learning to pictorial representations and abstract processes for learning about fractions. This unit is best for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students and homeschoolers.
Preview of End-of-Year Escape Room: Summer Vacation Edition Gr. 2-5 for Christian Education

End-of-Year Escape Room: Summer Vacation Edition Gr. 2-5 for Christian Education

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to wrap up the school year? This End-of-Year Escape Room is the perfect mix of academics, and engagement! Students solve math riddles, grammar challenges, disciple puzzles, unscramble words and a secret Pigpen cipher—all designed to "unlock" summer break. Each challenge is biblically integrated with a focus on Jesus's teaching and his disciples. Includes both editable Google Slides and printable versions, making it easy to use in any classroom setting. It's
Preview of End-of-Year Escape Room: Summer Vacation Edition for Grades 2 through 5

End-of-Year Escape Room: Summer Vacation Edition for Grades 2 through 5

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to wrap up the school year? This End-of-Year Escape Room is the perfect mix of academics, and engagement! Students solve math riddles, grammar challenges, synonym puzzles, unscramble words and a secret Pigpen cipher—all designed to "unlock" summer break. Includes both editable Google Slides and printable versions, making it easy to use in any classroom setting. It's low-prep and packed with end-of-year energy your students will love.
Preview of FREEBIE! Rules of Divisibility Anchor Chart

FREEBIE! Rules of Divisibility Anchor Chart

Use this Rules of Divisibility anchor chart can teach and reinforce student learning in the classroom. Just print and you are all set! Use for: Bulletin BoardsStudent Notebook pagesStudy Guides
Preview of Spring Skip Counting with Bunnies for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders

Spring Skip Counting with Bunnies for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders

These spring skip counting activity cards are perfect for small groups or math stations. Students will have bunnies "skip" down the grassy path in order. Skip counts in color and black and white from 2's through 12's! This activity is perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders.
Preview of Fraction Match-Up: Equivalent Fractions Game for Upper Elementary, grades 3-5

Fraction Match-Up: Equivalent Fractions Game for Upper Elementary, grades 3-5

This fraction matching game has picture cards to match with the exact fraction and/or the equivalent fraction. The cards are in color as well as black and white. Use them in for small groups, activators, summarizers, stations, and centers. They are helpful for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Skip Counting by 3 for grades 1-3

St. Patrick's Day Skip Counting by 3 for grades 1-3

This St. Patrick's day activity is a great station activity for skip counting by three on shamrocks. Count by ones on each leaf with the multiple of three in the center (3, 6, 9, ...). These station cards are differentitated for different levels: basic counting, missing number and multiple, as well as transitioning to the 3's times tables. Teacher's can scaffold learning for readiness and specific student needs. Activity in color and black and white. It is an excellent resource for grades 1, 2,
Preview of Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Early Elem for Christian Edu

Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Early Elem for Christian Edu

Get ready to end the year with purpose! This countdown is a 10-day printable resource that helps students reflect, stay engaged, and celebrate each day with meaning. Each countdown day includes challenges: Academic tasks to keep brains activeThoughtfulness activities to grow heartsClean-up tasks to prepare the classroomPersonal reflectionsBiblical IntegrationEach day is centered around its countdown number to make activities fun and easy to remember. Start with Day 10 and finish strong on Day 1:
Preview of Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Upper Elem for Christian Edu

Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Upper Elem for Christian Edu

Get ready to end the year with purpose! This countdown is a 10-day printable resource that helps students reflect, stay engaged, and celebrate each day with meaning. Each countdown day includes challenges: Academic tasks to keep brains activeThoughtfulness activities to grow heartsClean-up tasks to prepare the classroomPersonal reflectionsBiblical IntegrationEach day is centered around its countdown number to make activities fun and easy to remember. Start with Day 10 and finish strong on Day 1:
Preview of Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Upper Elementary

Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Upper Elementary

Get ready to end the year with purpose! This countdown is a 10-day printable resource that helps students reflect, stay engaged, and celebrate each day with meaning. Each countdown day includes challenges: Academic tasks to keep brains activeThoughtfulness activities to grow heartsClean-up tasks to prepare the classroomPersonal reflectionsEach day is centered around its countdown number to make activities fun and easy to remember. Start with Day 10 and finish strong on Day 1: Blast off to Summer
Preview of Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Early Elementary

Ready, Set, Summer! Countdown to the Last Day - Early Elementary

Get ready to end the year with purpose! This countdown is a 10-day printable resource that helps students reflect, stay engaged, and celebrate each day with meaning. Each countdown day includes challenges: Academic tasks to keep brains activeThoughtfulness activities to grow heartsClean-up tasks to prepare the classroomPersonal reflectionsEach day is centered around its countdown number to make activities fun and easy to remember. Start with Day 10 and finish strong on Day 1: Blast off to Summer
Preview of Speedway Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Game for Grades 3, 4, and 5

Speedway Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Game for Grades 3, 4, and 5

Help your students practice how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators with this fun racing themed game. The game is available in color and black and white. Use it as a station, center, activator, or guided practice. This activity is best for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and homeschool coops.
Preview of Winter Skip Counting for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders

Winter Skip Counting for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders

These winter skip counting activity cards are perfect for small groups or math stations. Skip count cards are in color and black and white from 2's through 12's! This activity is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.
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About the store

Experience

I have 31 years of classroom experience. 28 of those years have been in a public school setting teaching 2nd - 4th grades and 6th grade in all content areas. The past 3 years, I have taught in a private school setting as the K-5 STEM teacher. For approximately a year, I have also worked as a part time curriculum coordinator. In addition to school classroom experience, I have worked in churches as a teacher and leader, including writing curriculum for both children and adults.

Teaching style

My teaching style focuses on: -whole brain learning -hands-on learning -discovery and exploration -using meaningful 21st century skills -moving from concrete to pictorial to abstract in instruciton -using a variety of teaching methods and strategies -differentiating instruction for all learners

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year 2010

My own education history

BA in Elementary Education