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Arizona, United States
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I have taught third grade and preschool, but my true passion is for first. I have been in first-grade for nine years now and have no plans to ever leave it! First grade is my home.
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Preview of Spring Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Spring Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Watch, Think, Color! Students watch the board, think about the clues to figure out the number, and color the spot indicated. When they are finished, they have made a picture. This bundle includes designs inspired by spring. Pictures include a tulip in a pot, a bee, a butterfly, a ladybug, and an umbrella. This expanding bundle currently includes: Hundreds Chart Fun (Numbers 1-120) - ALL 5 DESIGNS Expanded Notation - ALL 5 DESIGNS Reading Number Words - ALL 5 DESIGNS Multiplication Practice - AL
Preview of Superhero Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Superhero Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Watch, Think, Color! Students watch the board, think about the clues to figure out the number, and color the spot indicated. When they are finished, they have made a picture. This bundle includes designs inspired by the superhero characters Batman, Hulk, Superman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. This expanding bundle currently includes: Hundreds Chart Fun (Numbers 1-120) - ALL 5 DESIGNS Expanded Notation - ALL 5 DESIGNS Adding and Subtracting Multiples of Ten - ALL 5 DESIGNS Missing Numbers on
Preview of Galactic Friends Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Galactic Friends Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Watch, Think, Color! Students watch the board, think about the clues to figure out the number, and color the spot indicated. When they are finished, they have made a picture. This expanding bundle currently includes: Hundreds Chart Fun (Numbers 1-120) - ALL 5 DESIGNS Expanded Notation - ALL 5 DESIGNS Multiplication Practice - ALL 5 DESIGNS Rounding - ALL 5 DESIGNS Counting Coins - ALL 5 DESIGNS Division Practice - ALL 5 DESIGNS Subitizing - ALL 5 DESIGNS Fact Fluency to 20 - ALL 5 DESIGNS Tell
Preview of Space Bundle Watch, Think, Color Game

Space Bundle Watch, Think, Color Game

Watch, Think, Color! Students watch the board, think about the clues to figure out the number, and color the spot indicated. When they are finished, they have made a picture. This bundle includes designs inspired by outer space. Designs include an astronaut, alien, Earth, a rocket, and a UFO. This expanding bundle currently includes: Hundreds Chart Fun (Numbers 1-120) - ALL 5 DESIGNS Expanded Notation - ALL 5 DESIGNS Reading Number Words - ALL 5 DESIGNS Multiplication Practice - ALL 5 DESIGN
Preview of Multiplication Sundaes Complete Classroom Kit

Multiplication Sundaes Complete Classroom Kit

Motivate students to learn those multiplication facts by having them EARN an ice cream sundae! Each fact is worth a different part of the sundae. Pass the 1s to earn a bowl, 2s for a spoon, 3s for a scoop of vanilla, etc. The more facts they pass, the better their sundaes get! This set comes with punch cards to track which fact they are working on (in both color and black and white), timed tests for facts 1-12 (2 versions of each), poster and pennant to motivate students! This file has be
Preview of Mystery Picture Task Cards ALL YEAR - Number Sense to 120

Mystery Picture Task Cards ALL YEAR - Number Sense to 120

*These are PRINTABLE task cards - not PowerPoint games! To see my PowerPoint Watch, Think, Color games, click here! This set includes 20 sets of task cards for holidays and themes around the year! Just print the cards and place them in a center. Kids find the numbers shown on a blank 120 chart to create a mystery picture. These games are terrific for building number sense. Use them as centers or for early finishers. Included in this bundle: Tips for making and using these task cards 120
Preview of Dinosaur Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Dinosaur Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Watch, Think, Color! Students watch the board, think about the clues to figure out the number, and color the spot indicated. When they are finished, they have made a picture. This bundle includes prehistoric pictures. Designs include T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Triceratops, and a Volcano. This expanding bundle currently includes: Hundreds Chart Fun (Numbers 1-120) - ALL 5 DESIGNS Expanded Notation - ALL 5 DESIGNS Reading Number Words - ALL 5 DESIGNS Place Value - ALL 5 DESIGNS Counting
Preview of Phonics Crowns - Short Vowels, Long Vowels, Blends, and Digraphs

Phonics Crowns - Short Vowels, Long Vowels, Blends, and Digraphs

So, what is so great about these crowns? 1. Only 1 sheet of paper per child! 2. SIMPLE instructions with picture cues for them to follow! 3. You can send them home lookin' cute with ZERO prep work! Each page includes pieces for the front and back of a printable crown. Kids write the missing letters to complete each picture name. They color and cut out the pieces. So simple to glue together! My kiddos use glue sticks and they work like a dream! I do NO work and all of my firsties can
Preview of Interactive Notebook Reading Genres

Interactive Notebook Reading Genres

Interactive Notebook Add-Ons are a few pages to use on their own or with other notebook pages your class is working on. These pages focus on genre. Students will make "bookshelves" for their notebooks with pockets for genres. As you read books, they will make small books to "file" according to genre. I love these pages because you can use them with ANY books. My class uses these with our reading series. Each week, we add the new story. I love for kids to revisit these pages by pulling all
Preview of Cowboy Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Cowboy Bundle Watch, Think, Color Games

Watch, Think, Color! Students watch the board, think about the clues to figure out the number, and color the spot indicated. When they are finished, they have made a picture. This bundle includes designs inspired by the wild west! You get a Cowboy, Boot, Sheriff Badge, Horse, and Cowboy Hat. This expanding bundle currently includes: Hundreds Chart Fun (Numbers 1-120) - ALL 5 DESIGNS Expanded Notation - ALL 5 DESIGNS Adding and Subtracting Multiples of Ten - ALL 5 DESIGNS Reading Number Words
Preview of Hundred Chart Fill-Ins ALL YEAR

Hundred Chart Fill-Ins ALL YEAR

My students need extra practice writing numbers, but I didn't find any number writing practice pages that I loved. I created these charts so that my kiddos could get LOTS of practice writing their numbers as they filled in hundreds charts. This is also a wonderful way to build number sense and find patterns in numbers. When they are finished writing their numbers, they must find and color several numbers listed at the top of the page. They are also sure to have fun coloring the adorable pi
Preview of Friendship Battleship

Friendship Battleship

These games are a favorite in my classroom! They are perfect for centers or as a go-to for early finishers. Once your students learn how to play the game, you can easily switch out the skills. This set includes: Sight Words CvC Words CvCe Words Digraphs R-Controlled Vowels Numbers to 100
Preview of Space Alien Letter Formation Pack - Handwriting Made Fun!

Space Alien Letter Formation Pack - Handwriting Made Fun!

YOU MUST CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR THIS FILE!!! ATTENTION TEACHERS OF EARTH, THE UNIVERSE IS IN GREAT DANGER AND NEEDS THE HELP OF YOUR STUDENTS! Aliens have been crashing into planets. Can your class help them stay on the right path as they cruise the galaxy of letters? This set includes an animated video. Students can use their fingers to point to the UFO as it traces each letter. There is a sound effect for each letter stroke. Also included is a set of 27 worksheets for practice (one f
Preview of Celebration Crowns - Rewards and Reminders to Wear!

Celebration Crowns - Rewards and Reminders to Wear!

Sometimes our kiddos need a little encouragement to share their day with their parents. Sometimes our parents need a little encouragement to share the successes of our students. These crowns allow kids to go home with a visual reminder to talk about the day. So, what is so great about these crowns? 1. Only 1 sheet of paper per child! 2. SIMPLE instructions with picture cues for them to follow! 3. You can send them home lookin' cute with ZERO prep work! Each page includes pieces for th
Preview of Word Family Neck Ties

Word Family Neck Ties

Word family practice has never been this much fun! Create a list of words that belong in each family, color the picture at the top, and then paper clip the neck ties to collars. These make excellent word work for centers. Parents love to see what their kids have done at school. Send 'em home lookin' cute! This set includes 52 different ties for the following word families: -at, -ack, -ad, -ail, -ain, -ake, -ale, -all, -ame, -am, -an, -ank, -ap, -ar, -ate, -ay, eat, -eel, -eep, -eet, -ell
Preview of Alphabet Crowns - Easy to make headbands for each letter!

Alphabet Crowns - Easy to make headbands for each letter!

So, what is so great about these crowns? 1. Only 1 sheet of paper per child! 2. SIMPLE instructions with picture cues for them to follow! 3. You can send them home lookin' cute with ZERO prep work! Each page includes pieces for the front and back of a printable crown. Kids write the missing letters to complete each picture name. They color and cut out the pieces. So simple to glue together! My kiddos use glue sticks and they work like a dream! 26 crowns - one for each letter! Kids
Preview of Number Bond Bow Ties

Number Bond Bow Ties

Why number bond bow ties? 1. Kids LOVE wearing things! 2. It makes them look so darn cute! 3. Bow ties make the perfect part/part/whole model. These bows are so versatile! Draw pictures, use stickers, glue sequins, or write math facts on each bow. Paper clip these bows to collars for the gentlemen and in hair for the ladies. Your whole class will be looking fabulous while becoming expert mathematicians. This set includes bows for numbers 1-20. When kids wear something home, they just l
Preview of Blank Hundreds Chart (SCROLLING!)

Blank Hundreds Chart (SCROLLING!)

Scrolling is a great way to build number sense! Tape this hundereds chart to an empty paper towel roll. Kids start filling-in numbers! When sheets fill-up, add another one! This is a great activity because each student is working at their own level. For more information or questions about scrolling, visit my blog: readingticket.blogspot.com Like this freebie? Follow me for more fun math!
Preview of Thinking And Talking About Reading - Game Boards and Promethean Flipchart Set

Thinking And Talking About Reading - Game Boards and Promethean Flipchart Set

This set comes with seven unique board games designed to facilitate thinking and talking about Characters, Plot, Setting, Analyzing Nonfiction, Theme, Opinions, and Making Connections. These game boards are avaiable in both color and black and white. All you need to play the games are a die and game pieces. You can read ANY book and then use one of the games to get kids thinking and talking about what they have just read. Questions are common core aligned for first through third grade. This
Preview of Keeping Our Class Family Safe

Keeping Our Class Family Safe

In September of 2014, a second grader in my town was murdered. This really made me think about my own students. I don't really know what they are going home to. Would they tell me if they felt unsafe? I wanted to talk to them in a way that was easy and lighthearted, but it felt like such a "yucky" talk. I wanted them to know I was there for them, but I didn't want to worry them or make them feel like I was accusing their families of anything. I just really wanted them to know I was there f
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About the store

Experience

I have taught third grade and preschool, but my true passion is for first. I have been in first-grade for nine years now and have no plans to ever leave it! First grade is my home.

Teaching style

I love making my lessons as fun and interactive as possible. I make as many games as possible to reinforce skills. I would take games over worksheets any day!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have been honored to have taught HUNDREDS of children! Every smile, every "a-ha" moment is an award. I wouldn't trade it for the world!

My own education history

Graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2005 with degree in Elementary Ed.

Additional biographical information

I have three daughters on my own. They have helped me to be a better teacher. I understand children more because of them. They have been some of my best teachers!