The Third Grade Toolbox
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Orange Park, Florida, United States
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With over 15 years of experience in elementary education, this educator is passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources that help students build confidence and succeed academically. Having taught multiple grade levels in public education, they bring a deep understanding of diverse learning needs and classroom best practices.
A two-time Teacher of the Year recipient, this creator holds advanced degrees in education and leadership, along with certifications and endorsements in elementary education, exceptional student education, reading, and ESOL. Their passion for mathematics has led to opportunities facilitating professional learning for educators across Florida in collaboration with state-level educational initiatives.
Every resource is designed with intentional, data-driven instruction in mind, with the goal of making learning meaningful, accessible, and enjoyable for all students.
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SC.3.N.1.1 BUNDLE - 4 ACTIVITIES
❗All activities are in the form of Google Docs❗ ⭐The perfect bundle to teach the SC.3.N.1.1 standard⭐ 🚀 Elementary Science Inquiry & Method Bundle Engage Young Scientists with Complete Lessons on Observation, Controlled Experiments, and the Growth of Scientific Knowledge!This comprehensive set of elementary science resources provides everything a teacher needs to introduce students to scientific inquiry, systematic investigations, and a growth-oriented scientific mindset. Filled with clear read
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
MA.3.NSO.2.2 Relate Equal Groups and Multiplication, Part 2
Looking for a highly effective, ready-to-teach lesson that bridges the gap between repeated addition and conceptual multiplication? This premium, interactive presentation is designed to give you back your time while delivering an impactful learning experience for your 3rd graders! 🌟 Product Overview This lesson is crafted with intention and rigor, offering an interactive deep-dive into Visualizing Multiplication. Built specifically for the modern classroom, it blends solid math pedagogy with s
2nd - 5th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Numbers
Becoming a Super Scientist SC.3.N.1.1
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc covering the information below.❗ Informational text paired with vibrant, highly contextual visual graphics and a built-in multiple-choice assessment. This engaging, student-friendly resource introduces young learners to the foundational principles of scientific inquiry. It breaks down complex concepts into relatable ideas, helping students see themselves as real scientists by encouraging curiosity and observation of the natural world. 🔑 Key Concepts Covered T
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science)
Fair Test Experiment SC.3.N.1.1
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc covering the information below.❗⭐This ready-to-use classroom resource is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts of scientific inquiry through a hands-on, engaging experiment. By roleplaying as "product scientists," students learn how to design and execute a controlled experiment, collect mathematical data, and reflect on their findings.⭐ ➡️Key Components of the Resource The document is divided into three comprehensive parts, taking student
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: SC.3.N.1.1 BUNDLE - 4 ACTIVITIES
The Power of Mistakes SC.3.N.1.1
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc covering the information below.❗⭐This engaging, student-friendly reading comprehension packet is designed to reframe how students view failure in the classroom and the scientific community. By shifting the perspective of a "mistake" from a negative outcome to a critical stepping stone for discovery, this resource fosters a growth mindset while teaching core scientific literacy.⭐ ➡️It is ideal for third grade classrooms as it aligns to SC.3.N.1.1, STEM program
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
Also included in: SC.3.N.1.1 BUNDLE - 4 ACTIVITIES
Interactive Classroom Try-It: Look Around You! (SC.3.N.1.1)
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc covering the information below.❗⭐Bring the scientific method to life right at your students' desks! "Look Around You!" is a complete, plug-and-play introductory science activity designed to transform ordinary classroom objects into tools for discovery. Perfect for extending the SC.3.N.1.1 standard!⭐ ➡️This resource guides students through mindfulness, detailed observation, scientific sketching, and hypothesis formulation without requiring any specialized lab
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
Also included in: SC.3.N.1.1 BUNDLE - 4 ACTIVITIES
Exploring the Natural World Like a Scientist (SC.3.N.1.1)
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc covering the information below.❗⭐Engage your students with this article that covers SC.3.N.1.1! Classroom Implementation GuideThis comprehensive educational resource provides an engaging, student-friendly introduction to the foundation of scientific inquiry. It is an excellent tool for kicking off a new school year, launching a unit on the nature of science, or introducing real-world applications of STEM. It also includes: Formative Assessment & Reading Compre
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: SC.3.N.1.1 BUNDLE - 4 ACTIVITIES
Think Like a Scientist Poster SC.3.N.1.1
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc of the pictured producted. This can be printed using a poster maker OR printed to a regular colored printer for student science notebooks.❗🚀 Elevate Your Science Classroom: "Think Like a Scientist!" Anchor Chart Poster Transform your classroom wall or science bulletin board into an interactive learning hub! This vibrant, comprehensive, and highly engaging "Think Like a Scientist!" educational poster is perfectly aligned with elementary science standards ( SC
K - 6th
General Science, Other (Science)
Array Poster (Rows & Columns)
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc of the pictured producted. This can be printed using a poster maker OR printed to a regular colored printer for student science notebooks.❗⭐These colorful “Rows and Columns” posters are the perfect visual support for helping primary students understand arrays and organize objects in math!⭐ ➡️Designed with bright colors, kid-friendly visuals, and easy-to-read explanations, these anchor charts clearly teach the difference between rows and columns using engaging
1st - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
Rounding Poster
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc of the pictured producted. This can be printed using a poster maker OR printed to a regular colored printer for student science notebooks.❗⭐This engaging “Rounding Rules” poster is a colorful, step-by-step visual designed to help elementary students confidently understand and apply rounding skills.⭐ ➡️Using kid-friendly language, clear visuals, and a guided example, the poster walks students through the process of rounding 5,432 to the nearest hundred in a wa
1st - 5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers
Multiplication Strategies Poster
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc of the pictured producted. This can be printed using a poster maker OR printed to a regular colored printer for student science notebooks.❗⭐This colorful “Multiplication Strategies” poster is a student-friendly math resource designed to help learners visualize and understand multiple methods for solving multiplication problems.⭐ ➡️Featuring a bright, engaging layout with bold headings, playful fonts, and color-coded sections, the poster introduces four key mul
2nd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
Early Finishers: Try This
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc of the pictured producted. This can be printed using a poster maker OR printed to a regular colored printer for student science notebooks.❗⭐This colorful “Try This” math poster is designed to keep students engaged and thinking critically when they finish their work early.⭐ ➡️The poster features five fun math challenge activities that encourage students to practice important math skills independently. ➡️Each section is displayed in its own bright, easy-to-read
PreK - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Ready, Set, Math Talk!
❗You will be recieving a Google Doc of the pictured producted. This can be printed using a poster maker OR printed to a regular colored printer for student science notebooks.❗⭐This bright and engaging “Ready, Set, Math Talk!” poster is designed to encourage meaningful math discussions in the classroom.⭐ ❗Featuring a playful, student-friendly design with bold typography, colorful sections, and eye-catching icons, the poster provides sentence stems to help students explain their thinking, agree wi
K - 6th
Order of Operations, Other (Math), Place Value
MA.3.NSO.2.2 Relate Equal Groups and Multiplication, Part 1 FREE SAMPLE LESSON
⭐The FIRST lesson in a group of 4⭐ TRY OUT THIS FREE SAMPLE LESSON Looking for a highly effective, ready-to-teach lesson that bridges the gap between repeated addition and conceptual multiplication? This premium, interactive presentation is designed to give you back your time while delivering an impactful learning experience for your 3rd graders! 🌟 Product Overview This lesson is crafted with intention and rigor, offering an interactive deep-dive into Visualizing Multiplication. Built specific
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
With over 15 years of experience in elementary education, this educator is passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources that help students build confidence and succeed academically. Having taught multiple grade levels in public education, they bring a deep understanding of diverse learning needs and classroom best practices.
A two-time Teacher of the Year recipient, this creator holds advanced degrees in education and leadership, along with certifications and endorsements in elementary education, exceptional student education, reading, and ESOL. Their passion for mathematics has led to opportunities facilitating professional learning for educators across Florida in collaboration with state-level educational initiatives.
Every resource is designed with intentional, data-driven instruction in mind, with the goal of making learning meaningful, accessible, and enjoyable for all students.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered around creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences that help students feel confident, supported, and successful. I believe students learn best when instruction is intentional, interactive, and connected to real understanding rather than simple memorization.
With experience teaching multiple elementary grade levels, I understand the importance of meeting students where they are while also challenging them to grow. My classroom approach combines high expectations with encouragement, differentiation, and data-driven instruction to support a wide range of learners.
I am especially passionate about helping students develop strong mathematical thinking through hands-on learning, visual supports, and problem-solving opportunities that make concepts easier to understand. I also believe that learning should feel positive and motivating, which is why my resources are designed to be student-friendly, engaging, and easy for teachers to implement.
Every resource in this store is created with real classroom experience in mind and reflects a commitment to helping both teachers and students thrive.
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