THINKology
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Richardson, Texas, United States
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I have been teaching since 2007 with some of the greatest teachers on the planet! I love learning new things every day from my fellow teachers.
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Models of Multiplying Decimals by Decimals Smartboard and Game
Students build their conceptual understanding of what happens when you multiply a decimal by another decimal. The Smartboard uses two colors of overlay tenth "rods" to work out real world scenario problems. This step by step approach particularly helps those students who tend to get lost in multi-step problems. Though the Smartboard consists of 53 total slides, the teacher can use as few or as many as his or her students need. Afterwards, the learning can be reinforced with a Pair Up! game in
5th - 7th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
Table Topics - Adding and Subtracting Using Data from Tables
UPDATED with Google Slides version, PowerPoint version, and Teacher Guide! This activity lets students choose from two contexts - a cafeteria & a music store. Each context has a data table that they will use to answer questions using addition and/or subtraction with whole numbers of 4-5 digits. Creative Commons copyright license: Table Topics by Lisa Geib is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
Creating Models of Multiplying Decimals by Decimals
Students practice and review models of multiplying decimals by decimals. These Practice Sets can be set up around the room as stations (the paper copies can be laminated, duplicated per student, or you can have them take a photo to digitally write on via SeeSaw, Padlet, Educreations, Showme, or a similar app). Each set has an answer sheet with a QR code for self-checking or pull up the PowerPoint or PDF to go over the answers together. Alternatively, after completing stations, you could use ra
5th - 7th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
, MP1
+1
Carnival Calculations - Algebraic Equations in Tables, Graphs, & Scenarios
This product is a fun, choice-based activity in which students scan QR codes at different "carnival attractions" for real life carnival themed scenarios in which the student must use tables, graphs, and/or just word descriptions to create an algebraic equation [either y=mx for multiplicative or y=b+x for additive]. Students choose the 10 attractions and use the student recording sheet for their answers. An easy-to-read answer key is included for all 20 carnival attractions. The photo posters c
5th - 7th
Algebra, Graphing, Other (Math)
Perimeter Puzzles!
From simple to complex - these Perimeter Puzzles will give your students great practice finding both the full perimeter measurements and missing side measurements. Real life scenarios as well as 46 Task Cards complete with a Student Recording Sheet & Answer Keys!
3rd - 7th
Math, Measurement
CCSS, TEKS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
, 5.MD.C.4
+6
Multiplication - Partial Product Area Model
Designed specifically for ELLs and struggling learners, these 5 Smartboards, Gallery Walk Pieces, and Scaffold Sheet will help even the most frustrated student experience success with 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication through the Partial Product Area Model (PPAM) strategy. The introductory Gallery Walks give learners a low-stress environment that allows them to "discover" the steps, patterns, ( & tricks!) to the PPAM method. The Galleries can be done digitally (via the Smartboards or PDFs) or
3rd - 7th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.A.1
+17
Describing Data Sets - Making Sense of the Mess! (Mean, Median, Mode, Range)
UPDATED with Multiple File Formats! This lesson/activity pairs with a QR coded recording sheet for students to become masters of describing data sets with mean, median, mode, and range! My sixth graders love the data table scenarios, ranging from zombie attack rescue data to data about bugs eaten over lifetimes... Your mathematicians can do this activity whole group, small group, in stations, in partners, or individually. This bundle includes an easy-to-read answer key for the recording sheet a
5th - 8th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.SP.B.5c
, 7.SP.B.3
English Idioms in Math!
Perfect for teachers who want to help their students increase their English proficiency! Funny figurative phrases related to math - but here's the twist: these materials actually show what the phrase MEANS, not just the literal drawing of the idiom. This product includes: 12 postersmatching cardsa "Slide to Reveal" PowerPointa choice sheet of Ideas for Internalizing Idioms through Interaction!I've been teaching ELs for many, many years & I can tell you for certain that the funny pictures
K - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Math
TEKS
LA.6.9.B
, LA.7.10.C
, LA.7.9.D
+24
Simplifying Expressions By Combining Like Terms
This SmartBoard activity ( & accompanying recording sheet) scaffolds students to build a conceptual understanding of simplifying expressions by combining like terms with a simple architectural/artistic sculpture concept. Can be a whole group lesson, station work, or individually paced. Creative Commons copyright license: Simplify Expressions with Sculptures is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
5th - 9th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Models of Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers!
ESL students find multiplying decimals by whole numbers EASY to see & understand with these models! This is my most complete product ever! This product includes multiple file formats of an 88 slide Interactive Guided Lesson, a set of 10 Show'em Stations, individual Student Station Show'em Sheets, AND a Matching Activity! I had the most fun creating this lesson & my students love it! This interactive, dynamic, and visual-saturated unit is especially perfect for Beginning and Intermediate E
5th - 9th
Decimals, Math
CCSS, TEKS
5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.3a
, 5.NBT.A.3b
+19
Brick Basics of Algebra - Multiplicative Equations
This product is an introduction to the multiplicative algebraic equation y=kx designed specifically for struggling learners and lower proficiency ELLs. The color-coded, step-by-step instructions are deliberately slow, without the expectation of natural extrapolation of concepts. This lesson guides the learner through each & every step of the process of turning a real world scenario into an equation, a table, and then a graph. The students note the “Stop and Write” icon throughout the lesson
5th - 9th
Algebra, Graphing, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2a
, 6.EE.B.6
+1
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching since 2007 with some of the greatest teachers on the planet! I love learning new things every day from my fellow teachers.
Teaching style
Inclusive, constructive, but also test-score practical. I want them to be life-long learners who can also "play the game" within a school system culture that weights standardized tests.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2008 Rookie of the Year
2009 Teacher of the Year
2020 Bell Ringer
My own education history
Master's of Curriculum and Instruction with Literacy Focus - in progress [SMU and UTA]
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies for ESL Education K-6th [UNT]
Minor in Spanish [UNT]
Texas Certified:
Generalist EC-4th
ESL EC-4th
Generalist 4th-8th
ESL 4th-8th
Gifted and Talented Supplemental EC-8th
Additional biographical information
I love creating things that the kids find relevant. It's challenging but it meets their needs - which is a high-priority goal.
Education is my passion and pursuit. I live by & prioritize my professional life by three driving goals:
1. Advocate for ELs
2. Empower ELs
3. Support teachers of ELs
I am an English Learning Facilitator for Allen ISD. I teach English as a Second Language at both D.L. Rountree Elementary and Beverly Cheatham Elementary. I design accessible learning experiences for Pre-K through 6th grade Emergent Bilinguals and professional development for their teachers. My goals are to improve outcomes for both students and adults through small group instruction and weekly collaborative planning with grade level teams.
I hold Texas teaching certifications in Early Childhood through 4th Generalist and ESL, 4th through 8th Generalist and ESL, and Gifted and Talented.
I am currently finishing my Master's of Curriculum and Instruction with a Literacy Focus through the University of Texas at Arlington.
I graduated December 2007 from the University of North Texas summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies for Early Childhood - 4th grade ESL Education as well as a minor in Spanish.
I joined Allen ISD as an ESL teacher in January of 2008. Teaching English as a Second Language is an exciting and rewarding profession for which I am an avid advocate.
I believe that education plays a vital role in creating a better tomorrow, today.
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