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Hello! I'm Chrissie...veteran teacher of 24 years. Passion and creativity float my boat. I design time-saving learning materials for upper elementary students that are unique and fun. From lapbooks to scavenger hunts and lockbox challenges, you'll find plenty of tools to keep your students on the edge of their seats.
I am a Pennsylvania public school educator. After student teaching in kindergarten, I began my career as a second grade teacher. Shortly thereafter, I became a first to second grade looping teacher. I then moved to third grade for 14 years before becoming a K-5 gifted support teacher. I have enjoyed every age level along the way! Each grade level brings so many different rewards and challenges to make life interesting.
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Multiplication Lapbook: Concepts & Fact Fluency Kit | Multiplication Facts
This 45 page download is a complete kit with black line masters and step by step directions for making a super hero themed multiplication lapbook with your students. This kit contains materials for teaching the concept of multiplication, as well as materials for building and assessing multiplication fact fluency. The levels in this kit represent a non-traditional method for learning basic multiplication facts that has proven itself to be effective time and time again in my own classroom. The lev
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.OA.C.4
, 3.OA.A.1
, 4.OA.A.1
Also included in:Â Math Kit BUNDLE: Interactive Kits
Halloween Math Enrichment Activity: Subtraction with Regrouping | Scavenger Hunt
This 10 page download includes everything you need to implement a Halloween themed subtraction scavenger hunt in your classroom. Students will solve 12 word problems using subtraction with regrouping in the ones and tens. They will hunt around the room for the answers and use a letter code to answer the following riddle. What does a bird say on Halloween? (Twick or Tweet) Just copy the worksheet and hang the scavenger hunt cards around your classroom and you are ready to go! An answer key is pr
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
Addition and Subtraction Strategies Bundle
This bundle includes both my Addition Strategies Tab Book and Subtraction Strategies Tab Book. Purchase them together for a reduced price! Click below for a complete description of each strategy tab book. Addition Strategies Tab BookSubtraction Strategies Tab BookThank you for considering my Addition and Subtraction Strategies Bundle! :-) Chrissie Rissmiller
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Subtraction Strategies Tab Book
Use this tab book to introduce or review basic subtraction strategies. Visuals are provided for seven common subtraction strategies. Use the pages to supplement your lessons, then staple them together and send the book home as a handy reference tool for students and parents. Strategies included: 1. Subtract with counters 2. Subtract with cubes 3. Subtract with ten frames 4. Subtract by drawing a picture 5. Subtract by counting on 6. Subtract with a number line 7. Subtract with number bonds Plea
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
1.OA.B.4
, 1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
Also included in:Â Addition and Subtraction Strategies Bundle
Addition Strategies Tab Book
Use this tab book to introduce or review basic addition strategies. Visuals are provided for seven common addition strategies. Use the pages to supplement your lessons, then staple them together and send the book home as a handy reference tool for students and parents.
Strategies included:
1. Add with counters
2. Add with cubes
3. Add with ten frames
4. Add by drawing a picture
5. Add by counting on
6. Add with a number line
7. Add with number bonds
Please take a look at the preview to deter
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Also included in:Â Addition and Subtraction Strategies Bundle
Division with Remainders Game: Divide and Conquer!
This download includes a game for students who are beginners at division with remainders. The game uses dividends 20-35 and divisors of 3, 4, and 5. The game can be played in pairs or groups of 3 or 4. There are three different score sheets included. Students will need pencils and paperclips to spin the spinner. Students will spin and divide. The remainder is the number of points they score for that round. If there is not a remainder, they score no points for that round. The full color game and
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.2
FREE! Math Magic Trick | Whole Group Math Number Game
This FREE download includes a printable chart that can be used to perform a simple number trick for your students. The trick is great for transition times or any time that your students need five minutes of fun and excitement. It will surely put them on the edge of their seats! In order to use this chart, you will need to watch this video I made that explains how the trick works. There is a link included in the download. Enjoy! Chrissie Rissmiller :-) Try these other great products: Fraction En
1st - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
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About the store
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Hello! I'm Chrissie...veteran teacher of 24 years. Passion and creativity float my boat. I design time-saving learning materials for upper elementary students that are unique and fun. From lapbooks to scavenger hunts and lockbox challenges, you'll find plenty of tools to keep your students on the edge of their seats.
I am a Pennsylvania public school educator. After student teaching in kindergarten, I began my career as a second grade teacher. Shortly thereafter, I became a first to second grade looping teacher. I then moved to third grade for 14 years before becoming a K-5 gifted support teacher. I have enjoyed every age level along the way! Each grade level brings so many different rewards and challenges to make life interesting.
Teaching style
Visual, Organized, Child-Centered
Awards & shining teacher moments
3X Citadel Heart of Learning Award Nominee
My own education history
Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education (University of Delaware)
Masters of Elementary Education (West Chester University)
Additional biographical information
My husband is also a teacher. We love to travel and explore the country (from sea to shining sea) in our camper with our two children during the summer months. :-)
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