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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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Math Kit BUNDLE: Interactive Kits
This BUNDLE contains all of my interactive math kits for a reduced price! There are seven math kits in all- five lapbooks, one envelope book, and one accordion envelope book. Each kit contains black line masters and photo illustrations for making the project. Click on the links below to see the specifics for each kit. 1. Place Value Lapbook Interactive Kit2. Multiplication Lapbook: Concepts and Fact Fluency3. Time and Money Lapbook Interactive Kit4. Fraction Envelope Book Kit5. Geometry La
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
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
Long Division Activity | Long Division Enrichment Math Puzzle | Scavenger Hunt
Get your students out of their seats as they practice the skill of long division! This scavenger hunt puzzle is designed to be an enrichment activity for students who are able to divide 4 digit dividends by 1 digit divisors (with and without remainders). Please take a look at the preview to determine if these problems are appropriate for your students.Students solve problems and then search around the classroom for the puzzle pieces with the matching answer. They cut and paste the puzzle piece
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Also included in:Â Math Enrichment Puzzle BUNDLE | Math Challenge Activities
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 Activity | Enrichment Activity
Get your students out of their seats as they practice solving multi-step addition and subtraction problems up to 999,999! This scavenger hunt puzzle is designed to be an enrichment activity for students who are able to add and subtract 5 and 6 digit numbers. Please take a look at the preview to determine if these problems are appropriate for your students.Students solve problems and then search around the classroom for the puzzle pieces with the matching answer. They cut and paste the puzzle pi
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â Math Enrichment Puzzle BUNDLE | Math Challenge Activities
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
Christmas Enrichment: 2 Step Addition/Subtraction Problems|Christmas Activities
This 10 page download includes everything you need to implement a Christmas themed math scavenger hunt in your classroom. Students will solve 12 two part word problems using addition and subtraction with regrouping. These problems use 3 and 4 digit numbers. They will hunt around the room for the answers and use a letter code to answer the following riddle. What does a snowman eat for breakfast? (Frosted Flakes) Just copy the worksheet and hang the scavenger hunt cards around your classroom and
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Decimals Enrichment | Decimal Word Problems | Decimals Activity
Get your students out of their seats as they practice solving decimal word problems! This scavenger hunt puzzle is designed to be an enrichment activity for students who are able to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals. Please take a look at the preview to determine if these problems are appropriate for your students.Students solve problems and then search around the classroom for the puzzle pieces with the matching answer. They cut and paste the puzzle piece to a grid, which will ultima
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
Also included in:Â Math Enrichment Puzzle BUNDLE | Math Challenge Activities
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 Accordion Envelope Book: Division Fact Fluency Kit
This 35 page download is a complete kit with black line masters and step by step directions for making a division fact accordion envelope book with your students. This kit contains materials for practicing and assessing division fact fluency. This kit should be used after students have mastered basic multiplication facts. The flashcards prompt students to think about known multiplication facts in order to recall division facts. This division kit is the perfect companion to my Multiplication Lap
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
Also included in:Â Math Kit BUNDLE: Interactive Kits
Fractions Activity | Fraction Enrichment | Fraction Bar Model Problems
Get your students out of their seats as they practice solving fraction word problems! This scavenger hunt puzzle is designed to be an enrichment activity for students who are able to use fractions to determine parts of a set. These fraction word problems lend themselves nicely to bar models, but can be solved with any method you prefer. Please take a look at the preview to determine if these problems are appropriate for your students.Students solve problems and then search around the classroom
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
Also included in:Â Math Enrichment Puzzle BUNDLE | Math Challenge Activities
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
Making Change Poke Card Set: Money
This 21 page download includes 30 self-checking poke cards for practice with making change up to $20.00. Students will determine the amount of change needed when purchasing a food item at a certain price with the given dollar bill amount (one dollar bill, five dollar bill, ten dollar bill, twenty dollar bill). The front and back sides of each bill are used throughout the various problems. This set includes picture directions for set up, suggestions for use, poke cards in both color and black lin
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
Greatest Common Factor/Least Common Multiple Enrichment Activity
Get your students out of their seats as they practice the skill of finding greatest common factors and least common multiples! This scavenger hunt puzzle is designed to be an enrichment activity for students who are able to find GCFs and LCMs and then use those answers to find a simple sum, difference, or product. Please take a look at the preview to determine if these problems are appropriate for your students.Students solve problems and then search around the classroom for the puzzle pieces w
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Also included in:Â Math Enrichment Puzzle BUNDLE | Math Challenge Activities
Mental Math Poke Cards: Number Bond Addition to 100
This 21 page download includes 30 self-checking poke cards for practice with mental math addition problems to 100. Each poke card displays a number bond visual that will help students decompose numbers for easier mental addition. This set includes picture directions for set up, suggestions for use, poke cards in both color and black line, an envelope label for storage, and an answer key. Please take a look at the preview to see if the problems are at an appropriate level for your students. You
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
Multiplication Activity | Multiplication Enrichment | Multi Digit Multiplication
Get your students out of their seats as they practice solving multi-digit multiplication problems! This scavenger hunt puzzle is designed to be an enrichment activity for students who are able to multiply 3 digits x 1 digit, 4 digits x 1 digit, and 2 digits x 2 digits. There are also two problems that require 3 digits x 2 digits. These problems are challenging because they require multiple steps to find a final solution. Please take a look at the preview to determine if these problems are appro
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â Math Enrichment Puzzle BUNDLE | Math Challenge Activities
St. Patrick's Day Math Activity | Number Patterns Enrichment
Get your students out of their seats as they practice solving challenging number patterns on St. Patrick's Day or anytime during the month of March! This scavenger hunt puzzle is designed to be an enrichment activity for students who are able to identify and extend number patterns. Please take a look at the preview to determine if these problems are appropriate for your students.Students solve problems and then search around the classroom for the puzzle pieces with the matching answer. They cut
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
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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