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The Naturally Creative Classroom

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Welcome to my shop! I'm so happy you are here! I have experience as an elementary teacher (1-5), teacher mentor, guest teacher and mom (twins!). The belief that ALL students can be creative thinkers guides all that I do. I am certified to teach gifted education and am pursuing my ESL endorsement. Elementary Math and integrated unit planning are my favorite subjects to teach. There is a little something for everyone in my shop! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

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Welcome to my shop! I'm so happy you are here! I have experience as an elementary teacher (1-5), teacher mentor, guest teacher and mom (twins!). The belief that ALL students can be creative thinkers guides all that I do. I am certified to teach gifted education and am pursuing my ESL endorsement. Elementary Math and integrated unit planning are my favorite subjects to teach. There is a little something for everyone in my shop! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Spring Math Sample
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Spring Math Sample

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Here is a sample of my Spring Math Pack! I have included an Elapsed Time page and a Rounding Hidden Message page. If you like this sample, check out the full Spring Math Pack! It includes 26 pages of Spring-Themed math pages! Perfect for review, enrichment or subs! I also offer a Math Pack for every month of the school year!
Fraction Strips
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Fraction Strips

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Fraction Strips are the perfect visual for fractions! Students can compare and order fractions easily with these colorful strips. You can print out the color version or have students color their own (crayons are preferred).
Summer Math and Literacy Sample
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Summer Math and Literacy Sample

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In this Summer Sample, you will find four pages selected from my Summer Math Pack and my Summer Creative Thinking Pack. I hope you enjoy these pages! Beach Ball Math- Add, subtract, multiply or divide three numbers to get to the number in the middle Zoo Favorites- Solve this logic problem to figure out which student likes which animals In Summer You Can’t- Think of some things you absolutely cannot do in summer So…That Just Happened- Come up with an explanation for something that seems explainable! This sample contains an answer key. If you enjoy these pages, check out the full packets and bundle in my store!
Having a Hoot with Fractions:  A Fraction Game
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Having a Hoot with Fractions: A Fraction Game

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Having a Hoot with Fractions is an original fraction mat game! Students will use play dough and fill out re-usable cards to show fractions picture models, fraction terms and fractions number models. This game addresses CCSS Math Standards 3.NF.1 and 3.NF.2
Distributive Property of Area
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Distributive Property of Area

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These Distributive Property of Area sheets give students real-life examples for learning and applying the distributive property of area. Students will help two friends settle a dispute for finding area and help design a garden. They will need to analyze and explain their reasoning. CCSS Math Standards 3.MD.7
Shapes Posters
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Shapes Posters

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These colorful posters will help students remember all of the important aspects of finding the area and perimeter of polygons! Posters Include: *Area of a Rectangle- Counting Tiles *Area of a Rectangle- Multiplying Sides *Perimeter of a Polygon *Properties of a Polygon *Types of Polygons *Shape Fractions *Line of Symmetry CCSS Math Standards: 3.MD.5 3.MD.6 3.MD.7
Polygon Interactive Notebook Activity
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Polygon Interactive Notebook Activity

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Piece together your knowledge of polygons with this polygon interactive notebook activity! Students will match the definition of the polygon, to the word form and then to a picture of the polygon. This makes an great center, introduction or review of polygons! CCSS Math Standards: 2.G.1 3.G.1
Shapes Anchor Chart
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Shapes Anchor Chart

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Use these colorful Polygon Pieces to create a polygon anchor chart for your classroom! Included are the word form, definition and picture of each. Put this together with your class and keep it up all year long! CCSS Math Standards: 2.G.1
Shape Fraction Memory
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Shape Fraction Memory

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Students will have fun reviewing shapes and fractions with this Shape Fraction Memory game! First, students will need to find and identify a shape match. Once they have found the shape match, in order to keep the match, they will need to properly label the fraction sections of the shape. Play continues until all matches have been found and properly labeled. CCSS Math Standards: 2.G.3 3.G.2
Shape Fraction Practice Sheets
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Shape Fraction Practice Sheets

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These three Shape Fraction Practice Sheets will have students identifying fractions and shading in given fractions. These Shape Fraction Practice sheets cover CCSS Math Standards: 3.G.2
Shapes Assessments
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Shapes Assessments

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Use these Pre, Mid and Post assessments to see how well your students understand the major concepts of geometric shapes- finding area, perimeter and dividing shapes into fractions. These assessments cover: 3.MD.5 3.MD.6 3.MD.7 3.MD.8
Winter Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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Winter Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Puzzles are super motivating for students! For this Winter Hundred Chart Hidden Picture, students will solve 100 math problems to reveal the picture in the Hundreds Chart. This activity is great for morning work, enrichment or early finishers. Problems Include: Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division Place Value Base 10 Blocks Time Money This Winter Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is also part of my Winter Math Pack! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-math-pack-11119493 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114
Thanksgiving Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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Thanksgiving Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Puzzles are super motivating for students! For this Thanksgiving Hidden Picture, students will solve 100 math problems to reveal the picture in the Hundreds Chart. This activity is great for morning work, enrichment or early finishers. Types of Problems Include: Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division Money Time Tally Marks Base 10 Blocks Word Problems This Thanksgiving Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is also part of my Thanksgiving Math Pack! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-math-pack-11119478 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114
Spring Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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Spring Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Spring is in the air! Put a little spring fever into your classroom with this Spring Hundred Chart Hidden Picture! Students will solve 100 problems to reveal the spring hidden picture. This is great for morning work, centers, enrichment or early finishers! Problems Include: Money Base 10 Blocks Ten Frames Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division Word Problems Place Value Time This Spring Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is also included in my Spring Math Pack! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spring-math-pack-11119514 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114
Summer Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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Summer Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Summer is here!!! Make review fun with this Summer Hundred Chart Hidden Picture! Students will solve 120 math problems to reveal the hidden picture! Problems Include: Money Time Word Problems Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Standard Form Word Form This Summer Hidden Picture is also available in my Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114
Drawing Fractions
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Drawing Fractions

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On this Fraction Activity Page, students are asked to draw a number of different types of fractions, including improper fractions, a whole number as a fraction and comparing fractions. CCSS Math: 3.NF.3 If you enjoy this sheet, check out my Fraction Activity BUNDLE! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fraction-activity-bundle-11121361
I Have, WHO Has:  A Fraction Game
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I Have, WHO Has: A Fraction Game

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Use this fun fraction game to review fraction concepts! This Fraction Game can be played whole class or in small groups. Each student will be given a card with a fraction problem to solve. 30 cards are included. To play, students will have to: Identify Fraction Models Identify Fractions on a Number Line Reduce Fractions Compare Fractions Add Fractions CCSS Math: 3.NF.1 3.NF.2 3.NF.3 If you enjoy this game, check out my Fraction Activity BUNDLE https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fraction-activity-bundle-11121361
Polygons All Gone!:  A Shapes Game
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Polygons All Gone!: A Shapes Game

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In this original game, students will roll dice and compete to make and name as many polygons as they can out of the triangle pieces provided! Polygons All Gone is perfect for math centers! CCSS Math Standards: 2.G.1 3.G.2
Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Puzzles are super motivating for students! For this Halloween Hidden Picture, students will solve 100 math problems to reveal the picture in the Hundreds Chart. This activity is great for morning work, enrichment or early finishers. Problems include: Time Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division Base 10 blocks Navigating the 100s Chart Order of Operations This Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is also included in my Halloween Math Pack! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-math-pack-11118961 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114