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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!
Rekenrek Turn Around Fact Memory Game
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Rekenrek Turn Around Fact Memory Game

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Students will LOVE playing this Rekenrek Turn Around Fact Memory Game! Each player will attempt to find as many matches as they can on their turn. This game includes 30 Commutative Fact matches (60 cards total). Each card contains a rekenrek image and the matching fact. This game can be played individually, in small groups, or is perfect for centers! Increase number sense and fact fluency with this Rekenrek Turn Around Fact Memory Game! Directions to a BONUS game are included! CCSS Math Standards: K.NBT.1 1.OA.3 1.OA.6 If you enjoy this game, check out my Rekenrek BUNDLE! It includes this game and so much more!
Fall Hundred Chart Hidden Picture K-1
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Fall Hundred Chart Hidden Picture K-1

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Students LOVE Puzzles! Have them loving math with this Fall Hundreds Chart Hidden Picture. Students will solve 120 problems to reveal the hidden picture! The problems in this Hidden Picture are for Kindergarten and 1st grade. Problems Include: Base 10 Blocks Adding and Subtracting 10 Adding a single digit to a double digit number Number Comparison Number Sense This Fall Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is also part of my Fall Math Pack for 1st Grade!! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fall-math-for-1st-grade-11119520 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114
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
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
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
Spring Math Pack
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Spring Math Pack

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26 Spring Math pages packed with Spring Math Fun! This Spring Math Pack is common core aligned and geared towards 3-5 graders, but could be used as enrichment for higher level 2nd graders. This Spring Math pack is also perfect for early finishers or guest teachers! Included in this Spring Math Pack you will find: *4 pages of Spring themed word problems *Graphing- Graph Laura's Spring bird sightings and answer questions about it *Spring Math Fractions *Spring Math Logic- logic problems and Venn diagrams *Missing Bug Number- multiplication, addition, subtraction and division missing number problems *Spring Math Fact Families- 2 pages of Spring Math fact families for all operations *Spring Hidden Message- Round numbers to solve the riddle for this Spring math activity *Spring TIME *Spring Hidden Picture- The ultimate Spring Math pack activity! Solve 100 Spring math problems to find the Hidden Picture in the 100’s chart. This Spring Math Packet will make a great supplement to your curriculum. It is great for centers or for early finishers! Offer this Spring Math Pack as review or enrichment. Put this Spring Math Pack on your smart board and complete it as a class or give this Spring math pack students to complete individually or for extra credit! An Answer Key is included for this Spring math packet. CCSS Math Standards: 3.MD.A.1 3.MD.B.3 3.MD.B.4 3.MD.C.5 3.MD.C.6 3.MD.C.7 3.NBT.A.1 3.NBT.A.2 4.NBT.A.3 3.OA.A.1 3.OA.A.2 3.OA.A.3 3.OA.A.4 3.OA.B.5 3.OA.B.6 3.OA.C.7 3.OA.D.8 3.OA.D.9 4.OA.A.1 4.OA.A.2 4.OA.A.3 4.OA.B.4 4.OA.C.5 3.NF.A.1 3.G.A.1 3.G.A.2
Shape Sort
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Shape Sort

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Is this a polygon? Is this a quadrilateral? Find out with this Shape Sort! This activity is perfect for a center or interactive notebook pages. Students will cut and paste shapes into different categories. CCSS Math Standards: 3.G.1
Rekenrek I Have Who Has?
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Rekenrek I Have Who Has?

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This rekenrek game can be played whole class. There are 30 cards total. Students will each be given a card and they will need to figure out which addition problem is represented on the rekenrek on their card. They will also need to listen carefully for when that fact is called out. Full instructions are included. CCSS Math: K.OA.1 K.OA.2 1.OA.6 If you like this game, please check out my other rekenrek resources or the entire bundle available in my store! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/rekenrek-unit-bundle-11120968
Rekenrek Memory Game
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Rekenrek Memory Game

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This Rekenrek Memory Game is great for individuals, small groups or centers! In this game, players will be asked to flip over two cards at a time to find a match between a rekenrek image and a ten frame image! The game ends when all matches have been made. The player with the most matches wins. CCSS Math Standards K.CC.3 K.CC.4 K.CC.5 If you like this game, please check out my Rekenrek BUNDLE available in my store! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/rekenrek-unit-bundle-11120968
St. Patrick's Day Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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St. Patrick's Day Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Tiny McStickyfingers is at it again! He has stolen parts of the hundred chart and hidden a picture in its midst! Students will need to fill in the missing numbers and solve 120 problems to reveal the St. Patrick's Day Hidden Picture. Problems Include: Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division Money Order of Operations Navigating the Hundred Chart Expanded Form Standard Form Word Form This St. Patrick's Day Hidden Picture is also included in my St. Patrick's Day Math Pack! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/st-patrick-s-day-math-pack-11119496 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114
Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture for Firsties
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Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture for Firsties

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Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture Students LOVE puzzles and Halloween, so why not combine them while covering a ton of 1st grade standards? In this Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture, students will solve 120 problems to find the picture. This Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is perfect for early finishers, centers or extra credit! This Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture Includes: Counting to 120 Addition Subtraction Mentally finding 10 more and 10 less Counting Tens and Ones Comparing Numbers You can also find this as part of my Halloween Math Pack for Firsties! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-math-pack-for-firsties-11146990 CCSS Standards: 1.NBT.A.1 1.NBT.B.2 1.NBT.C.4 1.NBT.C.5 1.NBT.C.6 1.OA.B.3 1.OA.B.4 1.OA.C.5 1.OA.C.6 1.OA.D.8
Rekenrek Assessments:  Pre, Mid and Post
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Rekenrek Assessments: Pre, Mid and Post

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See how far your students have come with the rekenrek with these assessments! Pre, Mid and Post assessments are included along with answer keys for all items! CCSS Math Standards: K.CC.A.2 K.CC.A.3 K.CC.B.4a K.CC.B.4b K.CC.B.4c K.CC.B.5 K.NBT.A.1 K.OA.A.1 K.OA.A.2 K.OA.A.3 K.OA.A.4 K.OA.A.5 1.OA.C.5 1.OA.C.6
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
Shape Fraction Play Dough Mats and Games
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Shape Fraction Play Dough Mats and Games

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Engage students with Shapes and Fractions using these Play Dough Mats and original Shapes Games! Students will need to identify shapes and fractions and divide the shapes into given fractions. This packet contains *Directions for Individual or 2 Player activities *18 Play Dough Mats *Fractions Playing Cards *Shapes Playing Cards CCSS Math Standards: 2.G.3 3.G.2 3.NF.3b 3.NF.3c These Play Dough Mats and Game are also included in my Shapes Activity BUNDLE!!! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shapes-unit-bundle-11121840
Fraction Posters
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Fraction Posters

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Post these six colorful fractions posters around your room to aid student learning. These posters address The posters include: Parts of a Fraction - Numerator, Denominator and Fraction Visual Fractions on a Number Line Equivalent Fractions Comparing Fractions- Same Sized and Different Sized Wholes with visuals CCSS Math: 3.NF.1 3.NF.2 3.NF.3 If you enjoy this resource, please check out my Fraction Activity BUNDLE!!! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fraction-activity-bundle-11121361
Rekenrek Practice Sheets
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Rekenrek Practice Sheets

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Increase number sense and number fluency with these rekenrek practice sheets! Students will use their own personal rekenreks to complete these practice sheets. 30 pages are included! Download the step by step instructions on how to make personal rekenreks from my shop! Rekenrek Practice Sheets Include: Rekenreks and Ten Frames Commutative Property Showing the Number Two Ways Write the Number Sentence Draw the Rekenrek Find the Missing Beads Create Your Own Rekenrek Problem What Number is This? Showing Doubles Showing Ten Word Problems Answer Key Included! CCSS Math Standards: K.CC.A.2 K.CC.A.3 K.CC.B.4a K.CC.B.4b K.CC.B.4c K.CC.B.5 K.NBT.A.1 K.OA.A.1 K.OA.A.2 K.OA.A.3 K.OA.A.4 K.OA.A.5 1.OA.C.5 1.OA.C.6
Christmas Coordinate Graphing
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Christmas Coordinate Graphing

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In this Christmas Coordinate Graph project, students will graph the given coordinate points to create a detailed, “fridge-worthy” Christmas picture. This project covers fifth grade standard 5.G.1 This is also part of my Christmas Math Pack for 5th Grade! You can find that Here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/christmas-math-pack-for-5th-grade-11182257
Rekenrek Number Book
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Rekenrek Number Book

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Use this Rekenrek Number Book to increase number fluency and number sense. Students will show the numbers 1-20 in two ways: On the rekenrek, on a ten frame and then two ways of their choosing (money, tally marks, pictures, number line, etc). CCSS Math Standards: K.CC.3 K.CC.4 K.OA.1 K.NBT.1 1.NBT.1 1.NBT.2a 1.NBT.2b If you like this number book, please check out some of my other Rekenrek Resources or the entire BUNDLE available in my store! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/rekenrek-unit-bundle-11120968