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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!
Creative Thinking Pack MEGA BUNDLE!
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Creative Thinking Pack MEGA BUNDLE!

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Get a Creative Thinking Packet for EVERY month of the school year! Push your students to think on their own and explore possibilities that they might not have thought possible! These packets are perfect for enrichment or early finishers! Please see each link for a full description and preview of each! Included in this Creative Thinking Mega Bundle, you will find: Back to School Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/back-to-school-creative-thinking-pack-11120413 Fall Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fall-creative-thinking-packet-11120039 Halloween Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-creative-thinking-pack-11119454 Thanksgiving Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-creative-thinking-pack-11120420 Pilgrim Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pilgrim-creative-thinking-packet-11120198 Christmas Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-creative-thinking-pack-11120892 Winter Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-creative-thinking-pack-11120920 Valentine's Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/valentine-s-day-creative-thinking-pack-11120936 Thinkin' About Lincoln https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thinkin-about-lincoln-11120328 St. Patrick's Day Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/st-patrick-s-day-creative-thinking-packet-11123162 Summer Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/summer-creative-thinking-packet-11124028
Seasonal Math Bundle
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Seasonal Math Bundle

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This Seasonal Math Bundle contains a themed math packet for every month of the school year! This is great for morning work, review, enrichment, extra credit or for guest teachers! This Seasonal Math Bundle covers mostly 3rd grade standards and some 4th and 5th grade standards. Please see each packet link for a full description! *Fall Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fall-math-fall-money-fall-time-fall-word-problems-and-more-11118890 *Halloween Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-math-pack-11118961 *Thanksgiving Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-math-pack-11119478 *Christmas Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-math-pack-11119491 *Winter Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-math-pack-11119493 *Valentine's Day Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/valentine-s-day-math-pack-11119495 *St. Patrick's Day Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/st-patrick-s-day-math-pack-11119496 *Spring Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spring-math-pack-11119514 *Summer Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/summer-math-pack-11119517
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
How to Make a Rekenrek
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How to Make a Rekenrek

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Increase number sense and fluency with rekenreks! Step-by-Step instructions with photographs on how to make personal rekenreks for your classroom. These rekenreks are designed to be made with materials that you probably have in your home or classroom already and are super simple to make.
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
Rekenrek Posters and Student Reference Sheets
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Rekenrek Posters and Student Reference Sheets

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Increase number sense by putting these posters up in your room! Included are rekenrek posters for numbers 1-20. Choose from plain white background or a colorful background posters! There is also a two-page reference sheet that students can have at their desk.
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
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 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!
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
Rekenrek Number Flash
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Rekenrek Number Flash

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Make improving number sense FUN with this game for the rekenrek. Players will be shown a number and need to make it as fast as they can on their rekenrek! CCSS Math: K.CC.3 K.CC.4 K.CC.5
Rekenrek Quick Image Game
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Rekenrek Quick Image Game

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Make number sense FUN with this Rekenrek Quick Image game! This rekenrek game is great for centers or small groups. The cards include all numbers on the Rekenrek from 1-20 in all combinations. One player will show the card for 3-5 seconds. The other player will have to identify the number, or re-create it on their personal rekenrek and then tell the number. The first player to get 20 points wins! Instructions, score sheet and cards all included! CCSS Math: K.CC.3 K.CC.4 K.CC.5 If you enjoy this game, check out my Rekenrek BUNDLE!!! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/rekenrek-unit-bundle-11120968
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
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).
3rd Grade Fraction Assessments
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3rd Grade Fraction Assessments

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This Fraction Assessment Pack includes a Pre-Assessment, a Mid- Assessment and a Post-Assessment. Answer keys to all are included. These assessments address all CCSS Math Standards for 3rd Grade Fractions: 3.NF.1 3.NF.2 3.NF.3 If you like these assessments, check out my Fraction Activity BUNDLE! It includes this and much, much more! You can find it in my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fraction-activity-bundle-11121361
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
Fraction Memory Game
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Fraction Memory Game

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To play this Fraction Memory Game, students will put all the cards face down and take turns flipping two cards over until they find a match. Students will match visual models to number models. This game includes 36 pairs of cards. CCSS Math: 3.NF.3c If you enjoy this game, please 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
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
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!