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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 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
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
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
100th Day of School Fun Pack
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100th Day of School Fun Pack

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100th Day of School Fun Pack UK Version Give your students an amazing 100th Day of School to remember with this creative and unique set of 100th Day of School Activities and centres. A 100th Day of School Parent letter is included in this 100th Day of School Activity Pack so that you can be prepared with volunteers and snacks. All vocabulary, spelling and money is for the UK. You can find the US Version HERE In this 100th Day of School Activity Pack, you will find: 100th Day of School Parent Letter *100th Day of School Certificate- This certificate is available in full colour or black line master *100th Day of School Hat- A creative and fun twist on the 100th Day of School Crown. Instructions and photographs included. *100th Day of School Necklace- counting mat is included *100th Day of School Trail Mix- Have students count out 100 ingredients *Hop to 100 *100 Ways to Show 100 *Flip to 100- Students will flip a coin 100 times and record their results and answer questions. *Roll to 100- students will roll a dice 100 times, record their results and then answer questions about their results *Which has 100?- An estimating activity *When I am 100- Students will predict how their life will be when they are 100 years old *Fun with the 100's Chart- Three 100's Chart activities- Find the Missing Numbers and Chart Puzzles 100's Chart Hidden Picture- This 100th day of school activity includes three levels of difficulty. -a number match -a set of addition and subtraction problems that can be completed using the 100's chart -a wide variety of skill review- from tally marks to money. Pick the set that works best for your class or individual students on the 100th day of school! These 100th Day of School activities will have students cheering "Best 100th Day of School EVER!!!!" To complete these 100th Day of School activities with younger students, it would be helpful to ask for a parent volunteer for each 100th Day of School centre/activity. You can set up these 100th Day of School activities to complete in one day. You can also celebrate the week of the 100th Day of School by spreading out these activities for the whole week. Be sure to read through these 100th Day of School activities because some of them will require some advanced preparation. Have a FANTASTIC 100th Day of School!!!!
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
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
Valentine's Day Maths & Literacy BUNDLE for Year 4
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Valentine's Day Maths & Literacy BUNDLE for Year 4

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Valentine’s Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE for Year 4 Your students will fall in LOVE with this Valentine’s Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE! Everything from word problems to puzzles and games. This Valentine's Day Math & Literacy BUNDLE is perfect for review, early finishers, small groups, centres and guest teachers! This Valentine’s Day Math and Literacy BUNDLE for Year 4 includes: Valentine’s Day Creative Thinking Pack Included in this Valentine's Day Math Pack for Year 4 you will find: This pack includes: Valentine’s Day Word Problems Graphing Data and Picture Graphs Addition and subtraction to 1000 in a fun Colour by Answer Ordering Numbers Multiplication and Division fact families up to 100 Area with tiling and multiplication- Design a house for Cupid using the given units! Comparing Fractions Rounding to the nearest ten and hundred Time and Money A 100 Chart hidden pictures- solve 100 problems to find the Valentine picture! Cupid’s Busy Day- a Multiplication Game for the hundred chart Included in this Valentine's Day Activity packet you will find: Included in this Valentine's Day Activity packet you will find: Don’t Know What You've Got Love is Grand? World Without Love The ABC’s of Valentine’s Day Really, You Shouldn't Have Will You Be My BETTER Valentine? Love is in the Air A Valentine’s Day Surprise The Future of Valentine Heart Sweets Valentine’s Day in Pictures A Remote by Any Other Name Love Machine Answer: Valentine’s Day Love City A Unique Valentine A Valentine's Day Mystery The Procrastinating Valentine Pucker Up I love Cinquains Cupid’s New Job Sample Answers included with these Valentine's Day activities to get you and your class thinking!
Valentine's Maths Pack for Year 4
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Valentine's Maths Pack for Year 4

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Valentine’s Day Maths Pack for Year 4 Your students will fall in LOVE with this Valentine’s Day Maths Pack! Everything from word problems to puzzles and games. This pack is perfect for review, early finishers, small groups, centres and guest teachers! This pack includes: Valentine’s Day Word Problems Graphing Data and Picture Graphs Addition and subtraction to 1000 in a fun Colour by Answer Ordering Numbers Multiplication and Division fact families up to 100 Area with tiling and multiplication- Design a house for Cupid using the given units! Comparing Fractions Rounding to the nearest ten and hundred Time and Money A 100 Chart hidden pictures- solve 100 problems to find the Valentine picture! Cupid’s Busy Day- a Multiplication Game for the hundred chart
Summer Hidden Picture for 3rd Grade
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Summer Hidden Picture for 3rd Grade

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Who doesn't love a puzzle? This Summer Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is super motivating and features 120 3rd grade common core aligned problems. The following skills are covered: Find the missing number in a multiplication problem Rounding 3 digit addition and subtraction Fractions Multiplication and Division within 100 Word Problems Place Value This Hidden Picture is included in my: Summer Math Pack for 3rd Grade Common Core Standards 3.NBT.A.1, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.C.7, 3.NF.A.1
Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture for 4th Grade
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Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture for 4th Grade

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Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture for 4th Grade Students LOVE completing puzzles! In this Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture, students will solve 120 math problems to reveal a Christmas Picture! This Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture includes: *Interpreting multiplication as a comparison *Measurement conversions *Elapsed time *Money *Simple fractions *Writing decimals as fractions *Division *Multiplication *Addition *Subtraction This Christmas Hidden Picture makes a great math center or early finisher project! 4.MD.A.1 4.MD.A.2 4.NBT.A.2 4.NBT.A.3 4.NBT.B.4 4.OA.A.1 4.NF.C.6
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
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
Valentine's Day Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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Valentine's Day Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Puzzles are super motivating for students! For this Valentine's Day 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 Valentine's Day Hidden Picture is also included in my Valentine's Day Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/valentine-s-day-math-pack-11119495 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114
Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
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Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

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Puzzles are super motivating for students! For this Christmas 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 Word Problems Fractions Base 10 Blocks Navigating the 100s Chart This Christmas Hundred Chart Hidden Picture is also part of my Christmas Math Pack! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-math-pack-11119491 Check out the Hidden Picture MEGA Bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hundred-chart-hidden-picture-mega-bundle-11127114