Hero image

The Naturally Creative Classroom

Average Rating4.03
(based on 36 reviews)

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!

223Uploads

52k+Views

6k+Downloads

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!
Thanksgiving Hundred Chart Hidden Picture
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Thanksgiving Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

(0)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Halloween Hundred Chart Hidden Picture

(0)
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
Seasonal Math Bundle
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Seasonal Math Bundle

(0)
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
Fraction Posters
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Fraction Posters

(0)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Fraction Strips

(0)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

3rd Grade Fraction Assessments

(0)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Having a Hoot with Fractions: A Fraction Game

(0)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Fraction Memory Game

(0)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

I Have, WHO Has: A Fraction Game

(1)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Drawing Fractions

(0)
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
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Summer Math and Literacy Sample

(0)
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!
Spring Math Sample
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Spring Math Sample

(0)
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 Matching Sheets
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Fraction Matching Sheets

(0)
In this activity page, students will match the number model to the picture model of a fraction. Models include Pie Charts, Number Lines, Comparing Fractions and Tables. Answer Key is included. CCSS Math: 3.NF.1 3.NF.2
Christmas Math and Literacy Pack
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Christmas Math and Literacy Pack

(0)
This Christmas Math and Literacy Pack are two packets that will get your students in the Christmas Spirit. Use these Christmas packs for early finishers, review or enrichment! Please see each product for a FULL description! 1. Christmas Math Packhttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-math-pack-11119491 2. Christmas Creative Thinking Packhttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-creative-thinking-pack-11120892 Looking for even MORE things Christmas? Check out my Christmas MEGA Bundle!!! The Mega Bundle includes FIVE Christmas-Themed Activities! You can find it HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-mega-bundle-11123164
Thanksgiving Math & Literacy Pack
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Thanksgiving Math & Literacy Pack

(0)
Looking for something to get your students in the spirit of Thanksgiving? This Thanksgiving Math & Literacy Pack includes two packs that are perfect for enrichment or early finishers in your classroom! Please see each item for a FULL description! 1. Thanksgiving Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-math-pack-11119478 2. Thanksgiving Creative Thinking Packhttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-creative-thinking-pack-11120420
Thanksgiving MEGA Bundle!
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Thanksgiving MEGA Bundle!

(0)
This Thanksgiving Activity Bundle includes 5 Thanksgiving Themed Activity Packs!!! Packed full of one month's worth of Thanksgiving Themed Learning Activities. This Bundle Includes: 1. Thanksgiving Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-creative-thinking-pack-11120420 2.Thanksgiving Math Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/thanksgiving-math-pack-11119478 3. How To Cook a Turkey Writing and Craft https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-to-cook-a-turkey-11123170 4. Pilgrim Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pilgrim-creative-thinking-packet-11120198 5. Race to the New World- A Game for the 100s Chart https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/race-to-the-new-world-a-thanksgiving-game-for-the-hundreds-chart-11124063 Everything you need for the month of November!
Multiplication and Array Map Project
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Multiplication and Array Map Project

(0)
This End of the Year Math Project is a wonderful way to enforce and review multiplication and arrays as well as to add a little fun into the end of the year! It is designed for grades 3-5! It is designed to go along with my End of the Year Memory Book, but can also be used independently. This End of the Year Math Project Includes:: *Multiplication Map instruction sheets for teachers and students *Festival Map Example Images *Graph Paper *Two Memory Book Festival Map Product Options Option 1- Includes the units of each element of the map. Students will create arrays based on the given units Option 2- Students will decide the size of the attractions on their memory book festival map. They will decide the units and shapes of each attraction *Recording Sheets- Students will record the dimensions of the arrays they used as well as the corresponding multiplication facts *End of the Year Memory Book Map Product Descriptor- The Memory Book Map Product Descriptor is included so that you can easily grade this memory book festival map project. It covers map accuracy, components and effort. The Memory Book Multiplication Map Projects may be done individually or students may work in pairs and combine elements of their end of the year memory book to make their memory book maps. CCSS Math 3.OA.A.1 3.OA.A.2 3.OA.A.3 3.OA.A.4
Race to the New World:  A Thanksgiving Game for the Hundreds Chart
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Race to the New World: A Thanksgiving Game for the Hundreds Chart

(0)
In this Thanksgiving Math game, 2-4 players will Race to the New World on the hundreds chart. Students will use two dice to play this Thanksgiving Math game. Following the instructions on the instructions page, they will roll the dice and move the number of spaces shown on the dice. Watch out for Doubles! Each time a student rolls a double, they will see if it means smooth sailing or a misfortune for their travels. A full color page hundred board (shown in thumbnail) and a white hundred board with a colorful background are both included in this game. This Thanksgiving Math Game makes a wonderful center or an activity for early finishers. Game pieces included!
The Great Elf Contest:  A multiplication game for the 100s chart
karenemorris05karenemorris05

The Great Elf Contest: A multiplication game for the 100s chart

(0)
This is a Christmas Math multiplication game for the 100's chart. The premise for this Christmas math game is that Santa wants to bring an elf along this Christmas Eve to help him deliver presents. This is a HUGE honor! Play this Christmas math game to be the first Elf to color 5 presents in a row to win the opportunity to help Santa this Christmas. This Christmas math game makes a great partner game, but can be played by up to 4 players. For this Christmas math game, students will each get a set of digit cards. On each turn, students will draw two digit cards, multiply them together, and color the corresponding present on the Christmas math game board. The first player to color 5 presents in a row (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) wins this Christmas math game! Included in this Christmas Math game: -Instructions -Digit Cards -Game Board Put this Christmas math game out for early finishers or use it as a Christmas math center. I hope you and your class enjoy this Christmas Math Game! Merry Christmas! If you enjoy this Christmas Math Game, check out my Christmas Math Pack, Christmas Activities for Literacy and a Christmas Party Games Pack. These are also available in a discounted bundle! They are available in my store! CCSS Math Standards 3.NBT.A.3 3.OA.B.5 3.OA.C.7 3.OA.D.9
Christmas MEGA Bundle
karenemorris05karenemorris05

Christmas MEGA Bundle

(1)
Everything you need for the month of December! 159 pages of Christmas FUN! There is simply too much in this bundle to describe it all in this space! Please see each link for a FULL product description and preview. Included in this Christmas MEGA Bundle: Christmas Math packet https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-math-pack-11119491 Christmas Creative Thinking Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-creative-thinking-pack-11120892 Christmas Kindness Elves https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/kindness-elves-a-new-christmas-tradition-11122273 Christmas Party Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-party-pack-11122280 The Great Elf Contest https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-great-elf-contest-a-christmas-game-for-the-hundreds-chart-11122281 Save 15% when you bundle!!! CCSS ELA Standards: W.2.5 W.2.8 W.3.2 W.3.5 W.4.2 W.4.8 W.5.4 W.5.8 L.2.1 L.2.2 L.3.1 L.3.2 L.4.1 L.4.2 L.5.1 L.5.2 L.5.3 CCSS Math Standards: 2.MD.C.7 2.MD.C.8 3.MD.A.1 3.MD.A.2 3.MD.B.3 2.NBT.A.3 2.NBT.B.7 3.NBT.A.1 3.NBT.A.2 3.NBT.A.3 4.NBT.A.3 4.NBT.B.4 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.C.5 3.NF.A.1 3.NF.A.3b 2.G.A.3