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

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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!
Good Fit Video Games
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Good Fit Video Games

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The video games students play can affect everything from their sleep patterns to the way their brain develops. Many students are playing games that are not appropriate for them. This lesson will teach students why it is important to choose a game that is a good fit for them. This lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Showing Respect to Others
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Showing Respect to Others

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It is important to show respect to others, even when you might be unhappy or upset. This lesson will guide students why it is important to show respect to others. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Snow, School & You:  A Guide
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Snow, School & You: A Guide

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After a big snowstorm, it can be super tempting to make and throw snowballs at school. It is important to know that there are different things that you can do with snow at home and at school. Find out what! This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
Thanksgiving MEGA Bundle!
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Thanksgiving MEGA Bundle!

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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!
The Importance of Being Honest
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The Importance of Being Honest

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It is really important to tell the truth and be honest. Teach students why. This behavior lesson includes 4 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities. If you like this lesson, check out the others in the series: 5 Ways to Avoid a Fight A Safe Recess Being a Bucket Filler Building Trust Choosing Safe Playground Games Controlling Your Behavior Dealing with Anger "I Feel ____" and "Talk and Squawk" Everyone Wants to Belong Good Fit Video Games Keeping Hands and Feet to Yourself Knowing your Anger Triggers Lining Up Properly Showing Respect to Others Snow, School and You: A Guide Tattling vs. Telling The Golden Rule The Importance of Being Honest OR Get them ALL in a BUNDLE!!! Check out my shop!
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
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).
Halloween Math Sample
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Halloween Math Sample

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This Halloween Math Pack sample includes a Halloween Hidden Message and a page of Halloween word problems. The answer key is also included. If you like this sample, check out the Halloween Math Pack available in my store! You will also find links to other Halloween Activities you and your class might enjoy!
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
Fall Word Work Center
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Fall Word Work Center

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These Fall Word Work Center Activities are perfect for your fall themed centers! Included are: 2 Word Lists (primary with pictures and intermediate) Fall Word Sort Pages Fall Say, Write, Spell- Students "Say" the word, "Write" the word by tracing, and then "Spell" the word independently and check their work.
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