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Christmas Math - Two-Digit Addition & Subtraction Crack the Code Activity

By Desktop Learning Adventures

These fun Christmas holiday math activities offer two engaging ways for students to get computation practice, as they add and subtract 2-digit numbers. They’ll enjoy the challenge and feedback is immediate. These two no-prep activities include:♥

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.5, 3.NBT.A.2, MP1

$3.25

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Protractor Practice - Supplementary & Complementary Angles - Crack the Code

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Protractor Practice: Extend Your Thinking - Crack the Code includes TWO fun activities, loaded with mental math and problem solving opportunities beyond the usual reading of the protractor starting with 0º. These puzzles include extensions for

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

4.MD.C.5a, 4.MD.C.5b, 4.MD.C.6, MP1, MP2, MP5, MP6, MP8

$4.00

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Add & Subtract Fractions - Like & Unlike Denominators - Crack the Code

By Desktop Learning Adventures

This engaging math activity is a fun way for students to get computation practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers and common fractions. They’ll enjoy the challenge and feedback is immediate through solving the puzzles (quotes from The Phantom

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Fractions

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

5.NF.A.1, MP1

$3.50

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Factors of 100 – Patterns with Arrays, Factors and Multiples Unit 4.OA.B.4

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Factors of 100 is a week-long unit that creates a natural bridge from building arrays to establishing patterns with factors and multiples on a 100s table. Students are motivated to find all the factor pairs, as they self-check their work and make

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Printables

CCSS:

4.OA.B.4, 5.OA.B.3, MP1

$6.50

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$Protractor Practice 0s & 5s - Crack the Code Math Activity$

Protractor Practice 0s & 5s - Crack the Code Math Activity

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Protractor Practice- 0s & 5s Crack the Code is another fun activity that is loaded with mental math and problem solving opportunities. This puzzle includes acute & obtuse angle measures that end in 0’s & 5s, as well as a fraction/decimal

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

4.MD.C.5, 4.MD.C.6, MP1, MP5

$1.75

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$Protractor Practice - Now Try This - Crack the Code Math A$

Protractor Practice - Now Try This - Crack the Code Math Activities

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Protractor Practice Now Try This! Crack the Code includes TWO fun activities, loaded with mental math and problem solving opportunities beyond the usual reading of the protractor starting with 0º. These puzzles include linear measurement, as well

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

4.MD.C.5, 4.MD.C.6, MP1, MP5

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (9.56 MB)

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$Protractor Practice - You Name It - Crack the Code Math Activity$

Protractor Practice - You Name It - Crack the Code Math Activity

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Protractor Practice- You Name It! Crack the Code is a fun, yet challenging activity that is loaded with mental math and problem solving opportunities. 25 problems are included and 19 of those are needed to crack the code. Students will need to

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

4.MD.C.5, 4.MD.C.6, MP1, MP5

$1.75

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$Decimals - Adding, Subtracting & Ordering - Crack the Code$

Decimals - Adding, Subtracting & Ordering - Crack the Code Math Practice

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Decimals: Adding, Subtracting & Ordering to Thousandths ~ Crack the Code activities are fun and engaging ways for students (grades 5-7) to get computation practice with decimals. They’ll enjoy the challenge and feedback is immediate through

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Decimals

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.3a, 5.NBT.A.3b, 5.NBT.B.7, MP1, MP2

$3.25

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Naming Ordered Pairs on Coordinate Plane - TWO Crack the Code Activities

By Desktop Learning Adventures

You have found the perfect practice in this Naming Ordered Pairs on the coordinate plane activity. This fun CRACK the CODE activity has 2 challenging puzzles, each with 26 different ordered pairs to be named, one for each letter of the alphabet.

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

5.G.A.1, MP4, MP5, MP6

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (9.45 MB)

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Decimals - Multiplying, Rounding, Ordering - Crack the Code

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Decimals: Multiplying, Rounding to Hundredths, & Ordering ~ Crack the Code! is a fun and engaging way for students (grades 5-7) to get computation practice with decimals. They’ll enjoy the challenge and feedback is immediate through solving the

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Decimals

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.4, 5.NBT.B.7, MP1, MP2

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (11.10 MB)

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$Exponents - Crack the Code Math Practice Activity$

Exponents - Crack the Code Math Practice Activity

By Desktop Learning Adventures

This cool math practice activity is loaded with mental math and problem solving opportunities. This puzzle includes computation problems using exponents, distributive property and a couple decimals thrown in for good measure.Ways to use Crack the

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Order of Operations

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

6.EE.A.2c, MP1, MP5

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (7.55 MB)

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Ordered Pairs-Coordinate Plane Battleship Game - Capture the Polygon

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Capture the Polygon is a Battleship-like strategy game. Played on the coordinate plane, students must use their best problem-solving strategies to capture all of their opponent's polygons.This vocabulary-rich game encourages students to apply their

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Graphing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

5.G.A.1, 6.G.A.3, 7.G.A.2, 6.NS.C.6, MP1

$4.25

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$Order of Operations Winter Math Practice - Crack the Code$

Order of Operations Winter Math Practice - Crack the Code

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Order of Operations (Winter) Activity: Snow Globe is another fun activity that is loaded with mental math and problem solving opportunities. This puzzle includes computation practice using PEMDAS, percents, variables, mental math, decimals, square

Subjects:

Algebra, Order of Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

MP1, MP6

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (9.85 MB)

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Mindfulness Activities - Character Education Posters & Quotes - Kid Awards

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Kids Caught Doing Great Things includes 12 posters and 12 student activity sheets featuring 24 quotes of all the positive character traits found on the Kid Caught Doing Great Things awards. Together, these posters and activities reinforce the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Character Education

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.6.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.10

$4.99

Digital Download PDF (37.16 MB)

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Kindness Poster & Activity - Character Education

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Kindness is a character trait we strive for in our classrooms, as well as our communities. This poster/activity set is designed to have students think about ways to show kindness in their lives.The poster is based on Aesop's Fable, "The Lion and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Character Education

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.6.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.10

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (48.75 MB)

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Socratic Seminar for Any Text

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Socratic Seminar is a complete resource offering general components of a Socratic Seminar. You may use texts of your choice or begin with the two poems, “The Old Man’s Comforts and How He Gained Them,” by Robert Southey and “Father William” by Lewis

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (11.29 MB)

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Literacy Plan Organizer for Small Groups

By Desktop Learning Adventures

Literacy Plan Organizer is a working tool for planning next steps for small groups, interventions, and mini-lessons in reading and writing. It creates a useful anecdotal record of the progress made by your students, while giving you a big picture

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (8.09 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have over 20 years in the classroom; the majority of those in 6th grade, with some of the earlier years in 5th and 5/6 multiage settings. My goal is to help students realize their potentials and that learning is actually a life-long endeavor.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe children learn best through real-life, hands-on experiences, preferably in a problem-based situation when possible, where the teacher is a facilitator of that learning. Active learning sparks curiosity and creativity.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergrad from Texas Tech University; Masters in Education (MAELT) from Regis University; Gifted & Talented Cohort through Jeffco & DU; Colorado Geographic Alliance Teacher Consultant; highly qualified in math.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love playing tennis and golf and am lucky to live where I can do that year round. Whenever we travel, I'm constantly thinking about how I can bring that experience back to the classroom for students. Once a teacher... ;)

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Other (Science), Arts & Music, Drama, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, For All Subjects, Informational Text