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$Multiplication of Whole Numbers to 12 SWAT! Math Fact Flue$

Multiplication of Whole Numbers to 12 SWAT! Math Fact Fluency Game for Numeracy

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Your kids will LOVE this exciting, action-packed game! In this game, students practice math facts for multiplying whole numbers up to 12x12. Perfect for spiral math review, math centers or whole-class math games. This game is INCLUDED when you

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

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

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Multi Digit Addition and Subtraction to 10 000 Game: 3 & 4 Digit with Regrouping

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Looking to practice Multi Digit Addition and Subtraction to 10 000 in a fun way? Your students will love playing this fun math review game as they learn. Questions include 3 and 4 digit addition and subtraction with regrouping.WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Rounding Practice + Halloween Jokes = Lots of fun!! This rounding decimals activity is digital, self-checking and differentiated. Answer each rounding question correctly to reveal the punchline! Covers rounding to the nearest whole, rounding to the

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$Metric Measurement Stations: Measuring Surface Area & Volu$

Metric Measurement Stations: Measuring Surface Area & Volume Angle Relationships

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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Game: Numeracy Operations Activities

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Your kids will LOVE this exciting, action-packed math review game - multiplying fractions by a whole number has never been so fun! Perfect for spiral math review, math centers or whole-class no-prep math games. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS

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Reading Fluency Task Cards | Distance Learning

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This is a set of 20 task cards that will let your students practise their Reading and fluency in a fun way. There is also a list of suggested uses. These can be used as an independent literacy centre activity or as a small group or whole class

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

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Metric Measurement Activities | Conversions, Measuring Angles & Area | Stations

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Get 6 engaging, low prep metric measurement activities for converting metric units, properties of angles, and surface area (nets) with included guided math tasks.ABOUT THIS RESOURCE✪ Low prep independent math activities, just print and gather a few

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Your kids will LOVE these exciting, fast-paced math games! Practice quadrilaterals, triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines & more 2D geometry. Perfect for spiral math review, math centers or whole class. This game is INCLUDED when you

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Math, Applied Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

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CCSS:

3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.2, 5.G.B.3

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$Measurement Activities | Stations | Metric Units, Naming A$

Measurement Activities | Stations | Metric Units, Naming Angles, Measuring Area

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Metric measurement activities are engaging, low prep, and independent. Students complete 6 metric measurement math stations while you focus on small group instruction with the included guided math tasks.ABOUT THIS RESOURCE✪ Low prep, just print and

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Reading Response Prompts: APPLICATION Questions Critical Thinking Activities

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These Reading Response Prompts are perfect for Critical Thinking activities. Includes +20 cards that can be used to ask questions or prompt students to make connections and develop higher-order thinking skills.See also my packets with knowledge

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$Mixed Operations I Have Who Has Math Fluency Game Mental M$

Mixed Operations I Have Who Has Math Fluency Game Mental Math Strategies Grade 4

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Are you looking for no prep math games to practice Mixed Operations in your grade 4 class? This hands-on "I Have Who Has" math review game covers a variety of mental math strategies and skills in the Ontario Math Curriculum.This game is INCLUDED

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Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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$Financial Literacy Activity - Spending Saving Investing -$

Financial Literacy Activity - Spending Saving Investing - Grade 4 Ontario Math

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Engage students and review FINANCIAL LITERACY concepts from the new Ontario Math Curriculum for grade 4. This fun review game is available in both print and digital versions - perfect for distance learning or in-class learning! This math game is

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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CCSS:

4.NBT.B.4

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Mixed Multiplication Facts Review Game: 5-in-a-Row Math Facts to 12 Times Tables

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Looking for some fun ways to practice mixed multiplication facts to 12 times table? Your kids will LOVE this no-prep multiplication facts review game! Perfect for spiral math review, math centers or whole-class math games.This math game specifically

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Mixed Operations I Have Who Has Math Fluency Game: Mental Math Strategies 5/6

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Looking for no prep math games to practice Mixed Operations in your grade 5 or grade 6 class? This hands-on "I Have Who Has" math review game covers a variety of mental math strategies and skills in the Ontario Math Curriculum. This game is

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Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

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$Mixed Multiplication Facts Review - Math Facts Fluency Pra$

Mixed Multiplication Facts Review - Math Facts Fluency Practice to 10x10 Game

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Your kids will LOVE this exciting, action-packed game! In this multiplication review game, students practice math facts to 10x10. Perfect for spiral math review, math centers or whole-class math games. This game is INCLUDED when you purchase the

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

3.OA.C.7

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$Grade 7 and 8 - Balanced Math Factoring Activities - mini unit$

Grade 7 and 8 - Balanced Math Factoring Activities - mini unit

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This is an entire unit for factoring. It includes teaching suggestions with each activity including: Learning goals and success criteriaFactoringPrime FactorsDiscovery activitiesBalanced math centre activitiesConcentration gameFlash cardsMath

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Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

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This is series of charts and tools to be cut out and glued onto card or file folders to make a writing folder for students to use as a writing tool. Charts include editing and revising checklists, how to write a good paragraph, commonly misspelled

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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$Metric Measurement Activities | Surface Area & Volume Circ$

Metric Measurement Activities | Surface Area & Volume Circles | Grade 7 Ontario

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Get 6 engaging, low-prep metric measurement activities for converting metric units, volume and surface area of prisms and circles with included guided math tasks.ABOUT THIS GRADE 7 ONTARIO MATH RESOURCE✪ Low prep independent math activities, just

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Math, Measurement, Word Problems

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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102+ Writing Prompts | Writing Choice Board and Dice | Literacy Centres

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Looking for great end of the year activities? "I don't know what to write about!" sound familiar? Get our huge collection of writing prompts now and never have another student say that again!! Print and cut writing prompt cards AND roll and write

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Not Grade Specific

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hey teachers!

We're Claire and Terry, two Ontario teachers with a combined 40+ years of teaching experience! Claire is the upper elementary teacher and Terry specializes in middle school.

We believe in creating engaging yet rigorous learning opportunities that build problem-solving and critical thinking in our students.
BUT we believe teachers need a life outside the classroom too!

Our mission is to help you save time while elevating the quality of instruction with teaching tips and resources focused on Math, Language Arts and Assessment that align with the Ontario Curriculum.
You can find lots of useful tips, strategies and resources on our blog to help you fill those teaching potholes and enjoy each day!

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MY TEACHING STYLE

We both believe in student-led, inquiry-based learning.

Our lessons provide opportunities for students to collaborate while solving real-world problems while we provide the support and instruction needed to excel.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Both of us have a Bachelor of Education.

Terry has a Masters in Education.

Claire has Media Specialist and Integration of Information and Computer Technology in the Classroom Specialist.

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We love to travel and play multiple sports, so we love to find ways to save time and make teaching less stressful!

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