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Decimal Place Value Game

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Read, write, and compare decimal place value with this simple and fun game! Students multiply and divide by 10 and 100 to a digit through whole number and decimal place values. Earn points when a "read and compare" card is drawn by having the

Subjects:

Math, Decimals, Place Value

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.1, 5.NBT.A.2

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Place Value and Powers of 10 Interactive Notebook Set | Distance Learning | FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Introduce and practice using powers of ten for place value notation with this engaging low prep interactive notebook set. All the included parts: an interactive mini book, practice activities, and formative assessment are designed to fit perfectly

Subjects:

Math, Place Value

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

5.NBT.A.2

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Simplifying Fractions Matching Game - Winter FREEBIE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

In this simplifying or reducing fractions game students write a fraction from a winter themed sentence. Students then use the identity property of operations to divide the fraction to find its simplest form. To do this, students will match four

Subjects:

Fractions, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

CCSS:

5.NF.A.1

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$Stem-and-Leaf Plots Activity | Math Center | Printable & G$

Stem-and-Leaf Plots Activity | Math Center | Printable & Google Sheets | FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Have your students practice writing decimals while creating a stem-and-leaf plot! Students spin to find the prices of items for sale in a vending machine and create a stem-and-leaf plot with this data.Students will also answer one and two step

Subjects:

Math, Statistics, Decimals

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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Stem-and-Leaf Plots Interactive Notebook Set | FREE | Distance Learning

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Introduce creating and solving one-step and two-step problems using stem and leaf plots. This interactive math notebook set focuses on the Texas TEKS 5.9A and 5.9C. Parts of this set are also appropriate for use with Texas TEKS 4.9A and 4.9B. The

Subjects:

Math, Graphing, Statistics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

FREE

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Absolute Value and Opposite Numbers Interactive Notebook Set - FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Your students will enjoy learning about absolute value and opposites as a part of their study of integers and the rational number system with this interactive notebook set! This set includes real-world examples and practice for absolute value and

Subjects:

Math, Numbers

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Assessment, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

6.NS.C.7, 6.NS.C.7c, 6.NS.C.7d

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Decomposing Fractions using Unit Fractions Game | Free

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Practice decomposing fractions using unit fractions with this fun and free game! It plays similarly to Go Fish, but your students will be creating equivalent expressions using unit fractions. Once you are done with the game, use the cards as

Subjects:

Math, Fractions

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

FREE

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$Interactive Notebook Starter Set | 5th Grade Math FREE$

Interactive Notebook Starter Set | 5th Grade Math FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Are you going to be using interactive math notebooks and you don't know quite how to get it all organized? This FREE set of organization materials for 5th grade math TEKS classrooms will help you put it all together.This set includes:Table of

Subjects:

Math, Back to School

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks

FREE

Digital Download PDF (6.19 MB)

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Integers with Algebra Tiles Center Game

By Leaf and STEM Learning

The game "Integer Line Up" uses algebra tile models to practice creating zero pairs, identifying the values of models, and absolute values. This math center game is a part of the Integer Unit Bundle. This bundle includes math centers, games,

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Numbers

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.86 MB)

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Financial Literacy | TEKS 5.10ABE&F Review | EDITABLE | FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Review TEKS 5.10A, 5.10B, 5.10E and TEKS 5.10F about 5th grade personal financial literacy with this 20 question task card set. The questions have been carefully researched to give them a similarity to the STAAR assessment while providing novel

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (4.20 MB)

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Place Value Pre-Assessment for 4th Grade | Free

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Teach smart by pre-assessing your 4th graders place value knowledge, it's a great idea to see if your students have the foundation of 3rd grade place value already formed. Use this pre-assessment to check what prior knowledge your 4th graders

Subjects:

Math, Place Value

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms

FREE

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5th Grade Place Value Unit Pre-Test | TEKS Based | Free

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Check your students' knowledge with this free pre-assessment before beginning your fifth grade decimal place value unit. This pre test assesses all of the 4th grade TEKS that students need to know to be able to do well on the 5th grade place value

Subjects:

Math, Place Value

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Assessment

FREE

Digital Download PDF (3.79 MB)

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$Math Interactive Notebook Starter Set | EDITABLE$

Math Interactive Notebook Starter Set | EDITABLE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Are you going to be using interactive math notebooks and you don't know quite how to get it all organized? This FREE set of organization materials for math classrooms will help you put it all together.This set includes:Table of Contents

Subjects:

Math, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Notebooks

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (2.48 MB)

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Grouping Symbols Interactive Notebook Set | Digital | Free

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Introduce and practice using grouping symbols including parentheses, brackets, and braces with this engaging low prep interactive notebook set. All the included parts: an interactive mini book, practice activities, and formative assessment are

Subjects:

Math, Order of Operations

Grades:

5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

5.OA.A.1

FREE

Digital Download PDF (3.32 MB)

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Box Plot Notes Flip Book | FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Teaching box plots can be tricky, but with this free box plots foldable notes page you can prepare an easy and engaging lesson for your students. This free notes set is print and go for you while also being easy to cut and put together for your

Subjects:

Math, Statistics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

6.SP.B.4

FREE

Digital Download PDF (2.28 MB)

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Ordering Fractions Game - Summer Freebie

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Practice ordering fractions with this free summer math themed center game. Summer is a great time to eat ice cream, but you have to be quick, or it will melt! In this game, students play cards that are less than the showing fraction and try to be

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Summer

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

FREE

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Fractions Activities No Prep Worksheet Set FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Use this free fraction worksheet pair to practice writing equivalent fractions! This fun marbles themed worksheet uses set models to show equivalent fractions.You can get the whole pack of engaging and easy to use fraction worksheet practice

Subjects:

Math, Fractions

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

4.NF.A.1

FREE

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6th Grade Personal Financial Literacy Task Cards | Free | EDITABLE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Review all of the tested 6th grade personal financial literacy TEKS with this 20-question task card set. That includes TEKS 6.14A, TEKS 6.14B, TEKS 6.14C, TEKS 6.14E, TEKS 6.14F, TEKS 6.14G, and TEKS 6.14H.This set includes questions about

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (13.85 MB)

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Place Value Speaking Prompts | Distance Learning | FREE

By Leaf and STEM Learning

Our students love to talk! Put that skill to good use with math speaking prompts to give your students the opportunity to share what they know about place value in a relevant way. Use these visually appealing prompts to get your students talking

Subjects:

Math, Place Value

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Rubrics

FREE

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my sixteenth year as an educator in Texas. I have taught science and math classes at a fifth and sixth grade campus--including teaching in bilingual classes for three years. Now I am an instructional math coach with experience in curriculum creation, professional development, instructional leadership.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I enjoy teaching in small groups, using manipulatives, and models.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher Ambassador Award (campus)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Sam Houston State University--Undergraduate *Coursework in Mathematics Education, Plate Tectonics, Oceanography, Geology, Astrophysics, Anatomy, Microbiology, and Chemistry *Texas Teacher Certifications in Early Childhood Education, Mathematics, Science, and English as a Second Language

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The materials here have been used in my own classroom or in classrooms thoughout my school and school district, so you can be confident in using them in your classroom, too!