kthix10

I am a mom to THREE adorable kids, who are getting bigger each day. I have two older kids and a newborn.

I taught math and various other things for 10 years both in the public and private sector. I am a National Board Certified Teacher in math and am here to pass on some of the ideas I used in my classroom. I am now a test development specialist and a specialize in common core assessment with k - 8.

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Ten Items Every Mom Should Keep in Her Car

Ten things every super mom should keep in her car to stay organized and prepared.

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What are the Properties of Addition and Multiplication?

Math properties explained with simple easy hints for your memory to use the properties and remember which one is which.

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An Easy to Make Kindle or Ereader Pillow Holder

An easy to make, cheap option for kindle or ereader pillow and holder

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An Easy & Cheap Storage Idea for a Kid's Room

A quick and easy storage method for my son's stuffed animals, less than $15 completed this entire project.

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Converting within the Metric System using the Metric Staircase

How to convert in the Metric system using the Metric Staircase as a visual example to help you go from mili all the way to Kilo.

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How to Make an R2-D2 Costume on a Budget

Learn how to make an R2-D2 costume out of a pop-up laundry hamper, a punch bowl, and duct tape.

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  Soup Recipes

  Easy Cheater Wild Rice & Leftover Turkey/Chicken Recipe Instant Pot

  4 years ago

  An easy cheater recipe for chicken or turkey and wild rice that uses leftover turkey or chicken and my instant pot to create a easy fast soup to enjoy on a cold winter day.

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  Kids

  Gifts for Tween Boys

  4 years ago

  Just a few ideas for gifts for tween boys as they outgrow toys but aren't quite ready for money and phones.

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  Dental Hygiene & Cosmetic Dentistry

  3 Ways to Sanitize and Disinfect a Toothbrush

  24 months ago

  A step-by-step guide to cleaning and disinfecting a toothbrush.

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  Travel Packing Tips

  What to Pack for a Trip to an Indoor Waterpark

  9 years ago

  Taking the kids on a trip to an indoor waterpark, here is what to bring to make the trip enjoyable and easy.

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  Halloween Costumes

  How to Make an R2-D2 Costume on a Budget

  19 months ago

  Learn how to make an R2-D2 costume out of a pop-up laundry hamper, a punch bowl, and duct tape.

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  Dessert Recipes

  How to Make Carmel Puff Corn

  5 years ago

  This recipe is wonderful ooey gooey goodness that is addictive. This is similar to carmel corn in taste but so much better and without the kernels or popcorn pieces to get stuck between your teet

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  Popular & Elementary Math

  What are the Basic Elements in Geometry?

  12 years ago

  The basic elements of geometry explained in a simple, easy to understand manner that will help you become a master mathematician.

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  Teaching Math

  Converting within the Metric System using the Metric Staircase

  13 years ago

  How to convert in the Metric system using the Metric Staircase as a visual example to help you go from mili all the way to Kilo.

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  Teaching Math

  Pi & the Circumference of a Circle, Easy Project for Visual Reinforcement.

  7 years ago

  A easy activity for pi day or any day to talk about circumference of a circle. This is an easy project to relate the circumference of a circle and pi