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 R2D2 Costume

This year my completely awesome 3 year old decided to be R2D2 from Star Wars. I wasn't surprised because him and all his 3-5 year old friends are conspiring to be Star Wars characters. Of course he had to pick one of the hardest costumes to make. This is how I made the awesome costume for him.

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  Kids

  What is a Safe Temperature Range for Kids to Play Outside?

  5 years ago

  Is it too hot outside for my kids to play? Is it too cold outside for the kids to play outside?

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  Home Improvement

  Tips on Snow-Blowing a Driveway

  13 months ago

  This Wisconsin Girl (okay former WI girl) loves to snow blow and loves snow, tips to quickly and effectively clean your driveway

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  bellatory.com

  How to Sanitize and Disinfect a Toothbrush

  2 years ago

  Step by Step Guide to cleaning and disinfecting a toothbrush

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  Autos

  How to Change Your Drivers License Address in Illinois

  5 years ago

  Simple instructions on how to change the address on your drivers license in the state of Illinois.

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  Travel Packing Tips

  What to Pack for a Trip to an Indoor Waterpark

  2 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 R2D2 Costume

  4 months ago

  This year my completely awesome 3 year old decided to be R2D2 from Star Wars. I wasn't surprised because him and all his 3-5 year old friends are conspiring to be Star Wars characters. Of course he had to pick one of the hardest costumes to make. This is how I made the awesome costume for him.

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  Teaching

  How to Get Your Teacher Application Noticed by School Districts.

  6 years ago

  Trying to find a teaching job in the state of Illinois or really anywhere. These are a few thing that might help you get noticed before the interview and hopefully land you that interview.

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  Math

  What are the Basic Elements in Geometry?

  6 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

  6 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.

  13 months 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