Spiral review is one of those things we know our students need, but it can get boring fast. Another worksheet. Another set of problems. Students rush through it, without putting in much effort to understand…
The first few days of math instruction can feel like a race to get started with your new curriculum. But before jumping into the first unit, it’s worth pausing to see what your students actually…
The first few weeks of math instruction is the perfect time to focus on establishing classroom routines while easing students back into math in a fun and low-pressure way. Choose activities that are simple to…
It’s May. You’re tired. Your students are tired. The days are longer, the routines are looser, and no matter how great your lesson plans are, it feels like everyone is checked out for summer. The…
I cannot stand when I hear of teachers being forced to use a curriculum from front to back, as is. Because if you’re like me, you’ve used curriculum that feels rigid or overwhelming, or just…
Are your students having trouble with multiplication and division word problems? It could be that they need more practice with the vocabulary terms. Explicitly teaching terms like product and quotient is crucial for helping kids…
The start of the school year can be filled with excitement, nerves, and endless to-do lists. To set the tone for a great year ahead, here are five things you should do during back-to-school season. …
December can be a crazy time because kids and teachers alike are ready for winter break. You want to lean into the holiday magic but also want to continue the routines of learning that took…
Do you feel like pulling your hair out when doing whole group math and literacy activities? It’s time to implement some classroom management strategies that will make your math activities and games engaging and fun.…
There are so many ways to use interactive classroom anchor charts in the classroom. If you have devices, I’m going to share 7 ways to use them for various teaching scenarios. Substitute Teacher If you…