You’re the Teacher… Not the Curriculum
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…
Building Math Vocabulary: Activities to Help Kids Master Multiplication and Division Vocabulary Terms
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…
5 Things To Do During Back to School So The Rest of the Year is Successful
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. …
3 Activities to Help You Teach During the Holidays
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…
5 Classroom Management Strategies For Whole Group Math and Literacy Activities
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.…
7 Ways to Use Interactive Classroom Anchor Charts
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…
What Are Other Kids Doing During Small Group Math Instruction?
Teaching math effectively involves providing intervention in small groups. However, it can be challenging to keep the rest of the class engaged and productive while we work with a small group. There’s a variety of…
5 Fun Ways to Kickstart Math at the Beginning of the Year
It's time to start another year of math but where do you begin? Before diving straight into the curriculum, it’s essential to set the stage for learning so that your lessons are effective. I like…
5 Things To Do During Back-to-School to Help Your Classroom Management All Year
It’s crucial to have a plan for classroom management during back-to-school season. A well-managed classroom sets the tone for a productive and fun learning environment, where our students can grow both academically and socially. Today…
How to Teach Math in An Engaging Way With a District-Mandated Curriculum
I know that sometimes teaching from a district-mandated curriculum can be challenging and boring. But it is possible to have an engaging math block even with restrictions. Here are some ideas for how to do…