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…
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…
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…
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…
In this age of testing, you’re probably thinking, oh great, more math assessments. But hear me out. When you’re trying to find out if a kid knows a math skill, it doesn’t have to be…
One of the reasons it’s difficult to take days off as a teacher is because of the time it takes to come up with sub plans. Planning for a substitute means you need to have…
Let's talk about how to create math kits as a way to organize and store your math manipulatives and tools. Individual math kits are a great way to store and organize those manipulatives or tools…
It's that time of year again. Time to do some state test practice. Sound boring? Well, it can be if you just give kids test prep review packets, have them complete them and turn them…
Area and perimeter can be tricky skills to teach kids because they often confuse one for the other in 3rd-grade. Here are 5 ways to help kids understand area and perimeter. Definitions using Examples: Before…
Playing multiplication fact practice games is one of the easiest ways to help kids learn their multiplication facts. When kids are having fun, they are able to retain the information they are learning. Because our…