How can you easily provide extra math support for students both in the classroom and virtually? With anchor charts for math! Anchor charts are tools that support students with the instruction they receive in class.…
Your students have learned and know their division strategies. Now what? Try 3rd-Grade math division games and activities that will engage your students, and provide feedback for both you and the kids. After kids learn…
Your students have memorized 24 divided by 3. But can they explain how to solve it? Before memorizing division facts, kids need to understand basic division strategies. In this post, I’m going to go over…
You're not sure how to hook your math learners for the new unit. You scour the internet looking for ideas. How about reading a picture book about one of the math concepts you're about to…
“Sure let me find time to differentiate math instruction because I have lots of time to do that.” Said no teacher EVER. What if there’s a way to differentiate math instruction using technology that’s super…
I was tired and stressed because it was that time of year again. The pressure of the upcoming state test was overwhelming and I was counting the days until it was over. What if I…
Here are five picture books that would be great additions to your fraction lesson plans. Everything from wholes and halves to comparing fractions is covered. Fraction Math Books for Kids The Pizza Problem from the…
You're teaching fractions on a number line for what seems like the umpteenth time. As you do a quick check around the room, you notice many of the kids are getting the problems incorrect. You…
Want to know the secret about how to teach multiplication strategies so it's engaging? Use food! Not really but using food to teach and practice some of the strategies makes it way more fun. I…
Multiplication is one of my favorite things to teach in 3rd grade. The kids are excited to learn this new big kid skill and are ready for it! Here are some of my favorite 3rd-grade…