Using Games to Review Math Skills
Test prep season is upon us. I don’t know about you but our kids hate test prep. In an effort to make it more fun
The struggle with math word problems
Do your students struggle with word problems? The students that I work with as an instructional coach have so much difficulty deciphering if a word
3 Reasons to Play Games in the Classroom
Do you play games in the classroom? I’ve always enjoyed playing games in my classroom. My kids look forward to them and can’t wait
Growing Bundles
Growing Bundles are a great deal on Teachers pay Teachers. You can get a lot of resources for a deeply discounted price. How do growing
Thanksgiving Themed Activities to Engage your Learners
With the holidays approaching, many teachers feel nothing can get done. Some months like November can play havoc on your schedule. You start falling behind
3 FUN ACTIVITIES TO PRACTICE PLACE VALUE
Place Value is one of the skills that most grade levels learn at the beginning of the year. It is sometimes difficult finding center
Why using clue words to solve word problems could be so misleading
Do a search on Pinterest for math clue words anchor chart and you’ll be inundated with super cute, super creative anchor charts with clue words
Winter Math Crafts
I love arts and crafts. With winter approaching I wanted to create a cute bulletin board display but at the same time not “waste” instructional
Thanksgiving Educational Crafts
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I have been working hard to come up with fun, engaging activities for the teachers and kids at my
Fraction Games
Fractions seems to be the topic that most students struggle with. I know in my own experience teaching third and fourth grades, this is where
Writing in the Math Classroom
When I was in elementary school, math was without a doubt my
Math Centers
Small group instruction and centers are at the heart of the Workshop Model. We all know students learn best when they are engaged