5 Ways to Use Guided Math Notes in 4th and 5th Grade
Do your students forget math strategies from earlier in the school year? Do your students’ parents want to help with homework, but don’t know how to? Do you run out…
Do your students forget math strategies from earlier in the school year? Do your students’ parents want to help with homework, but don’t know how to? Do you run out…
Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by using pumpkins in your math lessons? Pumpkins are not just great for decorating—they also make fantastic math…
Does your math block feel repetitive sometimes? Are you tired of using pages from the textbook as math practice? When I feel like this, my favorite no-prep activity to add…
Gone are the days of lengthy teacher-led math lessons, with a bit of independent practice at the end! Applying a similar approach that you may already use in reading, a…
Have you ever gotten to the middle of the school year and realized that your students can’t remember what they learned in August or September? Don't worry–we've all been there!…
The first few weeks of school are all about getting to know each other and establishing routines and procedures. However, I think that getting started with the curriculum from the…
You and I both know that nailing procedures and building relationships at the start of the school year is essential. However, that doesn’t mean setting classroom instruction to the side…
“Back to School” season can be such an exciting time for students and teachers! Although it is a very exciting time of year, it can also be stressful to think…
A quick Pinterest or YouTube search for “classroom setup” will show you how to put together a beautiful classroom. I’m all about having a cute classroom that you enjoy being…
During my teaching career, I’ve never been a huge fan of textbooks. The textbooks I’ve been given over the years NEVER match the standards I’m supposed to teach! So I…