How to Teach Adding Like Fractions Using the CRA Method
When I first started teaching, I assumed that teaching students adding like fractions would be a breeze. After all, you just add the numerators and keep the denominator the same—simple,…
4 Christmas Math Activities for Upper Elementary School
I am convinced that Christmas in the classroom is synonymous with chaos. Students (and teachers) are ready for a long break, and the build-up toward the time off is tedious!…
3 Winter Math Activities to Use After Break
As much as I LOVE having a break in December, I get excited about going back to school in January. All of the craziness from winter holidays is over and…
How to Teach Multiplying Fractions so Students Actually Understand
When I first started teaching, I thought that teaching how to multiply fractions would be super easy. Walk in the park level easy. All you have to do is multiply…
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…
5 Engaging Fall Pumpkin Math Activities for 3rd-5th Grade
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…
5 Easy Ways to Use Math Riddles in the Classroom
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…
Math Workshop Series: Getting Started
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…
Math Spiral Review: 5 Steps to Make it Work for Your Class
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!…
3 Elementary Math Activities for Back to School
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…