Preventing the Summer Slide in Elementary Math
There are two types of summer slides: the kind at waterparks and the kind that turns the clock back on students' knowledge. One happens to be a lot more fun…
Stress-Free Sub Plans for 4th & 5th Grade Math
You know that feeling when you wake up and instantly realize there’s no way you’re making it to school today? Your voice is gone. The sub plans aren’t written. And…
3 St. Patrick’s Day Math Activities for Upper Elementary
St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate! March tends to be a LONG month so it’s nice to break it up with some engaging upper elementary…
Make Math Practice Fun with Color by Code Worksheets
If you’ve ever wished math review could be both meaningful and low-prep, you’re going to love Color by Code math worksheets. These pages combine solid skill practice with a splash…
4 Thanksgiving Math Activities Your Students Will Love
My school calendar has almost always forced me to teach Monday and Tuesday (and sometimes Wednesday!) the week of Thanksgiving. It’s such an awkward amount of time—and who wants to…
Teaching Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping (CRA)
If there’s one skill that often trips up elementary students, it’s adding and subtracting with regrouping. You probably know the feeling—students can sometimes rattle off the algorithm, but the moment…
How to Teach Multi-Digit Division Conceptually (CRA)
Multi-digit division (or long division as we called it back in the day) is one of the trickiest concepts students learn in elementary school. In fact, most adults I know…
Multiplication Mini Escape Room – Free Download!
Are you looking for a fun way to review multiplication with your students—without spending hours prepping? This free multiplication mini escape room is the perfect solution! It combines three engaging…
Free Place Value Mat for 4th and 5th Grade Review
If you’re looking for a hands-on, reusable resource to help your students master place value, I’ve got a freebie you’re going to love! This printable Place Value Mat is perfect…
Rethink Your Math Block with This Simple Framework
Do you feel like there’s never enough time to fit everything into your math block? Between reviewing, introducing new concepts, and meeting individual student needs, it can be overwhelming! It…