Math Task Cards: 5 Ways to Use Them (That You Haven’t Tried)
If you do a quick search on Teachers Pay Teachers you will see TONS of task cards. But what are you supposed to use them for? The thing about task…
Geometry: A Guide for 3rd-5th Grade Teachers
On the surface, geometry in elementary school seems like it’ll be easy. Students just need to name the shapes they see, right? Well, not exactly. A deeper look at the…
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…
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…