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…
4 Tips For Setting Up Your Math Block for Success
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…
Building Relationships at the Beginning of the School Year
“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…
4 Classroom Setup Tips for Upper Elementary Math Teachers
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…
Why Escape Rooms Are Perfect for Back to School
Are you looking for a great back to school activity? Escape rooms are a wonderful activity for back to school! Keep reading to learn 4 reasons why they are perfect…
Top 5 Math Teaching Tips for New Teachers
Being a new teacher is both very exciting and terrifying! There are so many new things to learn but you've finally got your very own classroom to make our own!…
Getting to Know Your Math Standards
You may have read the title and thought "I've taught 5th grade for years, of course I know my standards." Even a seasoned teacher can benefit from taking some time…
4 Hanging Hacks to Make Your Classroom Look Great
I don’t know about you, but I am the WORST at hanging things on the wall. There is a 99% chance that they will be crooked. This will result in…