5 Ways to Use Interactive Math Worksheets
If you’ve ever tried to run small groups during your math block, you know how quickly “independent work” can fall apart. Students get stuck, start guessing, and before you know…
Free Jeopardy Math Review Game for 4th & 5th Grade
Reviewing for end-of-year math tests can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be boring! If you’re looking for a fun and interactive way to help your students prepare, this…
Math Escape Rooms: A Test Review Your Students Will Actually Enjoy
An escape room, also called a breakout room, is a game where you solve clues and riddles to “escape” from a situation. It’s best played with a team and is…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
Using Math Escape Rooms to Increase Engagement
Escape rooms are all the rage right now! When I played my first escape room game, I immediately knew it was something I wanted to try in math. Keep reading…
Math Workshop Series: Spiral Review
This post is the second part of a series on using math workshop in your classroom. To read how to get started with math workshop, click here. In part one…
4 Steps to Help You Plan a Fun Escape Room Activity
An escape room is one of my favorite ways to get students excited about reviewing content. What is an escape room? It is a game where a group of players…