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…
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…
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,…
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…
3 Valentine’s Day Math Activities for Upper Elementary
Valentine’s Day can be such a fun time of year in elementary school! I love celebrating with my students by passing out valentines and treats… but I really love doing…
Valentine’s Day Fraction Activities
Valentine's Day can be such a fun time of year in elementary school! I love celebrating with my students by passing out valentines and treats... but I really love doing…
Using Fraction Strips to Build Fraction Number Sense
Fractions can be a tough concept for students to understand! A key part of helping students to understand fractions is by using concrete tools, such as fraction strips, throughout their…