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…
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…
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…
How to Teach Place Value to the Millions
Do your 4th and 5th graders still get confused with place value concepts? Do they look at you like you have 3 heads if you ask them to write a…
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…
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…
Why You Should Use Short Practice Activities in Math
Teachers know that practicing a new math skill is very important to help students retain the skill. But how much practice is the right amount? Read on to learn the…
Supporting Students in Math During Distance Learning
Math can be a difficult subject for students under the best circumstances. But supporting students in math during distance learning is even more challenging! In the classroom, we've got so…
Providing Equitable Instruction During Distance Learning
I want to start by saying- it is impossible to be truly equitable during distance learning. As teachers, there are systemic issues that are out of our hands, that will…