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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
4 Thanksgiving Math Activities Your Students Will Love
My school calendar has almost always forced me to teach Monday and Tuesday (and sometimes Wednesday!) the week of Thanksgiving. It’s such an awkward amount of time—and who wants to…
Halloween Math: Low Prep Activities for Upper Elementary
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with my students! It’s the first “fun” holiday of the school year, and there are so many fun events. But most…
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary
St. Patrick's Day is such a fun holiday! There are so many great read alouds, games, and activities that are perfect for celebrating in your 3rd grade, 4th grade, or…
Valentine’s Day Division Practice
Am I right in saying that division is one of the TOUGHEST things to teach in elementary math? Division is one of those topics that requires A LOT of practice,…