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…
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: Small Groups and Centers
This post is the fourth part of a series on using math workshop in your classroom. To read how to get started with math workshop, click here. In this post,…
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…
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,…
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…
4 Ways to Use Digital Escape Rooms in Math
I am a HUGE fan of using escape rooms in the classroom. It's one of the things my students look forward to the most! So when the world went digital,…
3 Reasons Teachers Should Attend a Virtual Conference
There is one good thing that has come out of 2020--an increase in how many virtual conference options are offered! Like me, I'll bet you're often limited in how many…
Making the Most of Independent Work During Virtual Learning
Whether your instruction is in-person, virtual, or hybrid, students will always need time to practice skills independently. If carefully planned, this independent work time can be more than just busy…
3 Ways to Include Math Videos in Your Instruction
No matter what the school year looks like, math videos are a great addition to your instruction! Math videos can be used both in and out of the classroom to…