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…
5 Math Books for Teachers to Read this Summer
It’s finally summer! Which means it’s time to relax, kick your feet up, and take some well-deserved rest. I’m all for spending the majority of your summer recouping your energy…
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…
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…
How to Teach Multi Digit Multiplication so Your Students Actually Get It
When I first started teaching, I thought that teaching multi digit multiplication would be super easy. All you have to do is follow a few steps in the multiplication standard…
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…