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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You’ve been working all year on prepping for the state test… but once it’s over, what do you do now? Whether you still have weeks or just days left of…
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…
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,…
Gone are the days of lengthy teacher-led math lessons, with a bit of independent practice at the end! Applying a similar approach that you may already use in reading, a…
“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…