Free Jeopardy Math Review Game for 4th & 5th Grade
Reviewing for end-of-year math tests can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be boring! If you’re looking for a fun and interactive way to help your students prepare, this…
5 Ways to Use Guided Math Notes in 4th and 5th Grade
Do your students forget math strategies from earlier in the school year? Do your students’ parents want to help with homework, but don’t know how to? Do you run out…
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 Spiral Review: 5 Steps to Make it Work for Your Class
Have you ever gotten to the middle of the school year and realized that your students can’t remember what they learned in August or September? Don't worry–we've all been there!…
3 Easy Ways to Make Math Worksheets More Engaging
During my teaching career, I’ve never been a huge fan of textbooks. The textbooks I’ve been given over the years NEVER match the standards I’m supposed to teach! So I…
A Teacher’s Guide: How Parents Can Help with Math at Home
It doesn’t take being a veteran teacher to know that parents often feel frustrated with math. They might mention in conferences that they aren’t sure how to help their child…
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…
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…
Setting Boundaries by Deleting School Apps
There is a school app for everything you need now! And that is honestly really cool... but I don't want them on my phone. Why? Because it is MY phone.…