Do you need a logic-focused warm-up for math class? Are you looking for a no-prep activity to keep learning alive during dismissal? Look no further. Simple math games, such as Pico, Ferme, Bagel, are the perfect addition to your day. ... Read More
Hundreds, Tens, and Ones: 7 Fun Resources to Practice Place Value
Hundreds, tens, and ones. Teaching place value might seem simple. But it is a monumental jump (no pun intended). After all, when we begin teaching place value, we ask students to shift from counting with one-to-one correspondence to ... Read More
5 Common Misconceptions About Fractions in Early Grades
Fractions are one of those math topics that can either fascinate or frustrate young learners. For third graders, fractions introduce the idea that there are numbers greater than zero, but less than one, which is a very challenging ... Read More
FREE Number Talks
First grade teachers, access 20 FREE Number Talk Prompts to enhance your place value unit and get your students engaged in conversation.
Number Magnitude: What Is It and Why Should I Teach It?
Imagine asking your students how many jelly beans might fit in a jar. You watch as their eyes widen and they eagerly begin to guess. One child says “10,” another guesses “1,000,” while yet another child excitedly suggests “5 million ... Read More
Digit Place: A Place Value Game Your Students Will Love
One of the most common questions I get from teachers, especially at the beginning of the school year, is: "What are your favorite place value activities?" One of my all-time favorites is a game called Digit Place. I first came ... Read More
7 Fun Center Activities to Build Fluency with Addition Facts
Building fluency with addition facts is a critical building block in our students' mathematical understanding. We know that the more time we give them to become truly fluent, the stronger the mathematician they will become. But ... Read More
