Financial literacy is an important topic to cover with children both in and out of the classroom. Several state standards, like TEKs, have an entire strand dedicated to financial literacy, and one of the core parts of developing an ... Read More
3 Engaging to Ways Bring Financial Literacy into Your Math Class
Financial literacy for kids has become a hot topic in education. Districts and states nationwide have standards aiming to build economic concepts and financial literacy skills. Teachers are even designing their own classroom economy ... Read More
Favorite Simple Math Games: Pico, Ferme, Bagel
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
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.
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
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
