What's better than a good read aloud? A read aloud that can help illustrate complex math concepts! Today I want to share some of my all-time favorite picture books to teach place value. From understanding the importance of zero to ... Read More
What is Phonological Awareness? 5 Key Parts to Know
Phonological awareness is a crucial skill in developing strong reading and writing skills! While many teachers have heard of phonological awareness, and understand its significance, there are often lots of questions. So, what is ... Read More
5 Visuals to Teach Greater Than and Less Than Signs
There are some very strong opinions when it comes to how to teach greater than, less than, and equal. And even stronger opinions when we start talking about greater than and less than signs. The biggest issue is that too often the ... Read More
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Comparing Numbers: Understanding More, Less, and Equal
I didn't always appreciate how students built an understanding of comparing numbers. When I started teaching, I got to the unit where students began looking at pictures of two amounts and assumed that because they could count, they ... Read More
What is Number Sense? The Key to Strong Math Skills
Have you ever heard the term “number sense” and wondered what it meant? In simple terms, number sense is an essential part of developing strong math skills. Number sense is an umbrella term to describe our understanding of numbers and ... Read More
3 Easy Word Ladders Activities for Your Classroom
I'm excited to dive into word ladders with you. We will take a close look at how word ladders are such a powerful tool in our literacy instruction. We are also going to look at three easy ways to differentiate word ladders in your ... Read More
