First, let me say that despite the title of this post, I actually use this FREE counting coins activity with every student during our money unit! However, it's also a great one to leave out for those that: Excited to give this ... Read More
5 Easy Ways to Add Ten Frames to Your Classroom Routines
Ten frames are easily one of my favorite visuals to use with students in primary grades. These little two-by-five rectangular frames are a great way to build number sense within the context of ten. Ten frames help develop and ... Read More
The Best Place Value Books to Add to Your Library
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
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.
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
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
