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
5 Favorite Fraction Manipulatives and Easy Ways to Use Them
All students benefit from fraction manipulatives. Students need to see and feel how fractions work. And, while fractions are everywhere -- hello pizza parlors! -- students need regular practice with fraction manipulatives that are ... 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.
Counting By 10s: Where most students get stuck and knowing exactly how to help
Let's talk about counting by 10s! It's an essential skill and one that helps build an early understanding of place value. However, it's also a skill that is often taught before a student is ready. Students need to understand several ... Read More
7 Classroom Organization Ideas to Save You Time
Today we're taking a close look at some favorite classroom organization ideas. Why? Because organization is a key component of classroom management. There are so many benefits to an organized classroom: ...and so much more! But it ... Read More
The Best List of Fraction Activities for Third and Fourth Grade
I love teaching fractions. But, for years, I noticed students weren't fully grasping big fraction concepts. Throughout that time, I sought to find and create fraction activities (thanks, trial and error) that support student growth in ... Read More
