I know I often talk about different math topics and skills, but today I want to enter into a discussion about how we represent those skills. Representations are how our brain communicates mathematical thoughts and concepts. The one we ... Read More
Top 8 Classroom Storage Ideas for Elementary Classrooms
Ever been overwhelmed by a stack of papers or a pile of math manipulatives that just can’t seem to find a good home? I’m right there with you. If you've been here a while, you might have noticed that I find inner peace when everything ... Read More
How to Launch a Guided Math Model in 3 Easy Steps
You’ve decided to take the plunge into Guided Math - congratulations! But...now what? Tips for how to launch a guided math model is one of my most requested topics. And, friends, I get it. When I first started guided math in my ... 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.
Guided Math Questions Answered Series: What is the Rest of My Class Doing?
Welcome back to my Guided Math Questions Answered Series! In case you've missed it, I'm taking a few weeks to answer your BIGGEST questions about Guided Math. Today's question is all about logistics and classroom management: What is ... Read More
5 Summer Children’s Books to Inspire Learning
Children's literature has you covered no matter what you need from a story. Picture books make students laugh, bring classrooms together, and open our minds to new worlds and perspectives. So, as the days grow longer and the weather ... Read More
Guided Math Questions Answered: Does It Take Longer to Prep?
Welcome back to the Guided Math Questions Answered Series! Last time, we talked about the Guided Math framework, and how to make Guided Math work with your curriculum. Once teachers realize that they can actually use Guided Math with ... Read More
