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
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

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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: 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
Guided Math Questions Answered: Can It Work With My Curriculum?
Whenever I talk about Guided Math, I get A LOT of excellent follow-up questions. I am excited for this blog series and the opportunity to tackle some of the most frequently asked questions. We're starting with a question that, once ... Read More
5 Tips to Simplify Classroom Pack Up
Ever realize how May seems to sneak up on you? You spend months building a classroom community. Then, suddenly, it is time to wave goodbye and pack up the classroom! Students leave, and you're filled with such a mix of emotions. ... Read More