Understanding improper fractions and mixed numbers can be really tricky for some students. Providing a variety of games and activities to help practice these skills independently can be really helpful as you teach small groups. Today, ... Read More
My Favorite Lesson for Teaching Area & Perimeter
Area and Perimeter can be such a fun unit, filled with projects and real-world applications. I love how the concept of area naturally builds off of our work with arrays and multiplication! However, learning perimeter is often where I ... Read More
Hands-On Manipulatives to Teach Area and Perimeter
Ready to kick-off your area and perimeter units with a bang? Teaching and learning real-world math requires scaffolds that break down big concepts. That's why I always use manipulatives to support conceptual understanding of area and ... 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.
Make a Ten to Add Activities: Creating Bridges to Ten
Have you ever noticed that your students get really excited about the number ten? Sometimes that number just seems magic. And truthfully, it is! Students become so empowered when they can use ten as a tool. Well, good news! We can ... Read More
100th Day Activities for Second and Third Grade
Congratulations! The 100th Day of School is just around the corner. You made it! There is no better way to celebrate than with some engaging and exciting 100th day activities. Second and third-grade teachers, you might be wondering ... Read More
Top 10 Winter-Themed Activities and Centers
Returning from break can be hard for teachers AND students. I love easing back into routines with some of my favorite winter-themed activities and centers. These keep my students engaged while I make sure we remember how to transition, ... Read More
