If I had a penny for every question about how to differentiate multiplication… Well, I bet you can guess! Multiplication is tricky to construct. Some students notice multiplication patterns quickly. They are eager for more! But, ... Read More
Favorite 2 Digit Addition with Regrouping Activities
It's the time of year when you have to move from teaching 2 digit addition to teaching 2 digit addition with regrouping. Cue the collective groan! I know 2 digit addition with regrouping can feel like the insurmountable hurdle of your ... Read More
6 Strategies For Developing Empathy in the Classroom
As teachers, a huge part of our job is to create a classroom community that is supportive and inclusive. We know that if students don't feel safe and valued, then they simply won't be available for learning. This is why it is so ... 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.
10 Children’s Books About Empathy You Need For Your Classroom
Empathy. It’s such a tricky concept for our young learners. We know how important it is for our students to learn and practice understanding and sharing the feelings of others. But teaching empathy in a way that our students REALLY get ... Read More
Multiplication Facts Without the Timed Tests
One of the questions I get asked the most is how I build fluency of multiplication facts with my students. Even more specifically, do I use timed tests? Today I want to break down my answers to these questions. I'll share activities ... Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Use Behavior Charts (and what you should do instead!)
Teaching is hard these days. Between the planning and assessments, hybrid and virtual, and student needs both inside and outside of school… our days are BUSY! Our students are struggling, too, and that comes out in a variety of ... Read More
