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
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.
Multiplication Math Manipulatives
Not all multiplication math manipulatives are created equal. Why? Because multiplication is a complex concept to construct. And as teachers of multiplication, we know that multiplication math manipulatives are most helpful when they ... Read More
5 Hands-On Ways to Teach Multiplication
Oh, multiplication. It is a crucial part of mathematical development. Yet, supporting the construction of multiplication concepts can be surprisingly frustrating. That’s why I decided to stop focusing on rote memory. Instead, I decided ... Read More
5 Reasons to Try Literature Circles in Your Classroom Tomorrow!
It's no secret that I love Literature Circles. Young children are capable of big conversations, and Literature Circles are a great way to tap into that! If you've been on the fence about trying them in your classroom, or maybe just ... Read More
