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
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
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.
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
10 Counting and Number Recognition Activities You’ll Use All Year Long!
We know that learning to count and identify numbers through twenty is a key foundational math skill for our students. How do we make this important learning engaging AND effective? With counting and number recognition ... Read More
How to Introduce Multiplication in 2nd and 3rd Grade
Multiplication and knowing how to do "times" is what a lot of students (and adults) view as "big kid math." Students are often eager to memorize and recite multiplication facts to show how "smart" they are. Some of this is ... Read More
