What if I told you that you could transform your math block with these five must-have first grade math manipulatives? If you know me, you know I LOVE teaching math. But I didn’t always have the tools to do it successfully. Time ... Read More
25 Wordless Picture Books to Support Emerging Readers
I can’t hold back any longer! I have an overflowing list of wordless picture books that I’m dying to share with you. But, wait. Jillian, picture books without words? What’s the benefit? Shouldn’t we be teaching literacy through books ... Read More
3 Ways to Excite Struggling Mathematicians
We all have struggling mathematicians in our classroom. Where they struggle, or how many are struggling may differ from year to year, but the point is that we always need to be considering these students as we make choices about our ... 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 Why Students Get Bored at Math Centers (and How to Fix it)
Ever had a student who is bored at their math center? I have! More than once… actually lots of times. I want my students actively engaged in their learning, so being bored is something I always work to fix. Not to mention that ... Read More
What is Guided Math and What is it Not?
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Guided Math. I’ve seen many things labeled “Guided Math” that truly have me scratching my head. With so much (mis)information out there, I thought I’d take some time to help break down ... Read More
How to Maintain Math Skills Over the Summer (Free Menus)
Every fall I hear phrases like “regression,” “summer slide,” and “learning loss”. While I understand the worries teachers and caregivers have around these terms, I am also a HUGE proponent of allowing kids to be kids during the ... Read More
