Equivalent fractions fascinate my students! Having two numbers actually represent the SAME amount is different than anything they have experienced before! Usually, ten just means ten, and any other number means something different. ... Read More
5 Ways to make Comparing Fractions more engaging!
Comparing fractions is a BIG step up from simply identifying fractions and partitioning shapes. We are now asking students to look at two different written fractions and use comparing language like greater than, less than, or equal to. ... Read More
Teaching Fractions through One Whole
Teaching fractions in third grade is one of my favorite times of the year, but it can also be REALLY hard! Moving on from unit fractions to understanding fractions through one whole is a huge jump, so I wanted to share some of my ... 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.
Unit Fractions Center Games and Activities in 3rd Grade
Have you ever tried teaching unit fractions to third graders? It can be such an abstract concept for some, so giving them as much visual, hands-on practice in my math centers is a MUST! Today I wanted to share a few student ... Read More
20 Poetry Books for Kids to Celebrate Poetry Month
National Poetry Month is just about here, which has me thinking about my favorite poetry books that always get my students as excited about poetry as I am. It took me a while to unlock the “secrets” of teaching and using poetry in my ... Read More
5 Ways to Use Phonics Poems
File this one under, “Why didn’t anyone tell me sooner?” In my first few years of teaching, I had no idea that poetry (specifically phonics poems) could become such a versatile component of my literacy instruction. Don’t ... Read More
