Seesaw is an amazing platform with so much potential... but when you feel like your brain already has a million tabs open, ONE more thing can feel overwhelming. Today I want to share some quick Seesaw tips that will really help you ... Read More
3 Tips for Setting Up Your Bitmoji Classroom
I know so many of us are planning for remote teaching right now, and Bitmoji classrooms designs are popping up everywhere. I love so many of the amazing features of Google™ Classroom, but it can feel OVERWHELMING. Today I want to ... Read More
Printable Math Manipulatives
If you don't know, math is my favorite, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how to support my students this year, whether we end up remote, hybrid or in person. One thing I know for sure is that our use of math manipulatives is going ... 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.
How Small Groups Gave Me MORE Time To Teach Math
When I talk to folks about Guided Math and teaching in small groups in my Facebook Group, one of the biggest push backs I hear is that teachers don't feel that they have enough TIME to teach small groups. The interesting truth is ... Read More
5 Ways to Build Independence During Math Workshop
Perhaps one of the biggest hurdles teachers share is managing the rest of the class while teaching small groups. Whether it's struggling to build independence, managing challenging behaviors, or simply keeping students on task, the ... Read More
3 Myths About Math Centers Debunked
I'm going to be honest. I once believed every one of the following myths to be true about teaching Guided Math and running math centers. Yup! I was already overwhelmed and staying WAY past my contracted hours. The thought of ... Read More
