Simple and Straightforward Ways to Teach Parts of Bar Graphs in 2nd Grade
As a 2nd grade teacher, one important mathematical standard you will teach your students is graphs and data representation. One of the most commonly used
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8 Exciting Basketball Games for Math
If you didn’t know this about me, I absolutely love sports! March is one of my favorite times of year because of the big college
Engaging Basketball Activities for Place Value
Every March, I like to incorporate fun basketball math games into my lessons in the spirit of the big basketball tournament. I like to host
4 Effortless Activities for Showing Fractions on a Number Line
Teaching fractions in the primary grades can be quite the challenge. Oftentimes, students don’t recognize fractions as numbers. Instead, they view them as symbols learned
3 Practical Activities to Make Teaching Numerator and Denominator Less Tricky
When teaching students about fractions, the concept of numerator and denominator can be tricky for them to grasp. However, it’s essential that students understand these
Teacher-Tested Strategies for Introducing Equal and Unequal Parts to Primary Students
The concept of fractions and equal and unequal parts is a key skill that students learn and build upon from 1st grade on up. The
A Quick and Easy Way to Set Up Your 100th Day Stations
The 100th Day of School is one of my favorite days of the year. Yes, it can be total chaos because of all the excitement,
Unlocking the Power of the CPA Approach in Mathematics: A Simple Guide to Math Mastery
What is the CPA approach in mathematics? If this is your first time hearing this term, you’re probably thinking it has something to do with
6 Fun Addition with Regrouping Activities That Follow the CPA Approach for Teaching Math
Do you use the CPA approach when teaching mathematical concepts? And no, I’m not talking about accounting or taxes! The CPA approach is a research-based
Free Addition with Regrouping Lesson Plan Using Base Ten Blocks
Are you teaching addition with regrouping in your 2nd grade classroom? This is one of the more difficult math concepts for students to master. It
How to Bring Your Students’ Math Crafts to Life Using the Simple and Free ChatterPix App
Fun fact about me… I love a good math craft! I enjoy them so much that I’ve included an engaging math craft in all of
5 Free Festive Winter Math Activities
The holiday season is my absolute favorite time of year! I love the magic of the holidays and making memories with my family, friends, and
10 Undeniable Reasons Why Teachers Are The Best: Celebrating 10 Years of Saddle Up For 2nd Grade
If you would have asked me 10 or even 20 years ago what I would be doing today, I would not have said a curriculum
How to Teach Comparing Numbers With Ease Using The Dot Method Strategy
The skill of comparing numbers requires a deep understanding of place value. Students develop this understanding over time as they are exposed to multiple representations
How To Teach Skip Counting With Effective and Fun Activities
Skip counting is a key math skill that students learn in the primary grades. It can be a tricky concept for students to grasp. Plus, coming
