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7 Action Steps for Elementary Math Teachers | How to Feel Confident Teaching Math

If you’re an elementary math teacher, you’ve probably had a math lesson (or ten!) where you looked around at your students and thought… ”well, that

Stop Spending Hours on Math Lesson Planning: A Simpler System for Elementary Teachers

Does your weekly math lesson planning have you spending every Sunday afternoon bouncing around between Pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers, and your district curriculum, trying to

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The 10 Best Books to Read This Summer | Summer Reads for Teachers

Summer break is here… we’ve made it, teacher friends! The kids are gone, you’ve packed up your classroom, turned off your alarm, and now it’s

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9 Easy Steps to Start Small Group Instruction for Math Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Have you heard about how impactful small group instruction for math is (and maybe even been encouraged by a teacher friend or admin to try

A Free Summer Teacher Book Study That Will Transform Your Math Instruction

Have you been wanting things to feel different during your math block, but you haven’t been sure where to start or what to even change?

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Dealing With Math Anxiety in Students: Why So Many Kids Struggle (And How Teachers Can Help)

Is math anxiety in students something you’ve been noticing in your classroom? While this might not be your typical math conversation… it’s more common than

How to Use End of the Year Math Memory Books in Your Classroom | 9 Easy Ideas

The end of the school year is a chaotic blend of trying to finish your math curriculum, review skills from the year, and have fun

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Why Traditional Whole Group Math Instruction Isn’t Working (And What’s Actually More Effective)

Let’s get real about traditional whole group math instruction, because it’s not working the way we think it is. If you’re anything like most teachers,

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The Ultimate List of Engaging Hands-On Math Center Activities for Elementary Students

Math centers are a bit of a buzzword in the elementary teacher world, but as a guided math instructional coach and current math intervention specialist,

20 Meaningful Holiday Teacher Gift Ideas (That Won’t Break the Bank!)

When December rolls around, parents enter into holiday shopping mode, which leads to the question, “what should we get your teacher for the holidays?” While

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How to Create a Meaningful Math Around the World Adventure in 8 Centers

If you’ve ever wanted to have a Holidays Around the World celebration in your classroom, but ditched the idea because it felt overwhelming to plan

Fun & Engaging 6 7 Games for the Classroom: Six Seven Math Activities for Elementary Students

Are your students 6 7 obsessed?! Mine, too! This quirky trend has taken over classrooms everywhere, and honestly, I don’t get it, but I’m kind

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