Math Manipulatives and Tools for Teaching Geometry
Teaching geometry is always one of my favorite math units of the year! There are so many opportunities for hands-on learning. Plus, there are several
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Number Line Activities for Teaching Open Number Lines
Number lines are an important mathematical tool! Teaching students to use open number lines to critical to their math journey. This post will give you
Interactive Number Line Activities for 2nd Grade
Number lines are one of my favorite mathematical tools! There are so many creative ways to help students become familiar with number lines such as
All Things Johnny Appleseed
Although I mainly focus on 2nd grade guided math curriculum, I wanted to do something a little different and share some exciting activities I used
How to Organize 2nd Grade Guided Math Units
If you’ve been following me for some time you know that I have created a 2nd grade guided math year long curriculum. Each unit comes
Advice for First Year Teachers
A new school year always brings a wave of emotions as you get to know your students, their learning styles, and your teaching techniques. It’s
2nd Grade Place Value Activities
Place value is one of the most important concepts when it comes to mathematical learning in 2nd grade. Place value concepts are the foundation for
Classroom Management Board Organization
Have you ever had one of those years where you felt like you’ve had “that” class? Those times when you feel like you’ve tried all
5 Math Vocabulary Activities for Primary Learners
How do you teach math vocabulary in your classroom? When you think of the word vocabulary, ELA is the subject that comes to most people’s
Guided Math Basket for Small Group Instruction
Every teacher knows that convenience is key when it comes to classroom supplies. Having to walk all the way back to your desk just to
Hands-On Addition for Making Ten
As educators, we all know the importance of math fact fluency, especially when it comes to basic addition and subtraction. I know from my first
12 Books to Reinforce Addition & Subtraction Strategies
Using math read alouds to introduce mathematical concepts is one of the best ways to get students engaged in the lesson. There are so many
3 Simple Tips For How To Use The Guided Math Framework With ANY Curriculum
I often have teachers tell me that they don’t have time to teach using the guided math framework and small groups because they have to
Engaging Ideas for Teaching Multiplication with Repeated Addition
If you’ve ever watched any of my Facebook Live videos or follow me on social media, you know that I am a HUGE fan of
7 Effective Strategies to Support Your Struggling Math Students
When math is difficult for students, it effects their confidence and attitude towards math. I know this, because I was that student. One of the
