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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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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

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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

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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,

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Why Small Group Math Instruction Is Key For Success In Modern Education

As educators, we’re constantly looking for the most effective teaching methods to reach all of our students and help them learn and thrive academically. As

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Should You Join the Inner Circle Math Membership? Here’s 5 Reasons Why!

Roll call! If you’re an elementary math teacher in grades 1st-3rd who’s tired of spending too much time lesson planning (and too much money on

The Inner Circle is a Teaching Membership for 1st-3rd Grade Math Teachers to Help Make Their Lives Easier and Simplify Lesson Planning.

The Ultimate Teacher Membership for Stress-Free Elementary Math Lesson Planning

Can I just say how excited I am that you’re here? I’ve been in your shoes, lesson planning, trying to meet every student’s needs, and

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How to Use Exit Tickets Effectively In The Math Classroom For 1st-3rd Grade

As a guided math fanatic, I’m always looking for simple, effective ways to track my students’ progress and make informed decisions for my instruction. One

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Getting Started With Guided Math Instruction | My Best Guided Math Activities And Tips

When I began using guided math instruction in my own classroom over 10 years ago, I was blown away! My students were becoming more confident

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8 Powerful Tips for Building Student Independence During Math Centers

Have you ever felt like your students are not independent enough to complete math centers effectively, without constantly interrupting you for help at the teacher