Resources for Primary Teachers
Before students can begin subtracting 2 and 3 digit numbers, they must have a strong foundation of how subtraction works. Using their background knowledge of addition which means greater than or more, they can begin to learn that subtracting means taking away or fewer. Because not all students learn the same way, I like to share multiple methods with my… Read More
Creating a solid foundation for basic addition is imperative for student learning and growth. Students need hands-on practice on a variety of addition strategies. I’m going to be sharing with you 7 different basic addition strategies that I used in my own classroom that you can use to help your students gain a clear understanding of addition concepts. At the… Read More
Think back to when you were a kid. What do you remember about your math block? Was it whole group instruction? Was your teacher standing at the white board teaching everyday? Do you recall a stack of workbooks being used as your independent practice? As teachers, we should always be adapting our teaching methods. The best teachers are the ones… Read More
There are many benefits for your students when it comes to guided math and math stations. Math Stations (or math centers) are simple tasks that your students complete independently or with a group while you work with students at the teacher table. These tasks might include games, interactive notebooks, task cards, technology, and so much more. Let’s talk about 5… Read More
Guided math is my jam now, but back in the day when I first learned about it, I definitely didn’t take the time to process how I was going to implement it with my students. I don’t want you to make the same mistakes I did, so let’s dive right in to these 3 common mistakes teachers make when starting… Read More
Math is not taught the same way it was when we were kids, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing! Before students learn subtraction with regrouping strategies, for example, they should know the why behind the math. That’s the difference in today’s math. It’s all about problem solving and knowing the reasons behind the strategies and operations. Because not all… Read More
Guided Math is a structure for your math block that allows teachers to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. Similar to Guided Reading, the teacher puts students into small groups based on their ability and teaches the curriculum standards. It’s our job as educators to try and help all of our students succeed by providing targeted instruction… Read More
Many teachers love using small groups for guided math, but dread the preparation and work involved in getting it all set up, tying activities to standards, and making sure to differentiate. Have no fear! There is a simple (yet comprehensive) guide to show you how to get started with guided math. What is the small group math activity guide all… Read More
Second grade is a very important year when it comes to fact fluency. This is the time when they are learning to become familiar with two-digit addition and subtraction facts. In my previous post, I shared four addition strategies that I focus on Today, I’ll be sharing four subtraction strategies used for introducing 2-digit subtraction. Just like introducing 2-digit addition,… Read More
Second grade is the first year students are exposed to two-digit addition problems. It is the year that they will be exposed to multiple addition strategies that they can use to solve problems. We spend a lot of time discussing these addition strategies, using models and manipulatives, and doing mental math. It is often asked why we teach things so… Read More
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These Addition Boom Cards are a hit!
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- Interactive
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Math tubs are a MUST in my classroom.
Each child has their own individual bin full of manipulative and it saves me so much time.
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Completely Digital Math Stations are here!!!
This Comparing Base Ten activity is NO PREP and comes with two different levels of cards.
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