Resources for Primary Teachers
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
Teaching expanded form during your place value unit can be no easy task. One of my students favorite activities to reinforce this skill all year is Place Value Cups. This simple game is easy to prep and will keep your kids super engaged. To make them you will need a cup for each value your class is representing. I have… Read More
Welcome to part 5 of my guided math series! So far we’ve discussed how to set up your math block, I’ve shared a guided math breakdown, talked about establishing procedures, and shared some of my favorite must have materials. You can check out any of these posts by clicking on the links below. Part 1: How to Set Up Your… Read More
Welcome to part 4 of my guided math series. Today I’m going to share some of my must-have materials needed to implement guided math successfully in your classroom. You can check out the first three parts of this series by clicking on the links below. Part 1: How to Set Up Your Math Block Part 2: Guided Math Breakdown Part… Read More
Hi! It’s time for part 3 of my guided math series. Today we will be talking all about establishing procedures to set up the perfect math block. You can check out the first two parts of this series below. Part 1: How to Set Up Your Math Block Part 2: Guided Math Breakdown Like any other procedure in your classroom,… Read More
Hey there! Welcome back to part 2 of my guided math series. Today we are going to be breaking down all of the different components of guided math. If you would like to check out other blog posts in this series, they are all linked below. Part 1: How to Set Up Your Math Block Part 2: Guided Math Breakdown… Read More
It is no secret that I am a huge believer in guided math. I’ve been teaching in this format for the last 4 years and I’ll never go back to whole group teaching again. The new year is perfect for trying out new things so let’s get started! I’m so excited about my new blog series to go along with… Read More
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This set of math stations is perfect for spring in your classroom. It includes practice for addition and subtraction with regrouping, 2D and 3D shapes, money, measurement, time, fractions, and arrays. All the activities are available in color and black and white. These activities are perfect for your guided math block and your students will love them.
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This Building Block game is a classroom favorite!! We use this for small groups and math stations all the time.
*Use task cards and have them solve a problem. If they solve it correctly they can pull a block.
* Label questions with different colors. If they pull a block without the tower falling, give them a problem with the matching block color.
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