The Great Homework Debate
Where Do You Stand on Homework? It seems that many have set up camp as either the pro homework or no homework these days with terrific reasons for both…
Math Professional Development Information
Where Do You Stand on Homework? It seems that many have set up camp as either the pro homework or no homework these days with terrific reasons for both…
Numbers Notebook: A Record of Learning I began implementing a math journal in 2013. It was not something I set out to do at the beginning of the school…
I always vow to have an academic and calm December after I am rocking myself in the corner trembling in tinsel. There’s such a fine line between embracing the…
This post is all about teaching about coins! The pictures and lesson ideas in this post come from the guided math units K-2, but I have 3rd and 4th grade…
Fact Fluency in the primary grades can become a heated topic and for good reason. Let’s dive into it a bit together! Are you tensing up yet? Perhaps having a flashback…
When it comes to scheduling a masterful guided math block, there are some important factors to consider! Let’s take a look at six sample guided math schedules together and discuss…
One thing that I experienced and see consistently through the years is the burdened teacher’s heart. Our students are OURS. We lovingly adopt them into our hearts once they are…
Studying owls and other nocturnal animals is a way for us to reach the standards for demonstrating understanding of expository information by sharing key details through writing and illustrations. The…
Math Stations by Standard allow students to engage in authentic and meaningful hands-on learning providing time to reinforce or extend their prior instruction. It’s allowing students time to practice math….
Grab your protractors and let’s talk about 4th grade geometry! Lines and angles are being served up in our 4th grade guided math geometry lessons! Problem of the Day A…
You’ve probably noticed that color influences your mood, but have you stopped and considered how you can use color to enhance learning and influence mood in the classroom? Color can…
If you are looking for place value lessons and workstations for your guided math block, I have some ideas to share with you! First, we want to start with our…
When implementing guided math, there are many choices each teacher makes to meet the specific needs of his/her class. When a team of teachers implements guided math, chances are none…
Last month, I was humbled to be a part of the Astrobrights’ Brightest Teacher classroom makeover for one very deserving kindergarten teacher. The purpose of the Brightest Teacher contest is…
The guided math series has grown! Introducing…. 4th Grade Guided Math I am thrilled to announce a new grade level of guided math is now available. These lessons follow the…
Keeping students engaged in learning should be at the top of my list of to dos as a teacher. The reason behind it is simple. If I am working hard…
When it comes to reading instruction, I find myself treasure hunting for the right resources to enhance my instruction. This is such a time waste! This blog post is going…
Math fact fluency is the quick and effortless recall of basic math facts. When students achieve automaticity with these facts, they have attained a level of mastery that enables them to retrieve them…
Teaching graphs and data can be one of the most fun and relevant concepts for students. This is because we can use our students’ interests and lives for the material…
What a whirlwind it has been! I have had the privilege of visiting new schools and conference events every week for the last 5 weeks straight. This morning I am…
One area that I consistently struggled with throughout my teaching career is taking time to have my students reflect on their learning. The elusive evaluation portion of the ever perfect…
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