Math

Ways to Make Teaching Measurement Fun and Engaging

Teaching measurement is so TRICKY. Since measurement isn't a skill students typically use, and it is heavy on vocabulary, kids find it...

"How to Master Multiplication Facts: Tips and Tricks for Achieving Fluency"

For the past couple of years, requiring students to memorize multiplication facts has been a controversial topic. I understand the...

Tips for Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Fractions are tricky. Some kids seem to catch on right away and others just struggle to conceptualize it. Teaching fractions to 4th and...

Engaging Activities for Teaching Equivalent Fractions

Let's be honest, from the start, fractions are a tricky concept for second grade, third grade, and fourth grade students. I've even...

How to Use Essential Questions in Math

I love hearing people (adults) talk about this crazy new math kids are doing these days. You and I both know it's not the math problems...

How to Effectively Teach Math in Small Group Settings

With kids coming in at so many levels, I've always found it hard to teach math whole group. Especially as I get to know their strengths...