Winter break is usually a time to rest, rejuvenate, and relax. Which naturally means that when it comes to an end, it can be rough getting back into the groove of things. It’s no shock that as hard as it is for us, it’s also difficult for our students. On top of it being tough getting back to routines, I… Read More
If you’ve seen my series on teaching different first grade math skills in hands on ways, you’ll know that I’m all about differentiating for students, making tricky concepts easier with hands on activities, and helping students master these standards so they are building solid foundational blocks for years to come. When it comes to the skill of balancing equations, this… Read More
Pairing math and literature together?! YES PLEASE! Anytime I can pull in literature for a math concept, I do. Why you may ask? Children’s books make tricky concepts more relatable, you can pair them with fun activities for students to do, they help connect concepts to the real world, and they can increase engagement while making students feel less intimidated… Read More
Want to know an awesome activity that can be adapted to ANY skill that comes with INSTANT engagement? Well I’m ready to share! Grab some glow sticks because it’s about to GLOW DOWN! Have you ever thought about bringing in the magic of glow days into your classroom? Of course we keep it educational! But how do we pull this… Read More
Is it just me or when you hear the words first day and/or first week of school you completely panic?! In my opinion, it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. However, it’s also one of the most crucial times of the year. It’s the time where you lay a solid foundation, learn 25+ new names while getting… Read More
How do your students react the first time you tell them they’ll be adding THREE ADDENDS?! In our classroom, shock is the overall consensus before some excitement and a little nervous-ness might set in. This is typically a new skill that they’ve never seen before and it makes them really intrigued thinking they get to add with 3 numbers instead… Read More
