Learning addition and subtraction facts comes easily to most students, but for some, it can be very difficult. Once we finally get them to understand the concept of addition, subtraction, and number relationships it’s important to move on to developing automaticity with facts. Sometimes our standards for this skill seem unobtainable. But with a little…
Fall is in the air, and with the changes of seasons comes great opportunities to teach in fun, engaging ways! I loved incorporating apple activities into my lessons during the Fall season. These are so fun for the students and there are so many different ways you can use apples to teach. Whether it is…
For those first few weeks of school, you want to have tried and true activities that work for you and your students. It’s important to lay the foundation for a fantastic year by getting to know your students and setting classroom expectations. There are a wide range of resources for back-to-school activities. These 3 activities…
Whether you are new to daily calendar time or a seasoned veteran, it can be difficult to think about adding one more thing to your morning calendar routine. However, incorporating math into your daily calendar time can be a quick, fun, and easy way to get in some math review each day. There is so…
Buzzing bees, butterflies, longer days, and beautiful flowers announce the arrival of spring after a dreary winter. Students and teachers are already counting down the days until summer vacation. But there is still so much learning to pack into the last few months of school. I know all too well just how busy the spring…