Why is teaching fractions so hard? Every year, kids groan when the topic is introduced. And let’s be honest, so do most adults! Fractions are challenging because they seem to defy most of the number concepts students have already learned. Why are there two ‘numbers’? How can a bigger number have a smaller value? I …
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Why am I putting together a list of must have teacher supplies for math classrooms? Well, the stationery aisle at the dollar store is my happy place so believe me, I’ve tested a lot of classroom must haves over the year and have found those that truly make my classroom function better (and those that …
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Are you looking for fun and easy math centre ideas? Do you need some new engaging math games for centers? Including fun math games is a guaranteed way to keep your kids engaged AND learning during math stations! In my upper elementary math classroom, I always have a math game during math centres. My kids …
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Are you wondering how to organize math centres in your upper elementary math class? Are you unsure about getting started with middle school math stations? Keep hearing that setting up math centers is so important but you’re confused about how to set up the centres? Well, you’re in the right place! [toc] READ THIS POST: …
Teaching in the elementary grades is no easy task. You’re probably responsible for planning, teaching and assessing 10 or more subjects! After years of ‘reinventing the wheel’, I finally decided to start saving my math lesson plans each day to be reused. I was math lead at my school, we had a new vice-principal who …
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Are you an elementary math teacher looking for ideas to effectively organize your math block schedule? You’re in the right place! We’ll break down the 6 components of effective math instruction that should be included in your daily math block (schedule examples for 90 minutes and 60 minutes included)! Over the years, I have experimented …
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