Ever had one of those impromptu teaching days that ends up being one of the best? That was today for me. After being woken up by the little one at 4:50 a.m., the last thing I expected today would bring was memorable teaching and learning. But I put my sleepiness
Young mathematicians have an important job — mastering foundational math facts! But don’t worry, it doesn’t need to be mundane. Check out these super fun and creative ways to help your students stay engaged with their math practice at home or in the classroom! With these fact fluency games and
The beginning of the school year is overwhelming. There are so many things to prep, plan for and teach. It’s easy to forget the “little things.” Here’s one big beginning of the year mistake and how to fix it! My first year of teaching, I was SO proud at how
Hi! Today I am going to share a really simple and easily differentiated subtraction game (could be adapted for addition, too!). I just love love love using games for learning. My math block usually looks something like this: Mini lesson: 15 minutes Whole group practice: 10 minutes Independent practice: 10-15
Explicit vocabulary instruction and opportunities to practice using words are crucial. Vocabulary instruction profoundly impacts students’ language proficiency and cognitive development. It is one of the indicators of strong reading comprehension. But often vocabulary does not get the attention it deserves! With these easy-to-implement- vocabulary activities, your students will get
Transform students’ yawns into “YES!” with these interactive games to use with any skill or subject. Or, create your own with the editable cards!
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