Are you looking for a way to practice counting coins and equivalent coins? Race to $1 is a fun-filled game that reinforces coins and their values. It’s easy to set up and play! I love it because not only are students learning about coins, they are practicing addition! So make
Learning math facts is essential for students to develop fluency and confidence. Here are 4 common fact fluency problems and solutions. Problem #1: They are struggling to learn the basics. Many students struggle with learning basic math facts. This problem is often due to a lack of fluency, or the
Learning math facts can be a challenge, but with these exciting tools, math fact practice can be engaging and hands-on! These 5 must-have tools are the perfect way to get students’ brains buzzing while they practice those important equations. Dice My first and favorite manipulative for math fact practice is
Teaching how to tell time can be a welcome break from computation. But, depending on students’ background knowledge, navigating an analog clock can prove tricky for some. Here’s 9 essential steps for teaching telling time. Pre-assessment The most successful math units begin with pre-assessing. I find this especially helpful with
Pumpkin spice, changing leaves, flannels, corn mazes, and math crafts? Fall fun is here and if you know me, you know I love a cute math craft. Making things “cutesy” gets a bad rap. But, things that are adorable can still be engaging and effective. Here are some great ideas
Are you ready for THE BEST beginning of the year math game ever?! In this post, I’m going to teach you how to play Trash Can Math–a place value game! I learned this game two years ago when I was filling in for a teacher on maternity leave. We got
Year after year, I had students who struggled with mastering their math facts. It made it difficult to confidently move on in teaching more complex mathematical concepts. In this post, I’m discussing how to build a toolbox of strategies to strengthen math fact fluency with flashcards. In order to become
Task cards, like many other teaching resources, have gone digital! And there are many different ways to utilize them in your math block and beyond. Read to the end to snag your free copy of these 2 Digit Addition Word Problem Interactive Task Cards! # 1″I do” Part of the
Guided math has become one of the new “trends” in math professional development. It’s like as soon as these buzzwords arise, leaders are quick to want to shift immediately. But, like any new educational trend, we need to really evaluate whether or not the instructional strategy is the best fit
I am SO excited to share with you today the system I have been using for the past few years for my students to practice their math facts daily. It’s called Fast Fact Folders. It provides differentiated practice with options to track progress. My students have LOVED practicing their facts
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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