by Chris | Oct 31, 2023 | common core, computation, elementary math, fourth grade
In upper elementary, it’s pretty common for teachers to struggle with teaching fractions and decimals. They are tough concepts and kids need lots of time and quality instruction and interaction with the content to build those concepts deeply. Ask any third,...
by Chris | Oct 17, 2023 | computation, differentiation, elementary math, multiplication
When I first started teaching, way back in the year 2000, the world was a very different place. One of the first math teaching tools I found in my special ed classroom back then was a giant stack of punch out fact triangles. There were addition/ subtraction and...
by Chris | Oct 4, 2023 | common core, elementary math, geometry, planning, seasonal
Every teacher knows that even the best kids go a little loopy around holidays. And the bigger the holiday (or the more sugar involved!) the more crazy things can get. It can be super tempting to just throw on a movie or slap together some craftivities. And honestly,...
by Chris | Feb 20, 2023 | common core, elementary math, teaching fractions, third grade
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of third grade teachers like being the first to introduce these adorable, innocent children to the world of fractions. Teaching third grade fractions can be intimidating, especially if you’re a grade-change and come from lower...
by Chris | Jan 13, 2023 | fourth grade, teaching fractions
In fourth grade math, the giant list of standards kids have to master can feel overwhelming, especially for new teachers (grade changers, we see you, too!). There’s problem solving, factors & multiples, place value & rounding, division computation,...
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