Exploring 2-Digit Multiplication with Base Ten Blocks
…with the new way to use place value to multiply two-digit numbers using manipulatives. First the teacher should provide a hands-on practice time so that students begin to get comfortable…
…with the new way to use place value to multiply two-digit numbers using manipulatives. First the teacher should provide a hands-on practice time so that students begin to get comfortable…
…teachers get their classroom projects funded. Francie was passionate about DonorsChoose, and she was a joy to work with! Through her wisdom and generosity, she touched the lives of thousands…
…read an article with information about various solutions that seem to work even better than salt water. Would you be believe some states are using substances like cheese brine and…
…letter of the alphabet. In science, you might use this during a study of the the solar system. In social studies, it would work for community helpers or a historical…
…will allow students to use a homework code to work at their own pace without teacher control. This code can be used at home as well so students can review…
…has worked as a K-6th grade librarian. She has found her true career passion working in the classroom. She lives and works in Kentucky, and has also taught in Florida….
Guest post by Catherine Reed, the Brown Bag Teacher As a fifth-grade ELA teacher, I spent many hours writing together with my students. We worked on developing ideas, learning writing…
…the fantastic feedback I’m getting from teachers who have started using them. When I work on any new product, I share my early drafts with my “feedback team,” a group…
…in a high rate of failure. The work load was so heavy that many of my students gave up when they were unable to complete the required assignments. This format…
…this fiction selection. I was thrilled to find a Newbery Award title, The Great Fire, by Jim Murphy which will work well as a way for kids to verify the…
…marble run materials including a stopwatch, and I could feel the excitement and urgency in the room as each team worked on trying to build the slowest marble run in…
…math problems. Alternate cooperative learning strategies with independent work to add an element of fun while ensuring individual accountability. Teach your students how to use a calculator correctly, and allow…
