Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math
…a more complete picture. While reading, I discovered something that teachers should be telling parents…the standard algorithm that we grew up using is in there! Imagine that. Starting in third…
…a more complete picture. While reading, I discovered something that teachers should be telling parents…the standard algorithm that we grew up using is in there! Imagine that. Starting in third…
Free Math Vocabulary Building Webinar! Have you ever considered the importance of vocabulary instruction in math? If you think about it, success in math often hinges more on the ability…
…reason I was excited to dive into these strategies in a recent webinar I co-presented with Rachel Lynette of Minds in Bloom. Being able to describe them verbally in Power…
…inside. If you struggle to find any joy in teaching because you are exhausted, overwhelmed, and overworked, you’re on the edge of burnout. If you feel irritable and grumpy all…
…and information is important, students do best when the learning is student directed. Maybe if you are being interrupted a lot, you should consider a way for the students to…
…the Love as the event title because “share the love” was a phrase that Francie and I often included in our event titles. Sharing the love is exactly what Caring…
…enough wonderful things about this product. It is SO well thought out. It is perfect for students who need help with research. It is perfect for incorporating technology. The directions…
…top. If you have an uneven number of students or if someone is absent, write your own name at the top of one printable and take part in the activity….
…notes in foldables and store those foldables in notebooks. Keeping them in interactive notebooks ensures that the information is handy when they need it. Measurement foldables are especially effective, so…
…events in Dr. King’s life and his impact on the civil rights movement in a way that’s very easy to understand. BrainPOP.com has a number of resources to go along…
…When I introduced the activity to my class, I explained why reading fluency is important and modeled how a fluent reader might sound as compared to a reader who is…
…clicking above. It’s not something you want to use all year, but it is quite effective for getting students back on track. I hope you find it to be useful!…
