CUBES Math Strategy

The CUBES math strategy is a step-by-step problem-solving routine that helps students understand and solve math word problems. Each letter reminds students what to do: circle the numbers, underline the question, box the key words, eliminate extra information, and solve/check the problem. This strategy is

14 Addition Strategies for K–3 (How to Teach Them Step-by-Step)

Addition strategies give students tools to solve problems efficiently while building deep number sense. Instead of memorizing procedures, students learn how numbers work. In this post, you’ll find 14 addition strategies used in kindergarten through 3rd grade — plus step-by-step ideas for modeling each one

Teaching Skip Counting in 1st Grade vs 2nd Grade

As a primary grade teacher, do you know which skip counting strategies work best at your grade level? Or, are you looking to differentiate your teaching strategies to meet all your learners where they’re at? Let’s delve into the wide array of teaching strategies and

7 Subtraction With Regrouping Activities Kids Love

Teaching subtraction with regrouping can be tricky! That’s why our team went on the search to round up hands-on and creative subtraction with regrouping activities that are fun to teach and engaging for students. Peruse the ideas below, and share any others you may have

January Math Centers for 1st & 2nd Grade

It’s time to talk math centers for January!  Winter has officially arrived.  Up here in Minnesota the snow is piling up, the temperatures are below freezing, and the snow sports are in full force.  I use these winter themed math centers as a way of