Teachers asked and we answered! Thanks to the raving popularity of our 2nd grade Lucky to Learn Math Currculum, Team Lucky Little Learners now has a full year math curriculum for first grade too! We've got our first grade teachers covered with standards-based,...
How to Teach Subitizing in 1st Grade
As teachers, we are always looking for new techniques and strategies to help our students be the best they can be. One such skill in math is subitizing. Subitizing is a vital building block for developing number sense and pattern recognition. It also greatly improves...
5 Math Games 2nd Grade Kids Love
Who says math instruction can't be all fun and games? Using 2nd grade math games in the classroom is a fun and engaging way to reinforce important skills objectives. Think that these activities are just a game? Think again! Using math games as part of the math block...
How to Teach Math Word Problems in 2nd Grade
Your students have mastered their math facts. They understand basic operations. Now it's time to tackle some word problems! Read on to discover strategies and resources to help teach word problems to 2nd grade learners. Why is it important to teach word problems? Why...
Using 2nd Grade Math Worksheets to Teach 3-Digit Subtraction With Regrouping
Subtraction with regrouping can be an incredibly tricky skill for 2nd graders to master but we all know it’s definitely an important one. This set of 2nd grade math worksheets that feature 3 digit subtraction with regrouping can help your students make incremental...
Teaching Addition & Subtraction Within 1,000
Addition & Subtraction are the biggest math concepts teachers cover in the primary grades. Read on to learn about our most loved strategies for teaching 2nd grade addition and subtraction. Addition Strategies Addition is almost always taught before subtraction....
14 Strategies for Teaching Addition
Addition strategies are fantastic because they provide your students with tools to make computations easier and quicker. These strategies help develop fluency and a deeper number sense. This post covers the top tips and tricks on how to teach addition strategies that...
Tools to Teach Place Value
Blocks, chips, mats, oh my! When it comes to teaching place value to first and second graders, there are so many tools to choose from. But which place value tools are best for your students? Let’s take a closer look at some of the top math manipulatives for place...
Spiral Math Review Freebie
Spiral math review is perfect for morning work, homework, daily math review, and independent math centers. There are 3 levels of differentiation to make meeting your students where they are easier than ever. The best part? It's no prep. Just choose the level that fits...
No Stress with These 2nd Grade Math Worksheets
Are you looking for an easy and no-prep set of 2nd grade math worksheets to help your students practice their math skills? Do you want the fun of an engaging math block without the hours spent on the hunt for the perfect resource? Look no further than right here! Be...