How to Teach Ordering Numbers in the Beginning of 1st Grade

There are many foundational 1st grade math skills that are vital for developing number sense. A few of these skills are comparing & ordering numbers, subitizing, counting on & back and using ten frames. The goal is to have students confident and automatic at comparing,

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

Math Vocabulary Parade

Have you ever heard the Beatles song, “I get by With a Little Help from my Friends”? Not only is it a catchy tune, but the title encompasses what it is like to be a teacher. Having a teacher community to help along the way

New and Fun ways to teach data & graphing

At Team Lucky Little Learners, we are always striving to do our best to assist teachers and make teaching easier and fun. One way we do this is through our facebook groups (more like PLC’s). If you are new to the Lucky Little Learners universe,

Busy Binders For the Classroom

Have you heard the buzz about “busy binders”? Even though most people may think of binders full of activities to keep little ones busy in the car, did you know busy binders are an amazing resource for the classroom as well? This post will take

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