New Student? No Problem!

It has happened to all of us…a new student shows up on your roster with little to no time to prepare. But, no need to stress! We have a teaching hack to share that will have you ready for new students at the drop of

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

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

5 Collaborative Math Activities to Boost Number Sense

Are your students struggling to engage with math instruction? We’ve got activities and lessons to encourage math collaboration between students. When students work together to learn a new skill, they are more likely to engage in a lesson overall. Keep reading to find out how

New Routines for Number Talks and Math Chats

Number talks, math chats, solve and share. No matter what you call it, this small part of daily math instruction can make a huge difference in students’ critical thinking, communication skills, and overall math comprehension. Keep reading to find out some new ideas for your

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