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 a hat. The secret to being new student ready?...
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,...
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 lowers the stress and builds camaraderie. One...
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 a look at ideas for what...
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...
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...
Have you heard the amazing news?! Team Lucky Little Learners has been working hard on creating a full year math curriculum! This 2nd grade math curriculum, called Lucky to Learn Math, is standards-based, engaging and easy to teach! This post will serve as a...
What if we told you there was a simple classroom routine you could do every day that would reinforce the basic math and literacy skills your students need to succeed? The answer is right in front of your classroom - the calendar! Having a basic calendar routine is a...
If you follow Lucky Little Learners on Instagram, Facebook, Teachers Pay Teachers, or Pinterest it is no surprise to you how much love my team and I have for the humble interactive notebook. Looking at pictures of complete...
"Use your mental math strategies" is a phrase heard around the world in classrooms. But just what IS mental math? And how can students get confident in using it? Cozy up and keep reading to find some tried and true (teacher backed) strategies to get your little...
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