Are your students bored during your math lesson? Are you tired of teaching from a dull, dry curriculum? Today I am going to share some easy ways to make your math lessons more engaging! Read Alouds You might be thinking, but Cassie, I teach math, not ELA! Friend, read alouds are just as … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Make Your Math Lessons More Engaging
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Using Children’s Literature With Math
Using children's literature when teaching math is one of the most amazing ways you can bring math concepts to life for young students! Why Incorporate Children's Literature Into Math Using stories during math can build students' interest.Can make math seem more approachable.Connects math … [Read more...] about Using Children’s Literature With Math
Keeping Students On Task During Guided Math: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
Many teachers recognize the impact Guided Math can have on their students’ success. So, why are they reluctant to implement it? Or…why do teachers give up on Guided Math when it doesn’t seem to be working? The biggest issue I hear teachers complain about is their struggle with keeping students on … [Read more...] about Keeping Students On Task During Guided Math: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
Guided Math Independent Practice: What to Have Your Students Do
Implementing Guided Math sounds amazing, right? But many teachers don't even attempt to do it in their classrooms because they are concerned about what students will be doing during guided math independent practice. After all, this is when most behavior issues occur, right? When the students are … [Read more...] about Guided Math Independent Practice: What to Have Your Students Do
Must-Have Resources for Teaching Guided Math In Grades 1-5
Guided Math is one of my favorite times of the school day! Working with students in a small group can be so beneficial. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite resources for teaching guided math. Manipulatives and Other Materials At the top of mind for resources for teaching Guided Math, you … [Read more...] about Must-Have Resources for Teaching Guided Math In Grades 1-5
Stop Giving Teachers Mugs! -20 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Teachers Actually Love
Stop giving teachers coffee mugs!! I kid of course. Teachers are selfless and gracious and any teacher appreciation gifts they are given by a child or family means so much to them. Teachers don’t expect gifts and don’t *need* them either. However, it’s so nice to be appreciated. The … [Read more...] about Stop Giving Teachers Mugs! -20 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Teachers Actually Love
