When I called this post “Math Fact Fluency (Without Tears)” you probably thought I meant student tears, but really I really meant your tears. Am I right? There is nothing more frustrating as a teacher than when a student does not have a basic foundational skill like fast recall of their math facts. It’s like […]
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The second math unit I teach after place value is addition and subtraction of greater numbers. While on the surface this can be a pretty mundane topic, there are lots of fun ways to spice it up for you and your students. I like to use lots of games and fun activities to practice. Here are
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The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for both teachers and students. As educators, one of our primary goals is to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and connected. Building a strong classroom community from the very start plays a crucial role in fostering a
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Even as the year winds down, many kids love to finish goals in their subject areas. I’m big on earning badges through the year to mark learning accomplishments. For example, in my math class, we have 30 topics in an online assessment program (Learning Farm) that kids can earn medals as they show mastery. As
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As of this writing, I have created over 160 Kahoot games for my students. There are lots of reasons to love Kahoot. Not only is it great review and fun for kids, but it is wonderful for get an overview of how well your class understands a skill. Without question, Kahoot is a staple in my
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As of this writing, I have created over 160 Kahoot games for my students. There are lots of reasons to love Kahoot. Not only is it great review and fun for kids, but it is wonderful for get an overview of how well your class understands a skill. Without question, Kahoot is a staple in
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As of this writing, I have created over 150 Kahoot games for my students. There are lots of reasons to love Kahoot. Not only is it great review and fun for kids, but it is wonderful for a quick assessment for teachers. Without question, Kahoot is a staple in my classroom and something we play
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In all honesty, ordering numbers can be a ho-hum skill to practice… While playing a game on my phone one evening, I got a great idea for a way to spice up practice with ordering numbers while at the same time practicing place value number forms. Nothing makes my teacher teacher go aflutter like hearing
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As of this writing, I have created over 150 Kahoot games for my students. There are lots of reasons to love Kahoot. Not only is it great review and fun for kids, but it is wonderful for a quick assessment or teachers. Without question, Kahoot is a staple in my classroom and something we
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So I saw this meme come through on Facebook and found myself shouting loudly, “YES!” One of the most frustrating problems I experienced with distance learning was that some students were trying to simply do the assignment before doing any of the activities leading up to it. Predictably, this led to them often failing
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