Creating Lifetime Learners
Keeping students engaged and on task during the month of February can be challenging. With so much candy and exciting things taking place, learning academic content can be pushed to the back of students’ priority lists. These Valentine’s Day math activities for elementary students are the perfect solution for students to get the practice they require AND have fun at… Read More
Sometimes, we all just need a quick go-to activity to start off a unit, as a review on an off-day, or something to leave for the substitute. I’ve got you covered in this free resource round-up! These are all free 3rd grade math activities you can easily use in your classroom anytime. Freebie #1 I start off teaching multiplication at… Read More
Keeping students engaged and on task during the winter season can be tricky to accomplish. With so many distractions and exciting things taking place, learning academic content can be the last thing students want to do. These winter math activities for elementary students are a sure-fire way for students to get the practice they need AND have fun at the… Read More
Students really enjoy learning about holidays around the world during the Christmas season. Many students do not realize how many people in the world do not celebrate the Christmas holidays exactly like we do in America. In my classroom, students really enjoy learning about holidays around the world not only in literature, but like completing holidays around the world math… Read More
Keeping students engaged and on task during the holiday season can be tricky to accomplish. With so many distractions and exciting things taking place, learning academic content can be the last thing students want to do. These Christmas math activities for elementary students are a sure-fire way for students to get the practice they need AND have fun at the… Read More
November is such a fun time of the year! The beginning of the school year is over, students are (somewhat) more independent and we’re all starting to find our “groove” as the year progresses. Between fall break, family gatherings, and celebrating Thanksgiving, what’s not to love?? And I really enjoy bringing a little seasonal cheer into the classroom however I… Read More
40 Kindergarten Classroom Transformations I’ve created 40 kindergarten classroom transformations and they all align with the kindergarten common core math standards. It was a huge undertaking, but now that it’s done, it’s incredibly easy to keep my kiddos engaged and we complete a room transformation once a week. Here’s a list of all 40 and what standards they align with:… Read More
October is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s my birthday month AND Halloween rolls around! Between dressing up, watching spooky movies, and going trick-or-treating, what’s not to love?? And I really enjoy bringing the spirit of Halloween into the classroom however I can. Halloween math activities for elementary students make the perfect centers throughout the month of… Read More
I’m a strong believer that math fact fluency is the key to student success in the early grades. There are so many different ways to practice math fluency–printables, on the computer, partner games, small group work, worksheets, etc. Have you ever considered making math fact fluency a part of your weekly routine with whole class math games? Because the more… Read More
Keeping things fun and engaging on a daily basis in the classroom can be a challenge sometimes. I find that implementing new and fresh ideas on a normal basis keeps my kids on the edge of their seats and more willing to interact with the skill we are learning. This is a list of some of my favorite classroom review… Read More