Are you looking for fun back to school math and reading activities? Look no further! In August or September, students are excited for the beginning of the year and are ready to head back to the classroom. How do you keep students focused during that time? By making learning fun! When you incorporate back to school games and activities into… Read More
What Are Build It Games and How To Use Them in ANY Grade
Are you looking for fun math or reading games for elementary students? Build It Games are easy-to-learn math games that are fun and engaging to ALL students. Students can play these math and reading activities in partners, independently, in small groups, or as a whole class! There are many Build It Games included. Once you teach students how to… Read More
Halloween Math Activities for Elementary
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
Whole Class Math Games
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
Back to School Resources for Elementary Students
I really like shopping the Teachers Pay Teachers back to school sale for bundles I can use throughout the year in math and reading centers and in daily lessons. In August, I’m always looking for the big back to school resources that can be reused over and over each week. Below, I’ve listed my favorite back to school resources from… Read More
Fun Ways to Learn Math Facts
Practicing math facts can be tedious when kids just aren’t feeling it. You may have searched before for fun ways to learn math facts. You may have tried flash cards, dice, bingo, and all of the other typical ways to practice. But the key to math fact fluency is to make it fun and engaging. And the typical methods most… Read More
5 Enrichment Activities for Elementary Students
I am constantly searching for enrichment activities to keep my gifted students engaged, challenged, and excited about learning. This list of 5 enrichment activities for elementary students will give you an idea of the types of resources you can use with your high-ability students. Puzzles Puzzles can exercise both sides of your brain. They improve memory, spatial reasoning, problem-solving abilities,… Read More