Creating Lifetime Learners
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
Why is memorizing multiplication facts still important after all these years and changes in math? Learning how to memorize multiplication facts is often boring for students. But there are so many benefits. It makes more complicated math easier and allows students to solve multi-step problems with more fluidity. Still, trying to get students to memorize multiplication facts has been a… Read More
Holidays can be a tricky time of year for educators. We’re trying to teach content and keep behavior under control at the same time in our classrooms. Easier said than done, right? I’ve learned to embrace the “crazy” and classroom transformations have really helped me keep my class engaged while still allowing them to be excited about the upcoming holiday(s)…. Read More
Switch up a typical day at school to a boot camp that not only tests students’ math skills but gives them a fun experience while learning! The Boot Camp Classroom Transformation really helped my students practice their math skills and gain more confidence in themselves! Students get to challenge themselves while having fun at the same time. This boot camp… Read More
Ho, ho, ho! The Christmas Classroom Transformation has arrived, bringing joy to all! This is a perfect activity to complete the week before Christmas. During that final week of school, the kids are starting to get antsy and it’s hard to do new concept lessons. The Christmas classroom transformation includes spiral review and gets kids to practice concepts without realizing… Read More