
Small Groups, Big Impact: A Fresh Approach to Math Instruction
As elementary teachers, we know that small-group instruction can be incredibly powerful. It allows us to listen to student thinking, target specific needs, and guide

Jellybean Activities Problem-Based Learning: A Hands-On Math PBL Students Love
Looking for fun and easy jellybean graphing activity this Spring season? This Jellybean PBL is exactly what you need! Read on to learn more about

Quadrilateral Pumpkin Patch: A Hands-On 3rd Grade Quadrilateral Activity
Geometry in Fall? Apparently, that can happen. If you’re like me and working on quadrilaterals in October, this simple, fun, and creative quadrilateral activity project

Pumpkin Egg Math Game: Fun Math Idea for October
Well, we’ve just missed one hurricane and have another barrelling our way… MUST BE OCTOBER in Florida! All jokes aside, I hope everyone here in

2nd Grade Fraction Activities: Fun with Fractions
Looking for fun and engaging ideas for teaching fractions in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes tons of ideas for fraction activities for your 2nd-grade

Fraction Activities for 2nd Grade
Looking for fun and engaging ideas for teaching fractions in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes tons of ideas for fraction activities for your 2nd-grade

9 Books to Teach About Fractions
Any time I can use a book to start a math unit, I’m all about it! When it comes to teaching fractions, it is no

11 Ways to Celebrate the 100th Day of School in 2nd Grade
Looking for some fun and easy ways to celebrate the 100th day of school in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes 100th day activities for

Favorite Amazon Math Manipulatives
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Amazon… Need a book for tomorrow’s lesson? See if I can one day ship it with

Fun First Day of School Math Activities
Planning for the first day of school can be stressful. After 13 years of first days, I can say there are definitely a few favorite
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