So let’s talk about word problems, shall we? What is it about them that just messes kids up? Is it the need to read while doing math? Maybe it’s just too many words to dig through? Whatever it is, there’s just something about word problems that causes panic in my students’ eyes. That is until I started teaching them this… Read More
Multi-digit Addition Strategies and Main Idea and Details
Have you ever had one of those weeks where you can’t seem to get ahead? I’ve felt like I’ve been living in those weeks forever at this point! We’re already in the 4th week of school! LOL! I can’t blame it on the beginning of the school year anymore… Can I? But through it all, I try to focus on… Read More
Gearing up for the end of the year… ARE WE THERE YET?!?
T-minus 3 days, guys! Time really does fly when you were out for 3 months taking care of this guy… ( You gotta love that face!!) I can’t believe summer is almost here, but I feel like I’ve been thinking that forever!! Are we there yet?!? In preparation for the end of the year, the class and I have been… Read More