I won't explain why it's important for teachers to have a summer break - you all know why. But for me it gives me a chance to recalibrate. Next fall, I am taking on two new grade levels: Kindergarten … [Read more...]
Start the Math School Year with some Fun!
Math needs to be fun! And it should be also be engaging and challenging and rewarding and inspiring and motivating and _______ . But unfortunately too many adults and students don't think so and … [Read more...]
Fly on the Wall: Back to School Math Ideas
The first days back to school can be overwhelming for both teachers and students. There are so many procedures to go over and as teacher I feel I am talking the whole day. So this year I broke up … [Read more...]
Teacher Wisdom: Back to School Tips
It’s back to school time! And unlike most of you, I just finished my second week. But don’t feel sorry for me, because I have a three-week break in about seven weeks! I love my year round schedule as … [Read more...]
Back to School! Time for a Quick Math Snapshot
I have been back to school for a couple of weeks now, the first week is spent setting up rules, procedures, and expectations, along with some games and activities to get to know everyone as well as … [Read more...]
