We are coming up on another school year! A time of excitement and apprehension. This is a time to reflect on how to improve your math class and a chance to reinvent. Here are some essential … [Read more...]
Kindergarten math curriculum: Week 2 Pattern Activities – Day 1
During the first week we looked at shapes. Now I'm going to really focus on patterns. This is how I introduced patterns. As students came into class and gathered onto the rug in a circle, I asked … [Read more...]
Place Value – What Comes Next?
I spend almost four weeks on place value with my 2-3rd grade class. Having a deep understanding of place value is a crucial math foundation, so it's worth it to me to take this long. Every year, I … [Read more...]
Using Multiplication Beads for Improper Fractions
My 2-3rd graders really love fractions. We make fraction kits, play fraction games, and do a lot of hands-on activities. I really like to challenge them and they seem to rise to the occasion. I gave … [Read more...]
DIY Math Multiplying Manipulatives
I teach math to 2-5th graders, which is a big range. But it's fun for me to see the development changes especially when using objects to help them figure things out, from fingers, blocks, counters, … [Read more...]