Why Speed is Not the Same as Math Fluency
Speed has long been used as a measure of success in math classrooms. Students who answer quickly are often seen as strong mathematicians, while those who take more time may…
Valentine’s Day Digital Reveal Math Activities Students Love
Valentine’s Day can be one of the most exciting (and distracting) days in the classroom. Between parties, card exchange, and high-energy students, teachers often need quick Valentine’s Day math activities…
Digital Math Tools for Upper Elementary: Interactive Activities & Games for Grades 3-5
In today’s tech-driven classrooms, leveraging digital math tools is crucial for enhancing instruction and student engagement. Moving beyond our curriculums, we can create dynamic learning experiences that foster a deeper…
Why Memorizing Multiplication Facts Isn’t Enough
Many upper elementary students can recite multiplication facts, but still struggle when they need to apply them. This often becomes clear during word problems, multi-step tasks, or even basic computation…
Unlocking Math Engagement: Interactive Google Sheet Activities for your Classroom
In today’s tech-driven elementary classrooms, integrating digital math activities is essential for engaging students. Introducing interactive Google Sheets into your classrooms will provide a dynamic way to reinforce math skills,…
Navigating the Coordinate Plane: A Literary Journey
Elevate your Math Classroom with Literary Adventures Are you looking for innovative ways to make math more exciting for your students? Integrating captivating read alouds into my math lessons have…
Decimals Don’t Have to Be Scary: Debunking Common Myths
Decimals often intimidate students in grades 3-6. By this unit in their educational journey, many have already struggled with fractions, place value, or multi-step problems…and decimals sometimes feels like an…
Word Problems Made Clear: Common Myths Upper Elementary Students Believe
Word problems often cause frustration for students and teachers alike, but the struggle usually comes from misconceptions, not a lack of ability. Let’s spend a few minutes today to break…
How to Teach GCF & LCM without the Yawns
We’ve all been there: you start explaining factors and multiples, and suddenly half your class needs a bathroom break. But teaching GCF and LCM doesn’t have to feel like pulling…
Why “Invisible Math” Belongs On Your Classroom walls This Year
You’ve got a blank wall, a million things to do, and students who ask, “When will I ever use this?” Well, what if your wall could help you answer that…
