It’s no secret around here that I love using fun lessons and activities to teach math. Keeping students excited about one of my favorite subjects makes it that much more enjoyable to teach and creates a classroom where math and fun go hand in hand. If you are getting ready to teach geometry then look no further than these 5 activities and games for volume! How to Use Activties and Games for Volume I spoke more about the volume of prisms ... Read the Post...
Types of Classroom Organization with IKEA
There is just something about back-to-school time and thinking about types of classroom organization that makes me giddy. I love setting up my classroom and making it my home away from home. I spend so much time in my classroom that it should be just as organized and tidy as my apartment is! So let’s get your classroom organized so it’s one less thing to focus on during the school year! Why is Classroom Organization Important? Why is ... Read the Post...
10 Math Games Grade 4 Classrooms Need
I feel like I’m always sharing about 5th grade math games and topics but today I’m sharing my favorite math games grade 4 addition! These math games are in my go-to styles of Tic Tac Toe, Double Dice, 4 in a Row, and Wordy Land but for 4th grade standards. These would work well for differentiation in 5th grade for students who need a review or reteach of prior concepts too! Math games that are fun get a lot of love in my classroom. I use math ... Read the Post...
3 More Instructional Strategies for Teaching Mathematics
Everywhere I look, I seem to be told different instructional strategies for teaching mathematics. From small groups to math exit tickets and how to start math stations, there are so many different teaching strategies for mathematics! So what are the best strategies for teaching math? Let’s cut through the chatter and get to it! This is actually blog post number 2 about different instructional strategies for teaching mathematics. If you want to ... Read the Post...
