As the end of the year approaches, students and teachers experience various emotions. For instance, both are eager for summer break and time to enjoy warm weather. However, students know they will miss seeing their friends each day. Teachers also feel pressure to ensure students master the information needed for the next grade. So, teachers…
As you begin to plan for March, your creative outlet may be running low. Honestly, this is the case for all teachers! It is hard to keep pushing through between lesson planning, preparing for state assessments, and keeping students engaged. Thankfully, most schools have spring break coming up soon to help everyone recharge. Until this…
Math is such a complex subject for students to learn. There are so many skills, and they often build on top of each other. Therefore, if students struggle on one topic, they often experience even more confusion over additional topics. Sadly, this is what causes the development of math anxiety from a young age. Since…
If I had to come up with the number one thing that the majority of my students struggle with when it comes to math each year, it would definitely be story problems. The whole process of reading through the problem, figuring out how to solve it, and explaining their thinking afterwards is so challenging for…
How do you feel about teaching math? I have to be honest and say that it’s not my favorite subject to teach. However, I think my problem is that I feel like I am constantly struggling to find ways to supplement our math curriculum while still keeping it fun and engaging. A couple of months…
We are on Spring Break this week, but if you have school tomorrow, and you need a quick math activity for your students, this is perfect. Students will spin on the Bunny Spinners to see what numbers they will be using to write their equations. You can differentiate this according to each student’s level. You can…
I am SO excited to have finished this Daily Calendar and Math Vocabulary packet! I really, really, really wanted to have it finished before the TpT sale was over, but it just didn’t happen with the back to school and house moving craziness that is my life right now. I am beyond excited to use…
When I created my Daily Comprehension Notebook’s last year, they were such a huge success that people started asking if I would create a Math version. I’m happy to say that I just completed the 1st grade edition of my Daily Math Notebook!! I am very excited to use these during this next school…
Next year, we will begin using the Common Core Standards. Kindergarten began last year in our school district and now it’s time for 1st grade. We are really just beginning to learn about them. We’ve had one 1/2 day meeting so most of what I know is from researching them myself and trying to muddle…
Did you know September 9th is National Teddy Bear Day in the US and October 27th internationally? This day is always popular among students since they love to cuddle soft teddy bears! So, teachers can celebrate this holiday on the actual day or anytime during the school year! Students will love it no matter when…
Honestly, how the morning starts is a great predictor of how the way will go. So, if students come in loud and excited, they will often continue like this. While it is nice to see students so happy, it can be hard to channel this much excitement into learning. This is why it is essential…
May is finally here! The weather is warming up, and the rain is finally slowing down. However, this also means students are ready to go! They want to run outside, play with friends, and make fun summer plans. While teachers love this, they know the importance of solidifying essential skills before summer break. So, they…
