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$These tips and ideas for teaching exponent rules will help your students master exponents quickly.$

Tips for Teaching Exponent Rules

Sometimes I wish learning was straightforward. But it seems that at all grade levels, no matter what you teach, there are exceptions to the general

$Use these tips and tricks for how to teach exponents using a math doodle wheel.$

How to Teach Exponents in Middle School with Math Wheels

Teaching exponents is a personal highlight for me. However, I noticed that my middle school students struggled to grasp the concept. I turned to my

Use these problem solving skills for middle schoolers to help your kiddos tackle the challenges of junior high no matter the subject.

5 Ways to Practice Problem Solving Skills in Middle School

If you’ve been teaching or around middle schoolers very long then it will not surprise you to hear that their brains are still developing. I’m

Use these behavior management tips to survive the last few months of the year and make it a great experience for you and your students.

Behavior Management Tips for the Last Few Months of the School Year

I can spot it on the horizon! Yep, the end of the school year is just around the bend. We’re almost there! But before we

$Use math manipulatives with your middle school students to enhance understanding of key concepts.$

How to Use Math Manipulatives in Middle School Math

Throughout my teaching journey, I’ve noticed some remarkable changes in the math education scene. One of the best things is how we’re now using math

Help your middle schoolers tackle test-taking anxiety with these creative test-taking strategies featuring the popular math doodle wheel.

How to Teach Test-Taking Strategies to Middle Schoolers

Ever felt like you’ve crammed for a test only to freeze up when it’s time actually to take it? It’s like, your brain’s on vacation

$Use these tips and tricks to teach problem of the week in middle school math this year.$

How to Teach Problem of the Week in Middle School Math

Do you ever find yourself wanting to shake things up with your math class warm-up? Well, that’s exactly where I found myself at one point

$Conquer the fraction division challenge with these easy to implement and fun to complete strategies you can use in your classroom today.$

Conquering the Fraction Division Challenge

I love it when my students struggle! OK – before you think I am a cold-hearted teacher I’m not talking about that kind of struggle.

$Use interactive and colorful math anchor charts like these to help teach key math concepts in your classroom this year.$

Using Math Anchor Charts and Bulletin Boards to Empower Students

In the bustling world of teaching, I often marvel at the dedication of educators who draw detailed anchor charts. I admit I’ve fallen down the

$Teach your 6th graders about algebraic expressions with this exciting and creative math wheel activity.$

How to Teach 6th Graders Algebraic Expressions with Math Wheels

Teaching algebraic expressions to middle schoolers has been a journey. One thing that stood out was the jungle of vocabulary words. It’s easy for students

Teaching area of quadrilaterals and triangles is fun and easy for your students with these exciting math wheels they can use to take notes, practice, and really learn the concept of area.

How to Teach Area of Quadrilaterals and Triangles in the Upper Elementary Classroom

Are your students finding themselves in a maze of confusion when trying to find the area of quadrilaterals and triangles? I’ve got an exciting and

$Get your middle school students excited about learning the types of triangles with these colorful math wheel notes.$

Teaching the Types of Triangles with Math Wheel Magic!

Have you noticed how triangles can be a bit of a math maze for our students? I mean, equilateral, isosceles, scalene – it’s like they’ve

Math Wheels for Note-taking?