
End of the Year Activities to Increase Student Engagement
As summer break gets closer, it’s no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,
As summer break gets closer, it’s no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,
Math doesn’t have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the
Keeping your students engaged and helping them take ownership of their learning can be a challenge. Self-checking activities make that challenge easier. These activities provide
When I was in the classroom, I was always on the lookout for ways to make math concepts more engaging. One topic that could sometimes
Teaching geometry was one of my favorite 6th grade units because it blends logic, creativity, and real-world applications. Something was exciting about seeing my students
If you’ve ever taught area and perimeter, you know how easily our students mix them up. One moment, they’re confidently adding up all the sides
When I first introduced the concept of order of operations to my students, I quickly saw how essential it was for building a strong math
Have you ever noticed how some students seem to hit a wall when it comes to solving word problems or translating a table into an
When I first started teaching unit rates to my 6th graders, I quickly realized just how many opportunities there were to connect this concept to
One of the biggest stressors for me in the classroom was coming up with solid early finisher activities. Early in my teaching career, I was
Every time a holiday rolls around, I can feel a shift in my students’ energy levels. They get so excited about the festivities that keeping
It’s easy for math class to feel bogged down when worksheets are overused. I get it. Worksheets sometimes get a bad rap. But over my
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