How to Teach Converting Fractions to Decimals
When it comes to fractions and decimals, I’ve noticed that students’ anxiety levels tend to rise and some of kiddos start feeling overwhelmed. These two
How to Teach Mean, Median, Mode, and Range in Middle School
Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. I’ve found that it’s
Round Up of Interactive Middle School Math Games
In my classroom, I love finding ways to make math more engaging. One of my favorite strategies is incorporating games and hands-on activities. Our middle
Tips and Activities to Teach How to Combine Like Terms
I love teaching students how to combine like terms. Why? Because combining like terms is one of those math skills that makes the rest of
Enhance Learning With Fall Activities for Middle School Students
I love to call the beginning of fall the sweet spot of that first quarter of school. At that point, you and your students have
Rigorous Math With Color by Number Activities? Yes!
One goal I always keep at the forefront of my mind when planning math activities is making sure that I am making math approachable. When
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
Color by Number Magic: Transforming Math Lessons
Remember the joy of coloring as a kid? There was something magical about those moments when we’d reach for our crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Color by Number Activities in 7th Grade: Mindfulness Made Easy
Life can get pretty chaotic, can’t it? It’s not just us adults who feel the weight of stress. Our amazing 7th graders are right in
How To Do Order Of Operations: An Extensive Guide For Teachers
As a math teacher, some concepts are easier to teach than others. Teaching students how to do order of operations is one of those concepts
Can Big Kids Love Color by Number Math Activities?
As teachers, I think we all have a common goal: make learning fun so that our students are engaged in the work and enjoy the
Five Reasons to Use Mixed Math Practice
Do you use mixed math practice regularly in your math classes? I know time is of the essence in trying to get through all of
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