Tips & Activities for Teaching Order of Operations
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
Teaching Angles and Angle Relationships in the Middle School Math Classroom
Understanding angle relationships can feel like discovering a secret code to geometry for our students! It’s all about how different angles connect, complement, and sometimes
Fun & Effective Activities for Teaching the Types of Angles
One of my favorite memories teaching math was whenever my students started seeing math in their lives. One of the most common topics this would
Activities for Teaching the Volume of a Cone, Cylinder and Sphere in 8th Grade
Through my years of teaching, I quickly discovered that the more interactive I could make learning about volume, the better. Volume can be intimidating for
How to Help Easily Distracted Students by Using Math Wheels
As a teacher, you already know just how fast-paced the curriculum is. The demands placed on teachers and students seem to grow every year. With
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
Grammar Instruction: the Potential of ELA Wheels / Doodle Notes
Grammar instruction is a crucial part of language learning. Let’s be honest, it can be a bit of a struggle for many students. Those grammar
Figurative Language Doodle Wheels: Unlocking Literary Magic
Do your students struggle with figurative language? If you answered ‘yes’, you are not alone. While some figurative language elements are pretty easy to pick
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
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
Distance Learning Math Resources: Include Those Color by Number Activities
Color by number math activities and distance learning? You bet!Digital color by numbers? Not my first choice:-) I like the paper and pencil color by
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