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How to Confidently Teach One Step Equations in 6th Grade Math

When your students first encounter one-step equations, it’s not just about solving simple problems. It’s about laying the groundwork for algebraic thinking. These equations teach

Everything You Need to Know About Teaching Unit Rates in 6th Grade

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

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Tips for Teaching Ratios and Rates in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Math

Are your students hitting a bit of a roadblock when it comes to wrapping their heads around ratios and rates? Need a fun and colorful

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Math Units: Innovative 6th Grade Curriculum for Teachers

Do you know what one of the most dreadful parts of teaching is? Opening your lesson plan book to plan for the week, month, or

Five Math Lessons to Help You Ace Your Teacher Observation

Today, I’ve got five math lessons to help you ace your upper elementary or middle school teacher observation! Before we get into these math lessons,

9 Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Math Activities

Do you need a few engaging and easy-prep Valentine’s Day math activities? I’ve got 9 ideas for you! I don’t usually do holiday activities unless

Fun and Engaging Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math Class

Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math March 14, also known as Pi Day because the date in numerical format is the first digits of

Teaching Divisibility Rules in Middle School Math

Teaching Divisibility Rules Do you teach divisibility rules in your middle school math classes? I’ve always enjoyed teaching divisibility rules, and my 6th grade math

Probability Lesson for Middle School Math

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK Have you tried this Mathline probability lesson? If not, you may want to give it a try – “Rock Around

This hands-on decimal activity will have your students matching decimals in different forms in no time.

Decimal Matching, Comparing, and Ordering Activity

Could you use a quick decimal activity to help your upper elementary or middle school math students practice identifying decimals in standard and word forms?

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Problem Solving Math Wheels

Problem solving in math, or tackling word problems in math can be challenging for students, whether they’re in early elementary, upper elementary, middle school, or

How to Teach Fraction Division….Another Way

Teaching Fraction Division in Middle School Have you ever spent time teaching fraction division to your 5th or 6th grade math students (or even

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All subject areas in 4^th and 5^th grades
Math, ELA, and science in 6th grade (middle school)

I’ve been creating resources for teachers since 2012 and have worked in the elearning industry for about five years as well!

If you’re looking for ideas and resources to help you teach math (and a little ELA), I can help you out!