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,
11 Little Things to Make Math Fun
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
Engaging & Effective Activities for Teaching Geometry in 6th Grade
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
4 Activities for Teaching Area and Perimeter Concepts With Ease
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
Tips and Activities for Teaching Percent of a Number
When I first started teaching percent of a number, I realized just how often percentages come into play in everyday life. Whether it’s figuring out
Creative Math Activities You Can Make for Your Classroom
Have you ever stumbled across a math activity that seemed like the perfect fit for your students, only to realize it needed just a little
Equivalent Expressions Game for the Middle School Math Classroom
Finding creative ways to engage our students while teaching challenging concepts is always a win in my book! One of my students’ favorite activities for
Developing Strong Math Language Skills
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
4 Engaging Early Finisher Activities Your Math Students Will Love
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
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 Tackle Math Anxiety Experienced by Our Students
Let’s talk about something many of us have experienced but might not always know how to tackle: math anxiety. It’s more common than some may
Effective Note-Taking Strategies to Use in the Math Classroom
There’s been a shift towards making note-taking more interactive by moving away from those endless pages of notes. I’m thrilled about this change because traditional
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