How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Engaging Christmas Math Activities Your Students Will Love
The holidays bring so much excitement, and that excitement can spill right into the classroom. Between Christmas concerts, class parties, and winter break countdowns, it
Peer Teaching: Overview, Benefits & Strategies for the Classroom
When you think about learning, the first image that probably comes to mind is a teacher at the front of the room leading the lesson.
Teaching Customary Units of Measurement and Making it Stick
Teaching customary units of measurement isn’t always easy. In fact. . . sometimes it can feel a bit like you’re just tossing numbers out there
Engaging Intro Activities for the First Week of Math Class
Most traditional icebreakers in math class can feel awkward at best and downright painful at worst. If you’ve ever watched your students groan at the
Rethinking the First Week: How to Develop a Growth Mindset in Math
The first week of school can set the tone for the entire year, especially in math class. It’s the perfect opportunity to do more than
Low-Stress Ways to Boost Student Motivation in Math Class
It can be tough to watch a student stare blankly at a math worksheet, arms folded, refusing to even pick up a pencil. As educators,
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