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Math Vocabulary Strategies That Help It Stick!

When your students understand math vocabulary, everything else starts to click into place. Suddenly, word problems feel less confusing, directions are easier to follow, and

$Help your 3rd grade math students master key concepts and learn important note-taking skills in the process.$

Master 3rd Grade Math Concepts and More With Math Wheels

As students enter third grade, they make a transition that includes learning how to learn. They are no longer considered “primary” students and the rigor

$Use these fun daily math activities to help your students retain more math concepts as you incorporate them into everything from daily work to cross-curricular learning.$

Daily Math Activities to Incorporate and Retain More Math Concepts

You know what I love doing every day? Sneaking in some math-related fun! Now, you might say, “Well, of course, you’re a math teacher!” Sure,

Listen to this inspiring and empowering teaching podcast full of helpful information and relatable content to help you not only survive but thrive as a middle school teacher.

Teaching Podcast To Inspire and Empower Educators

Some days, it feels like I’m on a perpetual sprint, racing from one thing to another. I have music playlists, and I sing to my

$Use interactive and colorful math anchor charts like these to help teach key math concepts in your classroom this year.$

Using Math Anchor Charts and Bulletin Boards to Empower Students

In the bustling world of teaching, I often marvel at the dedication of educators who draw detailed anchor charts. I admit I’ve fallen down the

$Get your students excited to master ratios with guided notes math wheels like these.$

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

$Math task card activities are a great resource to use in your middle school classroom with these helpful tips and fun ideas to get your students excited about practicing key math skills.$

10 Innovative Ways to Use Middle School Math Task Card Activities

Looking for some fresh, fun, and engaging activities to use in your math classroom? How about some ideas that don’t require hours of prepping? If

$Believe it or not picture books are a great way to get your students excited about math. Use these tips and book recommendations to bring the magic of picture books to your middle school math classroom.$

The Enduring Magic of Picture Books in Middle School Math

Ever notice that awesome moment when you whip out picture books in a room full of middle schoolers? Suddenly, it’s like a switch flips. Eyes

$Use these amazing techniques to incorporation meditation in math to help your student approach math class with less stress and enxiety.$

Meditation in Math: Powerful Stress Reduction for Middle School

We all know that middle school math can sometimes feel like navigating a maze —students and teachers alike. The struggle is real, especially when it

Use the power of truth or dare to engage your students in a review game featuring ELA concepts in a fun way they will love.

ELA Review Game: Unveiling the Power of Truth or Dare

If you’re an ELA teacher like I have been, you understand the importance of keeping your middle school or upper elementary students actively engaged. From

$Use these tips and tricks for some cross-disciplinary learning strategies to use with your math skills practice in your math classes this year.$

Connecting Math Skills Through the Magic of Cross-Disciplinary Learning

Education is quite the rollercoaster ride, isn’t it? Students navigate through a maze of subjects to grasp the big picture of the world. There’s this

$Having the right tools at your fingertips will empower you to be the very best math teacher for your students this year. Here are some of my favorite math teacher resources for you to use in your classroom this year.$

Math Teacher Resources and Tools to Empower Educators

Your mission to spark the curiosity and passion for math in the young minds of your learners is crucial. However, we know that teaching math

Math Wheels for Note-taking?