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

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

Teaching area of quadrilaterals and triangles is fun and easy for your students with these exciting math wheels they can use to take notes, practice, and really learn the concept of area.

How to Teach Area of Quadrilaterals and Triangles in the Upper Elementary Classroom

Are your students finding themselves in a maze of confusion when trying to find the area of quadrilaterals and triangles? I’ve got an exciting and

$Get your middle school students excited about learning the types of triangles with these colorful math wheel notes.$

Teaching the Types of Triangles with Math Wheel Magic!

Have you noticed how triangles can be a bit of a math maze for our students? I mean, equilateral, isosceles, scalene – it’s like they’ve

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

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

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

Unlock the power of doodle wheel notes with these fun figurative language doodle wheels your students will love.

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

$Transform your math lessons with these creative math color by number activities your students will love.$