My students are always SO excited to learn their multiplication facts. Spouting off random multiplication equations seems to make them feel like a genius even before they have understanding of what this operation actually entails. Division seems a bit harder for students. Seeing the relationship between the two operations can be very helpful. Teaching dividing…
On the looking for some Martin Luther King Day Math activities? Then you’re in luck! These MLK activities are perfect for the whole month of February! This post is full of great ideas you can use with your 3rd, or 4th grade classroom and homeschool students! Use them as review, for math center or stations,…
School buildings may be closed right now but I know dedicated teachers, like you, are looking for a new and exciting ways to engage your Third Graders. Have I got a great idea for you? Digital multiplication Boom Cards to the rescue. Like you, I have been exploring numerous apps and websites, like Clever, IXL…
Measuring and Drawing Angles can be tricky for some Third Grade and Fourth Grade Students but with lots of practice…mastery is just around the corner. Luckily, I have found some really amazing ways to get my students excited about and engaged in measuring Angles. I am so excited to share these fun activities to help…
Mastering and understanding divisibility rules can be helpful for long division and greatest common factor. However, memorizing divisibility rules can be challenging for some kids. I love incorporating fun hands-on ways to teach division in my classroom. You probably know the divisibility rule for 2: any even. number can be divided by 2. What about…
When I think of tricky math concepts for my fourth Graders … I think EXPONENTS! Introducing exponents was a math concept that I was dreading because I had a feeling that my students would fall into the rookie pattern of multiplying the base with the exponent. Much to my delight, my Fourth graders mastered exponents…
If your memories of math in 4th grade are anything like mine, you might remember struggling to memorize the long division steps. Can you believe I never really understood long division until I became a teacher? Yep. That’s right! To unlock the secret to teaching long division and making it easy for my students (and for…
Looking to add a dash of excitement to your Thanksgiving Math Centers? Check out these captivating ideas and snag a handful of Math Fact Freebies! Thanksgiving is an absolute blast when it comes to sharing the holiday spirit with my students. Not only do we get to dive into the wonderful world of gratitude, but…
These winter math fact resources are an engaging, hands-on way to get your students working on their addition or multiplication facts while having fun. First up is the winter addition color by number. What child doesn’t love to color? (Heck, what adult doesn’t?!?) So let them! And you won’t have to worry about your administrator walking…