Spring has sprung, and with it comes a burst of fresh energy in the classroom! So as we bid farewell to the chill of winter, it’s time to infuse your math lessons with fresh and engaging spring addition activities. I’m thrilled to announce our latest collection of spring-themed math resources, especially crafted to engage learners…
Spring is here, which means it’s time for Elementary Spring Multiplication Activities. The birds are chirping! There’s never been a better time for upper elementary students to practice multiplication facts for fluency and mastery. The flowers are beginning to bloom! It is Spring time! That means it is time to integrate Spring FUN with math….
As winter blankets us in a layer of frosty magic, let’s take a moment to talk about something equally enchanting—MATH! Yep, you read it right—math can be as DELIGHTFUL as a snow day with the right approach. We all know the importance of Mastering Math Facts, and what better way to do it than with…
Conquer Measurement Conversion with Confidence Picture this: your upper elementary students faced with the challenges of measurement conversion. It’s a tricky concept, no doubt! Whether you’re navigating the world of customary measurements, metric conversions, or a bit of both, one thing’s for sure—practice makes perfect! Having cheat sheets of conversion formulas and patterns…
Do your Kindergarten students struggle with understanding teen numbers? No fear, you can count on Tricia! Here are 3 of my favorite ways of teaching teen numbers. Sometimes reading and even writing teen-digit numbers can be tricky for little learners. While it’s a skill learned in kindergarten and first grade, it sets the…
Gobble! Gobble! It is almost Turkey Time. That means it is time to integrate THANKSGIVING FUN with math. The days leading up to the holiday can busy and hectic. Why not take that time to brush up on multiplication facts. Knowing multiplication math facts fluently and with instant recall is crucial for several…
Division Fact Practice for Fun and Creative Minds “Why did the student wear glasses in math class?” To improve di-vision! Ba Dum Tss! Unfortunately most kids do not find division facts practice a laughing matter. In fact many struggle to understand the concept and hold onto basic fast answers. Instant recall and mastering division facts…
3 Printable Math Games Your 3rd Graders will be Begging to Play Instant recall and mastering multiplication facts for fluency are needed for exponent work. Also, determining common denominators for adding and subtracting fractions, and solving algebraic equations are just as important. But, your students are probably getting tired of practicing facts with flashcards, right? It…
Let’s face it, one of the most used real-life math concepts in Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade is converting fractions decimals, and percents. Whether it be figuring out a grade on a test, a sale price of an item, or a tip on a restaurant bill…percentages are all around us. But, when students comprehend the…
I remember the days of attempting to teach my fourth and fifth-grade students to multiply 2×1 and 2×2 digit numbers. They were struggling to grasp the concept and I felt completely overwhelmed. Two-digit multiplication can just be hard! After lots of planning and trial and error, I feel like I’ve finally found the perfect two digit…