Math vocabulary is so important to your students' understanding of the content. Let's talk about the importance of a math vocabulary word wall and why you need one in your classroom. What is a word wall? A word wall is a collection of words that are physically printed or written and attached to … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Math Vocabulary Word Wall
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Math Morning Work for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade with Assessments
You probably already know how important morning routines are for an elementary classroom. Students need a good routine to start the morning. Morning work just makes sense. Having a consistent activity for your students makes your job a lot easier (and we know you need as much of that as you can … [Read more...] about Math Morning Work for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade with Assessments
How to Use Digital Task Cards (+ free download)
Task cards are one of my favorite types of activities to use in reading/math centers, small group, early finisher tasks, and whole group activities. They are shorter texts and give students meaningful practice in a short amount of time. You can use them to retarget specific skills your students are … [Read more...] about How to Use Digital Task Cards (+ free download)
Tips for an Effective Morning Routine (+ a free download)
Let’s talk about your morning routine. I *hope* that you’ve gotten your students into a seamless morning routine that starts your day off with calm and ease. We can hope, right? If that’s not happening, that’s okay too. I promise you it is never too late to create a routine that works for your … [Read more...] about Tips for an Effective Morning Routine (+ a free download)
Earth Day Activities Round Up 🌏
"There are 369,000 flowering plant species, and 90% of them are dependent on insect pollination." - earthday.org Earth Day is right around the corner! 🌍 As teachers, I believe we have a critical advantage to teach environmental literacy. It is so important because at the risk of sounding like a … [Read more...] about Earth Day Activities Round Up 🌏
12 Ways to Use Math Task Cards in the Classroom
If you know anything about me, you know that I LOVE me some task cards! 💛 They are such an easy and engaging way to give students skill-specific practice that is NOT just another worksheet. Task cards can be used in so many ways, so I wanted to share with you some ideas about ALL the many … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Use Math Task Cards in the Classroom
