Ugh! Fractions on a Number Line
Ugh! Number lines are tricky. Students always seem to have a difficult time understanding this concept. Here are some strategies and...
Fractions in Third Grade
There are so many incredible ways to teach fractions. Using manipulatives, visual models, number lines, and then of course the favorite...
Newsela
If you are looking for a way to infuse current events into the informational texts you introduce to students, then try out Newsela....
Google Maps in the Classroom
The moment students groan when a lesson is over and beg for more time makes my heart happy. Today interest was piqued and the students...
Book Recommendations
My classroom library is a very important part of my classroom. Over the years, I have either received or purchased nearly 300 books for...
Math Problem Solving Strategies
I know one of the most dreaded concepts in math is solving word problems. I remember growing up and groaning any time a teacher would...
Disappearing Water Day 2: The Scientific Method
Please note, this is a follow on from the previous post Disappearing Water. The second day of this experiment is great! The students are...
Disappearing Water?!
When my students leave school on the Friday afternoon of the very first week, I want each child to want to return to school on Monday. I...
Number Lines!
Number lines can be a real pain to make with all the lines and notches and having to match them up. After I built some custom lines for...
