5 Simple Math Fluency Strategies for 2nd Grade Students
Math fluency is such an essential building block for our students, especially in 2nd grade. Add that to the list of things to teach, right? Sometimes it feels like our schedules are just too packed to fit in anything else. Between fitting in small group lessons, managing centers, and prepping for the next big concept, […]
The Best Morning Routine for Your Elementary Students
I thrive on consistency and a structured schedule. Knowing what’s expected of me helps me get into the right mindset each day. As I continue to grow as an effective teacher, I’ve learned that my students also benefit from this. They naturally crave those boundaries, even without directly expressing them. When they know what’s expected, […]
5 Engaging Elementary Activities For After Winter Break
I always look forward to those couple of weeks off for winter break. To make the transition back to school a little smoother, and so I can enjoy every minute of the break, I prepare activities for the first week in January before we leave in December. This way, returning to the classroom doesn’t feel […]
Math Activities to Kickstart the School Year
The first week of school is always buzzing with excitement! Our kiddos are thrilled to reunite with friends, check out their new classrooms, and find their seats. They’re also sizing us up, figuring out our expectations, and deciding what the year is going to be like in our classroom. When it comes to math during […]
Unlock the Benefits of a Spiral Review in Your Elementary Classroom
Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could teach a math concept once, and our kiddos just held on to that information forever? We’d either be out of a job or surrounded by little geniuses! One of the main reasons I started using a spiral review in my math classes was because I wanted my students […]
How Summer Math Review Benefits Students and Stops the Summer Slide
It’s that time of the year again, the end-of-year whirlwind where we’re all on the go and it feels like a sprint to the finish line. As we inch closer to the last day, my mind starts racing about getting my students ready for their summer break. We start to fret over what they’ll remember […]