How to Set Up Daily Math Spiral Review for the First Week of School
The first week of school always seems to fly by. Between teaching classroom procedures, learning names, organizing supplies, and answering a hundred questions, it can feel impossible to establish meaningful academic routines. While all of this is going on, many of our students are walking in with summer learning loss, different experiences, and varying levels […]
Keep Math Fresh With Summer Review Activities for Upper Elementary
As summer approaches, many of us start asking a similar question. How can we help our kiddos maintain their math skills without turning summer break into summer school? After spending an entire year building confidence and mastering new concepts, it can be discouraging to watch our learners return in the fall, having forgotten skills they […]
5 Fun and Flexible Summer Math Ideas for Kids
Back when I was still in the classroom, I always wanted my students to leave for summer feeling like they were ready for the next grade, not like they would be starting from scratch three months later. That’s where summer math came in. I knew firsthand how easy it was for my students to lose […]