I used to feel like I was constantly hunting for new ways to spiral back to old skills without boring my students or myself. That’s when I discovered how powerful color by code activities could be. They were fun and flexible, low-prep, and packed with opportunities for review and differentiation.
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
The final stretch of the school year always came with its own set of challenges. Everyone was feeling the itch of summer break, and focus could start to drift. That’s exactly why I made it a priority to fill our final weeks with end of year activities that were fun,
The end of the school year always comes with a mix of excitement and chaos. Between field trips, assemblies, and all the last-minute to-dos, it’s easy for routines to slip. When I was in the classroom, I still wanted my students to stay sharp and feel confident about everything they’d
When I taught 4th grade, I quickly realized that multi-step word problems were one of the biggest challenges for my students. The moment they saw a long problem with multiple steps, many of them would freeze, unsure where to begin. It wasn’t that they didn’t understand the math itself. It
Multiplication facts are one of those essential skills that set the stage for so much of what comes next in math. Let’s be honest. Drilling facts with flashcards over and over isn’t exactly exciting for most kids. I do have good news, though! There are so many engaging ways to
