If there is one routine that has the potential to transform the way that number sense is built in your classroom, it is number talks. I absolutely LOVE number talks and how they increase students’ math confidence and help them build flexibility and strategic thinking. Also – they’re just plain FUN!

In this 30-minute free number talks training, I’ll walk you through:

– how to conduct a traditional number talk

– why you need to make this an essential part of your math routine

– 8 of my favorite ways to talk about numbers (add these simple ideas to your math routine to build students’ number sense like never before)

– number talk resources for your classroom

Register for free here and you’ll get immediate access to the training!

Don’t have time to watch the training today? No problem! Read the quick start guide here.

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If you are currently using or considering using the Early Finisher Board or Math Choice Board, this 30-minute free training will be helpful for you. Throughout the video, I’ll explain exactly what the early finisher and math choice boards are and how they work in your classroom. I’ll also share tons of pictures I’ve received from teachers over the years that will inspire you to create your board in a way that works for your unique classroom. Whether you use a tri-fold board, a bin/tub system, a bulletin board, or even portable folders, there are many ways that you can make the materials work for your classroom.

Get instant access to the free training here.

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This will be an informal book study – I know that you are busy with work and life, and I do not want this to be one more task on your to-do list. Instead, I want it to be a supportive professional learning opportunity that will help to enhance your teaching. Together we will discuss the content of the book and how it can used in  your classroom. Connecting with like-minded teachers is so valuable!

All discussions will be held inside a private Facebook group. We will begin on October 7.

If you would like to join, here are the next steps to take:

1. Purchase the book if you do not already have it. You can find it on Amazon HERE.
2. Join our private Facebook community HERE. This is where all discussions will take place.

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This club is dedicated to helping teachers who can relate to at least one of the following:

I’ve partnered with Angela as an affiliate of her club for a few reasons. First, she is a long time friend and I KNOW how passionate she is about helping teachers. Whether it’s with the numerous books that she has published, her podcast, or through the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club, she has literally dedicated her life to helping overwhelmed teachers succeed. The second reason that I’ve partnered with her is because I am a member of the club myself and I have seen first hand the difference that it has made for so many teachers. Every day in the private Facebook group teachers collaborate and share their amazing successes and challenges. The content that Angela offers is unlike anything I’ve seen before. This club is the real deal.

One of the most asked questions is, “Will this club work for ME?“

Over 25,000 K-12 teachers have successfully used the club to help them conquer overwhelm and reduce their work hours.

Only 3% of teachers who join have utilized the money-back guarantee and requested a refund.

That’s because the club is about your mindset and your habits, not what or where you teach. You can take what you learn through the club and apply it in ANY job for as many years as you’re in the classroom.

The 30-day money back guarantee means that there is literally nothing to lose, but if you’re still on the fence there are a couple of helpful links:

• Read through hundreds of honest reviews from club graduates and current members.
• See a detailed description of EXACTLY what the 40 Hour Workweek Club includes.

BONUSES

Angela is offering several bonuses for new members who join before June 30, 2020 (more info here).

Questions about the club? I’d be happy to answer! Simply email me at shelley@shelleygrayteaching.com.

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PINTEREST BOARDS

I love Pinterest as a visual way to easily organize ideas. On my Multiplication and Division Pinterest board, you’ll find a wealth of ideas from a variety of sources around the web! Be sure to follow my boards, as I am constantly pinning fresh new teaching ideas!

BLOG POSTS

Over the years I’ve written a lot of different blog posts about multiplication tips and strategies. Click on any one below to visit!

Effective Strategies for Teaching the Basic Multiplication Facts

Free Guide: A Suggested Order for Teaching the Basic Multiplication Facts

8 Ways to Use Multiplication Flashcards in your Classroom (with Free Printables)

5 Reasons That Your Students Aren’t Mastering the Basic Multiplication Facts (and what you can do about it)

Free Poster for the 9’s Multiplication Trick

How to Teach the 12’s Multiplication Facts

How to Teach the 11’s Multiplication Facts

How to Teach the 10’s Multiplication Facts

How to Teach the 9’s Multiplication Facts

How to Teach the 6’s, 7’s, and 8’s Multiplication Facts

How to Teach the 5’s Multiplication Facts

How to Teach the 4’s Multiplication Facts

How To Teach the 3’s Multiplication Facts

RESOURCES

I love helping teachers teach multiplication! An effective approach can be such a game-changer for your classroom!

The Multiplication Station

Of any of my multiplication resources, The Multiplication Station has touched the most students – tens of thousands of students around the world. It utilizes all of the most effective ways to teach multiplication, and incorporates those into one, self-contained station that students work on independently, at their own pace. I won’t spend too much time talking about all of the benefits that you will see when you start using this resource, but I encourage you to read through the comments from the thousands of teachers who have used this resource HERE.

Other Multiplication Resources

See my entire selection of multiplication teaching resources here

Multiplication Equation of the Day: Basic Multiplication Facts Booklet

Task Cards for Basic Multiplication: The Big Bundle

Fact Family Array Task Cards: Multiplication and Division with Arrays

Multiplication Arrays Task Cards

Basic Multiplication Problem Solving Task Cards

Multiplication or Division? Problem Solving Task Cards

Multiplication Facts and Strategies Mini-Book

Get Up and Move: Basic Multiplication Gallery Walk

Get Up and Move: Introductory Multiplication Gallery Walk

Multiplication Strategy Posters for 0-12 Times Tables

Basic Multiplication Facts Flashcards: Flashcards for Basic Multiplication Facts

Springtime Multiplication Math Stations (also great for home math bags)

The Math Choice Board (includes a variety of math topics and tasks)

FREE: Quick Tasks for Multiplication Flash Cards

FREE: The 9’s Trick for Multiplication Poster

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The main mindset shift that we must make is that we are not simply teaching students to memorize the facts, but rather we are teaching students how to think about multiplication. We must take a strategic approach to our teaching that emphasizes conceptual understanding first. Fact fluency will be a bi-product of excellent understanding.

One thing that we can do is teach strategies that make multiplication easier to understand.  Although quick recall is a goal, we want our students to have effective, efficient strategies that will enable them to use what they know for many other multiplication situations. Read more about effective strategies for multiplication HERE.

We can also teach the facts in a strategic order. When I first started teaching multiplication, I taught the facts in regular numerical order – the 1’s, then the 2’s, then the 3’s, etc. This is a mistake!

Instead, we want to teach the easiest facts first, and leave the hard ones til last. Why? Simple! Because when we teach like this, we give students a strong foundation early on, enabling them to derive facts easily. This way of teaching also results in high motivation, as students can see their progress and how rapidly they are learning their facts.

This free guide will explain a suggested order of teaching the basic multiplication facts. This will result in maximum confidence, motivation, and success. Just click on the image below  to begin  downloading.

Looking for even more support? Implement all of these ideas easily using The Multiplication Station.

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Sorry, this mini course is no longer available. However, I have a wealth of information on my website about teaching the basic multiplication facts. Start HERE with effective strategies for basic multiplication.

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Do you dread teaching long multiplication and division every year? Are you frustrated by the fact that very few of your students actually GET it?  What if you could teach your students strategies that would BOOST their conceptual understanding, as well as make multi-digit multiplication and division FUN to learn? Is that possible? Absolutely. Through a practical, strategic approach, we have the power to make a big impact on the success that our students experience with these operations.

Who is this mini course for?

• 4th-6th grade teachers teaching multi-digit multiplication and division
• 3rd grade teachers who have some students far above grade level and who need an extra challenge
• math intervention teachers
• parents who are interested in helping their child with multi-digit multiplication and division

Content

• “Old Math” vs “New Math” – MYTH BUSTED!
• The essential strategies that need to be taught BEFORE traditional methods for long multiplication and division
• A variety of approaches and which students should be using each one
• Q&A session
• Free resources for all attendees

See the full mini course schedule and get registered HERE.

Or read more about effective strategies for multi-digit multiplication HERE.

Can’t wait to connect with you,

Shelley

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