Plus 7, 8, and 9: An Addition Strategy
Depending on the grade level that you teach, you will handle adding plus 7, 8, and 9 a bit different in your classroom. There are
Extending The Doubles and Near Doubles Facts: An Addition Strategy
The doubles facts are generally an introductory set of facts that we want our students to become automatic with. We can relate the doubles to
Teaching the Counting On Addition Strategy? Don’t Forget to Do This.
Counting On is a beginning mental math addition strategy. It is generally taught as an introductory mental math strategy and is usually simple for students
Four Ways to Represent Multiplication
When it comes to teaching multiplication, it can be tricky to know how to approach it in your classroom. Often we teach multiplication using the
Free Set of Multiplication Task Cards
I’ve heard over and over again that the average curriculum just does not include the types of resources that you need in order to really
How to Create a Fun Choice Board for your Fast Finishers
What do your students do when they finish their work? Do you have to answer the question, “I’m done! What can I do now?” over and over
How to Teach Fractions on a Number Line (with a free lesson plan)
Fractions can be a difficult concept to teach. Often we get very focused on fractions as a part of a whole or part of a
Teaching Basic Multiplication | A Round Up of Ideas, Tips, and Resources
Teaching basic multiplication is a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be! I would love to help you ensure success for every student in
Free Guide: A Suggested Order of Teaching for the Basic Multiplication Facts
Multiplication facts can be intimidating for both students and teacher. Luckily, there are strategies that we can use to help us teach the multiplication facts