Games to Reinforce Math Concepts
I am a HUGE fan of using games to teach and reinforce math concepts. One of the biggest misconceptions that I hear is that math
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Three Reasons to Start Teaching Mental Math
For those of you who have been following my blog or Facebook page for awhile, you are likely aware that I am a huge advocate
Communication with Parents
Effective parent-teacher communication is essential for any classroom teacher, but can prove difficult at best. Sometimes it seems that parent communication happens at the end
Integrating Social Studies into Other Subject Areas
This past Friday I had the opportunity to present at the Manitoba Social Science Teacher’s Association conference for SAGE. The session I presented was about integrating Social Studies
Homemade Math Manipulatives
Last week on my Facebook page, a question was asked that sparked a great discussion. A member of our FB community, Susan, was looking for
Using Gallery Walks in the Classroom
Gallery walks are a great way to get students out of their seats and moving around the classroom. Some teachers shudder at the thought of
Gift Bag Journal
What do you get when you cross a gift bag with a few brass fasteners, some duct tape and a stack of lined paper? Why,
Number Lines and Friendly Numbers
Do you use number lines in your math class? Number lines are a great tool for students to use, especially for addition and subtraction. Most
Time Filler Idea: “Guess Who?” Cards
What do you do when there are five minutes left in class? One of my favorite quick activities is “Guess Who?” cards. Guess who cards
