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
Quick and Easy Reading Response Foldable Activity
This is one of my favorite foldables. It is easy to make and definitely my “go-to” foldable when I need a quick, hands-on activity in
Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Students
Although Christmas gifts for students are not a mandatory part of the job, many teachers enjoy giving their students a little something special before the
Mental Math Subtraction Strategies
So, after releasing my Mental Math addition units on Teachers Pay Teachers, I had many people inquiring about subtraction strategy units. I am SO excited
