by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
When it comes to math facts for 2nd graders, they need to know their basic addition and subtraction facts within 20. They can have them memorized or they can quickly use mental strategies to help them get to the answer. As 2nd grade students learn these facts...
by | | Classroom Management, Uncategorized
You may have heard of teachers doing Fun Friday in their classrooms. They plan a fun activity or lesson each Friday. I do Fun Friday in my classroom but I do it in a way that I don’t have to plan extra activities and so it helps with my classroom and behavior...
by | | Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
My first Meet the Teacher Night was stressful. I had no clue what to expect. I didn’t know what to prepare. The whole evening was way more complicated than it needed to be. Now I keep my Meet the Teacher Night simple. And it’s been so helpful! That‘s why I’m sharing...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Timed math fact drills are when you give your students a sheet with 25 or more math facts and then time them for a minute to complete all of them. Often teachers have students practice these math fact drills daily and then test them at the end of the week. Research...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Addition is usually pretty easy for students. They quickly understand that addition means add to. Subtraction is the inverse of addition and it can be harder for students to catch on to. Today I’m sharing what are subtraction facts and what’s the best way to teach...
