by | | 2nd Grade Math, Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
Spring Math Activity Season themed math activities help students practice important math concepts in a fun and engaging way. That is why I love my students to do this spring math activity. It is actually a craft. It gets students math practice as well as fine...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Once students are using addition mental strategies with math facts, you know they are well on their way to math fact mastery. Addition mental strategies are a step beyond counting strategies. Students are not using their fingers or number lines. They use reasoning and...
by | | Holiday Activities
Towards the end of the school year, my students need an exciting change. That is why I love to do an ABC Countdown to Summer. Actually last year was the first year I did this and my students loved it. But… It took me a lot of time coming up with ideas and...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Having students fluently add and subtract within 20 can be a big standard for 2nd grade students. After years of teaching, I have found 3 helpful tips when helping students master this common core standard. But first… If you’re a parent who has a child...