by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
As part of common core, we give students many strategies to help them find the answer to 2 digit subtraction problems. I like how these 2 digit subtraction strategies give students choices on how they can solve a problem. They help build meaning and number sense...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
We have made it to March! We have a couple months left of the school and it can be hard to keep our students engaged. That is why I like to do St. Patrick’s Day math activities. Plus, even though my students and I love routines, sometimes it’s nice to break them...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
When I first started teaching, I had students do timed tests to practice math facts. But I saw it giving my students anxiety and I know they didn’t enjoy it. I had no games for practicing math facts. They would literally groan when it was time to practice. Not...
by | | Classroom Management, Uncategorized
When it comes to creating a classroom culture and community, you want kindness to be a central part of it. To help promote this in my classroom, I love to do different kindness activities with my students. We talk about it so much that I know my students really...
