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...
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...
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...
Example of Game Based Learning Today I’m sharing the best example of game based learning for math facts because when students are drilled with timed tests and flashcards to learn math facts, it is not very meaningful or motivating for students....
This St. Patrick’s day math activity is so fun for students. When you bring in month themed activities into your classroom, it helps keep students interested and engaged. St. Patrick’s Day Math Activity For this St. Patrick’s Day math activity you...
Subtraction can be tricky for students. I like to teach my students the counting back strategy because it helps them solve any subtraction math fact with ease. It takes out the fear of subtraction with students. Plus as students continue to practice with the counting...
Most teachers have a love-hate relationship when it comes to 2nd grade addition strategies. We know that it’s important for students to learn because they increase number sense and understanding. But it can be hard for students to understand and master all of them. So...
Winter break is coming up, and I like to get my whole week after winter break planned out and prepared for. One activity that I love to have my students do is winter break writing. It is a great opportunity to get students excited about writing a narrative. It’s...
Learning how to use a hundreds chart is an important skill for 1st grade and 2nd grade students. Once students see the patterns on a hundreds chart, it helps them with number sense and adding 2 digit numbers. Today I’m going over 7 hundreds chart printable blank...
Complete Sentences Anchor Chart At the beginning of the school year, my students have a really hard time writing in complete sentences. That’s why I hang up a complete sentence anchor chart to help remind students. To help students really be successful with complete...
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