by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
When first teaching the partial sums addition method, it intimated me. I did not look forward to teaching it to my 2nd grade students. I just wanted to teach them the regrouping method because that was my math comfort zone when it came to adding 3-digit numbers. But...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
Mental math is one of the most powerful things we can teach to students. I am always so curious on how different people solve different math equations in their heads. When we do mental math, we are flexible with the numbers to make them easier to work with. And...
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The open number line strategy can be tricky for many students. There is a lot of drawing and mental math skills involved. But over the years of teaching how to add an open number to my 2nd grade students, I have found how to best scaffold this method so that students...
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Teaching the place value standards to 2nd grade students is crucial. I think place value lessons are some of the most important lessons I teach my 2nd graders. Place value lays a solid foundation of understanding of how our number system works. From place value math...
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January is not only the start of a brand new year but also a fresh beginning for our classrooms. I like to call it a classroom reset. We just finished winter break so we can review expectations and change any classroom routines easily. But I also like to make it a...
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December is such a fun month to teach. I find it fun to keep students engaged by adding in some fun Christmas activities into our schedule. During December, I like to make my students Christmas gifts that I send home right before winter break. So today I thought I...
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Things in the classroom can quickly feel monotonous. We follow routines and schedules that repeat every day or week. To help break things up I like to decorate my classroom door each month. It brings in something new and I find it brings my students and myself joy. So...
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October is my absolute favorite month of school. Students are settled into the routine of things. Your instruction is finally running smoothly. So I can finally get around to some fun activities with my students. I love to celebrate the month of October in a fun way...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
When it comes to 2 digit subtraction, I like to teach students the meaning behind why we do the things that we do. It’s not just rote memorization of steps. By teaching the meaning behind it, students truly understand if they need to regroup on not by quickly looking...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
I know that sometimes worksheets in the classroom can get a bad wrap. Sometimes worksheets are used as time fillers and don’t have much of a purpose. But personally, I love worksheets, especially for math. At my school, we don’t get a lot of prep time. So having...
