I buy a ton of amazing resources from TpT. Seriously, I'd be lost without it, not even speaking just as a seller. But I've found myself running into the same problem over and over. I'll buy an awesome pack of activities that revolve around a particular theme, like a holiday or something seasonal, and then find that I can't use all of the ...

I saw this in my colleague’s classroom.  I love how simple it is!   Easy peasy.  This is a great activity to have in a basket like the photo below or you could set it up like a Montessori tray.  What you will need: paint samples (2 of each color you use) clothespins tacky glue  One paint sample strip will be the base that the ...

When you’re working on math with younger children it’s really important to start with real things – objects they can hold in their hands and use as they play and work with mathematical ideas. They need to have a solid understanding of the concept that a written down ’1′ actually means one car, or one . . . → Read More: Math games with ...

Hello friends!  I am linking up with Collaboration Cuties for their Math ''Must Read Mentor Text'' Linky Party.   The challenge is, which book?  There are so many to choose from.  I love linking literature to math, especially when it helps children think about a concept in a different way.  One of the best examples of this is ''How Big is a ...

Quick, Easy and Fun Multiplication Self-Checking Center Game 1. Large 5 X 8 Colorful Index Cards 2. Markers 3. Cute, Different, Novelty, Funky, Colorful Paper Clips from the Dollar Store! 4. Write the facts that stump your students the most with three answer choices on the right-hand side. 5. Where the correct answer is, flip the ...

Skip Math is a fantastic iOS app for teaching young learners PreK-on up sequential counting.  For example, is a person wanted to learn how to count by 2's, 4's, 10's, etc. this is the perfect app for them.  The way this works is similar to the popular game Doodle Jump where a person tries to keep jumping to the top of the screen while landing on ...

 Go Pirates! Division Go Fish Game ~ The Not So Tricky Ones ~ 3s, 4s, 9s & 11s Common Core Standards Math - Operations & Algebraic Thinking Third Grade: 3.OA.3 3.OA.7 Math ~ Number & Operations in Base Ten Fourth Grade: 4.NBT.5 This card game focuses on the easiest basic division facts! * 24 PAGES of a Pirate Monkey Theme! * ...

  I had mentioned this book Accessible Mathematics: Ten Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement in a previous post and I had also mentioned that I would be following up with my insights as I read the book, throughout the summer. (Thanks for the inspiration Andrea @ For The Love of Teaching Math.) I just [...]

Math Playground is an excellent site for students wanting to practice and strengthen their Math skills.  This is done through educational online games that focuses on different aspects of Math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and more.  Also, these games are aligned to Common Core standards and there are a printables as well online ...

I am tired.  My belly hurts (though I did just go to the doctor today and everything is fine.  I just need more electrolytes and rest :) )  and my brain is a pile of mush by the end of the day (you know, prime blogging time ;) )  The end of the year this year really has hit me hard.  Anyone else feel that way??? I just wanted to share with ...