Category: math

4 Benefits of Using Math Tasks!

I love using math tasks in the classroom and I think you will too!  Math Tasks may be new to you or you may be an expert, but I wanted to share some of the great benefits of using math tasks in the classroom.  There are so many things I

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5 Tips for Number Talks

So you learned in my first post in this series about Number Talks and how to do them in your classroom.  I recommend reading that post here if you haven’t already.  There is a freebie in it for you! I introduced number talks at my school on last year and

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How to make your own Guided Math Toolkits?

I love the Balanced Math framework which includes Spiral Review, Mental Math, Content Lesson, Guided Math, Centers, and Closure.  On last school year, I helped my school implement guided math toolkits for all teachers.  I have been getting many questions about how we use them and what’s included.  If you are looking to

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Number Talks! Get your students Talking about Math!

Do your students struggle to make sense of mathematical concepts? Do your students solve mathematical problems using only one strategy? Do your students struggle with mathematical conversations? If you answered YES to any of these questions…. I have a great solution for you…. NUMBER TALKS!!!! I introduced number talks at

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Math Night Fun!!

Hi Friends! I am so excited to give you a closer look at the Math Night I planned on last week.  It was so fun and the students had a great time.  We actually do two math nights. One for PreK-1st and another for 2nd-4th.  Both nights were a success. 

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Great Summer Finds and a Few FREEBIES!!!

Hi All!!!   I have been doing some shopping recently.  I took a road trip to Atlanta with some of my favorite teacher buddies.  We had a great time.  The entire trip was filled with laughs and silliness.  It was weird leaving out for a trip on a Monday but

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Ultimate Common Core Math Standards PREVIEW!!!!

 This is the Ultimate Common Core Math Standards BUNDLE for first grade. This unit focuses on all of the CCSS Math standards for First grade. There is a preassessment/quick check, post assessment, no prep printables, and a math center with a recording sheet for each standard. This unit can be

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Five for Friday NEWBIE!!!

 I am so excited to participate in my first Five for Friday Linky with Doodlebugs!!!         1. Snowbird- We had a visit from the famous Snowbird from our local news station.  He was hilarious and taught the kids about penguins.       2.  Winter Olympics Program- 

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