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Inside: Check out this visual method of teaching 2-digit multiplication to students. These unique strategies for multi-digit multiplication use visual shapes, colors, and graph paper to guide student learning. I absolutely LOVE this differentiated visual method of teaching 2-digit x 2-digit multiplication. This strategy helps students learn quicker, easier, and without so much fuss! And you can try it out…
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Keep your class calm before the holidays with these tips for Surviving Christmas in the Classroom – plus a Christmas Math FREEBIE!
Inside: Thinking of the new school year doesn’t have to be overwhelming and stressful. Follow these painless strategies to feel prepared and relaxed as you think about the new school year. With just a little bit of planning and forethought, you can be ready for the new school year while still enjoying your summer break. Yes, it’s true! No stress –…
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Looking for a quick, easy tried and true differentiation strategy for improving your students’ math computation skills? Look no further – a simple sheet of graph paper can improve students’ math arithmetic skills for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division! – And fractions, decimals, equations, and pretty much any other type of math you can think of! ((Keep reading – there’s…
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Time Saving Cooking Tip For Teachers If you can complete just one step over the weekend, you’ll love my favorite time saving cooking tip! My Favorite Time Saving Cooking Tip! Drumroll! I keep precooked and browned hamburger stored in 1 1/2 pound portions in my freezer ready to use in recipes whenever I need it. I typically brown 5 –…
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Inside: Here’s a quick, easy guide to energize your teaching with task cards. Keeping students engaged in your lessons can be easier than you think – try these simple teaching tweaks today. As I passed out the worksheets, I heard mumbling and grumbling, and finally, “This is boring. Can we do something fun?” Truth be told – I wasn’t very…
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