Hey there, teacher friend! Can you believe we’re gearing up for the new year already? New Year’s is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and refocus, both for us and our students. Every year, I like to choose one word to guide my intentions for the year ahead. This year, my word for 2025 is … Read more
Hey friend, can you believe we’re already staring down winter break? It feels like just yesterday we were setting up our classrooms, and now here we are, wrapping up the first half of the school year. Before we rush out the door for some much-needed downtime, I wanted to share a little advice—teacher to teacher—on … Read more
Multiplicative comparisons are a major leap in mathematical thinking for many students, especially when transitioning from basic multiplication to more complex, real-world applications. But before we dive into teaching multiplicative comparisons, it’s crucial to lay a strong foundation. There are several key skills that students need to have mastered in order to fully grasp this … Read more
Imagine the end of another successful school year, and you are packing up your classroom for the summer. You are ready to get to the beach, have your toes in the sand, and BOOM, your admin informs you that you are changing grade levels. Instant STRESS! If you’re anything like me, all you can think … Read more
Black history month is when we honor the sacrifices, achievements, and overall acknowledgments of different black men and women worldwide. It is a time to celebrate black culture and the various contributions black people have made for many years. This subject is often taught in school reading, writing, and social studies classes. Teachers will ask … Read more
5 Ways to Practice Multiplication Fluency I have found that many students struggle to master all of their multiplication facts in my years of teaching. If your students are anything like mine, they’ve said one of the following: “There are too many facts to learn.” “It’s too hard” or “I know them; I just have … Read more
Happy New Year! Imagine this, it’s early January, your students are about to return to school, the second semester is about to begin, and you are scrambling to find something for your kids to work on when they return. Trust me; I have been there! I always like to begin the second semester with my … Read more
