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{Free} Earth Day Bag Toppers

If you’re looking for something last minute to help you and your kids celebrate National Environmental Education Week (April 22-28), this post is for you. These super easy, super cute bag toppers are perfect for Earth Day or Arbor Day. BAG TOPPERS I love bag toppers because they are so simple. Just print, cut out and fold over a bag. You can add anything into the bag such as a favorite treat, special small gift or, as for this special Earth Day Bag Topper, seeds! They’re perfect for quickly making lots of class gifts. These bag toppers will work for… Read More

{Free} End-Of-Year Math Scavenger Hunt – No Prep

You will love these end-of-year math scavenger hunts! They will get your kids up and moving at the same time they are reviewing all the skills you’ve taught throughout the year. And…they are no prep for you. Just print – especially important at this time of year in the classroom. During the end-of-year, keeping kids engaged and learning can be quite a challenge even for experienced teachers. But this math scavenger hunt will keep them focused, thinking, and engaged – even at the end-of-the-year. The problems are super fun! From the 3rd grade complete set with Mrs. Digs buying supplies… Read More

{Free} Math Bump Games for Addition Fact Practice

Do you have math Bump Games on-hand for those classroom moments when you need something easy for you to implement and fun for your students? It’s always important to have games ready-to-go in your teacher treasure trove. When your students seem unmotivated or need to re-focus, pull out a math game! GAMES GRAB STUDENTS’ ATTENTION AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE THEM. I find that because students really enjoy playing games, math bump games are a perfect way to focus their attention and actively immerse them in math skills and concepts. WHEN STUDENTS ARE PLAYING MATH GAMES, THEY ARE LEARNING. Through math games, children… Read More

{Free} Logic Puzzles For Building Logical Reasoning Skills

Building logical reasoning skills with these {free} logic puzzles is a snap. Your first graders, second graders, third graders, even fourth and fifth graders will love solving these and be completely engaged. They won’t even realize they are increasing their problem solving skills! Use these free logic puzzles to build logical reasoning skills, motivate and engage your students in mathematical problem-solving! USING MANIPULATIVES IN BUILDING LOGICAL REASONING SKILLS Using manipulatives gives students an opportunity to explore the abstract concept of logical reasoning while using concrete objects. They also make it much easier for students to test and change their thinking… Read More

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Hands-On Fraction Activities {FREE}

Fractions! UGH! Just mention the word and many students shrink. Using hands-on fraction activities is a must when teaching fractions. It can even be FUN! 🤓 Do you need hands-on fraction activities for your third, fourth, or fifth graders that will be challenging, extend thinking and, in like manner, be FUN? Try these! My first ever “D” – 6th grade fractions! Not a “C” – Not a “B”. A “D” !! Since I had never even made a “C”, I was devasted! I didn’t understand the, “Just do this.” There were no manipulatives, not to mention any visuals. For me,… Read More

{FREE} Math Time-Fillers That Continue the Learning

Do you find that throughout your school day, you have a few minutes when you need a quick, easy math time-filler? Any time is math time – or can be math time. During the school day, there are many transitions when there are a few minutes of waiting time for students. Having some quick math time-fillers at your fingertips and ready-to-go can be a teacher’s life-saver. Use these quick math time-fillers any time you have a few minutes to fill. MATH IN YOUR SHOES 👟 Ask students to look at their shoes and the shoes of their classmates. Tell them… Read More

Build A Deep Understanding of Word Problems

Do your students struggle with understanding word problems? After many experiences of watching students who had solid computation skills struggle solving word problems, I finally found a solution – having students write their own! HAVE STUDENTS WRITE THEIR OWN: Writing their own word problems gives students a deep understanding of why one problem requires addition to solve while another requires multiplication, subtraction, division, or another problem solving strategy like “make a list”. Give your students a fun way to write word problems! Set criteria for them such as: WRITE A WORD PROBLEM THAT: can be solved using multiplication has extra… Read More

How to Get Astonishing Results Teaching Mental Math

Feeling exhausted from trying to get your kids to remember and actually use mental math strategies? Try these mental math tips that will help your kids LOVE using the computation strategies that you’ve taught. Your kids will become mental math masterminds and beg for more. Really! I’m not kidding. Start by explaining how we use mental math every day (why it’s an important skill). Encourage and stress visual thinking. Start Simply, Progress Slowly, and Practice, Practice, Practice. Be prepared to back up. Take time to discuss how students solve problems. THE DETAILS ◼️ Using Mental Math Telling students the practical… Read More