5–10 Minute Math Warm-Ups for Busy Mornings (Grades 2–4)
Mornings in the classroom are… a lot. Students arrive at different times, backpacks need unpacking, notes appear on your desk, attendance and lunch count need to get done, and announcements…
Grades 2-3
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Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Math | Seasonal | Teaching Ideas
Engaging & Low-Prep Thanksgiving Math Activities for Grades 2–4
November in the classroom brings a special kind of energy, doesn’t it? Students are buzzing with excitement for upcoming celebrations, and our schedules fill up quickly with assemblies, special events,…
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Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Math | Seasonal | Teaching Ideas | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving Picture Books That Make Math Fun for Grades 1–4
🦃 Thanksgiving Math Picture Books with Gratitude and Sharing Activities for Grades 1–4 Thanksgiving is the perfect time to blend literacy and math! Using Thanksgiving picture books with math activities…
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Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Math | Seasonal
Halloween Math Picture Books with Activities for Grades 1–4
🎃 Halloween Math Fun with Picture Books Looking for a way to mix Halloween fun with meaningful math practice? Picture books are the perfect bridge. They bring seasonal excitement to…
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Addition and Subtraction | Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Problem Solving | Teaching Ideas | Word Problems
Making Word Problems Less Scary for 3rd and 4th Graders
Have you ever handed out a word problem and watched your confident little mathematicians suddenly melt into a puddle of confusion? It’s like all the math facts they’ve practiced for…
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Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Math
Why Interactive Math Activities Are a Game Changer in Primary Classrooms
If you’re a teacher (like me!) who’s spent a few years trying to keep a group of second graders focused on their math work, you’ve probably felt the frustration…
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An Effortless Student Birthday Management System
Keeping track of student birthdays can be daunting, adding to all the other classroom happenings. But remembering them can help every student feel seen, valued, and cared for. Your classroom…
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Partner Games Without a Partner – A Game Time Solution
Have you tried having students play Left Hand against Right Hand? This is a very effective way to allow students to play partner games by themselves. It can also help…
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All Ages | Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Grades 4-5 | K-1 | Math
Engage Every Learner with Math Scavenger Hunts – No-Prep, Self-Checking, and Fun!
You know those Fridays when the energy in your classroom feels just a little extra? The weekend is calling, attention spans are shrinking, and yet, you still want meaningful math…
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Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Grades 4-5 | K-1 | Math | Teaching Ideas
Why You Should Use Math Sorts in Your Classroom
Are you a first-grade teacher? A third-grade teacher? A fifth-grade teacher? Regardless of what grade you teach – even high school! – your students should be using math sorts. Sorting…
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Grades 2-3 | Math | Seasonal
Spring Math Bump Games for Addition Fact Practice
Do you have math Bump Games on-hand for those classroom moments when you need something easy to implement and fun for your students? Having games ready to go in your…
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Transform Your Students into Confident Problem Solvers—Try These Proven Strategies!
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…
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