4th Grade Place Value: 7 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
You know that feeling of satisfaction when you’ve finished teaching place value and your students seem to really get it? They can tell you: ones, tens, hundreds, thousands… They can…
Math Skills
Building strong math skills requires clear instruction and meaningful practice. These posts focus on teaching specific math concepts and helping students develop a deeper understanding of foundational math topics.
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The 3 Critical Skills Of Teaching First Grade Measurement
Getting ready for your measurement unit? Wondering how to make it fun and hands-on without spending huge amounts of time gathering materials and “just right” measuring resources? And . ….
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How to Count Coins: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teaching Money
If you’ve ever watched a student stare at a handful of coins and have no idea where to start, you know that counting money is just not that simple. Students…
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How to Teach Fractions: Engaging and Effective Hands-On Lessons!
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…
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How to Get Astonishing Results Teaching Mental Math
Feeling discouraged because your kids don’t seem to remember or use the mental math strategies you’ve taught? 🙋♀️ You’re not alone. Mental math warm-ups are one of the simplest ways…
Welcome!
I’m Leah and I’m very glad you’re here! I’m a passionate teacher of elementary mathematics. I’ve been a classroom teacher, science specialist, and math specialist for grades PK through fifth. I’ve worked with thousands of teachers through workshops, one-on-one coaching, consulting, and national conferences. If you want to help your students love and appreciate the value and beauty of mathematics, you are in the right place!