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…
Teaching Ideas
Get Class Ready: 10 Must-Have Back to School Supplies for Every Teacher
Are you heading back to school soon? Or maybe you are just starting your teaching career and are a first-year teacher. In either case, you will want to check out…
From Chaos to Order: Classroom Organization Supplies You Need for Packing Up
It was the end of May of my first year of teaching. The end of the year. I had made it through my first year. 🎉 Then, I heard another…
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…
2 Easy Steps to a 100% No-Prep Math Time-Filler
This is a rich and easy math time-filler or math warm-up. I love having this in my teacher’s idea bag and ready to use at any time. There is absolutely…
3 Steps to Become a Passionate Teacher
Are you a passionate math teacher – science, reading, writing teacher? Or is there some content you teach just because it’s part of the elementary curriculum? I get it! I…
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…
A {Free} Strategy Game – Poison
Need a math game that improves logical reasoning skills for your first grade, second grade, third grade, even fourth and fifth grade students? Try this free strategy game! Most games…
{Free} Earth Day Bag Toppers
Are you looking for something last minute to help you and your kids celebrate Earth Month? 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏾♀️ These super easy, super cute bag toppers are perfect for Earth Day or…
{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…
Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Grades 4-5 | Math | Teaching Ideas
How to Get Astonishing Results Teaching Mental Math
Feeling exhausted from trying to get your kids to remember and actually use mental math strategies? Do you feel that they will never “get it”? 🙋♀️ You can turn it…
How to Use Game Boards to Increase Engagement
How do you increase engagement in your elementary classroom? Do you use game boards to increase engagement? That bored look. I know you’re familiar with it, too. You can just…
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!