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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Free Bump Math Games for Spring Math Centers (Easy Partner Activity)
Free Bump Math Games for Spring Math Centers Spring can be a tricky time in the classroom. Students are excited about the season, attention spans shrink a little, and teachers…
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Why Interactive Math Activities Are a Game Changer in Elementary 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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The Right Hand vs. Left Hand Routine: The Simple Fix for Solo Partner Games
Every teacher knows the moment: you’re ready to launch math centers, your students are excited to play the partner game you just introduced…And then you realize you have an odd…
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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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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 require strategy and have…
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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 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…
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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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Student Accountability In Math Centers
Having math center accountability for students can be a struggle – especially before holidays! There are lots of fun winter math games out there, but how do you keep kids…
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Build a Snowman Money Activity: Fun Winter Math for Counting Coins
Build a Snowman and Build Money Skills ❄️⛄ Do you love snowmen as much as I do? There’s just something so cheery about those round little faces and button eyes….
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!