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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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All Ages | Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Teaching Ideas

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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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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All Ages | Early Finishers | Math | Teaching Ideas

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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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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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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Grades 2-3 | Math | Teaching Ideas

How to Absolutely Love Teaching Money

Have you noticed, complained, lost sleep, and cried over the fact that teaching money to our young students seems to be left out of the Common Core Standards?! 😭 Teaching…

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Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | K-1 | Math | Measurement

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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Addition and Subtraction | Grades 2-3 | Grades 3-4 | Math | Seasonal

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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Grades 2-3 | Math | Money | Seasonal

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….

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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!