7 Winter Math Pages that Will Warm Up January Engagement
January hits different. The break is over, the weather is cold, and your students return with a mix of high energy and low focus. You’re juggling mid-year benchmarks, behavior resets,…
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More Than Christmas Math Pages: What You Need to Make This December Festive and Low Prep!
December in the upper elementary classroom hits differently. The energy is high, the days are packed, and your students are more focused on candy canes and class parties than multi-digit…
5 Simple Ways to Differentiate Algebraic Thinking and Operations Standards
Ever feel like your algebraic thinking lessons are only reaching the middle-of-the-road students? You’re not alone. Algebraic thinking and operations standards in upper elementary are among the most abstract and…
6 Trusted Math and Thanksgiving Activities Your Students Will Devour This November!
Let’s be real, math and Thanksgiving can be a tricky combo. November is a lot. Parent-teacher conferences, Veterans Day assemblies, short weeks, and kids already dreaming about pie. But your…
5 Convincing Reasons to Use Real Life Math to Teach Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Have you ever assigned a word problem and had your students stare blankly or rush through it without giving it proper thought? You’re not alone. While traditional word problems can…
How to Help Young Mathematicians Set Meaningful Math Goals this School Year
The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to help students take ownership of their learning, and one of the most effective ways to do that is…
