This is a great math activity to use around Presidents' Day (in February), but you could do it at any time of the year! The idea for this Presidents' Day activity is very...
Strategies for solving math word problems should begin as early as Kindergarten or Grade One! As nonfiction reading has seen a stronger emphasis in recent years, we can think...
I'm always looking for STEAM ideas for the math classroom. Luckily, inspiration for fresh and fun STEAM ideas seem to be popping up all around me. Last year, while working...
Using number lines is one of those topics that are often taken for granted in the elementary and middle school curriculum. Number lines, as a form of representation, help...
As the holidays approach it’s always nice to come up with some themed problems for your students to solve in math class. I’m excited to offer these sets of holiday math...
This post looks at a Rule of Four Template and how teachers can use it to help students model with mathematics at the middle school level. Plus, download four FREE printable ...
If you are like me, you are wracking your brain for a holiday-themed STEAM activity for your class. There are several possibilities for non-religious themes. This blog post...
Having a degree in music and being a certified math teacher, I’m often asked, “What is the relationship between math and music?” While some of the relationships between math...
Some of the best days in my math class are when I’m able to see past the everyday challenges of teaching and celebrate successes with my students. Especially with students...
Holiday math activities are always popular with students. The free Thanksgiving math activities you'll find in this article include Thanksgiving-themed word problem worksheets
In this article, I share a simple money lesson plan that will give students practice solving problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies....
If you are feeling like your methods and strategies in teaching mathematics have gotten a little stale, it is time to breathe new life into your teaching! In this article, I...
