Why Homogeneous Math Groups Help Students Thrive Grouping students in math class is a common strategy, but there’s an ongoing debate: should groups be mixed-ability or homogeneous? While there are benefits to both, keeping math groups homogeneous—where students are grouped by similar skill levels—can provide powerful advantages for learning, confidence, and risk-taking, especially in elementary…
Unlocking the Power of Multiplication Code Breakers in Your Classroom Are you looking for an engaging and effective way to reinforce multiplication skills in your classroom? Multiplication code breakers might be just what you need! Multiplication code breakers can transform how your students view math practice, making it a fun and rewarding experience for everyone….
Benefits of Guided Math This post will be all about how to get started with Guided Math. Before you start here I highly recommend reading the top 5 benefits of using Guided Math in your classroom first. If you are not already convinced that this instructional strategy is for you, the top 5 list will…
What is Guided Math? As dedicated elementary school teachers, we are constantly looking for new methods to empower our students in math and to help them build up their confidence. One effective approach that has gained widespread recognition is guided math. Guided math is a personalized instructional strategy that tailors math learning to individual student…
My Professional Development Math Book Recommendations There are so many different professional development books out there that it can be overwhelming to choose ones that will actually help in the classroom. I am betting you have read, just like I have, professional development books that are not that practical for today’s classrooms or your particular…
Top 12 Must Haves for Math Math is so much easier to teach (and to learn) when you have resources to use. I am a firm believer that learning math is best done with hands on activities and lessons, rather than just doing worksheets. Don’t get me wrong, I think worksheets provide valuable practice but…
Let me help you organize your math centers I spent MANY years scrambling to get math centers ready or digging through drawers for a center I just knew I had somewhere. I don’t want you to go through this so I am going to share with you how I now organize my math centers (and…
Ready to Go Christmas Multiplication Activities Those crazy weeks before the Christmas break are upon us and if you are like me you are trying to find activities that will hold your students interest. Multiplication facts are a skill that students will need to practice over and over again. I try to bring practice pages…
