Hello Darlings! Fractions can be a beast to teach. It starts off fun with cutting pizza slices, using colorful manipulatives, and eating ⅔ of a piece of candy… Then, we add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions…sheesh. One way I have found to make tackling fractions much easier is by using real-life activities and experiences to help students understand fractions better. …
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Hello Darlings! Let’s face it. Most students hate word problems. Now, add in TWO steps and math word problems instantly become that much more overwhelming. Many students give up once they see more than 2 numbers in a problem. Instead of getting impatient or frustrated with my students for giving up or feeling defeated about two step word problems, I…
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Hello Darlings! I know over the years classroom parties have become “outlawed.” Cue the western music with a tumbleweed breezing by. If it’s not “educational” then many schools won’t “allow” classroom parties. My opinion? That’s simply just sad. After the two years we have had, our kiddos deserve/need/crave social interaction and fun! Speaking of parties, I wanted to share my…
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Hello Darlings! With February in full swing, have you had a moment to think or plan for Valentine’s Day? I’ll be honest…it’s not one of my favorite holidays, but I try to make it fun and unique for myself and my students. Yes, I include the traditional Valentine’s Day activities such as writing Valentine’s Day cards, Valentine’s Day math with…
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Hello Darlings! Math. It can be an ugly word for some students (and even teachers). Why do you ask? There are one million strategies to teach it. The options for manipulatives are endless (it’s a tad overwhelming). There are millions of tears shed for those students that struggle learning it (I don’t know the exact number, but you get what…
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