The importance of quality morning work is often overlooked in the elementary classroom. Your morning routine is the perfect time to set the stage for the day and sneak in some valuable learning time.
Math
Daily Math Review: Benefits, Tips, & Tricks
Daily math review is a critical component of every math classroom. Imagine learning something new and then never revisiting it. I bet you'd be pretty rusty if you ever had to actually use your newly
Top Ten Homework Tips for Teachers
Managing homework is definitely something that many teachers struggle with. Whether your issue is "How much should I give?", "What is the best way to correct it?", or "How can I make it more
Spiral Assessments: Why They Are Necessary
Spiral Assessments are an important part of my classroom. Awhile back, I wrote a blog post about "Why Spiral In the Classroom". I explained that I believe a spiraling curriculum is critical in
Homework: An Effective Approach
I have always hated homework. Seriously, it was the word-that-shall-not-be-named, as far as I was concerned. As a kid, I hated that I spent all day in school just to go home and continue the
How to Maximize Math Centers
I am beyond excited and honored to be a guest blogger over at the Teachers Pay Teacher blog! Here is a short introduction to my guest post on MAXIMIZING math centers!
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Spiral Math Homework in High School
Josh from Boom! Feeny is guest blogging with me today about how spiral math homework works in his high school classroom. I love this post because it is from the perspective of one of his students,
5 Tips for Successful Math Centers
My favorite part of teaching is meeting with my small groups! For me, it is an awesome time to work closely with my students, catch their mistakes before they become habits, and really customize my
Spiral Review in the Classroom
Spiral Review is a critical component of any classroom. Imagine learning something brand new. A week goes by, a month goes by, two months go by, maybe more. Now you have to take a test on that new
How to Use I Can Math Games in the Classroom
A teacher's time in the classroom is so limited nowadays. It is becoming more and more important to find resources that fill more than just one need. When I originally made I CAN math games, I knew