During my experience as a 5th grade math teacher, one of the greatest issues that I had was students forgetting how to solve many of the various types of problems or skills taught throughout the year. If you don't already do this, I'm going to explain why you should use student notebooks in your math class. What Led Me to Start Using Student Notebooks Preparing for assessments or working on projects often resulted in a lot of reteaching, especially after moving onto the next unit. ... Read More about Why You Should Use Student Notebooks in Your Math Class
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5 Tips for Teaching at the End of the Year
What do you do with your class during the last month of school? Movies, treats, and games? We all wish! Even though you may feel "done" with the school year, there are still so many positive ways to use your time in a way that your students are still learning and everybody is still engaged and excited. Check out my 5 tips for teaching at the end of the year. What Can You Do? Incorporate all the fun projects you didn't have time to get to during your units! Add more ... Read More about 5 Tips for Teaching at the End of the Year
44 Digital and Printable Math Resources for $34
Have you grabbed this incredible deal yet?! If you haven't, what are you waiting for? Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Teachers When: Sun 4/25 - Sun 5/2 9:00 pm PST Where: HERE What: 4 different bundle options for digital AND printable End of the Year resources $34: 44 K-5 Digital and Printable Resources (ALL 36 resources listed below PLUS 8 BONUS Resources) $19: 12 K-1 Digital and Printable Resources $19: 12 2-3 Digital and Printable Resources $19: 12 4-5 ... Read More about 44 Digital and Printable Math Resources for $34
4 Tips for Upper Elementary Test Prep
Test Prep season is officially upon us! Try not to get too stressed out about preparing your upper elementary students for state testing. You've worked hard all year laying the foundations of each skill. Now it's time to have some fun and allow your kids to "show what they know". Also - let's be honest...one test does not define your students and it certainly doesn't define you as a teacher. Here are 4 ways to make your test prep simple and easy: Assign short mixed reviews ... Read More about 4 Tips for Upper Elementary Test Prep
