Despite the challenges of teaching 100% remotely, teaching in a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction (I've done them all), I'm bound and determined to help students experience the magic of the holiday season. In some ways it would be easier to skip some of my Christmasy
Lessons to Teach BEFORE Introducing Multi-Digit Multiplication
Most curriculums and textbooks make a lot of assumptions. That's especially true in math. For instance, in fourth grade, students jump right in to multiplying a 4-digit number by a one-digit whole number and then multiplying 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. Years of experience
Multiplication as a Comparison
Teaching multiplication as a comparison is the second portion of my multiplication unit. I begin the unit by teaching factors and multiples which you can read about here. You can certainly switch the lessons around and begin with multiplication as a comparison,
Teaching Factors and Multiples
I have decided that teaching factors and multiples is not for the faint of heart. In fact, I think it is one of the most challenging concept I teach.
However, we can't skip those lessons. Hopefully as we teach factors and multiples, students will develop more efficient
Introducing Multiplication
Introducing multiplication is one of the most important parts of third grade math. This sets the stage for almost all other math concepts, and it is critical that students develop a deep and authentic understanding of multiplication.
One easy mistake to make is to rush right
10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Teaching
I happen to to think that I went to one of the best teacher preparation colleges in the world. And, my supervising teachers were THE best in the world. However, despite that great foundation, there were so many things that can only be learned through experience. Below are 10
5 Mistakes I Made Teaching Math
You'll never see me pretend to be the perfect teacher or to act as if I have it all figured out. Typically, anyone who alludes to those claims isn't actually teaching! You also won't see me assert that there is only one right way to teach. I can't pretend to know the needs of
5 Ways to Increase Engagement in Math
I still remember ever so lightly writing “I hate math” on my math textbook. In pencil. Naturally, I immediately erased it, but the feeling didn’t change. I wasn’t bad at math. But, it was boring and pointless to me. In fact, when I started teaching, math was my least favorite
Halloween Resource Round-Up
This ultimate list of Halloween resources is here! We all know that during this time of year our calendars are completely full, and students get oh-so excited about every single holiday that will occur in the next few months. I try to embrace the crazy and enjoy the season.
Digital Math Manipulatives
There are so many great options for using digital math manipulatives. However, once school started I quickly realized that while I had access to great digital manipulatives, I wasn't quite sure how I wanted to use them. We all know the importance of using math manipulatives in
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