This project-based learning activity began as a single lesson that was so well received by students that I added an extra part, and then another. Eventually, it turned into a full-fledge math project. The premise of the math project is that students are planning to open a

After teaching place value and rounding, my next math unit is multi-digit multiplication. Since time is always a concern, I jump into this unit and pick up right where I left off with my previous unit. You can read more about my place value lesson plans and instruction

Math games are a great way to increase student engagement and to give students an opportunity to apply newly learned math skills. Even though there are many games to choose from, it's often challenging to find exactly what I'm looking for in a game. I try to avoid games that are

After this school year there are more than a few phrases I hope to never hear again. Learning loss is definitely on that list. I'm still not sure how we can lose something if we never had it. Can you really lose learning? I've been searching for preliminary data from the

We all know there isn't enough time in the day/year to teach all that we're expected to teach. It can also feel as if it's impossible to incorporate all the resources you want to use. There are many amazing ideas out there, but it can be overwhelming when you try to piece it all