One of the things I love most about teaching is the continual learning process. I eventually became an "old teacher" but I never tired of learning "new tricks". Several years before I retired, I participated in extensive professional development about math instruction. We were told at that time, we ... Read More about Why Teaching Addition Fact Strategies Is Important
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4 Beneficial Reasons for Using a Vertical Number Line
Perhaps you're wondering if using a vertical number line would be beneficial for your students. In my last blog post, I suggested a vertical number line as one way to help your students connect numerals to number words. Unfortunately, the only ones I had handy to show you were ones to 12 or 20 ... Read More about 4 Beneficial Reasons for Using a Vertical Number Line
6 Cool Penguin Resources to Energize Your Math
Who wouldn't love some cool penguin-themed resources to supplement their math instruction? Make learning about these amazing birds a January highlight! Penguin Awareness Day falls on January 20th. Here are 6 math resources, great for first and second grades, which include those amazing ... Read More about 6 Cool Penguin Resources to Energize Your Math
Who’s Ready to Ring in a New Year?
Are you ready for the new year? I am! I'm definitely in favor of leaving the old behind and ringing in the new. A Sale For the New Year Check out this hashtag sale, #TOAST23, on TpT so you can snag some fabulous dollar deals! What better way to get excited about teaching and learning ... Read More about Who’s Ready to Ring in a New Year?