Our Class is a Family Activities for Back to School
Back-to-school season is full of fresh starts, new routines, and so many little moments that help students feel safe, seen, and connected. One of my favorite ways to begin building…
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Back to School Math Lessons for Grades 3-5: Free Guided Math Lessons to Start Strong
If you have ever wondered, “What should I teach during the first days of upper elementary math?” these free Guided Math lessons were created to help. Students may be older…
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Back to School Math Lessons for K–2: Your First Days of Math Are Planned
The first days of math can feel tricky to plan because we are also teaching students how to listen, share, use tools, work with partners, build stamina, and become part…
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Beginning of Year Math Assessments for K to 5
To plan meaningful math instruction, we need to know where students are starting. Beginning of year math assessments give teachers a clear way to identify student strengths, notice prerequisite skill…
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Math Strategy Posters and Slides for K to 5 Classrooms
Math strategy posters and slides give students a clear visual reference for the strategies, models, and math language they use during instruction. Whether students are learning to make ten, draw…
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Math Vocabulary Cards and Word Wall Ideas for K to 5 Classrooms
Math vocabulary cards are a simple way to support the language students need during math instruction. Students hear, see, read, and use math words every day, but they often need…
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Math Alphabet Posters for Classroom Decor and Math Vocabulary
Math vocabulary is part of every math lesson, every discussion, and every student explanation. When students understand the words connected to math concepts, they are better able to talk about…
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What Students Do During Math Workshop
One of the biggest questions teachers have when setting up math workshop is what students do during math workshop while the teacher meets with a small group. Frustration begins with…
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Small Group Math Instruction: Best Practices for K–5 Classrooms
Small group math instruction gives teachers the opportunity to listen closely to student thinking, respond to misconceptions, and provide targeted support based on what students need next. The strongest small…
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Graphs and Data for K–2 Math | Activities, Lessons, and Free Graphing Printables
Graphs and Data K–2 Math Teaching graphs and data K–2 math gives students their first real experience organizing information and making sense of it. With the right activities, even your…
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How to Launch Math Workshop in Your Classroom (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to Launch Math Workshop in Your Classroom Launching math workshop can feel overwhelming. You’re trying to manage small groups, math stations, and independent work all at the same time….
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May and June Math and Literacy Practice Pages for End of Year Skill Review
The end of the school year is the perfect time to shift your focus from teaching new content to strengthening what students already know. These May and June math and…
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