First Grade Math Centers for Addition and Subtraction: One Skill Across Four Stations
What are the rest of the students doing while you teach a small group? In first grade, there are 4 math centers that make up the framework for the teacher…
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Ideas and lessons for teaching with the Total Math curriculum in K-5 classrooms.
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Total Math Curriculum
Total Math is a curriculum grounded in current and time-tested math research utilizing evidence-based methods and instructional practices. The Total Math Classroom The total math classroom provides the framework to…
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How to Teach Telling Time in 1st and 2nd Grades
Teaching telling time in 1st and 2nd grades is one of those skills that looks simple on paper but quickly becomes challenging in the classroom. Students may read a clock…
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Ultimate Guide to Math Curriculum Organization
This post is your ultimate guide to Math Curriculum organization. With the recent launch of Total Math, we’ve turned our attention to all things organization as we have been prepping…
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How to Build a Thriving Math Community from Day One
By following some simple steps, we can create a mathematical community where students feel empowered to take risks, ask questions, and explore the wonders of mathematics together. These practices we…
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First Grade Addition and Subtraction Within 20: Strategies, Skills, and Intentional Practice
Teaching Addition and Subtraction Within 20 in First Grade Addition and subtraction within 20 is a major instructional shift in first grade. At this point, students move beyond counting by…
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Fractions in Grades 1–2: Building Understanding With Models and Language
Fractions in Grades 1–2: Building Understanding Before Symbols Fractions are often thought of as an upper elementary topic, but meaningful fraction understanding begins much earlier. In grades 1–2, students are…
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Total Math Geometry Lessons for K-2 Classrooms
If you’ve ever sat down to plan math and thought, I just want this to flow, you’re not alone. Between curriculum shifts, pacing guides, and the daily reality of teaching…
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Coins Money and Finance Activities for Kindergarten First Grade and Second Grade
Teaching coins money and finance in Kindergarten First Grade and Second Grade can feel overwhelming. Young learners need clear visuals and hands on routines to understand how coins work. In…
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Counting On to Add in Kindergarten and First Grade: A Simple Strategy That Builds Fluency
One of the very first addition strategies students learn in early elementary is counting on. Instead of starting back at one every time, students begin with the greater number and…
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Addition to 10 in Kindergarten: Strategies, Activities, and Resources
One of the biggest milestones in kindergarten math is learning how to add within 10. This foundational skill sets the stage for all future addition and subtraction, while also building…
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Fluency Focus: Addition and Subtraction Within 20 for Second Grade
Integrating a fluency focus on addition and subtraction within 20 in second grade is essential. A student-centered, differentiated math block can support this by offering a variety of engaging activities…
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