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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Second Grade
2nd grade teaching ideas and resources for math, Guided Math, literacy, writing, and more.
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Partner Pairing Cards and Grouping Tools for Cooperative Learning
Cooperative learning gives students meaningful opportunities to talk, listen, share ideas, and solve problems together. However, forming new groups can take more time than the activity itself if students are…
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January Practice Pages for Math and Literacy
January brings a fresh start, and these winter-themed practice pages help students ease back into routines with consistent skill work they can complete independently. This January collection provides print-and-go math…
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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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Wrap Up the School Year with These Must-Have End of Year Resources
The end of the school year comes with so many moving pieces. You are celebrating students, wrapping up learning, preparing summer send-home materials, and keeping everyone engaged through the final…
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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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Understanding Fractions K-5 Vertical Alignment Lessons and Centers
Being familiar with K-5 standards, vertically, provides the big picture of how each grade level’s requirements work together to help students develop a deep understanding of fractions. Below, we have…
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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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Winter Math and Literacy Workstations for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade
Winter is the perfect time to refresh routines and bring new energy to your classroom workstations. These winter math and literacy workstations for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade build…
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Penguin Math and Literacy Printables for January
January can feel long in the classroom. Students are settling back into routines after winter break, and we often need activities that work without adding more to the ever growing…
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