Strong math instruction builds both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. In elementary classrooms, effective math teaching includes modeling strategies, building number sense, developing problem-solving skills, and creating meaningful practice opportunities. On this page, you’ll find math strategies and activities organized by topic to help you plan engaging and effective instruction.
Teaching multi-digit addition in second grade isn’t just about getting the correct answer. It’s about helping students truly understand place value. The partial sums addition method gives students a clear,…
Are you teaching your second-grade and third-grade students how to subtract with regrouping? This math concept can be difficult for students to understand, but some place value math strategies can…
Expanded form multiplication, also called the expanded algorithm, gives students in grades 3 through 5 a way to work through multi-digit problems without getting lost in every step of the…
Addition and subtraction games with dice are a simple way to make math practice more engaging for elementary students. Dice create a random number each round, which gives students repeated…
Teaching second graders to tell time is essential to their 2nd grade math curriculum. Analog clocks, though traditional, provide valuable practice for mastering time-telling skills, especially when it comes to…
Tape diagrams are visual tools that help students solve math word problems. They offer a simple way to understand complex mathematical concepts. In this post, I will discuss tape diagrams…
Have you ever watched a child’s face light up when he finally grasps a concept? That “Aha!” moment is what we live for as educators! Some students need hands-on, tactile…
The CUBES math strategy is a word problem acronym that breaks problem-solving into five steps: Circle the numbers, Underline the question, Box the keywords, Evaluate what steps to take, and…
Multiplication facts can be challenging for many students. Memorizing facts often requires repeated practice, but worksheets alone can quickly feel repetitive. Multiplication dice games give students a hands-on way to…
What do you use to support your students in mastering different subtraction strategies? In our classroom, we create a two-digit subtraction anchor chart. This visual reference serves as a valuable…
Building math fluency in elementary school takes more than timed tests and drill sheets. Students need daily exposure to numbers, low-stakes practice that builds confidence, and activities that make the…
There are many different ways to model two-digit subtraction when solving for an unknown. In this post, we’ll explore five different methods and discuss the benefits of each for different…
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