Subtraction Go Fish: A Hands-On Way to Build Fact Fluency
Subtraction facts can be tricky for young learners. Some students rush, some count on their fingers, and some freeze the second the numbers go past 10. Sound familiar? Subtraction fact…
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.
Subtraction facts can be tricky for young learners. Some students rush, some count on their fingers, and some freeze the second the numbers go past 10. Sound familiar? Subtraction fact…
Are you gearing up for the next holiday? St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve created several games and activities for my students to do throughout the…
Things that come in groups is a great way to introduce multiplication to elementary students. Brainstorm objects that come in 2s, 3s, 4s, etc. Then show students how these groups relate to multiplication when there are multiple groups. #multiplication #thingsingroups #equalgroups
Teaching multiplication to second graders can feel like you’re planting seeds and hoping something takes root. Some students instantly catch on, while others need a little more time, support, and—let’s…
How do you teach multiplication in your classroom? There are several different concepts that students need to learn regarding multiplication, in addition to the traditional number sentence and multiplication fact….
I know I’m getting an early start on this, but since it was done, I decided to post it. This Valentine’s Day Math Pack focuses on Graphing, Fractions, Multiplication, and…
Understanding the meaning of the equal sign can be challenging for most first-grade students. They often think it simply signifies the answer, with the left side presenting an expression and…
Teaching fractions can feel like one of the trickier units of the year. Students need to recognize fractions in multiple ways, as numbers, as parts of a whole, and as…
We started a fraction unit this week and some of my second graders have been struggling to understand them. We’ve only done two days of instruction, but I can already…
One of my students was doing an activity with fractions and parts of a whole in our computerized math program. We haven’t covered this content in class yet, but he…
With a circular hundreds chart, students can effortlessly count and smoothly transition across tens. This simple 0-99 chart aids students in counting numbers within the range of 100. Its user-friendly…
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