"Word Problems are boring" and "I don't want to do MORE word problems" are phrases I used to hear often in my upper elementary classroom. Have you heard them in yours before? This is when I knew I needed to find new activities for my students to practice word problems that were engaging and still challenged them. Let me introduce you to one of mine AND my student's favorite word problem ... Read More about 5 Ways to Use Word Problem Sorts in Your Upper Elementary Classroom
10 Activities to Build Multiplication Fact Fluency Throughout The Day
I have always loved the phrase "no time wasted" when it comes to teaching. Most teachers only have a group of students for 1 year. That means you have 1 year to help your students grow and prepare them for what is next. Now, I am not saying don't give your students brain breaks or moments when they are not learning (that is a whole different blog post), but what I am saying is that we need to ... Read More about 10 Activities to Build Multiplication Fact Fluency Throughout The Day
How to Help Your Upper Elementary Students Solve Word Problems Independently!
Do you have students that shut down when they see word problems? Do you get frustrated when your students are able to solve word problems when working with you, the teacher, but not on their own? If you said "yes" to both or either of those questions, you are not alone! I remember sitting one day with a group of students practicing solving multiplication and division word problems and just ... Read More about How to Help Your Upper Elementary Students Solve Word Problems Independently!
Welcome & A Little Sneak Peek
Welcome to my brand new blog!! This blog has been a long time coming and I am SO excited about this new journey. I want to thank you for coming along for the journey with me! This is actually not my first blog (it is my 3rd), but my plan with this blog is a little different. With this blog, I plan to provide a space where upper elementary teachers can come for ideas, tips and resources to help ... Read More about Welcome & A Little Sneak Peek
3 Tips to Stay Organized During the First Couple Weeks of School
There are tons of back to school tips out there, but I have found that one of the hardest parts of back to school for me always seems to be staying organized since it is such a busy time. Today, I am sharing 3 of my top tips for staying organized that have been a lifesaver the first couple weeks of school. #1: First Week of School Crate This is my favorite and something I wish I would have ... Read More about 3 Tips to Stay Organized During the First Couple Weeks of School
5 Times to use MATHO to Make Word Problem Practice Fun in your Upper Elementary Classroom!
One of my very favorite ways to have my students practice word problems is by finding a game that my students love and creating a word problem version. SO... I took one of my favorite games to play as a child, BINGO, and created a math word problem version called MATHO. Let's be real... I still like to play it as an adult, too :) My students LOVED the game and I loved that I found a word problem ... Read More about 5 Times to use MATHO to Make Word Problem Practice Fun in your Upper Elementary Classroom!
3 Ways to Make Mini-lessons Before Math Rotations Intentional & Meaningful
One of the keys to successful math rotations is the mini-lesson before you start the math rotations! How this time is used will setup how you do your small group rotations and how you plan the activities that students will do during their independent rotations. I truly believe if you have a plan on how you use mini-lessons that your rotations and small group time will go a lot smoother. So... ... Read More about 3 Ways to Make Mini-lessons Before Math Rotations Intentional & Meaningful
5 Ways to Use Anchor Charts for Student Centered Learning in your Upper Elementary Classroom
Anchor charts are one of the best, FREE tools for teachers (in my opinion at least)! For too many years, I made the mistake of spending so much time up front prepping anchor charts, only for my students to look at them one time and then turn into just another poster, on my wall. I am excited to share how I turned anchor charts from posters on the wall to a tool my students used daily to support ... Read More about 5 Ways to Use Anchor Charts for Student Centered Learning in your Upper Elementary Classroom
3 Ways to Use this Movement Word Problem Activity in Your Classroom
Want to bring movement into your classroom while helping your student's practice word problems? As an upper elementary teacher, I was always looking for intentional activities that got my students out of their seat, and moving, while still learning. This is when I created my Around the Room word problem sets. They became one of my student's favorite word problem activities because it was a ... Read More about 3 Ways to Use this Movement Word Problem Activity in Your Classroom
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