I’m going out on a limb with a message I feel is super important. Don’t read a novel to your upper elementary students the first week of school. Yes, really! Don’t do it! Instead, read picture books! Read lots of them! Picture books are fun! They aren’t just for little kids. Picture books are for big kids and adults, too. … Read More
Multiplication Mayhem – Teaching Multiplication Strategies the Easy Way
Are your students having a tough time grasping multiplication? Do you find that your students are struggling to understand the basics? I’ve watched far too many students walk through the door of my classroom saying,”I hate math” or “math is my least favorite subject”, which just broke my heart. Math is near and dear to my heart and something that I… Read More