When I think about the resource in my classroom that provides the most value for both my students and myself, I always come back to STEM boxes. You may be wondering, "What's a STEM box?" STEM boxes ...
Mathematics
How to Prep Simply STEAM Math and Grammar Games
I love using grammar and math games for my literacy and math centers because they provide focused practice with a routine. I also love the organization of these games. One thing I do not like - is ...
Academic Vocabulary: Why It’s Important & Tips for Teaching
Recently, my son brought me some homework that got under my skin. For math, it said, “Regroup (or take it to the bank). The “take it to the bank” statement made me crazy! As teachers, we’re trying to ...
The Simply STEAM Black Friday Sale
Put down the easy grader and dig into these... Math and Grammar Combo Bundles Now you can bridge the gaps with fun and engaging math and grammar games! The only problem??? Achieving ...
10 Multiplication Strategies That Build Fluency!
I love teaching multiplication strategies! They help my students become more fluent and strengthen their knowledge of numbers. Multiplication is more than remembering which product goes with which ...
6 Activities for Teaching Odd and Even Numbers That’s Not a Worksheet (Plus An Anchor Chart Idea)
Are you looking for activities for teaching odd and even numbers? I’ve got you covered, but first, let me share that I’ll never forget the first time I taught odd and even numbers. I had no clue how ...