Engagement is essential for math centers because you can run small groups effectively when students are engaged. Engagement means students will give their attention to the work because they are ...
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3 Surprising Reasons Why Students Should Write About Math
"So you're saying I have to write about math?" This was the exact response from one of my former students. That statement alone informed me that he only thought about math superficially. As for me, ...
Inexpensive Holiday Gift Ideas
For Students and Teachers This year gift buying is stressful because of inflation. Everything is super expensive. It's a challenge to go into the grocery store and get two days' worth of groceries ...
Quick Science Lessons
I don't know about you, but there are days when we run out of time for science. We usually have fire drills, assemblies, or uninvited visitors, including animals. All these cut into our learning time ...
Fun Ways to Celebrate Student Birthdays
We all have that special memory from our school years: our birthday celebrations. Those little parties and recognition from our teachers and friends made our day truly unforgettable, didn't they? But, ...
Classroom Procedures That Help Maintain Your Chatter Boxes
If there’s one thing that I’ve gotten better at over the years, it’s calming a chatty classroom. With the right classroom procedures and incentives in place, it's much easier to keep students on task ...