As a teacher, I understand the struggles students often face when it comes to solving word problems. Whether it's reading challenges, a lack of executive functioning skills for multi-step problems, information overload, or language barriers for English language learners, word problems can be tricky! That's why I want to share some effective techniques for teaching word problem-solving skills that ...
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5 Fun Review Games for Math and Language Arts
Encouraging students to participate in their education is vital for their success. Active learning, teamwork, and student effort all play a part in creating a positive and effective learning atmosphere. Incorporating review games in the classroom is a fantastic method to make learning fun. Especially when reviewing topics like math and language arts, making learning more enjoyable and, hello, ...
5 Reasons Why Games for Test Prep Outshine Traditional Worksheets
You’re a dedicated teacher who’s always looking for new and exciting ways to engage your students. If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck in the rut of traditional worksheets, I’ve got some great news for you! It’s time to shake things up with a teaching method that’s been proven to be more effective: games. That’s right! Fun, interactive games not only help your students learn and retain information, ...
Teaching Fractions: 5 Tips for Making Fractions Fun
Fractions can be a tricky concept to grasp, not just for kids, but also for adults. Even if you're a mathematical whiz, the abstract nature of fractions can still pose a challenge. But fear not, I have some tips that'll make teaching fractions a breeze! By utilizing innovative methods, such as modeling and utilizing resources, we can help our students understand fractions more easily. In this ...
3 Easy Money Counting Games
Counting money is an essential life skill. It’s also tricky for our little ones because they need to know how to skip count and when to choose how many to skip counting by. It takes a lot of practice (and patience). I’m sure you'd rather have more practice that isn't busy work or something extra to grade. That's why I want to share these money counting games with you! I chose these games ...
5 Fun STEM Challenges for February
I love February because it's the month to celebrate love, friendship, and kindness. I also love it because there are so many fun holidays we get to celebrate in February. You know I love a good reason to do a STEM challenge with my students. That's because they get to play while being creative, thinking critically, and they practice concentration. These five STEM Challenges for February do just ...