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Imagine this… As you sit with your guided math group, you quickly scan your Math Workshop rotations to check to see if students are engaged and on-task. At one of the stations, your students are independently working through and solving problems. You see one of your students look stuck, but
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Creating a classroom environment that equips elementary students with the tools (like math posters) and resources they need to be successful, independent learners is one of the most important jobs we have as teachers. As we design and set up our classrooms for the new school year, we need to
Are your students’ families unsure of how they can support their child with their math development? Do they recognize the importance of their involvement? Parent participation is incredibly important in all aspects of a child’s education, but oftentimes parents are unsure of their role in their child’s education. The role
Research skills are incredibly important in the world we live in today. When we come across a problem or a question, what do we do? We quickly search online to find the answer. We are using our research skills while we are doing this. Read below to learn about how
Do your students struggle with explaining how they solved a problem? Do they give up on a problem soon after starting or before they even begin? Number talks are the answer! They are short, purposeful mini lessons that enhance students’ ability to comfortably and flexibly problem solve, reason, and respectfully
Math accommodations are an incredibly important component of best practice elementary math instruction. Making curriculum accessible to students is necessary in order for each child to reach his or her highest potential. How can we do that considering the diversity in twenty-first century classrooms? The answers are Universal Design for
Math centers, also commonly referred to as math stations or math rotations, are a great way to offer fun and engaging learning experiences to elementary students during your math block. They fit neatly in the math workshop with guided math framework, but can be used without the implementation of that
What is vertical alignment curriculum? Why is it important? What is vertical team planning? There are lots of questions surrounding vertical alignment education in schools. It is great that these conversations are happening currently! Vertical alignment has the power to transform an education system. This is true in all content
Integrating morning meetings or class meetings into your daily schedule is one of the best investments of time you can make as an elementary teacher for your students. Some teachers hold a morning meeting by following the responsive classroom format, while others create their own custom class meeting routines that
There are so many common misconceptions about math fact fluency: What it is, if it’s really that important for elementary students, the best practices for how to teach it, how to properly assess it, and more. These fact fluency misunderstandings lead to a heavy focus on math fact automaticity and
Do your students have trouble transitioning? Do nows, which are often called bell ringers, are the answer! They get students thinking and ready for the upcoming lesson. Read below to learn more about do nows, their benefits to both teachers and students, specific examples, and helpful tips. This blog post
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