To practice math facts is often a daily homework assignment. Sometimes this can sound dreadful, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Why do teachers and parents want children to practice math facts on a regular basis? The answer is simple. When students master their math facts, it sets them

Back to school math activities are exciting and fun! They can be used to welcome your students into your classroom while they build your classroom community. These math activities help everyone learn more about each other. As a teacher they also help you get to know more about your students

Geometry activities make learning about shapes fun and exciting. Although it may seem that geometry is not as important as other math standards such as addition or subtraction, it helps students understand their world. They need many opportunities to dig deeply into the concepts of geometry. While they are in

3 Engaging and Fun Games for Test Review Are you looking for games for test review? Games are a fantastic way to make it fun while keeping students engaged so that you are truly reviewing the concepts you have been learning. You might be wondering how to keep all students engaged

Practice addition and subtraction in fun and engaging ways to help your students build their skills. Worksheets are necessary sometimes, but there are a variety of other ways children can work on addition and subtraction. Playing games with cards or with dice is an exciting way that adds variety each

The end of the school year brings excitement!  Students and teachers are looking forward to summer vacation! The last weeks of school can be enriching and fun at the same time. Since you have spent a school year together, it is fun to celebrate all of the learning that has

Graphing activities are a perfect way to keep your students engaged as the school year winds down. They are fun, hands-on, and simple for you to plan. Your class will love them because they are meaningful to your students, and everyone is involved in the activity. If collecting data is

Measurement activities are fun because they can be a hands-on experience. As a teacher, I think it is exciting to teach. It has been my experience that students love it because it feels like real world knowledge. It helps them understand the world around them, and it is practical. Students

Place value is worth teaching to your students! Why is it necessary? Why can’t we just begin teaching all of the other standards that are needed during the school year? We have only so much time, and it feels like we need to dive deeply into the major standards that

Number fluency is an important part of math! It means students have the understanding to find the most efficient way of solving a problem. Basic addition and subtraction are the beginning of number fluency. In my classroom I like to begin teaching addition strategies and then move to subtraction strategies. I find