Using the CRA math strategy is an effective way to help all your students: those who are struggling with math, and those who are not. For many students who struggle with math, it is purely psychological: fear of math or lack of math confidence. For others, it is fundamental. Maybe your students have not yet developed a strong number sense. How can you help your students overcome these ... Read More about Your Ultimate Guide to the CRA Math Strategy
6 Engaging Activities with Pattern Blocks
Do you do activities with pattern blocks with your kids? If not, they are definitely a fun learning tool that you can add to your toolbox! Activities with pattern blocks are incredibly valuable in helping young kids develop math concepts early on. They are also great for working on spatial recognition and fine motor skills. Click here to learn more about fine motor math activities. Not ... Read More about 6 Engaging Activities with Pattern Blocks
5 Easy Steps to Using the Area Model of Multiplication
The area model of multiplication has been a super controversial topic on social media. Parents, and even some educators, took social media by storm to complain about how ridiculous the area model of multiplication is. There were complaints that this method was clunky and that solving problems this way was not as quick as the traditional algorithm. The traditional algorithm ... Read More about 5 Easy Steps to Using the Area Model of Multiplication
3 Life-Changing Strategies for Addition
Are your students struggling with addition? If so, it might be time to introduce them to different strategies for addition. You might be wondering how different strategies for addition could be life-changing. When I was younger, I remember being told to do mental math. I understood the concept: mental math is math you do in your head. BUT I did NOT understand how to do it. This was ... Read More about 3 Life-Changing Strategies for Addition
3 Amazing Reasons to Teach Sudoku to Your Upper Elementary Class
Are you looking for an exciting and engaging way to challenge your students? Teach sudoku! Using sudoku in the classroom is great for: Promoting independent learningChallenging early finishers with a non-busywork activityKeeping student's minds active over long breaks But there are 3 other major benefits that students can get by working on these puzzles. 3 Reasons to Teach ... Read More about 3 Amazing Reasons to Teach Sudoku to Your Upper Elementary Class