Math
Making math engaging and fun doesn’t mean eliminating rigorous content! Over the last several years, I have shared hundreds of math lessons and ideas in the blog posts below. From teaching error analysis skills to tackling multi-step problems, you are guaranteed to find an engaging math lesson in the archives.
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High-Ceiling Math Tasks for Gifted Learners
High-ceiling math tasks are tiered activities that help all students succeed. Unlike traditional “one size fits all” methods, these tasks allow students to explore math concepts within their own understanding….
The Importance of Daily Math Word Problems
Daily math word problems play a pivotal role in promoting mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills in upper elementary. Word problems not only test computational abilities but also develop analytical…
Tried and True Math Teacher Observation Lessons
We’re continuing our no-stress classroom observation tips series with tried and true math teacher observation lessons for your next evaluation. If you haven’t read the first post yet, you can…
Leap Year Activities For Upper Elementary School
I’ve shared before how upper elementary students love seasonal fun, too. If you’re ready to embrace the Leap Year (you only get the chance every 4 years, so why not??),…
5 Benefits to Mental Math Tasks
Throughout my career, I have always believed that laying a strong mathematical foundation is crucial for a student’s future success. And at the heart of this journey, I discovered the…
Christmas Math and Literacy Ideas for Christmas in the Classroom
As the holiday season approaches each year, I look for creative ways to infuse the festive spirit into our classroom. Over the years, I’ve created a collection of engaging (and…
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hey, I’m Mary
I’m so glad you are here. I’m a current gifted and talented teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I’ve been in education since 2009. My passion (other than my family and cookies) is for making teachers’ lives easier and classrooms more engaging.
