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The Complete Guide to Teaching Multiplication and Division
Multiplication and division are major math skills for upper elementary. I have compiled FREE lessons, key skills, anchor charts, book…
Teaching Students To Make Nonfiction Inferences
When we make inferences, we help students draw conclusions and gather deeper meaning about the text using a combination of…
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 Giveaways
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re celebrating you all week long here at Teaching With a Mountain View. We know how…
The Complete Guide to Teaching Inference
Skilled reading requires students to become adept with many different cognitive processes. Being able to make inferences sets students up…
How To Encourage Critical Thinking in Math
Critical thinking is more than just a buzzword… It’s an essential skill that helps students develop problem-solving abilities and make…
Teaching Regions of the United States: Cross-Curricular Learning Projects
I began my teaching career in an International Baccalaurete school that focused on units of study, so I really love…
The Complete Guide to Teaching Addition and Subtraction
Addition and subtraction may seem like basic skills for upper elementary students, but there are numerous ways to extend addition…
April Read Alouds and Related Seasonal Activities
I love April in the classroom! By this point in the year, we really have become a community of learners…
Improving Inference Skills
When you hear the word “inference,” does it make your head spin? If I had a penny for every time…
The Complete Guide to Teaching Main Idea and Theme
Determining the main idea and/or theme of a text are critical reading comprehension skills. While it may seem like main…
Math Concept Pictures
Math + Drawing = Win! Over the years, I have created several math picture activities to use throughout the year…
Free Day After Spring Break Lessons
Let’s talk lesson plans after a holiday break. I know I always rest easier during a vacation when my plans,…
