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$Tips for Teaching Multiplication Facts$

Tips for Teaching Multiplication Facts

Multiplication Facts. They are the backbone of so many skills beyond third grade, and yet, students continue to struggle with…
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Most schools are in session now (whether virtually or in-person), and I know that year after year, the first thing…
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A few years ago, I was heavily pregnant, and my students were scheduled to go on a field trip three…
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It’s not secret that I’m a huge fan of error analysis. I have blogged extensively about explicitly teaching error analysis…
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There are a few reasons that I always keep Skittles on hand in my classroom. First of all, they are…
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How many of you cringe at the thought of teaching your students multi-step word problems? (RAISES HAND!) I get it….
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Remember back in September when I bought several sets of Topple Blocks for my students? THIS post might jog your…
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I’m popping in quickly to share a few additions I’ve made to our fractions unit this year that have really…
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It’s that time of year for us– we have begun diving head first into multiplication. Since I teach 4th grade,…
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Yet another game that the wonderful Hope from Elementary Shenanigans adapted for her classroom was Headbandz! If you’ve ever played…
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Can you tell we have been hard at work mastering our elapsed time skills? This is something that can get…
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A few weeks ago, I had the great privilege of attending a two day training at The Ron Clark Academy….
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