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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6 Strategies for Increasing Critical Thinking with Problem Solving
For many teachers, problem-solving feels synonymous with word problems, but it is so much more. That’s why I’m sharing my absolute favorite lessons and strategies for increasing critical thinking through…
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 recommendations, and several differentiated activities for teaching multiplication and division…
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 logical connections between different concepts. By encouraging critical thinking in…
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 thematic teaching and cross-curricular learning projects! When we dive deep…
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 and subtraction skills with our students. I usually teach this…
Math Concept Pictures
Math + Drawing = Win! Over the years, I have created several math picture activities to use throughout the year in order to practice math skills. Some of these math…
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.
