Can You Save Fred? The STEM Challenge Every Elementary Teacher Needs This Back to School Season: Picture this. It is the first week of school. You have got 25 kids who do not know each other yet, a mile-long to-do list, and somehow you are supposed to build classroom community at the same time. Enter:…
Learning how to make an end of the year slideshow does not have to be a 3-hour Pinterest rabbit hole. In fact, with the right plan, you can pull together something genuinely beautiful without sacrificing your sanity or your precious prep time. Ready to actually get your end of year slideshow done? Here is a…
If you’ve ever tried teaching 2-digit addition and subtraction only to be met with blank stares, you know the struggle is real. That’s where jumping on a number line comes in. It’s a simple, visual way to help students “see” addition and subtraction rather than just memorizing steps. And the best part? Once they learn…
Break Apart Strategy in Math Do your students struggle with adding and subtracting 2-digit and 3-digit numbers? The break apart strategy can make math easier and lead students to add and subtract mentally. Here we’ll explain why the break apart method is effective and how to best teach the strategy in addition and subtraction. What…