It is the most wonderful time of the year, but at the same time the most hectic too! I have a few resources and tricks up my sleeve to share with you for the best Christmas activities for your classroom. These Christmas activities will help keep your classroom running smoother, your students engaged and learning, but enjoying holiday activities at the same time. Christmas Literacy … [Read more...]
Teaching Math with Lego Bricks
I was recently asked by Brick Math: Using Lego™ Bricks to preview their math curriculum using their Teaching Addition manual. I have to say I was impressed with what I saw and implemented. Each teacher manual is thin enough to use with ease. Brick Math also offers student workbooks to correlate with each manual. Currently there are 6 topics to teach, with more coming in … [Read more...]
Top Five Math Manipulatives to Use Now in Your Classroom
We all have some form of math manipulatives sitting around our classrooms. But did you know you do not necessarily need those top of the line, super expensive manipulatives to get the job done? Some of the best math manipulatives are easy to use objects, many of us have stashed in the back of our cabinets or laying around the house. Read below to find out my favorite top five math … [Read more...]
