As a middle grades math teacher, you probably struggle daily with students who cannot grasp what you are teaching because they have still not mastered the basic skills that provide the foundation for the new material you are attempting to deliver…

Last year, I wrote several posts on the blog about preparing for standardized testing. You can find them here, here, and here. Did your blood pressure rise when you read the words “standardized testing”? This year, I wanted to give you a peek inside my middle school math test prep unit…

I’d like to talk about my favorite time of the day (okay, it’s tied with word study rotations and play centers, but those are for another time). Our 30-minute block of math rotations has allowed me to become a stronger math teacher and my students to become more confident mathematicians. How could 30 minutes be so impactful…

Do you feel like you are constantly teaching and re-teaching how to solve equations? Try this process and watch your students’ eyes light up with understanding…

The 100th day of school is just around the corner! How will you celebrate with your elementary students? Check out these fun-tastic resources for incorporating academics into the festivities. You’ll find writing ideas, craft projects, S.T.E.M. activities, and even…