Last week we wrapped up 4.NF.4 with finding fractions of a whole number. Before common core I am sure many of you just taught the algorithm and didn't focus too much on the how and why we multiply the fraction and whole number to determine the fraction of a whole number. While ...
Happy Friday! This felt like a long week! Baseball season has started in our house this week, so I am back to feeling like I own a taxi and live in my car. I just wish the weather knew it was baseball season! It's STILL super cold here in NC! See ...
SQ3R has been around for several years, it has proven effective in my classroom for several years so it is a strategy I teach every year. I have added a few extra details to how I use it in my classroom, and feel it has been beneficial for my students. With the emphasis ...
Next week we will FINALLY be in the month of April! I cannot wait to say good-bye to March, it's over welcomed it's stay! April of course is Poetry Month! I have spent the last couple of days gathering the resources in my room to prep for the upcoming weeks. ...
How do you ensure your students aren't forgetting math skills they have previously learned? Today I wanted to share with you how I consistently review previously taught skills with my students. 1. Accelerated Math Our school uses ACC Math and it is Amazing! Students ...
It's March and that means it's the month to celebrate AMAZING Women! There are so many inspirational and courageous women we all admire, why not celebrate them with a good book! One woman I always focus on this month is Amelia Earhart, the first woman of flight! Living ...
