The Back to School season is such an exciting time! New classroom setups, new students, a fresh start, and another chance to make a difference in our students' outlook on education (and of course new math centers and games). Every year I reflect on what went well and what didn't go so well in my ... read more
Grow Strong Minds with Spring Math Games
While the temperatures in Texas suggest spring is already here, the true arrival of Spring (March 20th) is fast approaching! Its the perfect time to spring clean and throw out some of your old math centers and worksheets to ramp up for engaging, effective, and hands-on math activities! If you've ... read more
3 Amazing Center Activities That Are Easy and Cheap
If you're anything like me, you are always looking for new ways to revitalize your centers or new ideas to try during Daily 5, Readers Workshop, Guided Math, etc. In the spirit of trying new things, today I'd love to share 3 center ideas that you can make. And hey, it doesn't hurt if they're easy ... read more
Winter Math Games for Kindergarten
Math games increase engagement and achievement. Simple as that. Games can be scary. Games can especially be scary for teachers who feel that constant pressure to show accountability. I've felt that pressure, too. Despite that constant nagging in the back of my mind (and sometimes out loud), I ... read more
Thankful for Math Games
What does your classroom look like during your math block? No, really. Stop and think about it for a moment. Are your children quietly working on a printable worksheet or consumable workbook? Do they get excited for math, or are they just going with the flow? I'll share that in my classroom ... read more
