I’m sure you have heard of Teachers Pay Teachers, but have you heard about Easel by TpT? There are so many new digital platforms available that it can be overwhelming to find the one that will work best for your classroom. To be honest, I used to try every new thing I could find, but not so much now. I’m…
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Are you looking for volume activities that will get your kids excited about your measurement unit? Without a doubt, your students will love these volume activities! Not only do hands-on experiences keep students engaged, but they also help build confidence while building conceptual understanding. Fill ‘em up This is an easy activity to set up and run. Basically, all you…
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Creating 3-dimensional volume notes for interactive notebooks is a must. Not only do hands-on experiences get kids excited about math, but they also help build confidence and conceptual knowledge. My kids always get excited whenever I show them a new way to fold notes in our math notebooks. Learning to make their notes 3-dimensional blows their minds! Why I use…
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Most students (and teachers too!) dread the testing season. Unfortunately, testing is something we have to deal with whether we like it or not. Fortunately, test prep doesn’t have to be a vibe killer. Here are several engaging test prep activities to keep your students fired up about math. trashketball One of my students’ all-time favorite games is trashketball. This…
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Tired of laminating, cutting, and organizing holiday math stations? Try these easy no-prep St. Patrick’s Day math worksheets that will keep your 3rd graders engaged while practicing basic multiplication and division facts. Not only are these print-and-go activities easy to use, but they’re also free! Color by number Multiplication 3rd graders love to color! This color by number worksheet is…
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