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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Google Sheets math activities are easy for teachers and your students will love them. I know what you’re thinking… Nope. No way. True confession – thinking about using Google Sheets makes me anxious. Sheets is such a powerful tool that it seems overwhelming at times. I get it! I really do. But trust me, Google Sheets are not as scary…
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Google Forms will autosave student progress! This is a new feature that your students will be thrilled with! I absolutely LOVE using Google Forms for daily assignments. Google Forms have many features that make them ideal for math teachers. However, there has been one teeny-tiny drawback to using this amazing tool. Until recently, students have been unable to save their…
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