Every March, St. Patrick's Day makes for a day of fun that teaches too! We are going to have so much fun learning and playing with leprechauns. Here's how our day begins with first grade St. Patrick's Day activities that are fun and linked directly to learning standards. 1. First off, we are ... View Post
Counting On Addition Strategy Teaching Ideas
Teaching number sense sounds simple... ...but it is not as simple as we once taught it. Before, if students understood 1+2=3, then our job was done. In 21st century learning, math has become more of a problem-solving science and an art, not just simply give the correct answer. The counting on ... View Post
8 Picture Books that Help Teach the Equal Sign
Looking for some books that will help teach the equal sign? Well, have you considered books on balance and comparing? Check out these books that would be a perfect collection to help you teach the concept of the equal sign, as well as link to science standards and critical academic vocabulary like ... View Post
