In a previous video, I talked about why I had such a problem with number bonds, and there was a good discussion around number bonds and it prompted me to want to talk to you about an alternative to number bonds. Watch the video or read the transcript below: Here are...
A question that I get asked a lot is why aren’t patterns in my standards? Watch the video or read the transcript below: Here are links to products/activities mentioned in this vlog. (Some may be affiliate links which just means that if you do purchase using my...
Now personally, I love using number bonds, but for our students, number bonds can be a little problematic. Watch the video or read the transcript below: What Is A Number Bond Now if you’ve never seen a number bond and you’re wondering, “What the heck...
Recently I have had multiple emails from people who follow me, asking, how do they balance the need between building number sense yet keeping up with their pacing guide? Now, I have to tell you that this is an area in education that really irks me. Watch the video or...
As you start off the school year, I want you to keep in mind what is really important as we’re trying to teach mathematics to our students. Watch the video or read the transcript below: Here are links to products/activities mentioned in this vlog. (Some may be...
Well, it is that time of year again when teachers start to look forward to all of the wonderful testing that they get do in their classroom. Right? Well, unfortunately, testing and doing assessments is just part of teacher life nowadays. However, I am not a big fan of...
Welcome! I’m a Recovering Traditionalist elementary teacher and now, I help teachers and children learn to love math. Explore how I can help provide you PD at your fingertips! BuildMathMinds.com
Welcome! I’m a Recovering Traditionalist elementary teacher and now, I help teachers and children learn to love math. Explore how I can help provide you PD at your fingertips! BuildMathMinds.com