Thanksgiving Math Read-A-Loud

Thanksgiving Math Read-A-Loud

Counting books are a quick fun way to bring reading and math together.  This month’s Math Read-A-Loud is a quick read and can be done when you have a few spare minutes before your next activity.  Five Silly Turkeys counts down from five as the turkeys do silly...
Using number lines for Time problems

Using number lines for Time problems

The newest addition to our family finally slept through the night.  So besides the panic wake up at 3:30, rushing to his bedside to ensure he was in fact still alive, it was a great night of sleep.  When he woke up at 5 am, I was feeding him and of course figuring out...
Teachers Pay Teachers Freebies

Teachers Pay Teachers Freebies

I don’t know if all of you know about Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT), but I learned of the site about a year ago.  Teachers share documents they have created for use in their classroom, some are for free but some are for sale.  I contribute files to the...

Pinterest Pins I Love!

I really tried avoiding Pinterest because I heard how addicting it is.  I finally gave in and yes it is addicting but it is because of how much wonderful stuff there is out there!  I just can’t stop learning.  Here are a few of my favorite pins...
October Math Read-A-Loud

October Math Read-A-Loud

I have always loved children’s literature and compiled quite a collection of books during my pre-service years.  But then when I got my first teaching job as a middle school math teacher I didn’t use them much.  As I’ve become a more well-rounded...