One thing that will always be around is the calendar. In other words, there will always be a today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Plus, each of those days have a number! Why does this matter? It presents teachers the opportunity to use calendar math in their classroom daily. While there is some debate as to whether calendar time is important in the classroom, I believe it can be an engaging and effective way to practice essential grade-level concepts and skills daily. Why Is Calendar Math Important? Calendar time is an essential part of ... Read More about Why You Should Use Calendar Math in the Classroom
A Simple Process to Teach CVC Words
Teaching students how to sound out words is no easy task! While using phonics and the Science of Reading can help, it can still take time! I have found using a simple system to teach CVC words in elementary that is consistent helps students learn to read CVC words faster. When to Teach CVC Words Just like everything, you need to make sure you are following a step by step process. Before you teach CVC words, you want your students to be relatively proficient in consonant sounds and short vowel sounds. It’s vital your students know their ... Read More about A Simple Process to Teach CVC Words
Easily Use Place Value Tents to Teach Number Sense
Math is a tricky subject to teach for a variety of reasons. The main reason math gets tricky is simply because students lack confidence in it. One way to help students with their math confidence is to help them create strong number sense. Place value is one of the key concepts when it comes to number sense. One of my favorite ways tools to use are place value tents. A place value tent is hands-on, concrete, and engaging for students. What Should I Use in Each Grade? Learning place value is an important concept for children to understand ... Read More about Easily Use Place Value Tents to Teach Number Sense
How to Introduce Decodable Texts to First Graders
Decodable texts are perfect for practicing an essential skill: phonetic awareness! When you are using the Science of Reading in your classroom, one aspect you’ll be working with explicitly is phonics. This means, you’ll also be working with decodable texts. Here is how I introduce decodable texts in first grade. Click on the image below to check out my latest video where I go over the process step-by-step. What is Decodable Text? A decodable text is a text where the words are based on a specific phonic skill that you’re working ... Read More about How to Introduce Decodable Texts to First Graders
8 Simple Benefits of Teaching Math with Playing Cards
As teachers, we are always looking for ways to make math more fun! I have found a simple deck of cards can be the answer. Wait, what? Yes! Teaching math with playing cards has several benefits for students. This week's YouTube video goes into more detail about this, CLICK HERE or click on the picture below. 1: Build Number Confidence Many students find math scary and freeze up when they are given a math task. Playing card games over and over, students get more comfortable with numbers because they get more ... Read More about 8 Simple Benefits of Teaching Math with Playing Cards
Use a Simple Decodable Lesson Planner to Teach Phonics with the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading is the new buzzword in education, and it’s not going anywhere. Decodable readers, which are a huge part of the Science of Reading, can seem overwhelming at first. Why? Because they are designed to help you teach phonics in a very systematic and sequential way. However, it doesn’t come with a detailed lesson plan. Plus, there’s so much to organize when you’re setting up your small group lessons. So, I have developed a decodable lesson planner to help you plan your day faster! Click on the picture below to get a ... Read More about Use a Simple Decodable Lesson Planner to Teach Phonics with the Science of Reading
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