Math can be a hard buy-in for students. That's why having fun activities like math games to engage students can be just what your classroom needs! Today, I'm going to tell you how you can use the card game "War" to help students with number sense as well as their math facts. Using Math Games to Teach Number Sense To teach number sense with this math game, all you need to do is have students play traditional "War." When I give students a deck of cards, I typically take out the face cards and sometimes I take out the 10 as well. ... Read More about Make Math Fun – War Games with Playing Cards
5 Easy Tips to Modify Your Instruction to Teach the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading is kind of like the old "Hooked on phonics!" However you feel about this new trend, it is taking over schools! While this can be overwhelming, you can modify your instruction to teach the science of reading. Why Teach the Science of Reading The Science of Reading refers to a body of research that is related to how the brain learns to read. While it is a buzzword in the education world, which can make it seem like a burden, it has been proven to work. Plus, the research had some valid points. No matter how much ... Read More about 5 Easy Tips to Modify Your Instruction to Teach the Science of Reading
Simple Tips for Teaching Addition with Regrouping
Please note: You can get your own set of the slides used in this post (for free) if you scroll down. Teaching math can be a struggle especially when you add that second digit. One way to help students understand how to add with two digit numbers is to try teaching addition with regrouping. When you use these regrouping tips, your students will be able to add with ease. Using Money to Teach Addition with Regrouping When I first introduce addition with regrouping, I like to use money. Money is something students can relate ... Read More about Simple Tips for Teaching Addition with Regrouping
3 Simple Steps to Teach Informational Writing
Writing can be one of the trickiest things to teach students because there are several steps that need to be completed. This becomes even more complicated when you are trying to teach informational writing. The good news is I have several informational writing tips and resources to help you and your students write like a pro! Choosing a Topic Whenever you first start writing, you need to make sure you have a topic. One of the most common informational writing themes is animals. Because of this, I have great resources for American ... Read More about 3 Simple Steps to Teach Informational Writing
Easily Combine Regrouping and New Math for Math Mastery
Math can be a tough subject especially when you start adding more numbers! Two digit addition can be a struggle for students. This can become even more difficult when you add all the changes that we have made to the math curriculum over the years. However, there are newer ways to teach “New Math” that will make two digit addition a breeze. All you need to do is combine regrouping and new math! Why Use New Math? New math was created because studies show that people who were good at math learned using these techniques. While ... Read More about Easily Combine Regrouping and New Math for Math Mastery
How to Simply Teach Writing a Letter in Elementary
Writing letters might seem like a lost art. However, businesses still send out letters to patrons. In addition, a formal email has all of the same components of writing a letter. In addition, writing is an important skill across the board! Therefore, I like to teach writing a letter in elementary typically to my second graders. Teach Writing a Letter by Starting with Structure How a text is organized is the overall structure of the text. When I teach writing a letter in elementary, I start by explaining the three parts of a ... Read More about How to Simply Teach Writing a Letter in Elementary
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