Are you looking for a simple and FUN way to work on fact fluency? I am always looking for fun and hands on ways to get my students working with math facts. The more ways little learners use math facts, the more times they have to turn these math problems into fluent math facts. I know you are going to love this simple clip idea for fluency. Get Your Fluency Supplies The supplies for this … [Read more...]
Halloween Circus Animal Cookie Freebie
While in the Halloween section this year, I came across some FUN Halloween Circus Animal Cookies. Not only were these cookies prepackaged, BUT a perfect learning tool to make so many fun activities. I knew what I had to do... make a learning pack for these Halloween Circus Animal Cookies. Halloween Circus Animal Cookies First, grab these cookie packets. I found a set of 30 presealed bags at … [Read more...]
Math Tools: Paper & Digital Learning Tools
Every day I think about HOW I am going to reach all my learners in the upcoming year with the limitation mounting. Then, add to it that at any moment we could move from traditional to virtual school... again. Are you stressed about all this too?! My stress relieving solution hit me... a math tool kit that includes paper and digital options.Introducing a solution to your problems and mine... … [Read more...]
SweeTart Chicks, Ducks, and Bunnies
SweeTart Chicks, Ducks, and Bunnies is a fun Spring themed candy. We can use fun themed candies to cover tons of learning standards in fun ways. Check out these Candies SweeTart Chicks, Ducks, and Bunnies are super cute and super fun. There are three types of designs; ducks, chicks, and bunnies. But these three designs can come in 5 different colors. This created more learning fun because … [Read more...]
Simple & Fun SweeTart Heart Math
Who says we can't sneak learning into every moment? Even on Valentines Day, even with candy, we can get our little learners engaged in amazing math activities to stimulating tons of math skills. Best yet... this is something you can download absolutely free. SweeTart Heart Math Printables First, all of these math activities can be used with SweeTart hearts. You can get a bag and divide it up … [Read more...]
Our Heart is Full of Math
Our heart is full of math! How about you? My favorite kind of math is hands on, differentiated, and engaging all at the same time. I love it even more when I can create a themed activity because my learners RUN and JUMP to "work" at this center. Let me show you how I created this activity and my thoughts behind WHY I did each step to help inspire you to create something like this … [Read more...]
Examples of Engaging Moments in Math
A few years ago, I started a mission for engagement in my classroom. My mission was to create at one engaging moment each and every day and my mission still is to keep creating engaging moments. I want to help you with examples of how I made this happen in my classroom. You will not see anything over the top or invasive to a classroom. Instead, you will see tried and true FUN learning activities … [Read more...]
100th Day of School
Today was our 100th day of school! To celebrate the 100th day, we have a blast with the number 100 in as many ways as possible and across as many subjects as we can get. Check out some of our adventures today. My little learners were greeted by this fun banner reminding them that they are indeed 100 days smarter. I took this picture at the end of the day and only ONE streamer was removed. My … [Read more...]
Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery Freebie File
Hi my name is Mary and I have an addiction. I am addicted to creating editable activities for the classroom to make learning fun! When a teacher friend sent me a picture of the new Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery, I knew what needed to be done. I knew we all needed a Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery Freebie File. Get the Teddy Grahams First, I am aware that grabbing these boxes may be a … [Read more...]
Hands on 2D and 3D Shape Fun for Little Learners
Learning about 2D and 3D shapes is not only FUN, but also hands on! We can take this idea of geometry and transform the concepts, vocabulary, and ideas of our little learners into great mathematicians. Need 2D & 3D Shapes Fun for Little Learners? Just read below. Start with a book The best way to teach about shapes is the way that little learners learn... through play and engaging … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Apple Week
This week is one of the best weeks of the entire school year. This week we get to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day and integrate apples in our classroom. Let's break down TONS of teaching ideas and activities to help you to Get Ready for Apple Week. Teaching Using Biographies Johnny Appleseed Day is September 26th. What a fun way to use the idea of a biography in the classroom. I love to use … [Read more...]
If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities and Fun
The letter Dd is a great time to use the book If You Give a Dog a Donut. I know you will love all of these If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities and Fun ideas for the week. Tying learning into literacy and math skills is a great, solid teaching tip to cover multiple standards in an inventive and engaging way. Charting and Write the Room I love to use this chart (shown in the back) on my … [Read more...]
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