Math

Springing into Subtraction {freebies included}

Hey there! I am getting this post up a little late in the year so I hope you're still able to use a few of these ideas this school year :) We seemed to have worked on addition a little longer this year than we have in the past...the kids were rockin' and rollin' I almost felt sad to move on to … [Read more...]

Ways to Make Ten! {freebie PACKED}

Hey there friends! I am so excited to get this post put together! I've been accumulating pictures from the past few weeks in order to put them all in ONE fancy post! :) This year we approached addition head on with all of our fun strategies! After a couple of weeks we found the instruction … [Read more...]

Getting Kids to Talk Math

Hey friends!! Just popping in to chat a little about MATH TALK! I completely admit that looking back I used to kinda stink teaching math. You sit, listen to me teach, now go practice it on your own....you know how to do it, right? Yes, shameful head shrug! I have told you a few times that I have … [Read more...]

Number Sense MEGA Post

Hey there and thanks so much for stopping in! Today's post is all about.....number sense! Number sense isn't identifying all of the numbers 0-20 or counting to 100! Number sense is something far more "deep." When a student has a solid number sense they are rich in … [Read more...]

It’s a new year and a sale!

Those are the exact words I must repeatedly remind myself as I think back to 2013 and look forward to the new year. 2013 was filled with such amazing blessings. However, I struggle with not focusing on the one thing that didn't happen in the year. So, I must realize that every day … [Read more...]

Early Number Sense {freebies}

You made it...it's the weekend! Whoop! Whoop! I wanted to take a moment to share with you a few activities we've been doing in math. I will also share a few fun and interactive games to play as well! Below is snap shot of my days in school counting tape. … [Read more...]

Organic Number Line!

Hey friends! Tomorrow is the first day back for us for the week! We had off Labor Day and today was professional development! We received training in Math in Focus- Everyday Counts Calendar! I will be starting it too and will share as we get it started :)My dear … [Read more...]

First Days Back! {full of freebies!}

WOOOOWEEE!!! Every year I think we might forget what back to school really means! I feel like I am getting to the point where I don't need to live at school anymore :) I am enjoying my three day weekend and a follow up professional development day on Tuesday! The start of the … [Read more...]

Number Sense Routines Book Study: Chapter Four

Chapter Four: Counting Routines This is the fourth part of my number sense routines book study. Number Sense Routines is written by Jessica Shumway. Click below to view and purchase the book! If you are interested in Chapters 1-3 click on the "Book Study: Number Sense Routines" … [Read more...]