by Melinda | Sep 7, 2021 | Math
Number sense is essential for math, but not everyone knows what it is. Number sense is the ability to use numbers and math processes flexibly and in a variety of ways. Mental math or mental computation is one piece of number sense as is estimating, being aware of... 
by Melinda | May 31, 2021 | Math
Teaching multiplication goes beyond having children memorize multiplication tables. That said, knowing times tables builds math fluency and helps students with more complex calculations, estimation, and more. Teaching multiplication strategies to try From introducing... 
by Melinda | Apr 5, 2021 | Math
Getting clear on place value is important for students. Place value helps us to read whole numbers into the thousands, millions, billions, and beyond. Do your students need more practice with this pattern we use to put numbers together? Try these place value... 
by Melinda | Mar 8, 2021 | Math
Math warm ups look like fun — and pack a lot into a short time. Math warm ups are the opening routine that leads into your math block. Math warm ups get kids participating, provide practice for skills you are currently working on, and review previously taught skills... 
by Melinda | Dec 21, 2020 | Math
We often think of math and reading as separate things. We have literacy centers and math centers; we teach fractions and phonics separately. But what happens when you bring books and math together? Math read alouds are magic. Students who struggle with or think they... 
by Melinda | Dec 14, 2020 | Math
Let’s take a look at math centers! I love math centers because they give students a chance to practice and apply skills and strategies they have learned — and they give me a chance to work 1-1 or with small groups. Math stations are really flexible. Students can work...