Picture it, Dallas, 1986... going into Toys ‘R Us for a reward with my parents and being the child who was always wanting to learn more, I picked up workbooks and many a puzzle book over being able to get toys. No matter where we went if I was able to choose something for myself it was always going to be an activity book. Hidden pictures, logic puzzles, word searches, crosswords... I loved them ... View Post
5 Different Ways to Use Solve and Snips
When I began teaching Middle School math, I became apparently aware that my students detested working with word problems. It didn't matter if I worked them with them, I asked them to show their strategies, or even let them work with partners or in groups... they HATED them. But I didn't know why. I had to think about... my students who had been sitting in similar math classes for the last five ... View Post
Implementing Math Workshop for Back to School
Last month I had the absolute privilege of speaking to over 400 3-8th grade teachers at CAMT 2019 about Setting up Math Workshop for Success in two sessions. Not only was this year the absolute best I’ve ever presented, but the 3-5th grade session was so packed that we had to relocate... seriously! We went from a room for 120 to an auditorium where they scanned in over 270 teachers! I can’t ... View Post
Test Prep Boot Camp | Making Use of Test Prep Time
I remember my first Spring as a Middle School teacher when I came in with literally SIX WEEKS left before testing and had more to cover than I could dream of. I had to make a plan and stick to it. While for the most part, I was getting support from my partner teacher I was still working day by day to stay ahead of my students. Why Test Prep Boot Camp? Because of the lack of structure, the ... View Post
5 Football Activities to Get You Ready to Rumble!
Blue 22, Blue 22... hut, hut! I can’t even begin to think of how many times I’ve heard phrases like that on tv and have no clue what it means! While I may not know a ton about football I sure know that the boys, and even some of my girls, LOVE when it is time to bring out the football activities in math class! This time of year we are heading into Super Bowl weekend and what better time to bring ... View Post
Motivating Students Who Just Don’t Wanna
Have you ever heard either of these from your students in class? "but Miss..... I don't wanna....." or "well, I didn't think I had to do it." You are probably nodding your head right now and totally get me because you have been there. Maybe you were even there this week. I feel you and I've been there myself and it sucks. It's the absolute last thing you want to hear from your students because you ... View Post
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