Are you teaching nonstandard units of measurement in 1st grade? There are so many hands-on ways to do this. If you’re looking to spice up your math lessons and make teaching measurement fun, read on for 8 kid-friendly nonstandard measurement activities that you can incorporate into your classroom! Plus, you can grab a FREE sample measurement lesson plan from my 1st Grade Nonstandard Measurement Guided Math Unit. Let’s dive in! Teaching Nonstandard Units of Measurement in 1st Grade In 1st grade, students learn all about nonstandard units of measurement, comparing measurements, and expressing di ..read more

Measurement is one of those skills we teach our students that is best done with hands-on activities and real-world connections. Let’s be honest, all skills are best taught this way, but with measurement being such an important skill used in everyday life, it’s even more important to help students connect the learning to the real world. One of my favorite ways to help students make math-to-world connections is by incorporating relatable books into my lessons. Read on for 15 children’s books about measurement that are both fun and educational, that your students will love! This post contains af ..read more

Have you ever wondered how to make interactive anchor charts more exciting and engaging in your classroom (so they’re actually helpful and not just a hassle?). What is the difference between anchor charts and posters anyway? In this blog post, I’m answering all of these burning questions and sharing 5 excellent anchor chart examples to help you engage your students and make anchor charts more effective in your classroom!  This is part 2 in our anchor chart series, so if you haven’t yet, be sure to check out part 1: Getting Started With Anchor Charts in the Classroom The Easy Way! This po ..read more

I’ll be honest… organization does NOT come easily for me. I’m a type B teacher, so my classroom is what I like to call, “organized chaos.” However, one thing that really helps me stay organized is my 3 tier cart! In this blog post, I’m sharing my super simple teacher cart organization system that you can absolutely steal for your classroom too!  This post contains affiliate links. You can see my disclosure here. My small group area is probably my favorite area in my classroom. I firmly believe that’s where the real magic happens in a classroom, and I love all of the hands-on activit ..read more

It’s time, teacher friend… time to talk about one of my least favorite things to teach with (that I understand are totally necessary in the classroom). Any guesses? I’m talking about… WORKSHEETS! While I am not a big worksheet fan and I do prefer to teach with hands-on approaches and manipulatives, I still see the need and benefit of worksheets. However, that doesn’t mean they have to be boring! Read on for 3 fun ways to practice using addition and subtraction with regrouping worksheets (that aren’t boring!). This blog post contains affiliate links. You can see my disclosure he ..read more

It’s 2024, which means… it’s Leap Year!!! I’ll be honest, I can never remember which year Leap Year falls on, but after discovering it is this year, I knew I had to do something special to celebrate with my class. I created a set of free Leap Year activities to use with my students, and now, I want to share them with you! Read on to learn more about these Leap Year math activities and 3 fun ways to use these task cards in your classroom this (and every) Leap Year. Reviewing Key Skills With Leap Year Math Activities These free Leap Year math activities are perfect for reviewing key skills in 2n ..read more

If you’re a 2nd grade teacher, you know how challenging teaching 3 digit subtraction can be. In order for students to be successful with this skill, they must have a strong foundational understanding of place value in order to master regrouping. In this blog post, I’m breaking down 4 effective 3 digit subtraction strategies and sharing some of my favorite regrouping activities to help make your lessons go smoothly! Teaching 3 Digit Subtraction With Regrouping Before introducing 3 digit subtraction with regrouping, it’s essential that your students have a strong base knowledge of place value ..read more

Teaching multi-digit addition with regrouping is arguably one of the trickiest tasks as a 2nd grade teacher. Students must have a strong foundational understanding of place value in order to grasp this concept and succeed. In this blog post, I’m sharing 4 effective 3 digit addition strategies along with some of my favorite activities that you can incorporate in your lessons as well!  This post contains affiliate links. You can see my disclosure here. Teaching 3 Digit Addition Before diving into 3 digit addition with regrouping, make sure your students have a strong understanding of ..read more

Can you believe the holiday season is upon us already? It feels like just yesterday we were starting the school year and welcoming our new students. I love this time of year and channeling the magic of the season into my math lessons. If you’re looking for some fun and engaging Christmas math centers to use with your students all December long, read on for a sneak peek at my Christmas math centers for 2nd grade. Plus, I’ve got some FESTIVE freebies to share with you, too! Benefits of Using Holiday Math Centers As winter break approaches, teachers often find themselves juggling the excitement o ..read more

My favorite thing about 1st-3rd grade students is that they get so excited about the smallest things. They absolutely love to play games and simply explore with manipulatives. As students grow in their academic journey, one of the best ways to keep them actively engaged is incorporating games into the classroom. Today, I’m sharing all about my favorite Kaboom game. This is THE game that every classroom needs! This post contains affiliate links. You can see my disclosure here. Benefits of the Kaboom Game The best part of the Kaboom game for teachers is how simple it is to set up! All you n ..read more