If you're anything like us, you've probably found yourself typing "printable multiplication chart" into the search bar once or twice each year. Well, your search ends here! We're here to help with a FREE, printable Multiplication Chart that's ready for immediate use in your classroom today. The Great Debate: Should You Allow Your Students to Use a Printable Multiplication Chart in Class? Deciding whether or not to allow your students to use a printable multiplication chart has always been a heated topic. Here's why we have ALWAYS used a multiplication chart in our classrooms: We curre ..read more

Teachers are always on the hunt for the best multiplication fact practice. Many have found our Best-Selling Multiplication Brochures! One of our most frequently asked question is: "How do you implement Multiplication Brochures in the classroom?" We are so excited to answer this question by giving you 6 ways to use our Multiplication Brochures in the classroom along with tips and FREEBIES to help you out! What are Multiplication Brochures? Multiplication Brochures were created out of a need that we saw in our students that is common for students everywhere. Students struggle with the ..read more

Why Use Small Group Math Activities? As teachers, we know that personalized attention often fosters accelerated learning. Using Multiplication Brochures within small group instruction has enhanced multiplication fluency in our classrooms and it will in yours too. By giving students individual attention, teachers can address specific challenges more effectively. The Perfect Tool for Small Group Math Activities Multiplication Brochures are designed perfectly for small group instruction!  Got a group of learners that are struggling with their 4’s or 6’s? Pull a group and give them i ..read more

Math centers are a dynamic way to engage students in meaningful and differentiated learning experiences. Multiplication Brochures are perfectly designed for multiplication math centers! Multiplication Brochures reinforce multiplication strategies that you have already taught and expose them to more fact practice! How to Use Multiplication Brochures for Multiplication Math Center Activities: Step 1:   To get started, prep materials and have them displayed in your classroom. We start by copying a class set of each brochure. Students love the eye-catching display and can’t wait to get s ..read more

Multiplication Brochures: An Answer to Parent Concerns Ever have a parent express their concerns about their child struggling with their multiplication facts? EVERY YEAR! As teachers, we need to have an answer for them. Even better, we need to have the answer readily available! One of the ways to use Multiplication Brochures is by sending them home for extra practice or homework! Multiplication facts is a topic that parents can feel confident in supporting their learners at home! Learning multiplication facts is a common hurdle for many young learners. Parents often notice this struggle ..read more

When to Use Multiplication Brochures Whole Class One way to use Multiplication Brochures is during Whole Class Direct Instruction. This is a useful approach when you are just starting to use the brochures in your classroom. We recommend doing one set of multiplication brochures together as a class, such as the 10’s. When you do this together, students become familiar with the format and what is expected in each section. You can model each activity while students follow along. Because each fact family is set up the same way, your students will be able to use this fact family as a reference ..read more

The Solution to a Common Stress You never know when you are going to have to call in sick to work and need your emergency sub plans! In education, a seamless transition between regular and substitute teachers is crucial for uninterrupted learning. Equipping substitute teachers with Multiplication Brochures when you’re out ensures continuity in instruction. It is such a peace of mind knowing that you left materials that students and substitute teachers will enjoy! Multiplication Brochures are designed to be user-friendly and self-explanatory, making it an ideal resource for substitute te ..read more

Looking for early finisher activities? Look no more! In any classroom, there are bound to be students who finish their assignments ahead of their peers. As an educator, it’s essential to have a strategy to keep these early finishers engaged and challenged. One creative and effective way to achieve this is by having multiplication brochures readily available for your students. These brochures not only reinforce essential math skills but also encourage independent learning and creativity. How to Use Multiplication Brochures for Early Finisher Activities: Step 1:   Prepare materials and ..read more

There is simply not enough time in our day to do the lessons that we HAVE to get through in a day! How is it possible to review Reading Strategies throughout your year? What if we told you we have the solution for you… and it’s FREE?! Yep! We do! Keep reading to find out more! Reading Strategies Your students need a strong foundation in reading strategies! The reading strategies are questioning, inferencing, visualizing, monitoring comprehension, synthesizing, making connections and determining importance. At the beginning of the year, you need to teach each of these strategies explicitly so t ..read more

Definition: What is the Questioning Reading Strategy? Questioning is when the reader becomes actively involved in their reading by asking questions about the text. Good readers ask questions before, during and after reading. Some questions are answered in the text and some questions remain unanswered. Students increase comprehension of the text when they pay attention to their questions. This helps them understand the text at a deeper level. Anticipatory Set When you are teaching reading strategies, it is worth your time to put a little extra effort into these lessons. When students have stro ..read more