Category: math workshop

3 fun games for teaching probability

3 Fun and Easy Games for Teaching Probability

Are you on the hunt for some fun and low prep games that you can add to your probability and statistics math unit? Don’t worry teacher bestie… I’ve got your back! Here are 3 of my favorite probability games for the upper elementary classroom. 1) SKUNK If you’ve been following

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multiplication review activities

3 Easy and Low Prep Multiplication Review Activities

Are you on the hunt for some simple and low prep multiplication review activities? Don’t worry teacher bestie… you’re in the right spot! I’ve got your back. 1) Multiplication Review Digital Escape Room One of my all-time favourite ways to review a multi-digit multiplication unit is by having students complete

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3 fun end of the year math activities

3 Fun End of the Year Math Activities

Are you on the hunt for end of the year math activities? I don’t think that I need to tell you that keeping students engaged in meaningful math learning at the end of the year is tricky! So keep reading for 3 fun end of the year math activities that

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teaching adding and subtracting decimals in the upper elementary classroom

4 Amazing Adding and Subtracting Decimals Activities

If you’re an upper elementary teacher looking to add some fun to your adding and subtracting decimals unit then this blog post is for you! 1) Adding and Subtracting Decimals Math Project Incorporating math projects into your units is a surefire way to boost engagement and help students to love

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3 fun and easy tips for teaching multi-digit multiplication

3 Fun and Easy Tips for Teaching Multi-Digit Multiplication

Are you dreading having to teach multi-digit multiplication? Do you wonder how you can teach students multi-digit multiplication when some still struggle with their basic facts? Then teacher friend, this blog post is for you! 1) Review Basic Facts Don’t skip this step! Trust me! Even if your students are

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teaching equivalent fractions

4 Fun Activities for Teaching Equivalent Fractions

Teaching equivalent fractions? Yes, I know teaching this is as “fun” as getting a flu shot. That’s why today I am sharing with you 5 tips to make teaching equivalent fractions easier and maybe even enjoyable!  1) Incorporate Music Into Your Lessons NumberRock has a TON of super catchy math

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3 awesome back to school math activities

3 Free Back to School Math Activities

Are you on the hunt for some fun and engaging back to school math activities? Here are 3 fun math activities that your upper elementary students will love! 1) Math About Me This math worksheet is one of my favourite back to school math activities. Students will review their multiplication

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teaching geometric transformations blog post

4 Fun Activities for Teaching Geometric Transformations

1) Get Kids Moving! Students learn best by doing! Play a few quick games of Simon Says. BUT… ask students to complete geometric transformations with their bodies! Some examples to get you started include: Simon says translate your body two steps to the left. Simon says rotate your body 90

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5 math picture books for the upper elementary classroom

The 5 Best Math Picture Books

Are you looking to incorporate more literature into your math block? These are 5 of the best math picture books to inspire young mathematicians! The Math Curse Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only

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