As the school year wraps up, June is the ideal time to reflect and encourage math review with students. Look over student progress and reinforce core skills one last time. Here are student-friendly resources you can turn review time into…
Are you wondering about the ESL Listening Domain and how to teach it? We know that it is important to build a strong English foundation for our ELLs. It involves introducing students to the language in such a way that…
June marks the start of summer break, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop! In fact, it’s the perfect time to provide students with summer math activities! I look for summer math games that are light, engaging practice to…
Many times parents ask us for ideas of things they can do at home with their children during the summer, but lose the list as summer sets in. Mailing them a checklist of summer activities connects you with them. Mailing off…
Building a strong foundation when teaching number sense is essential for young learners in kindergarten and 1st grade as they begin their mathematical journey. Number sense encompasses a range of skills, from counting and recognizing numbers to understanding basic addition…
During the summer break, it’s fantastic for ESL kids who are learning English to keep practicing their language skills while having fun. I’ve put together some cool summer ESL activities for them to do every day that will help them…
End-of-year Math review time is here! As we soak in the sunshine and feel the excitement of summer break approaching, there’s one important task left on our agenda – mastering the art of review. As teachers we know the drill…
Let's teach about Memorial Day!
Are you ready to wrap up the year with some new Math strategies? As we approach the end of another school year, it’s crucial to ensure our young mathematicians leave with a solid grasp of key concepts. To help you…
We know that teaching academic vocabulary to elementary students is one of the most impactful ways we can support students’ long-term academic success. As teachers, we understand that words like analyze, compare, and describe—the language of school—don’t always come…