Lesson plan along with me using my lesson plan form to plan a 2nd grade and 4th grade math lesson.

In today’s classrooms, educators are tasked with addressing the unique needs of all learners, particularly students with learning differences such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. These conditions can significantly impact a student’s ability to process written language and express themselves through writing, making traditional math instruction challenging. However, the Singapore Math approach, known for its focus on visuals and concrete learning, can be an effective strategy in ma

I'm super excited to share my latest literature connection from Cindy Neuschwander's Sir Cumference series. These delightful books entertain older children with more complicated math topics. I firmly believe that every student enjoys a good read aloud every now and then. I especially like how this one makes our older students think. (This post does contain affiliate links.) This story takes place in medieval times when Lady Di and her husband, Sir Cumference, decide to th

When we discuss picture books, a lot of them are aimed for younger grades. Every now and then you find an amazing book aimed for older students, because let's face it, they still enjoy picture books. This week, I'm sharing a book that includes hands-on activities to help students to differentiate between various quadrilaterals. (This post does include affiliate links.) Squares, Rectangles, and Other Quadrilaterals by David A Adler defines the different characteristics of q

Check out my list of children's picture books that dive into math topics.

When students solve word problems, there can be a lot of challenges. Maybe students struggle with all the language there is to process in the actual reading of the word problem. Maybe students aren't sure what operation to use when solving the problem. Maybe students don't know where to start when solving a multi-step problem. Word problems are just plain challenging. They require students to combine several skills and apply their understanding. One way we can do that is

(This post does contain affiliate links.) I always enjoy a great picture book, but when it connects math concepts, I'm especially...

Why do some students struggle in geometry? Help students master angles with free vocabulary and student angle practice.

Students begin learning about shapes in Kindergarten. They learn how to notice their differences in size, color and shape. They assign names to figures and learn that things can be called squares or triangles. As students extend their mathematical understanding, they learn that these shapes can have different names based on their attributes. Triangles can be named by the length of their sides or the types of angles they have. They could even be called two different names

Use flow charts to help students work through multi-step concepts in math.