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Teaching Beyond the Textbook
I often get asked about resources and additional ways to make math come alive for students. Since every student is different, it’s important to have lots of tools in your toolbox to meet their individual needs. Check out my free games, printables and activities to help make math meaningful to both you and your students!

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Book Review: Another Sort of Mathematics: Selected Proofs Necessary to Acquire a True Education in Mathematics
Explore the true nature of mathematics by breaking down how it works through proofs. This book review will help you look at mathematics as a whole while discovering some great problems.

Jessica Kaminski
Jan 93 min read


Balancing Equations in Grade 1 and Beyond
Explore early algebra skills by learning to balance equations with a physical balance.

Jessica Kaminski
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Mathematical Rigor vs. Acceleration
Explore the meaning of rigor and acceleration in mathematics.

Jessica Kaminski
Oct 9, 20255 min read


What Does Math Homework Really Do?
Learn alternative assignments for homework that invite students to reflect and actually tell you about their progress.

Jessica Kaminski
Sep 4, 20256 min read


It All Begins with Counting: Building Number Sense Through Counting Collections at Every Grade Level
Counting skills continue throughout every grade levels as students explore different magnitudes of numbers, fractions and decimals. Take a look at some great counting activities (including games) that help students make sense of our number system.

Jessica Kaminski
Jul 10, 20256 min read


Problem-Solving with Heuristics Part 2
As students move into upper elementary and middle school, the problems they encounter become more complex and layered. The strategies required to solve them aren’t just about choosing the right operation. They often require students to reason through multiple steps, organize information, and make sense of unknown. At this stage, students will need more than computation skills. They will need an organized plan of attack that is efficient and appropriate for the specific type

Jessica Kaminski
May 16, 20254 min read


Problem-Solving with Heuristics Part 1
Discover how to teach Singapore Math heuristics with confidence using Polya’s 4-Step Problem-Solving Process. This post explores key strategies introduced in Grades K–2, such as drawing models, acting it out, and looking for patterns. Includes classroom tips, video examples, and a preview of Part 2. Perfect for teachers and homeschool parents using Primary Mathematics and other Singapore-based curricula.

Jessica Kaminski
Apr 17, 20256 min read


It's not the math in the word problem...it's the reading!
Learn two quick and easy strategies that can be used for students in K-8 to help with reading comprehension.

Jessica Kaminski
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say
Asking thoughtful questions will help you to never say anything a kid can say. Grab your free resource and reflect on your own practice.

Jessica Kaminski
Mar 6, 20255 min read


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

Jessica Kaminski
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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