Did anyone enjoy learning basic math facts as a kid? Maybe you were one of the lucky ones that, as you passed your facts, you earned an ice cream party. Either way, it felt like endless hours of flashcards and that dreaded drill-and-kill style. Guess what? Fast forward 30 years, and as a teacher ... READ the POST
5 Fun Ideas to Teach Your Students How to Master Multiplication
I'll be the first to admit that there are some math concepts that make me wonder, "When will I ever use this again?" That's definitely not the case with multiplication. Knowing multiplication is one of those essential skills we use all the time in the real world. Isn't that what education is all ... READ the POST
Who Has Time for Art???? Ideas for Incorporating Art in the Classroom
I love art projects! I am crafty by nature and if time and teaching standards were no issue we'd do art all the time. But alas, in the real world, my world, teaching standards (TEKSin Texas - very similar to Common Core standards in other states) control what I teach. But also part ... READ the POST
Test Review – Make it Fun!
Does test review make you feel like this? Β I know that I have as a teacher - so I can't imagine how much more my students have. Β We do it because we want them to be prepared. Β We do it because "practice makes perfect." Β We do it because we feel we have to. It's testing season ago. Β Whether I like ... READ the POST
