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4 Tricks for Teaching Math Magic

This post contains affiliate links. How many times have you wished you could wave a magic wand to help your students instantly understand those tricky

Chart a Course for Hands-On Graphing: 4 Innovative Activities

It doesn’t seem to matter how long I’ve been teaching–it’s been decades now, and the word “graphing” still makes me think of stuffy business professionals

Rethinking Games in the Classroom

Why can’t students learn their multiplication facts? There’s only 144 to learn, right? It’s not a complicated chart and it seems relatively easy with a

The Art of Literary Engineering: Crafting STEM Activities from Books

This post contains affiliate links Welcome to the “Art of Literary Engineering,” where we explore the exciting world of integrating literature and STEM activities from

4 Ways to Elevate Types of Energy in Your Classroom

Warning: there may be quite a few puns in this blog post–don’t let them shock you. 😉 Now, it’s mid-May and the school year is

25 Quick and Easy Tips for New Teachers

I have compiled 25 quick and easy tips for new teachers to help you navigate the challenges of teaching. I remember when I started my

1 HUGE Mistake You May Be Making with Project-Based Learning

Projects can be a ton of fun for both you and your students–it’s no secret. That’s why project-based learning is such a hit! But how

5 Essential & Easy Ways to Represent Math Ideas

Every day, you present new math ideas to students. From strategies to solutions to entirely new concepts, your kiddos can’t escape learning about math ideas

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Let’s Talk: 5 Worthwhile Ways to Supercharge Student Discourse

Students like to chat–it’s a fact of life. In the hallways, during transitions, while lining up: they’ll chat anywhere! Except, of course, when you’re trying

The Plane Truth on Polygon Misconceptions and Strategies to Fix Them

Geometry is a subject that can be fascinating for upper elementary students. But sometimes it can be challenging too. Some children can’t wrap their heads