by Michelle Rinehart | Nov 6, 2020 | For Classroom, Math
From number strings to math talks, numeracy routines have made big in-roads in elementary math classrooms. And with good reason. They’ve proven to be effective instructional strategies for helping students develop mathematical flexibility and...
by Casey Stewart | Oct 16, 2020 | For Classroom, Math
This school year will be unlike any other. Many schools have opted for full remote learning, while some are doing a hybrid model or in-person instruction. Just recently, my district decided that students will begin the year remotely for the first nine weeks. While I’m...
by Heather Jenkins | Oct 9, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K, Literacy, Math
One of the most rewarding experiences as a teacher is to watch students learn something they previously struggled to grasp. There’s nothing quite like seeing a student’s face light up when s/he realizes “I’ve got it!” As students return to the classroom this fall,...
by Reagan Tunstall | Oct 1, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K, Math
I’m thrilled to share a new product line to meet the needs of this challenging school year—Guided Math Single Student Workbooks and Manipulative Kits. MEETING THE NEED With the need for socially distanced schooling, we’ve adapted the Guided Math resources for safe,...
by Ann Elise Record | Aug 28, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Math
The math content in grades 3–5 forms a bridge between the additive thinking of K–2 and the proportional reasoning typically begun in grade 6. Very often our students are caught in a previous phase of reasoning within the content of the grade-level standards. For...
by Ann Elise Record | Aug 21, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K, Math
I’m asked frequently in my consulting work what lessons teachers can implement for using manipulatives in their classrooms. My response is always the same regardless of the grade level. What math concept do you want to explore? Students need to engage with math in a...
