7 Fun & Simple Ways to Teach Missing Addends
Teaching missing addends can feel a little bit like magic. One day, your students are counting objects from…
Make Math Fact Fluency FUN with This Addition and Subtraction Within 10 Scoot Game
Let’s be real for a second: practicing math facts isn’t always the most exciting part of our day….
Balancing Equations Made FUN with This Balancing Equations Scoot Game Activity
Okay, teacher friend — let’s talk about balancing equations. If your first graders are anything like mine, they…
How I Teach Number Partners of 8 and 9 Without Losing My Mind – Number Partners of 8 and 9 Scoot Game
Okay teacher friend – let’s talk about those tricky number partners of 8 and 9. You know the…
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 10 Scoot Game: An Engaging Math Activity for First Grade
Okay, teacher friend—let’s talk about one of my go-to activities for getting kids up and moving while practicing…
Get Students Moving & Adding with a Counting On To Add Scoot Game!
Are your students working on the Counting On Addition Strategy and in need of a little movement and…
Fun and Educational Dental Health Activities for the Classroom
Teaching dental health is one of my absolute favorites! Kids are naturally curious about their teeth, the role of a dentist, and how to take care of their smiles. And the best part? Dental hygiene lessons can be seamlessly integrated across content areas like science, reading, writing, and math. Whether you’re a first or second-grade teacher looking to build a themed unit or sprinkle in engaging activities throughout February, here are some of my favorite ways to make dental health education fun and meaningful.