Math

Logic Puzzles for Kids – Teach Deductive Reasoning & Make Your Own!

December 6, 2020

genre studies, mystery, mystery activities

Logic puzzles for kids build deductive reasoning – and they’re fun! First, teach kids how to eliminate possibilities. That way, they can uncover solutions. Then show them how to make…

Ease fourth grade students into customary units of measurement with scaffolding.

How to Conquer Customary Units of Measurement

March 4, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Math, Plan

math, measurement

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Customary units of measurement are tough to teach. But have no fear! With a little scaffolding, your students will master them in no time. First, let kids explore with actual…

Essential Elementary Science Equipment

December 1, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Math, Organize, Science

math, measurement, science

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Essential elementary science equipment allows students to measure. Every classroom should have meter sticks, balance scales, and graduated cylinders. (more…)

How to Direct Homework with Google Sites | Websites for Kids

March 28, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Google Sites, Learn, Math, Organize

Google Sites, Homework, math, multiplication facts

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Direct homework with Google Sites. Kids – and parents – will know exactly what to do. And you’ll get the results you want! (more…)

How to Make Back-to-School Math Fun

July 16, 2017

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Math

back to school, graphing, math

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Make back-to-school math fun! On the first day, engage students with a graphing icebreaker. First, challenge them to make a human graph – without talking. Then create a collaborative pictograph. Finally,…

Teaching Factors – Arrays, Prime, Composite, Square

September 25, 2016

Teaching factors is so underrated! When kids understand relationships between factors and multiples, patterns of mathematics unfold before their eyes. Let’s talk about how to tackle Common Core State Standard 4.OA.B.4: Find all…

Fall Foliage Interdisciplinary Teaching Ideas

September 11, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Math, Science

activities, fall, interdisciplinary teaching

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Fall foliage sets the stage for some great interdisciplinary teaching. Plan a full day or sprinkle activities through the season. Grab your students’ attention with a colorful leaf chromatography experiment. Continue with…

Fun Baseline Assessment – Beginning of Year Math Test

August 14, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Learn, Math

assessment, back to school, math, whole numbers

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Have some fun with baseline assessment! First, choose a lively format. Second, keep it active. Third, get kids involved. Finally, use to inform instruction. Your teaching will improve. And you…

Teaching Multiplication Facts with Math Facts Baseball

August 7, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Math

math, math facts, multiplication facts, teaching math facts

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Teaching multiplication facts is easier than you think! By third or fourth grade, kids are ready to focus on learning their times tables. Start the year with Math Facts Baseball!…

Make Teaching Measurement Fun with Proven Hands-on Activities

May 14, 2016

Let’s look at some ideas to actually help you enjoy teaching measurement. First, make measurement tools accessible to kids 24/7. Use tables to ease them into conversions. And don’t forget…

Math

Logic Puzzles for Kids – Teach Deductive Reasoning & Make Your Own!

How to Conquer Customary Units of Measurement

Essential Elementary Science Equipment

How to Direct Homework with Google Sites | Websites for Kids

How to Make Back-to-School Math Fun

Teaching Factors – Arrays, Prime, Composite, Square

Fall Foliage Interdisciplinary Teaching Ideas

Fun Baseline Assessment – Beginning of Year Math Test

Teaching Multiplication Facts with Math Facts Baseball

Make Teaching Measurement Fun with Proven Hands-on Activities

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