Grade 2 Math: Using Maps to Illustrate Word Problems
Combine math, writing and art into a fun math project. Encourage math talk between partners as they work together.
Continue ReadingCombine math, writing and art into a fun math project. Encourage math talk between partners as they work together.
Continue ReadingStart with a good book as a springboard. Add a graphic organizer. This combination will help students construct a perfect paragraph!
Continue ReadingChildren who start off poor in their reading abilities rarely catch up. With early identification and prevention strategies, children have a higher …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding and applying the concept of 10 leads to future place value concepts. This lesson provides practice for mentally adding and subtracting …
Continue ReadingToday’s standards in education call for students to practice purposeful reading in both fiction and informational text. Learning how to dig deeper …
Continue ReadingMost first graders have only been exposed to the small community around them. Their food, clothing and homes are similar to everyone else’s. The first …
Continue ReadingFirst grade is an exciting time when learning to read is a big focus. Pinpointing words that appeal to the senses or suggest feelings can instill …
Continue ReadingAs children explore their environments in the summertime, it is easy to incorporate some math, but not the typical addition and subtraction. Instead, …
Continue ReadingWant another way to teach your students how to count money? Try the Gynzy Count with Money app for the interactive whiteboard. This article provides …
Continue ReadingAt an early age, students need to learn how to decode an unknown word while reading. A good skill to acquire is how to find the “root” or “base” word …
Continue ReadingIn the early 1800’s President Thomas Jefferson had the 3 R’s in mind: roads, rivers and railroads. His dream was to connect the country in trade. He …
Continue ReadingEvery day, everywhere, we are confronted with compound words. Teach your students to approach these big words in a positive way. Try to find two …
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