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Math is Real Life - November 2014 Edition
I am happy to once again join up with the fabulous linky hosted by Miss Math Dork, 4mulafun, The Teacher Studio, and Teaching to Inspire in 5th! Did you survive Halloween?I think all teachers breathed...
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Math Teacher of TpT Volume 2
Did you grab a copy of the "Math Teachers of TpT" CD a couple months back?It was packed with an awesome assortment of resources from your favourite math teacher-authors!Guess what???We just released...
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Bright Ideas Round-up
Welcome to the November edition of the Bright Ideas Link- Up! This one is a special one! Over the past 10 months, we have shared thousands of great ideas through our monthly Bright Ideas event. This...
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DIY Dice - Idea #4
In a previous post, I talked about filling your classroom with math visuals and manipulatives for little, to no money. One of my suggestions was making your own dice...quiet dice that is!I found some...
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Math is Real Life - December 2014 Edition
I am happy to once again join up with the fabulous linky hosted by Miss Math Dork, 4mulafun, The Teacher Studio, and Teaching to Inspire in 5th! Last year was our first Christmas in our new house, and...
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iHeart Math Holiday Hop
Note - Use this image to help you "hop" around. The advent calendar has a link to each day of the month, HOWEVER, just like a real advent calendar, the posts do not "unlock" until 9 pm EST the night...
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Currently January 2015
Happy New Year!I hope everyone enjoyed a festive New Year's Eve! Our's was pretty low key, as my oldest came down with a fever the night before, and our plans were cancelled. Fortunately he is back to...
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Time for some New Year's Resolutions
It's that time of year, time to set some resolutions for yourself. How are you going to improve your life to make 2015 the best it can be?Here's a few things I hope to accomplish this year:-Eat...
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Math is Real Life - January 2015 edition
I am happy to once again join up with the fabulous linky hosted by Miss Math Dork, 4mulafun, The Teacher Studio, and Teaching to Inspire in 5th! I recently had a follower contact me regarding my...
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I got a Makeover!
...well, I wish I got a makeover, but no such luck. Being on maternity leave, my usual look consists of a hoodie, yoga pants, and a ponytail!...but...my blog getting a makeover is the next best...
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Math is Real Life - February 2015 Edition
I am happy to once again join up with the fabulous linky hosted by Miss Math Dork, 4mulafun, The Teacher Studio, and Teaching to Inspire in 5th! My use of math this month doesn't actually include any...
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I love to READ...in Math Class!
Here we are in February, also known as "I Love to Read Month" around these parts. It is a pretty big deal around here. Many local celebrities - radio/tv personalities, major league sports players,...
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Must-Have books for the Math Classroom (Grades 1-5)
Do you make reading a part of your math program?If not, I have a great list of books to help get you started.In honour of "I love to READ" month, I have complied a list of math related books that would...
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Must-Have Books for the Math Classroom (Grades 6 and up)
As promised in yesterday's post, here is my list of must-have books for the upper grades.In honour of "I love to READ" month, I have complied a list of math related books that would be a great addition...
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Reading in Math - Book 1
As promised, I wanted to share with you a few activities I do in my classroom that involve reading in Math class.Today's book is Sir Cumference and the Knights of the Round Table by Cindy...
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Fly on the Math Teacher's Wall - Fractions
Join me and my fellow math bloggers as we squash mathematical misconceptions, while offering you some insightful tips and tricks!Fractions...Whenever I tell my students that we will be learning about...
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Reading in Math - Book 2
Here is another great book I read in my Math class.Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, more specifically the poem, “Smart”.Ok, so it’s not technically a story but it will still make a great...
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Reading in Math - Book 3
Here is another book I love to read to my students in math class. “One Grain of Rice” by Demi.The theme of this particular book is best used when teaching about doubling (lower grades) or exponents...
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Bionic Teacher
What happens when hundreds of wonderful TpT sellers decide that a fellow teacher is in need?A MASSIVE fundraiser happens! That's what!We call it Teachers Helping Teachers, and it came about after TpT...
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Introducing the Secondary Mathletes!
Ever notice that the internet is flooded with elementary math ideas, but that finding quality secondary materials is virtually impossible.... LOOK NO FURTHER! I'd love to introduce you to the Secondary...
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Fly on the Math Teacher's Wall - Place Value
Join me and my fellow math bloggers as we squash mathematical misconceptions, while offering you some insightful tips and tricks!I teach 8th grade and the first thing I emphasize every year is place...
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Reading Numbers
I recently joined up with a group of math teacher bloggers to bring you a blog hop about squashing mathematical misconceptions. This hop's topic was about place value. You can read my earlier post...
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Celebrating Pi Day...it's not just for Math class!
Hi there!I am here to tell you that I LOVE Pi Day!Every year March 14 comes around I get a little giddy! I think every math teacher understands.I always make it my personal mission to make a big deal...
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Warm-ups aren't just for Gym class!
Hi there!I am interested to hear how you start your math class. I find that the first 5 minutes of the class are crucial to getting your students to "buy in" to your class. Are they going to be...
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Journal Writing in Math class? What's up with that?
Have you tried journal writing in Math class yet?I have been using journal writing to assess my students general understanding of math, and gain a deeper knowledge of their thoughts and feelings about...
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