Math workshop and small groups are my jam! I have done guided math in many different ways and scheduled my math block differently depending on different factors. But THIS is my absolute favorite way to schedule my math block and teach in small groups. I’ve done this type of schedule with anywhere from 75-100 minutes.…
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Daily Math Warm Up Activities
Read more*this post may contain affiliate links I believe that any successful classroom starts with some type of daily warm up or bell ringer. Something that the students are expected to do right when they come in to class. A daily math warm up sets the tone for the rest of the class period. It also…
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5 Tips for Positive Parent Teacher Relationships
Read moreSpeaking to parents terrified me for years…like sick to my stomach, mad anxiety, terrified. I dreaded the thought of parents being upset with me or dealing with those particularly difficult parents. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to teach with THE Lindsey Driver. Not only is she one of the most amazing math teachers on the…
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Welcome Back to School Postcard from Teacher
Read moreBuilding relationships is the most effective classroom strategy out there! One way I start to do that from the start is with Back to School postcards! After the first couple weeks of school, I write a personalized message to each student and mail them a postcard. Who doesn’t love getting snail mail?! Especially since it…
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Math Maze Growing Bundles
