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Free Printable Play Money Template for the Classroom

One of my very favorite math skills to teach is how to count money. Kids really enjoy learning it too because it's one of the math...

Fun Activities to Teach Counting Money and Coins to Kids

Counting money is one of my favorite skills to teach! Here are some fun activities I use to teach this math standard plus free printables!

Real Life Examples of Fractions Kids Will Understand

Showing students how fractions are used in their own lives is a great way to build interest and a deeper understanding of math.

Teaching Students How to Solve Math Word Problems

Learning how to solve word problems doesn't have to be hard. Check out these tips for teaching students effective problem solving strategies

How to Teach 3rd Grade Division: The Best Way to Build Division Skills

Learning to divide can be tricky for 3rd graders. Here are some ideas and strategies for building a strong understanding of this math concep

10 Amazing Examples of Math Manipulatives that Should be in Every Classroom

Manipulatives are a great way for students to experience math in a concrete way. Here are the best math manipulatives for every classroom.

5 Great Reasons to Use Games in the Classroom

How often do you include games in your lessons? Here are 5 reasons games should be part of your daily math instruction.

Guided Math Workshop Routines & Tips for Getting Started

Thinking about trying guided math workshop? It's a lot easier than you think. Here are the 3 things you need to get started.

Tips For Using Math Anchor Charts in the Classroom

Anchors are an effective and engaging reference tool in the classroom. See some examples and ideas for storing/displaying your anchor charts

Keywords for Math Word Problems: A Bad Strategy?

Should students use keywords to solve word problems? Here are some reasons why not and good strategies to teach them instead.

Tape Diagrams in Math: A Problem Solving Strategy

If your students struggle with word problems, tape diagrams are a great way to visualize math! Find out what they are and how to use them in

Properties of Shapes Lesson Plan and Teaching Ideas

Teach the properties of 2D shapes to your students with this lesson plan and hands-on math activities.