Hispanic Heritage Month started Sept. 15 and goes until Oct. 15. During this time of celebrating the Hispanic culture, I thought it a great time to address how teaching our multilingual learners to read is different than teaching our native English speakers to read. I have experience in this area, being that my school has a large Hispanic population and […]
How Teaching Multilingual Learners to Read is Different
Food for Thought: Use Food as a Math Manipulative
For some reason I have math on my mind, so I’m going to continue this week by sharing what food items students can use as a math manipulative. Math manipulatives are engaging for students because they make math come alive in a concrete way. Students can grasp math concepts easier when they can touch it, see it, and talk about […]
5 of the Most Versatile Math Manipulatives
With lower elementary students, hands-on math is a must! Even with older students, using math manipulatives can be helpful for students to grasp math concepts. Most schools provide teachers with the math manipulatives that they’ll need to teach the selected math curriculum of the district, but those may not be the best options. Furthermore, you may get into a classroom […]
10 Simple No-Bake Fall Snacks to Make in the Classroom
Making snacks with your students throughout the year can be a lot of fun and include a lot of learning! Reading a recipe and, maybe, writing one. Math with measuring ingredients. Or, even, some science or social studies, if creating a food model or discussing where the food came from. Since most classrooms aren’t equipped with ovens or other cooking […]
15 Marvelous Math Videos
A marvelous way to practice and review math skills is by playing interactive math videos! It will get students out of their seats and actively engaged in math learning. This is great for students who learn best kinesthetically and/or for students who need to expend some pent up energy. So, turn on your interactive whiteboard and tap on one of […]