How to Make Back to School Math Activities Successful
Are you looking for some easy activities to use in your back to school math centers with your 2nd graders? Partner games, math centers, whole group games, fluency practice, worksheets and more… we’ve got you covered! When it comes to back to school time, I like to keep concepts very simple. We practice first grade […]
5 Fun Ways to Practice Math in the Summer
Whether you are a teacher teaching summer school, a tutor with one student or many, or a parent looking for extra practice, trying to get kids to practice math is HARD. Add in that it is summertime and they want to be at the pool… that makes it even harder. Here are five fun ways […]
How to Set Up EVERYTHING in Your Math Classroom To Make Life Easier
Are you looking to set up your math classroom so it runs like a well oiled machine? Whether you are teaching 2nd grade specifically, or any primary elementary grade, this guide is for you. Teaching math is my passion and there are so many great EASY TO USE strategies that you can implement in your […]
How to Teach Results Based Measurement Activities in 2nd Grade
Get your rulers ready! Are you looking for some engaging ways for teaching measurement activities to 2nd graders? This unit can be so chaotic but so fun when managed well. Daily Warm Up I like my warm ups to be a quiet way for us to start math. Typically, I will display 4 problems on […]
How to Teach Telling Time in 2nd Grade
Grab your clocks, get set…. tell time! I love teaching the unit on telling time for 2nd graders because it almost feels like a break from teaching typical math. It’s a chance to slow down, and for students who might not typically feel confident to gain some confidence. Daily Warm Up During the time unit, […]
This is How to Teach Multiplication in 2nd Grade
Get ready, get set, get your kiddos multiplying! The kids LOVE learning how to multiply. They feel so big and special during this unit, and most kids find so much success as well. This makes multiplication such a fun unit to teach. However, it is important not to teach this unit too soon. I save […]