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 […]
How to Teach Money in 2nd Grade
Show me the money!! Honestly, I used to dread the money unit. However, after many years of teaching money in 2nd grade, I finally learned to LOVE it! Yes.. I love teaching money, and you can too. Daily Warm Up The key with money is going slow, and spending as much time as needed mastering […]
The Best Tips to Teach Geometry and Make It Easy
Geometry is my FAVORITE unit to teach, mainly because students who don’t normally get the chance to shine are going to SHOCK you and because of all of the fun manipulatives involved. I love to save this unit for the spring, as there are a lot of manipulatives we like to use and I want […]