1 Product, 10 Ideas:  Idea 5 – Spring Flowers Math Matching Game Write math problems of any sort on the back of the flowers and have students find the matching answer.  You could also do this with equivalent fractions, fractions and decimals, and fact families. We took the Poppin’ Patterns Spring Flower 6-inch Designer Cutouts
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There is no limit to the types of things that can be used as manipulatives in math.  If students can count it, they can use.  While traditional counters will never go out of style, there is something a lot more motivating and exciting about math with food.  Whether you are teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
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If you missed our deliciously good conversation about using food manipulatives in math, do not worry!  The complete transcript is below; just scroll to the bottom and read UP!  There are some mouthwatering ideas that are practical and fun for students of all ages.  Join us for our next #TeachChat on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
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Bundle up; it is cold outside!  The winter months are the perfect time to bring a bit of polar fun into the preschool curriculum.  Polar bears are an ideal way to introduce some fun learning in a way that is sure to hold your young students’ attention.  Get started on a polar bear themed mini-unit
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Watching and playing football is a passion for many in the US.  Parents dress their infants in their favorite team’s jerseys and by the time children reach preschool age, they know what the sport is.  Capitalize on students’ knowledge and their family’s interest in football by having a football theme unit in your preschool classroom. 
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During the Making Math Fun! #TeachChat on November 9, 2011, there was a consensus that file folder games are not only fun, but they are a great way to reinforce basic skills.  They are easy to store and can cover a wide range of skills and ability levels.  The only thing better than making a
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Find some great, practical ideas for making math fun from the #TeachChat on Wednesday, November 9th.  To read the transcript, scroll to the bottom of the page and read up. ReallyGoodStuff10:04pm via TweetChat Have a great night everyone! Thanks again for being here! It was an absolute pleasure!! ~Brandi#TeachChat DonnaMGroves10:03pm via TweetChat@lorileaarcher I agree this is
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Let nursery rhymes take hold of your preschool or kindergarten class for a week this school year.  Instead of worrying about finding activities, try the ideas we have for you below.  They are sure to keep your students engaged and make your lesson planning a lot easier. Theme:  Nursery Rhymes Objective:  To learn five different
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