Google Classroom is such a great learning platform. If your school district subscribes to G Suite for Education, Google Classroom is available for you to use with just a few clicks. While it takes some practice and getting used to for the youngest students, any age and grade can use it! I’ve used it with students as young as second grade, and I know younger students can use it with some initial guided practice. This
I love using Google Forms in my classroom! From surveys of students, to academic practice and assessments, Forms are easy to use and share with students. With an increase in online learning, or e-learning, Forms are an ever-popular option for teachers. They have a variety of question types, can provide feedback to students, can be embedded in existing website, or sent and shared with students using Classroom. The ease and versatility of Google Forms make
Do you teach Start-Change-End or Start-Change-Result problem types with your students? If not, you should be! Start-change-end is a mathematical concept focused on the real-world application of math skills. It is first present in addition and subtraction word problems but then applied to many additional mathematical concepts in later years. Start-Change-End scenarios are present in multiplication and division, in mixed operations, and in elapsed time. It is just as it sounds: a beginning, middle, end
The area of my classroom I am most proud of is my classroom library. What started out as a respectable, but not so diverse collection of books, has quickly grown into something I can showcase. I’ve had students in awe of the selection shouting “This is like going to a real library!”. While there are definitely areas that are in need of some love and expansion, especially my non-fiction offerings, I’m consistently working to add
Mastery in multiplication and division is built on a solid foundation of addition and subtraction. Understanding the concepts of multiplication and division rely on a solid mastery of understanding the concepts of whole and total from addition and subtraction. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the luxury of spending a lot of time reviewing addition and subtraction in third grade before we start multiplication and division. Because of this, it’s so important for me to connect
I’ve spent the last 15 years teaching in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, and working beside elementary classrooms as an instructional coach and resource support. I’m passionate about math, literacy, and finding ways to make teachers’ days easier. I share from my experiences both in and out of the elementary classroom. Read more About Me.
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