Are your students working on multiplication fluency? Multiplication videos are a great way to help students learn to count by multiples. I’ve broken the multiplication videos down into groups by multiples. This helps students quickly find one that matches their goal. The goals slide deck is a new addition to the digital resource, if you already […]
5 Online Fraction Manipulatives
Fraction manipulatives make fractions concrete. You can display these 5 online fraction manipulatives on a smart board during lessons. Students can also use these on chromebooks, iPads and laptops. I believe strongly that math should be meaningful. There are many short cuts we’ve learned with fractions but those short cuts are really only meaningful when a kid […]
Digital Stickers: Grading in Google
Digital stickers can be a powerful motivator. Check out these tips and tricks for grading digital assignments. Getting Started with Digital Stickers The moment I started giving digital stickers, I noticed an excitement in the air. Fifth graders buzzed. “She’s looking at my slide.” “She’s looking at mine, too.” “Oh, I got a high five […]
Growth Mindset: Data, Goals, and Reflection
Growth mindset is easy to say. Helping students develop a growth mindset can be challenging. Let’s start with data, goals, and reflection. Growth mindset is not about making kids feel good about themselves and praising their effort despite lack of growth. It is not about saying things like, “At least you tried your best.” Growth […]
Teaching Writing using Google
Teaching writing is so much easier using Google. Here are seven of my favorite ways that using Google Docs or Google Slides helps with writing instruction. Organizing Writing How many times has a student lost their draft or prewrite in your classroom? I couldn’t begin to count the times. There are so many strategies for organizing […]