Are you looking for ways your students can read for free online? I’ve been using these three websites in my classroom. Now, kids can use these to read at home. Whether school is closed for COVID-19, a snow storm, fires, or natural disasters, we want them to read. Going to the library isn’t usually an […]
Addition Facts Strategies for Increasing Fluency
While basic addition is introduced in Kindergarten, first, second and third graders often need intervention for addition facts. Having a toolbox full of addition facts strategies will help make the students more comfortable adding which can lead to fact fluency. Addition Facts Strategy: Put Together The very first thing for kids to understand is […]
Free Websites to Assess Fact Fluency
Fact fluency is an essential background skill in math. Have you ever tried to teach students to add fractions with unlike denominators who don’t know how to multiply? Have you experienced the tedious nature of teaching students who still count on their fingers to add four digit numbers using multiple strategies? So much emphasis in […]
Google Sheets in Your Classroom
Google Sheets is free and easier to use than you might think. Let’s take a look at some tips and tricks for using Google Sheets in your classroom. Getting Started with Google Sheets There are two main ways to get started with Google Sheets. If you are already in your drive, you can click the […]
Introduction to Google Classroom
Wondering what Google Classroom is like? Just getting started? This visual tour will walk you through setting up your first class. Who can use Google Classroom? Originally, a school district would need to give teachers access to Google Classroom. Google opened up Google Classroom to everyone recently. Now homeschool teachers and teachers at private schools […]