Challenge accepted!
While many teachers and students alike may get that pit-in-the-stomach feeling when they hear "word problems" in math class, I do not. I get excited and hope for a fun challenge. The best part? You and your students can love word problems too.
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Multiplication Facts Mini-Unit – Digital Ready!
This mini-unit is part of the 3rd Grade Guided Math Unit 1 and has 6 lessons to help students transition from basic multiplication concepts to fact fluency. Each lesson provides multiple opportunities for students to investigate number patterns, practice skip counting, and ...
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How to Use Interactive Slides in Your Math Block
So, you finally figured out how to schedule your 60 minute math block, you've created (and organized) a Guided Math Binder, you've grouped your students, you've planned your mini-lesson, but you still have 4 centers to plan? Don't get overwhelmed! You've made it this ...
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3rd Grade Multiplication & Division Guided Math Unit – Hands-on and Digital Ready!
Multiplication and division are the cornerstone of 3rd grade mathematics instruction. This 3rd Grade Multiplication & Division Unit starts the year with these important concepts and skills to emphasize their importance in the earning priorities for 3rd grade.
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How to Use Pixel Art in Your Math Block
What's better than math? Creating art while doing math, of course!
The color by number math art we did as students in school has now been upgraded to the digital age. If you haven't tried it out yet, you're going to love these!
What is Pixel Art?
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Multiplication Concepts – Hands-On Math Activities – Digital Ready!
I'm so excited to share the first mini-unit of my full-year 3rd Grade Guided Math Curriculum! This mini-unit is part of the 3rd Grade Guided Math Unit 1 and will help you guide your students virtually or in person to solid conceptual understanding of multiplication and its ...
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