Teaching Decimals: 3 Ideas for Making Real-World Connections I LOVE teaching decimals.  Why? Well, whether we are comparing, ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing decimals, there are so many fun

Long Division Strategies for 5th Grade Math While many of us are probably most comfortable teaching long division using the traditional approach, introducing students to other models and strategies, such

Teaching Long Division Step by Step Long Division. Two small words for a big and often confusing concept. For many students learning long division can seem daunting, especially if they

Multiplication Mastery for Teachers: Tips and Resources for Success Imagine…. you have a group fifth-grade math students in front of you as you begin a lesson on exponents. You discussed

Hands on Place Value Activities for Upper Elementary Here are FOUR FUN hands-on place value activities that will get your students excited about learning this important math concept! Place value

What to do….what to do….on the first day of school…. Heading back into the classroom after summer can be HARD. After months of little structure, lots of sun, and (hopefully)