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Are Schools Overemphasizing Current Holiday Celebrations?
Can We Take A Second To Rethink The Current Holiday Celebrations Happening In Schools? So this week I’m going to write about a touchy subject. Reimaging what December could look like in our...
Numberless Graphs
Numberless Graphs are my jam. For those of you that are not familiar with Numberless Graphs, it is very similar to numberless word problems. Sometimes Numberless Graphs are called Slow Reveal...
Are You Utilizing Fraction Talks?
What Is A Fraction Talk? Fractions Talks are an extension of number talks that focus around fractions. Just like number talks, they allow room for discourse, strategies, and fluency. It also allows...
Teacher Workload Is Destroying Education
It's the end of the school year. Summer is around the corner. It's the time of year teachers will get to feel like humans again. We get to unwind, reboot, and even go to the bathroom when we feel...
Making Subitizing Count
Subitizing Helps With Fluency Developing fluency is one of the most talked-about areas in math. OMG, do we talk about it? Whew! There are a billion strategies out there- some good, some not so good....
Levels Of Culture For Culturally Relevant Teaching
"Culture Gap" = "Achievement Gap" Culturally relevant teaching involves understanding a student's culture. Research shows that it is an integral part of the learning process. I would argue that it...
Should We Celebrate Or Cancel Latinx Heritage Month?
Latinx Heritage Month Here's a national celebratory month you may not be aware of. It is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. This month gives people a chance to think about the Latinx...
Clothesline Math
What Is Clothesline Math? Each month I try to write about a different classroom routine teachers should explore. Why? Routines help create a numeracy rich environment. It helps students share ideas,...
What Parents Need To Know About Math
Because of the limited time we have for Meet The Teacher or Open House events, it's difficult to get into depth about any subject. Typically that time is used to give a quick summary of what is...
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