Elementary Math Chat is a podcast for upper elementary math teachers looking for ideas and resources beyond the book. You’ll hear recommendations... more
Season One is done! I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for joining me each week to... more
The countdown is on...summer vacation is right around the corner! With all the special events that fall at the end... more
Summer is right around the corner, and so are those last-minute requests from parents wanting to know how to prevent... more
This week, I share my favorite teaching tips and ideas for the second half of my area and perimeter unit.... more
Area and perimeter was one of my favorite units to teach. I enjoyed helping students make real-world connections to what... more
Why was the quadrilateral late to school? Why did the right triangle go to the beach? The answers to these... more
Geometry is one of those topics that people either love or hate. I’ll admit, as a student, Geometry wasn’t my... more
Multiplication facts are the building blocks of upper elementary math skills. Yet many students struggle to memorize these facts and... more
Test prep is no joke! You and your students have worked extremely hard to prepare for state testing. When you... more
You did it! You made it to the final day of test prep. What better way to celebrate than with... more