Having Fun with Distance and Midpoint
How do you take a topic that isn’t overly exciting and get the kids to have fun with it? I have found that getting students out of their seats and working with friends usually does the trick! If you...
View ArticleTurn Multi-Step Problems into Team Activities
Let me start by saying that relays are not an original idea..maybe you have been doing them for years…but they are new to me, (and i love them) so I figured I’d share in case anyone else has never...
View ArticleFun (Free) Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Middle School Math Classroom
With my school going from pre-k – 8th grade, I have always felt kind of bad for the “big kids” on Valentine’s Day because it is business for them as usual while the lower grades are having parties....
View ArticleLinear Equations Walk Around Activity
I’m writing about another favorite activity of mine that I use for a few different topics throughout the year – walkarounds. They require minimal prep from the teacher and are a great, effective way to...
View ArticleFun Algebra Easter Egg Hunt Activity
Just a quick post today to share a fun, quick Easter activity I’ve done in the past with Algebra/Pre-Algebra classes in case you want to try it… Fill up an odd number of Easter eggs with pennies (put...
View ArticleImproving Number Sense with the Divisibility Rules
I decided to make divisibility my first lesson of the year for 7th grade next year for a couple of different reasons: it is a skill used in many different concepts throughout the year and it really...
View ArticleNew Review Game: Try it Free and Win the Game of your Choice
I love playing games in my math classes! Here are just a few of the many benefits of good review games: they are a great way to practice any type of skill students love them students are engaged games...
View ArticleMath Races – turning boring practice problems into fun activities
Yikes! I’ve been back in school for 3 weeks now and this is the first time I am blogging! I am going to do my best to be better about it going forward…but no promises I have already completed my...
View ArticleFREE Interactive Review Game for any Grade or Subject
Wow – this year has been crazy! I have been incredibly busy both in school and out, which is why I haven’t written in sooo long, but since my blog posts about the “Attack” review game I play with my...
View ArticleMath Review Games for Middle School
One of the best tools a math teacher can have is a wide variety of fun review games to keep students engaged! Most middle school students are competitive by nature, so giving them the chance to compete...
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