Integer Project – PBL Hike the Appalachian Trail

Integer Project – PBL Hike the Appalachian Trail

Looking for project-based learning for integers?  This 2-week (approx.) project is a fun way to review integer operations!  Students will hike the Appalachian Trail, traveling from Georgia to Maine, budget for supplies, choose their own adventure, keep a journal,...
Practice Fun Google Skills!

Practice Fun Google Skills!

Are you ready for the new school year?  Are your students familiar with the digital skills they will need in the future? WHAT DO YOUR STUDENTS KNOW? There are so many fun tools that students can learn to enhance their digital skills.  Do they know how to insert...
Back to School – Fun Assessments in Math!

Back to School – Fun Assessments in Math!

  What can we do those first weeks of school to make sure our students are ready for more advanced concepts in math?  One of our greatest challenges since the pandemic is determining whether our students are ready for the next grade level.  Many students are...
What to Teach in Summer School for Pre-teens

What to Teach in Summer School for Pre-teens

Are you looking for ideas for your summer school students?  If you’re given some flexibility in what to teach, think about what will be engaging, fun, and and a review of the skills they need.  Many schools have added enrichment classes for any students...
End of the Year Math Projects

End of the Year Math Projects

Looking for a fun Math project now that testing is over?  I love this time of year when the pressure is off both teacher and students.  No more pressure to cover standards, give tests, remediate, and keep up with all the paperwork.  The school year is almost over and...
SIX EFFECTIVE WAYS TO QUIET A CLASS

SIX EFFECTIVE WAYS TO QUIET A CLASS

Have you ever had a class that was difficult to quiet?  Some teachers are very skilled at this, others struggle, and often it depends on the group of students you have.  There are many times during the day when it’s necessary to get a class to instantly quiet. ...