Tips to Teach Comparing Numbers in 1st Grade
Comparing Numbers is an important skill that we teach in first grade. By the end of the year, students should be able to compare two-digit numbers and determine which one is greater or less than the other. In order to compare 2-digit numbers, 1st graders need to have solid number sense and place value understanding. […]
Organization Tips for Planning Math Centers
Looking for some organization tips for math centers in your kindergarten, first grade, or second grade classroom? Math centers are an important time of day in the primary grades, but planning math centers can be time consuming! Having a system in place for planning and prepping math centers makes all the difference! Each week, I […]
6 Engaging Ideas to Teach Place Value in 1st Grade
Choosing a favorite math unit is hard! I love teaching them all! If I had to pick one, it would definitely be place value! Teaching place value in first grade can be tricky. It is so important that our students have a strong conceptual understanding our our number system. Setting a great number sense foundation […]
Using a Grading Station During Guided Math Centers
Hi friend! Today, I have a super quick tip (and a freebie!) for you to help save time during your guided math centers! I love incorporating a Grading Station into my math center routine. It helps to hold students accountable while also saving me time! If you’re new, make sure to check out how I […]
4 Easy Ideas to Differentiate Math Centers
In my first grade classroom, we LOVE math centers! It is the perfect time for students to review math skills in an engaging, hands-on way. A question I hear a lot is: how can I differentiate math centers to meet the needs of all of my students? Today I am going to share my favorite […]
Guided Math Rotations in First Grade
Guided math rotations and math centers are a favorite time of day in my first grade classroom! Today I’m sharing all of my favorite Guided math center rotation ideas for first grade and tips for setting up and running math rotations efficiently! Some questions I always hear about math rotations include: This post will answer […]
Addition Strategies in 1st Grade to Boost Fact Fluency
In 1st grade, one of our biggest math standards is Fact Fluency! Fact fluency is the ability to solve math problems efficiently and accurately. We want our first graders to be able to solve addition and subtraction facts within 10 fluently by the end of the year. This does NOT happen overnight! Before we EVER […]
Guided Math Small Groups in First Grade
Guided Math Small Groups have been such a game changer in my 1st grade classroom! I LOVE the opportunity for differentiation and all of the light bulb moments! 💡💗 Small group math instruction can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Today, I am sharing all of my favorite tips for teaching math in […]
Math Mini Lessons Weekly Routines
Let’s talk Guided Math Mini Lessons! During my first year teaching I shifted from teaching only whole group math to a Guided Math Workshop approach. Today I wanted to share with you a few tips for the whole group component of Guided Math: The Math Mini Lesson. I LOVE the Guided Math Workshop structure in […]
Launching Guided Math Centers in 1st Grade
In my first grade classroom, I use a Guided Math Structure to teach math! It is the BEST! It allows me to meet with my students in small group instruction each day and really differentiate to meet their individual needs. Plus my students are so engaged in math centers and hands-on learning. In this post, […]