Grades:
Elementary School
8 Classroom Tasks I’m Not Doing for My Students Anymore
Now I empower them to take part in classroom maintenance.
Maria Howard
Maria is a K-12 learning specialist and educational therapist focused on intensive math intervention. There is nothing she enjoys more than to turn math haters into math lovers through fun games, meaty number talks & the occasional M&M. Watch a free online workshop, "The Best Ways to Build Fact Fluency, Even If You have Zero Time" by clicking the website link below.
Why Our Kids Deserve Better Math Tasks
Challenging problems and rich conversations help students become stronger mathematicians.
Grades:
Elementary School
9 Take-Home Activities That Teach Financial Literacy
Having these tools at home can also help kids succeed in math class
30+ Financial Literacy Lesson Plans for Every Grade Level
Great practical ideas and activities to teach kids about money.
Kids Often Confuse Greater Than/Less Than. This Simple Switch Can Help.
It's time to ax the alligator mouth.
How Saying “Times” When Teaching Multiplication Confuses Students
And what to say instead.
Grades:
Middle School
I Stopped Shushing My Chatty Classroom, and Here’s What Happened.
It was so nice to stop saying "shh" all the time.
Grades:
Elementary School
5 Strategies to Use With Your Squirmiest, Wiggliest Students
There's no fidget spinner on the list.
Grades:
Elementary School
7 Things Educators Should Know About Neuropsychological Testing
You can be a great resource for parents.
Grades:
Elementary School
4 Sample Email Templates for Busy Teachers
Use these and finally clear out your inbox.
Grades:
Elementary School
Before You Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Classroom …
Thinking about celebrating Cinco de Mayo in your classroom? You need to read this first.
Grades:
Elementary School
Why It’s Important to Honor All Math Strategies
Even if it's not how you would solve that problem.
Grades:
Elementary School
What I Wish I Knew About Teaching Reading as a New Teacher
If I could go back and talk with my new teacher self...
Grades:
Elementary School
Do We Put Too Much Emphasis on Memorizing Multiplication Facts?
Fact fluency might matter more.
Grades:
Elementary School
Try These 5-Minute Activities to Build Elementary Number Sense
They're simple, but they work.
