FREE Printable Place Value Parking Lot Place Value is not the easiest for my eldest so I am constantly looking for and creating new ways to help him understand. For this particular game, we were practicing place value and … Continue reading
How to Make a Magnetic Ten Frame Paddle I really want magnetic ten frame answer paddles for my class, but they are pricey so I decided to make my own Of course there are some differences between the “real” ten … Continue reading
Finger Counting Memory Game for Subitizing Did you know that the greatest brain activity when performing basic arithmetic is in the left parietal lobe and the region that controls the fingers?? Doesn’t it make sense why counting on one’s fingers … Continue reading
Color Books: Purple Purple is my favorite color and I have colors on my mind since reviewing the book, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home both by Drew Dewalt and Oliver Jeffers. I thought … Continue reading
The Day the Crayons Came Home Celebration CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED TEMPLATES The day has come! Well, it was actually yesterday that The Day the Crayons Came Home hit the bookstores. In anticipation of the big day, we share a … Continue reading
How to Make a Rekenrek Recently we shared a post called, 8 Ways to Make a Rekenrek. At the end of the post, we shared our own version of a rekenrek. (See photo below) In this post, we will share … Continue reading
3 Funny Books about Going to School I love coming across new-to-me books. This spring, I came across these 2 funny books about going to school. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School… by Davide Cali Evil ninjas, a … Continue reading
Paw Patrol Birthday Party I have been putting off writing this post for some reason, but now as I am flying high above the US with a few hours on my hands, I am determined to get it done! My … Continue reading
8 Ways to Make a Rekenrek I”l be honest, these are new to me. I have seen them, but didn’t know what they were for nor how to use them. The math specialist at the school where I teach showed them … Continue reading
The Day the Crayons Came Home Review and Giveaway The other day, we shared a review of the fantastic book, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Today, we are excited to share a sneak peak at the sequel, … Continue reading
The Day the Crayons Quit Review and Activity UPDATED TEMPLATES AVAILABLE NOW! This book is not by any means new, but it is fantastic! We have checked it out from the library and read it at school, but I am … Continue reading
Ordinary People Change the World Book Review “A child-size view of history.” I was so surprised (and excited) to find a package waiting for me when I got home today. I opened it and found a book- a children’s … Continue reading
