Addition is the first big mathematical step after early learners build basic number sense. And like all first steps, it can be tough to take (and equally tough to teach). But it doesn’t have to

Which number do I carry over? Where does it go again? I don’t get it! That’s the chorus you often hear when trying to teach subtraction with regrouping. But there’s an easier way to help

Too often, our students only realize the importance of math in the real world after they’ve left school. Five years down the line, when they’re sorting personal finances or putting together IKEA furniture with increasing

Prepping to teach multiplication can leave you more confused than your students. But teaching multiplication doesn’t have to be difficult. It just requires you to break it down step by step. Here’s a five-step method

STEM projects show learners that math isn’t confined to paper. It’s part of a rich network of disciplines that help us understand the physical world. Luckily, you don’t need complex tools or technical prowess to

Give your kids’ math skills a boost with these hands-on, at-home activities. You won’t need math teaching expertise, or handmade resources either. All these learning experiences can easily become part of the activities you and

You might have assumed that classroom management is important purely because it keeps students in line. But after you’ve been teaching for more than a few months, you begin to realize it has an importance

Mathematics can leave some students feeling helpless. And when we see them with their head in their hands or staring blankly at yet another activity that just doesn’t make sense, teachers can start to feel

Teaching mathematical whiz-kids can be both rewarding and exhausting. Fast finishers and budding geniuses need challenging enrichment activities, and these aren’t always easy to come up with. By having effective enrichment activities up your sleeve,

When they don’t have manipulatives or working-out paper on hand, students need to be comfortable doing basic math in their heads. Fortunately, any child can do it provided they know the right tips and tricks.

Looking for fun math activities that fill your classroom with number wonder? You’re in the right place. We asked our global team of math educators for 10 activities that never fail to get budding mathematicians

Even students who are quick with math facts can get stuck when it comes to problem solving. As soon as a concept is translated to a word problem, or a simple mathematical sentence contains an

With pumpkins being carved and costumes being chosen, now’s the time to make math class a little bit spooky with some Halloween-themed activities. We’ve put together a list of 7 haunted Halloween math activities that

Stuck for writing prompts that will inspire your students to fill their pages? We've got you covered. Here are 100 writing prompts that will get heads down and pens moving faster than ever. Write about

For decades, the teaching of spelling has relied heavily on rote learning. While memorization has its place, truly effective spelling strategies should also empower students to learn new words independently. Here are 6 strategies that

It’s bright, it’s colorful, it’s new. It’s all sleek devices and fun and games. Surely technology will be the thing that finally gets our students engaged.  All we need to know is how to use

Technology is becoming ever-present in modern classrooms. But for many of us teachers, we’re still not sure how to feel about it. We want to engage students and prepare them for the future, but we

The benefits of gamification mean we now see it everywhere, from customer loyalty programs to fitness apps. Now teachers are starting to realize the advantages, too. Here are the seven major benefits of using gamification

Effective differentiation makes a huge difference to students’ performance and sense of achievement. But it takes time and energy. That’s why it only tends to happen when we’ve got a break from marking and extra

Teaching strategies are as varied as the classrooms they’re used in. There’s no “one size fits all” method for making learning happen. But some teaching strategies reliably deliver the lightbulb moments. We’ve compiled 12 of