Want to add FUN to your Math block?

A blue bowling ball hits bowling pins with the text "Top 10 Math Activities" on a pink background to the left, highlighting some Great Math Ideas for students and teachers alike.

Top 10 Math Pins

There are tons of great math ideas over on Pinterest and today I’m sharing a few of my favorites! 1. Common Core Math Flip Books These are such an awesome resource for Common Core.  Simply download, print and assemble.  Super practical (and grade specific) examples of applying the common core standards.  Even better…they’re free! Related:

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A classroom blackboard displays a colorful noise meter chart with levels: no voice, inside voice, outside voice, and whisper voice. The noise meter helps students understand appropriate volume levels in different situations. Alphabet cards are arranged above the board.

Noise Meter Freebie

We all have those days that we just can’t handle the noise in the primary classroom, right? You can only say, “Shhhh” or “Inside voices” so many times! I’m sharing this FREEBIE in the hope that it will buy you a little peace and quiet from time to time! To

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A green and black geometric paper pattern sits on a wooden surface, next to the words "Math Activities" in bold and outlined text on a green background—perfect for sparking creativity alongside Writing Ideas for First Graders.

Ahhhh, Summer…Sorta!

Well hello Friday…we meet again! Funny how these Fridays roll around a little bit quicker now that it’s summer! I’m still in {summer} school, but I’m having a blast with the super small class of 13 and only a half day’s work! Here’s a peek at a few things we’ve

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A green sheet titled "In the Car Activities" lists fun educational in the car activities and games; an orange sheet and stylized “In the Car Activities” text are visible beside it.

In the Car Activities

A fellow teacher friend shared this idea a few years ago and I love it! Kids spend an outrageous amount of time on the go! Why not turn that into some extra learning time? I simply print it onto colored cardstock and laminate. It’s included in the First Day Folder

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Red bucket filled with sand, a yellow shovel, and a blue starfish mold on the beach; text reads "100 Things To Do in Summer: Activities and Ideas for Kids and Parents this Summer.

100 Summer Activities for Kids to Keep Learning

Summer is here and maybe you’re hearing, “I’m Bored!” Here are two ways to make sure your kiddos are keepin’ busy {and learning a bit!} I’m Bored Jar You can make an “I’m Bored!” Jar. Super simple to make… and it’ll give your child something to do right away! Grab the I’m

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A child in a red shirt writes on a worksheet about shopping and money management. The text on the left says, "Fun Activities for Practicing Money in School!"—making learning about finances engaging and interactive for students.

It’s Finally Friday!

Wooohoooo…it’s finally Friday! This has been a cr-aaaaa-zzzzzy busy week {especially since it was a short week!} You can read part of the reason {here}. This is a long post, but there are a few freebies scattered throughout! Money has been a super tricky concept in my class this year. I’m not

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