Balancing Rigor and Creativity in Math Class

Classroom-tested creative math activities that students love and teachers trust.

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Math Class Doesn’t Have to Feel Overwhelming

With the right activities, students stay engaged, build real understanding, and even enjoy the process. That’s why I create resources that bring together rigor and creativity; so you can spend less time stressing over prep and more time teaching with confidence.

Hi! I am Annette the face behind Count on Kupe.

  • 6th grade math teacher and resource creator
  • 10 + years of teaching experience
  • Fueled by coffee and creativity

When I’m not teaching 6th grade, I’m designing creative math activities that come straight from real classroom needs. Around here, you’ll find the mix of creativity and structure that’s kept me (and my students) loving math.

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These activities help students build confidence, stay engaged, and actually enjoy practicing math, all while giving teachers lessons they can trust.
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Math Review Cube Bundle
I love this TPT seller! The activities are always right on par for what I need. This was a great tool for a quick assessment of my class’s understanding.
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Expression Activity
This resource was exactly what I needed for my classroom. It was clear, organized, and easy to implement. My students were engaged and enjoyed the activities. I love finding materials like this that save me time while still being high quality. I’ll definitely come back to this seller again!
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Digital Escape Activity

Resources Your Students Will Love

Seasonal Craftivities

Engaging, themed projects that bring math into the moment.

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Creative Math Cubes

Hands-on practice that doubles as a colorful classroom display.

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Collaborative Posters

Group math activities that double as collaborative bulletin boards!

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Coloring Math Pages

Low-prep reviews that combine practice with the calm of coloring.

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From the Blog

How to Teach Dividing Fractions with Common Denominators in 6th Grade (Part 2)

Now that we established using common denominators to divide fractions from Part 1, we can jump into trickier problems. Here’s how I use the same strategy for answers with leftovers, mixed numbers, and whole numbers. Quick refresher on the Part 1 and the steps: What happens when the numerators don’t divide evenly? This is where…

How to Teach Dividing Fractions with Common Denominators in 6th Grade (Part 1)

Dividing fractions with a common denominator is my favorite way to introduce fraction division in 6th grade! When the pieces are the same size, you just divide the numerators, and my students are able figure it out with a graph paper model. Why don’t I teach keep, change, flip? Honestly, I used to. My students…

Back to School Math Puzzles for Middle School

Back to School Puzzles Your Students Will Love These back to school math logic puzzles for grades 6 through 8 are no-prep, self-directed, and built for the first weeks of school. Students pick them up and go — no introduction needed from you. Middle schoolers are a tough crowd in week one. They are sizing…