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How I Plan Math Stations Without Overcomplicating Things
A realistic approach to stations that works in real classrooms If math stations feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. I’ve tried the color-coded bins, the perfectly timed rotations, the elaborate setups that look great on paper. And while those ideas sound nice, they don’t always work in a real classroom with limited time, mixed abilities, and…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
First Week Back Math Activities After Winter Break
The first week back after winter break is always a reset. Students are excited but unfocused. Routines are shaky. Jumping straight into heavy content rarely works, but a full week of fluff doesn’t feel right either. The goal is math that feels calm, structured, and low pressure, while still getting students thinking again. These first…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
Thanksgiving Math Activities for Grades 3–7
Easy, No-Prep Ideas for Busy Teachers If you’re a teacher in November… you know.Between parent-teacher conferences, report cards, assemblies, and the sugar rush of the season, there’s never enough time or energy to create the perfect Thanksgiving math activities. But you still want your classroom to feel festive.You still want to sneak in meaningful math…
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Score Big with Soccer Math Review Cubes!
Hands-On Math Review for Grades 3–7 Back-to-school math review doesn’t have to be stacks of worksheets. Picture your students solving problems, coloring, and building a 3D soccer cube while you sneak in all the review they really need. That’s exactly what Soccer Cubes do. Each grade has its own cube from 3rd through 7th, designed…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop
Making Prime Numbers Click with Area Models and a 100 Chart
Prime numbers can feel abstract for students, but this week my class had an “aha!” moment that made them come alive. The key? Simple manipulatives, graph paper, and a 100 chart. Starting with Hands-On Rectangles I handed each partnership graph paper, crayons, and 25 unit cubes. Their first challenge: “Take 6 cubes and see how…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
4 Strategies to Help Students with Math Word Problems
If you’ve ever watched your students freeze the second they see a word problem, you’re not alone. Word problems are where even confident mathematicians lose steam. Why? Because solving them takes more than just knowing math facts — it takes strategy, stamina, and confidence. The good news: you can help students feel less overwhelmed (and…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
The Problem Solving Routine That Preps Students for Tests
If you have ever watched your students rush through a word problem, grabbing the first numbers they see, or freeze as soon as it looks “too hard,” you are not alone. I used to dread word problems in my own class. Students would either race to the wrong answer or sit stuck, staring at the…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop
No-Prep Math Review Activities for Grades 3–7
Let’s be honest. Math review can feel like one more thing on your never-ending to-do list. And when you’re low on time, it’s easy to reach for a worksheet and call it a day. But if you’ve ever handed out something and immediately thought, “Eh… this isn’t it,” then, same. If you’re looking for math…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop
The Hands-On Math Review That’s Saving My Math Block
Let’s be honest: By the time math review rolls around, it’s not just the students who are dragging their feet. I’ve done the games. I’ve printed the packets. I’ve begged them to focus just one more time on rounding to the nearest ten. But this year, I tried something new – something that hit that…
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Back-to-School Math Activities That Build Community (for Grades 3–8!)
If you’re looking for a way to start the school year that’s more meaningful than name tags and icebreakers, I’ve got something you’re going to love. Whether you teach 3rd grade or middle school, these Back-to-School Math Bundles combine reflection, collaboration, and connection, all through math. They’re print-and-go, student-approved, and perfect for kicking off the…
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All About TPT Previews: Why They Matter and What to Include on TPT Chats
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point:“Do I really need to make a TPT preview for this product?” Spoiler alert: Yes. Yes, you do. We used to think TPT previews were optional. Time-consuming. Just one more thing on the never-ending to-do list. But over time (and a whole lot of…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
End of the Year Math Activities Your Students Will Love
The end of the year can be chaotic, but your math lessons don’t have to be. Whether you’re managing field trips, assemblies, or just trying to keep students engaged in those final weeks, these end of the year math activities will help you review key concepts in creative, meaningful ways. From 3D review cubes to…
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The Hidden TPT Costs: TPT Chats Episode 9
When you think about selling on TPT, you probably picture designing fun activities, uploading them, and seeing the sales roll in. Easy, right? Well… yes and no. In Episode 9 of TPT Chats, we (Annette from Count on Kupe and Malia from Malia Rivera LLC) talked about the not-so-obvious side of running a TPT store:…
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Monthly Math Activities That Actually Save You Time
If you’re a 4th, 5th, or 6th grade math teacher, you know the constant hustle of finding math activities that are both engaging and aligned to your standards. Enter a new solution: a monthly math resource drop designed to save you time, reduce stress, and bring creative energy into your classroom every single month. Let’s…
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Blog | Classroom Community | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
A Famous Mathematicians Project That’s Actually Fun
Need something engaging for early finishers? Looking for a creative math activity that brings history into your classroom — without turning it into a full-on research paper? Let me introduce you to a famous mathematicians project your students will love — and you’ll love too because it’s print-and-go. The Famous Mathematicians Cube is a hands-on,…
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Blog | Classroom Community | Math | TPT
End of Year Math Project: Real-World Math Career Fair
It’s the final stretch of the school year. Testing is behind you. Energy is running low (yours and theirs). And you’re staring down several weeks of keeping them engaged without completely losing your mind. Sound familiar? That’s exactly why I created the Math Career Fair Project—and why it’s quickly become my go-to end of the…
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TPT Chats: How Batching for TPT Works
In Episode 8 of TPT Chats, we share exactly how we use batching to stay consistent, create content, and grow our Teachers Pay Teachers stores—without constantly burning out. What Is Batching (And Why It Works for TPT Sellers)? Batching is when you group similar tasks together—like creating product covers, previews, or social posts—and complete them…
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The Ultimate 5th Grade Math Boot Camp: 20 Stations for Test Prep Success
If you’re looking for a way to make 5th grade math test prep more effective and more enjoyable, it’s time to shake things up. Traditional review packets and silent worksheets just don’t cut it anymore—not when students are burnt out, distracted, and counting down the days until summer. That’s why I created the 5th Grade…
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TPT Chats: How to Come Up with New TPT Product Ideas
Coming up with new TPT product ideas for your Teachers Pay Teachers store doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. In Episode 7 of TPT Chats, we’re sharing practical strategies to help you brainstorm fresh, purposeful ideas—especially when you feel stuck. Creative and Strategic Ways to Generate TPT Resource Ideas If you’re wondering what to…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
Math Test Prep Stations for 6th Grade
If you’re gearing up for math test prep or end-of-year review, you know how tough it can be to keep students engaged—and focused—during review season. That’s exactly why I created the Enchanted Maze: 6th Grade Math Review Bundle. Also, this resource transforms review into a fantasy-themed learning adventure, where students journey through 15 interactive math…
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TPT Time-Savers That Actually Work (From Two Busy Sellers)
In Episode 6 of TPT Chats: Our Journey, Your Next Step, we dug into one of the biggest challenges for TPT sellers: time management. When you’re juggling product creation, marketing, and everything else that comes with running a TPT store, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We shared how we made simple shifts in our process…
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Blog | Creating Math Activities | Math | TPT | TPT Chats
TPT Chats: Our Time Saving Tips
Struggling to find time for your TPT business? In this episode of TPT Chats, Annette from count on kupe and Malia Rivera share their best time saving tips for busy teacher-sellers. Learn how to streamline your workflow, batch-create resources, and prioritize high-impact tasks to grow your TPT store efficiently. Whether you’re balancing teaching, family, or…
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The Ultimate Pi Day Activity: A Hands-On Pi Day Activity Cube
Pi Day is coming up on March 14 (3/14), and if you’re looking for a fun, hands-on Pi Day activity that will keep 5th-7th grade students engaged, you’re in the right place! Instead of just talking about Pi (π ≈ 3.14), let’s experience it with a creative and interactive Pi Day Cube! What Is the…
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TPT Chats: Clipart – yay or nay?
In this episode of TPT Chats, Annette from count on kupe and Malia Rivera discuss whether TPT sellers should use clip art in their resources. They explore DIY vs. buying clip art, where to find high-quality graphics, and how to use them without breaking copyright rules. If you’re wondering how to make your TPT products…
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Blog | Creating Math Activities | Math | TPT | TPT Chats
TPT Chats: TPT Premium vs. Basic Seller Account
Should You Upgrade to a TPT Premium Account? Welcome back to another TPT Chat with Annette and Malia! If you’re a TPT seller, you’ve probably wondered: Is a TPT Premium account worth it? We’ve both been in your shoes, debating whether upgrading from a Basic to a Premium account was the right move. In today’s…
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TPT Chats: Choosing the Right Tool for TPT
If you’ve ever struggled to pick the right tool for creating your TPT resources, we’ve been there too! In Episode 2 of TPT Chats, we broke down the pros and cons of the three big ones: PowerPoint, Google Suite, and Canva. Here’s the quick and simple breakdown to help you decide. PowerPoint: The Classic TPT…
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TPT Chats: Why we got started on TPT
When Malia, a TPT author coach, and I, Annette from count on kupe, recorded our first episode of TPT Chats: Our Journey, Your Next Step, we kicked things off with the big question: Why did we start a TPT store? Click below to watch more about our story! Episode 1: Why we started a TPT…
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Blog | Creating Math Activities | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
Seasonal Math Foldable Activities
Seasonal math crafts with a foldable math activity twist! Looking for a fun and engaging way to review math skills? Introducing my Seasonal Math Foldable Activities! These foldables are perfect for reviewing key math concepts while adding a touch of seasonal charm to your classroom. Benefits of Using Seasonal Math Foldables: How it Works: Action…
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Blog | Creating Math Activities | Math | TPT
120 Ideas for TPT Sellers to Create Math Activities
As a math teacher or teacher seller, you’re always looking for creative ways to engage your students. Sometimes, all you need is a spark of inspiration to set your activities apart. It is time to create math activities that stand out! For example, instead of a generic scavenger hunt, why not create a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger…
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Winter Math Activity: 3D Dodecahedron
Winter break is just around the corner, and while the excitement is building, it’s important to keep those math skills sharp! This engaging Winter Math Activity Review Dodecahedron is the perfect solution. This hands-on project combines math review with a creative art activity. Students will rotate through 12 different stations, tackling a variety of math…
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Blog | Creating Math Activities | Decor | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
New Year’s Resolution Activity for Math
Kick Off the New Year with a Creative Math Activity Ring in the new year with a unique Math New Year’s Resolution worksheet that is like no other! This tessellation activity is the perfect way to kick off the school year and inspire your students. It’s a fun and engaging way to review different math…
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Halloween Math Activity
Pumpkin Math: A Spooky Math Review Game Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun and engaging Halloween math review? This spooky-themed activity is perfect for students of all ages. It’s a great way to reinforce math concepts while keeping students excited and involved. Check out the…
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Math Tessellation Activities: A Year-Long Journey
3 Math Tessellations to track students’ progress and check in with them at important points in the year! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to check in with your students throughout the year? The Math Tessellations are versatile activities that can be used throughout the year, to show progress from the beginning…
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100 Lottery Review: A Fun and Engaging Whole-Class Math Game
If you’ve ever tried to review math with your whole class and felt like only half of them were paying attention, this is a game you’ll want to try. The 100 Lottery Review is my favorite way to get students moving, solving, and actually excited about review work. It works for test prep, unit review,…
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FREE Math Menu for Early Finishers
The Math Zone menu is a self-paced math menu designed to provide students with engaging and challenging math activities. It serves as a valuable resource for early finishers, offering them opportunities to continue practicing and reinforcing math concepts beyond their regular classroom work. Whether you call it an early finisher menu, math choice menu, or…
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Blog | Math | Math Workshop
No-Prep Math Activities: Perfect for Busy Teachers
As a teacher, you’re always looking for ways to engage your students while reinforcing key math concepts. Sometimes, the last thing you need is another prep-heavy activity. That’s where no-prep math activities come in! These activities are ready-to-go, allowing you to focus on teaching and your students to focus on learning. Craftivities: A Fun and…
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Collaborative Math Creations: Engaging Group Math Activities
In today’s classroom, it’s essential to make learning fun and engaging – let’s face it, it is not easy to hold students’ attention! One effective way to do this is through collaborative math activities. These activities not only reinforce math concepts but also foster teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Let’s explore two popular collaborative math…
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3 Ways to Engage Middle Schoolers in Math
Are you tired of all those blank stares and sighs when you gear up for your math lesson? Well, I have 3 awesome tricks up my sleeve to help you engage middle schoolers and make math class rigorous and fun! Let’s jump right in. Tailor activities to their interests to engage middle schoolers. Let’s face…
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Middle School Math Week 1 Lesson Plans
A peek into my lesson plans as we embark on a new school year The first week of school is always a whirlwind of introductions, expectations, and laying the groundwork for a successful year. As a math teacher, I believe it’s essential to create a classroom environment that’s not only conducive to learning but also…
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Blog | Decor | Math | Math Workshop | TPT
Math About Me Tessellation
Are you looking for an engaging and creative way to welcome your students back to school? Look no further than the Math About Me Tessellation! This fun activity combines math concepts with self-expression, resulting in a stunning collaborative bulletin board that showcases your unique class. What is the Math About Me Tessellation? Imagine a giant…
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How to Stop Pop-Ups on YouTube for Teachers
Tired of YouTube Pop-Ups Disrupting Your Class? Here’s How to Stop Them! Hey teachers! We all know the struggle. You’ve carefully curated the perfect educational video for your class, only to have it interrupted by a loud ad or a distracting recommendation list. Those pop-ups can throw off the flow of your lesson and leave…
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The Solution to Your No Name Papers
Alright, teachers, let’s get real for a second. There is nothing worse than grading a stack of papers and realizing there are tons in the pile that DON’T HAVE NAMES ON THEM! I was so tired of trying to decipher handwriting or guessing at which paper goes to which student. So, I decided to change…
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Blog | Classroom Community | Decor | Math | Math Workshop
Tired of Peeling Nametags? Try This Classroom Nametag Hack!
This Nametag Hack is a Game Changer! Have you ever gotten tired of replacing lost or damaged nametags? They can be a constant battle, especially in middle school! Well, buckle up, because I’m about to share my go-to classroom seating solution that will save you time, money, and frustration. The Nametag Hack You Need: Ditch…
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Make a Hanging Classroom Calendar
Creating a Hanging Math Calendar for Your Classroom Creating a fun and interactive classroom is so important for getting students excited about learning. One great way to do this is with a hanging math calendar. It’s a fantastic visual tool that helps kids learn about dates and even math concepts in an engaging way. In…
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The Power of Math Craftivities
Let’s talk about bringing some creativity to math lessons. You know, the moments when you want to make learning fun and memorable? Well, that is where math craftivities come in! These creative math activities will add some color and excitement into your math class. Also, they make some pretty cool math bulletin boards! What are…
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Math Madness: Math Basketball Activities
Learning math doesn’t have to be confined to textbooks and worksheets. Engaging students in interactive and exciting math basketball activities can make mathematical concepts more memorable and enjoyable. Let’s step up our math game with some math madness basketball activities! Here are four engaging and hands-on ideas that bring the thrill of the court to…
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Collaborative Coloring Math Bulletin Boards
How do you create a collaborative math bulletin board? Picture this: A vibrant classroom where math comes alive through colors and collaboration! These collaborative math bulletin boards can help you create this learning environment in your classroom. To start, students begin by completing a customized math page. Whether you’re focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, or…
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Valentine Math Activities
Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and chocolates; it’s also an excellent opportunity to infuse a bit of mathematical fun into the classroom. This Valentine’s Day, let’s explore creative and engaging Valentine math activities that will not only celebrate the spirit of love but also sharpen students’ mathematical skills. From heart craftivities to collaborative…
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Winter Math Ideas
Snowflakes, Sums, and Winter Fun: Crafty Math Activities to Keep Students Engaged. Winter’s here, and while the snow blankets everything outside, let’s bring some of that frosty fun into the classroom. Forget the winter blues – we’re about to turn math into the coolest class ever! Winter Collaborative Poster: First, students will complete the math…
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Math Craftivities and Bulletin Boards
3 Reasons to Use Math Craftivities Illuminate your math lessons with a captivating craftivities that not only enhance mathematical understanding but also serve as delightful seasonal decor! Check out the Free Craftivity linked below. 1. Enhance Engagement and Motivation Craftivities make learning more engaging and enjoyable for students. The hands-on, creative nature of these activities…
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Halloween Math Ideas
Halloween is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to infuse some math fun into your celebrations. Whether you celebrate Halloween or just want some fall decor, I’ve got some Halloween math ideas that will add a touch of learning to the holiday fun. Ghost and Pumpkin Craftivities Kickstart your Halloween math…
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Create Base Ten Blocks in PowerPoint
Let’s create base ten blocks! Base ten blocks, also known as place value blocks, are a set of mathematical manipulatives used to teach and understand the base ten system. These blocks represent the numerical value of digits in a number and help students visualize and conceptualize place value. Base ten blocks are awesome tools for…
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Daily Math Calendar
Finally, a calendar made for math teachers! This math calendar is a great tool to incorporate problem solving skills and spiral reviews.
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Why Create Your Own Math Resources
I didn’t fully realize the impact creating my own math resources would make on my students. The students feel like they are seen when you create activities that relate to something they are interested in. Creating your own math resources will not only benefit the students, but you as well! Listen in on the Solving…
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Create Angles in PowerPoint for Math Resources
Have you ever tried to draw angles for a worksheet by holding a protractor up to the screen to measure each of the angles? Then, you move the ray a little bit and check the measure again? Well, I have! It is a tedious and lengthy process that I want to help you avoid. When…
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5 Qualities That Make a Good TPT Author
Have you thought about creating math resources and selling them on TPT, but you aren’t sure if it is right for you? Find out if you should become a TPT author!
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My First Year on TPT
I earned $3,000 selling on TPT in my first year and that was HUGE. It meant that I had earning power outside of my teaching job and outside of tutoring until 9 pm.
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Valentine’s Day in Middle School Math
Valentine’s Day is especially interesting in middle school; hormones + candy = a lot of fun… so why not make it a theme day in math class?? Create centers with a heart or love theme! What should Valentine math stations look like? Let’s break down what the math centers could look like for February in…
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Why should I plan interactive math activities?
Let’s make math fun and interactive. If you are wondering what an interactive lesson might look like, think about scavenger hunts, escapes, puzzles, mazes, games, and so much more! Find out why it is worth the effort to do these activities in your math classroom! Help engage students in the learning process. By allowing students…
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Create Your Own Math Review Cube
Create a math review that your class will love! This tutorial will walk you through how to create the math cube and give ideas for what math questions you can put on the cube. You can use these cubes as a review before a holiday.
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Make Your Own Digital Matching Activity
Let’s make this engaging math activity digital! In the following video I show you how to take a printable resource and make it digital! Make Your Own Digital Matching Activity First, CLICK HERE to find the FREE matching activity template highlighted in the video. Then, you can watch the video to create your own digital resource!…
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Create and Use Math Matching Activities
You can create your own math matching activity! The video tutorial will walk you step by step through the process. Use this in your classroom transformations, interactive notebooks, math stations and more!
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Monthly Math Color by Number Templates
Create your own seasonal color by number activities with these templates. You are only 3 simple steps from engaging reluctant learners and adding color to your classroom!
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Math Get to Know You Activity for Middle School
This is the best math get to know you activity for your middle school. It is fun, educational, and makes a great bulletin board!
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Adding Questions to your Math Task Cards
Now that we have the template for our task cards, let’s go through the process of adding the questions to your math task cards. The best part of the template is that you can use it over and over again for all different math task card topics!
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Create Task Cards with POWERPOINT™
Task cards are one of the best math activities. Using task cards in your classroom is so easy! You can use them for a review activity, math station, whole class activity, and so much more. Are you ready to learn how to create task cards in 5 easy steps!?
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Create Math Activities with PowerPoint™
Have you looked for math worksheets and were unable to find one that fit your needs? Have you searched for math activities only to find mundane or boring activities? Are you ready to make your own math activities and make your math class more engaging? If any of these questions describes you, you are in the right place!
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3 Tips for Setting Up Math Stations
Transform your math block and include math stations! Math stations are a great way for students to practice skills, engage in their learning, and give you an opportunity to work with smaller groups of students. The days that I use math stations are some of my favorite days. I want to share with you some…
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March One-Step Equations Classroom Transformation
Do you want to change it up and review solving one-step equations in a fun way? I have put together some review stations for my 6th grade math class that will be sure to engage your students too! These stations involve adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to solve one-step equations. The answers come out “nicely”…
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Classroom Transformations in Math
Who doesn’t love a good theme day? Keep your students engaged in learning with a classroom transformation or two! At first, I was hesitant to incorporate transformations in my classroom because they honestly looked really expensive when I saw the transformations other teachers did! I am here to tell you that transformations to do not…
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5 Ways to Add Movement in a Math Classroom
Are you ready to get up and moving in your math class? It seems that math class gets a bad rap with just sitting and listening and it being boring. Well, what if we change that? Let’s get up and moving and having fun in math! Here are some ways that we can add movement into math class.
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5 Ways to Promote a Positive Math Mindset
Do you want to create an environment in your classroom where students take risks and feel confident? Here are 5 ways to promote a positive math mindset in your classroom. 1. Display a math affirmation mirror. Students love to look at themselves in the mirror, right? Well, why not use that as a way to…
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Middle School Math Back to School Activities
These 3 middle school math back to school activities are sure to make your beginning of school planning easier!
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Virtual Beach Day Theme Plans
Are you as ready as I am to celebrate the end of the school year? I am starting our final countdown with a FREE BEACH DAY! Below is a full day of plans just for you! I am going to have the students dress up in some summer gear, wear hats, sunglasses and whatever else…
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Math Talk Bulletin Board
Let’s talk about math! Creating a classroom environment where students talk and discuss their math thinking is so important to their deeper understanding of math! Using math talk prompts can foster those math discussions and help students learn how to explain their mathematical thinking! These are great discussion prompts as well as questions students can…
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Math Review Activity Mazes
Are you ready to have a little fun with a math review activity? Admittedly, there are times that math can feel a little dry and repetitive. I like to keep the students on their toes and have lots of different review activities! One of my favorite activities are these mazes. These mazes can be used…
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Brain Puzzles for Morning Meeting
Have you ever heard of rebus puzzles? Well, if you haven’t you are in for a treat. These brain puzzles are a great way to engage your students and it is a great activity for morning meeting. I have been using them in morning meeting and it is a GAME CHANGER!
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End of the Year Memory Book
Well, this has been a year to remember! Because it was such a unique school year, I want the students to have a memory book as a place where they can remember and write down different aspects of their year. I feel like this year is going to be a blur and almost seem surreal when things go back to “normal” and I want the students to hold on to the memories that they have and the difficulties that they have been through.
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End of the Year Bulletin Board
Are you ready for the end of the year? I know I am! This is one of my favorite end of the year activities and guess what… it is so easy! I display the end of the year bulletin board for the last month of school and then I cover it with plastic and it…
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Decor | Math | Math Workshop
Math Bulletin Boards
Do you love to decorate your math classroom as much as I do? Who says a math classroom has to be academic and boring? Not me! Here are some of my favorite math bulletin boards. You can use these bulletin boards for reference, get to know you activities, and to share your passion for math!…
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Virtual Class Meeting Ideas
I have never done so many class meetings in my life! Because we are fully virtual, we now have a specific built in virtual class meeting time. Now that I have done so many, I wouldn’t change a thing! I love getting to know my students more and have fun with them! Here are some…
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Virtual Science NGSS Review Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a fun way to review those NGSS standards for 5th grade? This is one of the ways that I will be reviewing for the standardized tests given in 5th grade. This scavenger hunt is a great way to engage students and bring all that they learned in science back to the forefront of…
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Virtual Boot Camp Math Test Prep
I was having a really hard time as a virtual teacher keeping math class interactive in a virtual environment. The students were doing too many worksheets and I wasn’t able to easily check their work. I started using these boot camp Google Forms™ and I can tell you that the engagement in math went up…
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Using Would You Rather Questions in Upper Elementary
I love to have would you rather questions on hand at all times! I use them both digitally and I have a stack of task cards printed “just in case.” I can’t tell you how many times there was a lull in class and I had to make up something to do. Can you relate?…
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FREE Virtual Basketball 5th Grade Decimal Review
Ready for some fun this basketball season? Check out this FREE Basketball Decimal Review Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt can be used in print as a way to get the students up and moving around the classroom OR fully digital for all those who are teaching virtually. Let’s talk about how it works… First, you…
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Earth’s Sphere Interactions Modeling in Science
Who knew a shoebox and some art supplies would be so much fun!? This Earth’s Sphere Interaction Project is one my students’ favorite projects of the year! I love it because there is no real prep on my part, aligns with the NGSS standards, and the students get to use their creative sides in science….
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5 Digital Math Center Ideas in Upper Elementary
Are you struggling to find ideas for your digital math stations? Well, look no further! I have a few station ideas that I use in my 5th grade math centers! I love using math workshop in my classroom but I can tell you that it is not always easy to come up with ideas for…
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Valentine’s Day in an Upper Elementary Classroom
Holidays. They are the worst, am I right? I have a love, hate relationship with holidays in the classroom. I love to see the students having fun but I also love having a plan and knowing what is to come. When the classroom plan is unstructured, it can go downhill and FAST. I am going…
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Digital Math Escape Activities for Upper Elementary: Quick Tips
What are Digital Math Escapes? Digital Escape Activities are a great way to review in math! Students are highly engaged to crack the codes and escape. The students are given a scenario in which they have to help someone or something escape a predicament. Students will complete math problems to get a code. They will…
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Virtual Class Meeting Discussion Starters
Confession: Morning Meetings were my least favorite part of the day to plan for. When I was in school, I felt like there were so many other things that would fill that time “better”. Students could work on finishing up an assignment, they could continue their morning work, and I could take attendance, collect assignments…
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Math Affirmations Mirror
Let’s face it, math is not everyone’s favorite subject. It can be challenging, sometimes overwhelming, but what if I told you that a simple tool could change your entire perspective on math? Enter the math affirmation mirror and the affirmation station mirror. So, what exactly is a math positive affirmation mirror? Picture this: a mirror…
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Morning Work Choice Boards
Morning Work Choice Boards
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One Word New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions are hard. Well, keeping the resolutions are… I always have high aspirations at the start of the year with big goals and dreams and then fall short of the goals about a month into the new year. I repeated this pattern for years with my students as well! I would have the…
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Hello!
Hello! I am Annette, the author from count on kupe. Let me tell you a little about myself. I have been teaching for more than a decade! I earned a B.A. and M.A. in teaching with concentrations in math, science, and psychology. I started my teaching career in high school teaching math and science. While…
