Teaching Place Value is Important
The little girl sits puzzling over the problem on the page. She’s only in second grade, but the stress of high performance expectations is already in place. Here’s the problem […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Sequence and an Individualized Pace in Teaching Math
Teaching math in sequence is just as important as teaching someone how to drive by showing them one step at a time. Sequence is Important Imagine if someone tried to […]
Read MoreCopywork Benefits & Tips
What is Copywork? Copywork is a learning practice where you learn skills by copying a selected passage by hand. The passage can come from a variety of sources and can […]
Read MoreConceptual Understanding in Math
Think back to when you were choosing your math program. As you conducted your research, you probably heard a math program refer to itself as a “conceptual” program or “conceptually-based.” […]
Read MoreWhat Makes Math-U-See Manipulatives So Special?
You’ve likely heard that using manipulatives is an important aspect of teaching and learning math, but you might not know what types of math manipulatives are best for your student. […]
Read MoreMaking the Minutes Count: 10 Time Management Strategies for Students
It can seem impossible for students to tackle everything on their to-do lists. Between school, chores, extracurriculars, relationships, and sleep, their plates are piled up. Help your kids learn to […]
Read More7 Healthy Habits for Kids to Learn Early in Life
Developing healthy habits doesn’t come naturally to children. If you let them have their way, they’d probably choose to eat only their favorite snacks, stay up too late, and maybe […]
Read MoreSelf-Care for Teachers: 12 Ways to Improve Your Well-Being
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession, but it often requires you to place the needs of others before your own. However, much like the advice parents get on airplanes to […]
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