Hi! I'm Lara and I didn't use to be a math person. Through a winding series of events, I have developed a passion for early elementary mathematics! Learn about it in this episode and stay tuned for future episodes about developing number sense in math!
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Since you seemed to enjoy Math Games for Morning Meeting, this is a companion episode, not a math specific episode but helpful to create a respectful community so that all our academic work and be more successful! I'm going over packing up routines, closing circle routines, and how kids leave the classroom during dismissal. Any podcast episodes you want me to make? Let me know in this Google Form! Helpful Links Let's Connect! Instagram Website YouTube Channel
Truth. Kids don't need addition and subtraction symbols to do addition and subtraction symbols. But when they do, give them a little…spice. Today we’re talking about how to give those squiggles meaning! Any podcast episodes you want me to make? Let me know in this Google Form! Helpful Links Blog Post Addition and Subtraction Lessons Let's Connect! Instagram Website YouTube Channel
Subtraction games can be tricker than addition because we don’t want students working with negative numbers in Kindergarten or First grade! This episode shares 5 print-and-play math games you can use in your classroom tomorrow! Your students will practice math facts, writing equations, working independently and with partners, freeing you to circulate or work with small groups! Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form! Timestamps 1:06 - Spin and Subtract 2:15 - Spin, Roll, and Color 3:14 - Build, Roll, and Break 4:00 - Spin, Roll, and Remove 4:32 - Jump Around Helpful Links Blog Post Get the Games! Addition and Subtraction Games Bundle Let's Connect! Instagram Website YouTube Channel
I love a good game to have kids learning and practicing math! The applause my students give when in math center time is music to my ears! These addition games are pretty simple and don't include a lot of varied directions, perfect to free you up to circulate the room if you need to or pull students one one-on-one or in a small group because they're engaged in these fast-paced games that are accessible to them and easy to differentiate. Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form! Timestamps 1:14 - Spin and Add 1:46 - Roll A Two-Color Tower 2:57 - Ladybug Addition 3:41 - Add Them Up 4:46 - Sevens Helpful Links Blog Post Get the Games! Addition and Subtraction Games Bundle Spinners Dice Stickers Let's Connect! Instagram Website YouTube Channel
Sometimes you have the perfect lesson and crickets. Or… most of your students get it, but there are a handful who don’t. What do you do for them? In this episode, I’m sharing tips to help your struggling mathematicians! Any podcast episodes you want me to make? Let me know in this Google Form! Helpful Links Blog Post YouTube Video Let's Connect! Instagram Website YouTube Channel