Punch Out Those Facts, Thanks to Brain Research!

I read a lot of articles on the internet, most of them have something to do with how the brain learns a…

Number Sense with Cuisenaire Rods

Although I teach second grade, I still have some kids who really need some basic number sense! These are the …

Golfing for Tens

T hursday, I had three doctor's appointments—not one, not two, but three. (I'm fine; I just happened …

Sentences, With a Halloween Twist

My students have been learning the four kinds of sentences.  They're getting pretty good at nami…

Almost October? Time for Some Deals!

Can it really be almost October already?  October just happens to be one of my favorite months! And it j…

Playing Math Games to Strengthen Important Skills

I find games to be a great way to learn and develop skills. Brain research tells us that adding the ele…