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Depth and Complexity

Depth and Complexity Cheat Sheet FREE Complete this form, so I can send you this FREE resource! First name Email address Yes, send this to me!!! You’ve successfully signed up!…

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Hands-on Activities for Teaching Fractions

Don't underestimate the power of hands-on fractions! When it comes to teaching a true understanding of fractions, concrete models are key.  Students really need to "interact" with a variety of…

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Don't underestimate the power of hands-on fractions! When it comes to teaching a true understanding of fractions, concrete models are key.  Students really need to "interact" with a variety of…

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Math Tiles: My Favorite Math Activity!

When I think of all of the teaching "tools" that I have used over the years, one always stands out as my favorite, especially in the area of math --…

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FREE Vocabulary Builder Flip-book!

You are going to LOVE this little vocabulary gem, and I am so excited to share it with you! It's a Vocabulary Builder Flip-book containing the most common prefixes, Greek…

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You are going to LOVE this little vocabulary gem, and I am so excited to share it with you! It's a Vocabulary Builder Flip-book containing the most common prefixes, Greek…

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Problem Solving in Math

 What is non-routine problem-solving in math? A non-routine problem is any complex problem that requires some degree of creativity or originality to solve.  Non-routine problems typically do not have an…

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Halloween Latin Root Word Activity

Instructional time is so limited.  It's difficult for teachers to justify spending any time on fun holiday activities in the classroom, especially if you teach in upper elementary or middle…

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Instructional time is so limited.  It's difficult for teachers to justify spending any time on fun holiday activities in the classroom, especially if you teach in upper elementary or middle…

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