Place value can be tricky in first grade. I feel like they go from learning to count to 20 to fully understanding base 10 in a matter of weeks. It flies and can be a difficult concept for my students to understand. When teaching place value I am ALL ABOUT it being hands on. Students […]

As I have been adding lessons to my Math Workshop Curriculum, I wanted to share some of my favorite Place Value Activities for first grade!   In first grade, I like to teach everything HANDS ON. I want my students to build the numbers, feel the numbers, see the numbers. I find that a tricky concept […]

Confession: I am horrible at storing centers. Like, really, reallllyyyy bad.   I used to spend so much time printing things in color, laminating them, and getting them ready for use in the classroom. They were beautiful… until I had to put them away and store them for next year. I would always lose pieces. […]

Math centers/Math tubs are my favorite part of our math block in first grade. This is when I meet with small groups, re-assess students, and watch my kids practice their INDEPENDENCE!   Once August and September fly by, my kids are on their own during our 25 minute “math tub” time. Now, don’t get me […]

Before I start this post, I must introduce you to my inspiration for all this. It was my first year teaching when I discovered the hilarious Teacher Tipster. I must admit, I had (okay, fine… HAVE) a huge crush on this man! Nothing melts my heart more than a guy that is SO good with […]