Multiplication Fact Fluency is ALWAYS something we are practicing in our classroom, even from early on in the school year. I have tried many things over the years, but what I always come back to is that learning multiplication fact fluency must be done THE FUN WAY! We play games, do timed-drills (yes, we still do them, and YES, they… Read More
Virtual Field Trips, Video Conferences, and Connecting with Experts
When I started teaching 9 years ago, one of my students’ favorite projects was when we got to write to our pen pal buddies in Florida. Of course, when the letters came in from our pen pals, this was even more exciting. Pen Paling is still a great way to engage students, and the Internet has opened up new opportunities… Read More