by Jaymie Genovese | Aug 6, 2024 | classroom management, math
Do you like to use math task cards in your classroom? They are an easy-to-use resource that can transform math practice for your students. Here are five reasons I love them! 1. Engaging and Fun for Students Math task cards add a fun and playful element to math...
by Jaymie Genovese | Jun 17, 2024 | centers, math
First graders love graphing data! Today I’m sharing four fun and effective activities to practice graphing with your students. Best of all these graphing data worksheets are quick and easy to use in your class. 1. Grab and Graph Grab and Graph is a great activity to...
by Jaymie Genovese | Mar 4, 2024 | math
Today, I’m sharing strategies for teaching 2 digit plus 1 digit addition. This skill can often include regrouping ones to create another group of ten. Before you teach this skill, I recommend students have practiced, and feel confident with, adding a 2-digit...
by Jaymie Genovese | Feb 27, 2024 | math
As first grade teachers, we lay an important mathematical foundation for understanding 2-digit addition with and without regrouping. Developing number sense and understanding place value is a huge factor for students to be successful with these concepts. Students...
by Jaymie Genovese | Jan 26, 2024 | math
100th Day of School Are you celebrating the 100th day of school with your class? I LOVE a good theme day- and the 100th day is one of the most fun! Today, I’m sharing 3 ideas your students will love and will keep your students learning. I’ve got ideas for...
by Jaymie Genovese | Dec 18, 2023 | centers, math, winter
Morning work or morning bins? Do you prefer to start your first-grade school day with seatwork or morning bins? Engaging morning bins can be a great way to begin the day in a low-key way. It lets students enjoy some socialization and fun and gives you a chance to take...