by Jaymie Genovese | Oct 27, 2021 | centers, math
Doubles Facts in Math Increasing students’ fact fluency is an important goal in first grade! For a small group of students memorizing addition and subtraction facts comes easy. But most kids need a considerable amount of time and practice in order to become...
by Jaymie Genovese | Oct 27, 2019 | math
Are you looking for fun and effective ways to help your learners understand the commutative property of addition? Teaching this concept doesn’t have to be dry or filled with drills. With a few commutative property of addition games, your students will develop a deeper...
by Jaymie Genovese | Dec 14, 2018 | math
I love math mats! They are quick and easy to prepare (most are print and go), easy to differentiate, and can be used again and again! Quickly change out the manipulative you are using and the activities feel new and fresh again! I recommend using reusable write...
by Jaymie Genovese | Jun 8, 2017 | centers, math
Why Use Math Mats in First Grade? I love the versatility of dry erase pockets! They are great for so many reasons; they are easy to prepare, easy to clean, durable, and students LOVE them! They are great to use for checking for understanding and guided practice....
by Jaymie Genovese | Aug 18, 2015 | back to school, math
The beginning of the year is a great time to observe students counting and number sense skills. Here are some of the simple activities I like to use. 1. Counting Boxes: I found these cute containers at Dollar Tree. You get 10 in a package for $1. I put...
by Jaymie Genovese | Jun 21, 2015 | centers, classroom management, math
Hi Everyone! Today I am sharing an idea that works for me for Math Intervention. My district requires us to have a daily twenty minute block for intervention and/or enrichment. The hardest part is always keeping the other students engaged in...
