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Figuring out how to teach lines, rays, line segments, and points can be an important part of a geometry curriculum. These fundamental concepts form the building blocks for understanding more complex geometric ideas, and they can also help students develop their spatial reasoning skills. What do the geometric terms mean?
Teaching coordinate graphing is a fundamental math skill that allows students to plot points on a grid and visualize relationships between them. It is an important building block for more advanced math concepts and is often introduced in the 5th grade. Here are some tips for teaching coordinate graphing to
Using guided notes for math in the classroom can be a powerful tool for helping students better understand and retain mathematical concepts. Here are some tips for using guided notes for math in your classroom: How to Use Guided Notes for Math Start by introducing the topic you will be
Teaching geometry with angles to students can be challenging, as it requires them to understand abstract concepts and visualize two-dimensional shapes in their minds. However, there are several strategies that teachers can use to make the concept of angles more concrete and easier for students to grasp. Geometry is an
Context clues are words or phrases that help students understand what a word means in context. Oftentimes, teachers know that they are essential for students to learn, but aren’t sure of the right ways to teach context clues to their upper elementary students. Context clues are often used in detective
Finding engaging ways to teach elapsed time can be a challenging feat for teachers, especially for those who have students that are just learning to tell time. Elapsed time is the amount of time that has passed between two points in time, and it requires students to understand both the
When it comes time to teach your students to visualize, it can be a difficult task. Visualizing information makes it easier to understand and retain. Visual learners can use visual representations to help them remember, identify, and analyze information more effectively. With so many different ways of visual thinking and
Teaching main idea to upper elementary students is an important skill for students to develop, as it helps them comprehend and analyze texts more effectively. In this blog post, we will explore some strategies for teaching main idea and helping upper elementary students grasp the concept of main idea. Build
Teaching summarizing nonfiction text is an important skill that can help them in a variety of contexts, both inside and outside of the classroom. Summaries allow students to identify the main ideas and key details of a nonfiction text and to communicate that information in a concise and organized way.
Teaching cause and effect to upper elementary students can be a challenging but rewarding task. Understanding cause and effect is an important critical thinking skill that can help students make connections between events, understand how the world works, and make better decisions. Here are some tips for teaching cause and
If you’re looking to engage your upper elementary students with the best books for Halloween read alouds, you’re in the right place! I have searched all over for fun, a little spooky, and informational picture books that are sure to engage students during this Halloween season. Your students are bound
I know many teachers dread parent teacher conferences and I’m always asked for the best tips and suggestions. You’re probably busy printing report cards, finalizing schedules, and trying to get those last minute parents to get their time on the calendar. Parent teacher conferences provide a lot of valuable insight
